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Hi, I want to know more about the project in Kochi called the Sagarmala Project. Is the residents benefitting from any such project?
Latest Answer: hey, he would not be able to offer a perspective on the Sagarmala project immediately as the details were just coming in. However, many of the decisions in the project announcement appeared to be hasty.
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Hello, What is the progress of the Fort Kochi Project. What has the corporation done so far in terms of planning and execution. I want to know. Can anybody tell me?
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Hi..Is there anyone who knows about the progress of the works of the FACT pipeline. I wanted to know more about this. Can you give some information?
Latest Answer: From the latest information that I got, it is learnt that with the financial crisis deepening FACT production has been reduced. The short-term natural gas supply agreement between GAIL Gas, MMTC and FACT expires towards the end of April and the company management is expected to work out a long-term agreement soon.
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Hi, I am from Kochi only and I would like to know more information about any new housing projects that are coming up in Kochi. If there is any news about this, please let me know.
Latest Answer: Hi Rajiv, what is your expected budget of investment so that we can help you out in getting better option to Kochi residential market.
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Hi, I am from Kochi only and I would like to know more information about any new housing projects that are coming up in Kochi. If there is any news about this, please let me know.
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Hi, I came to know about some seafood park project that will come up in Alappuzha. Is it true? Give some detailed information about this if possible. Thank you..
Latest Answer: yeah..the latest news was that the State Government will allot Rs 65 crore, and the remaining Rs 10 crore will be taken as loan. A detailed project report on the seafood park would be submitted in 18 months. Simultaneously, the KSIDC will invite companies and entities for setting up units inside the park.
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Hi, I want to know more about any water way development in Thattekad region. If there is anyone who knows about any development as such, please share it with me.
Latest Answer: You know, i think that the the boats were shifted to a private company for making necessary changes to pass the test of the port department. The boats passed the safety test of the department.
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Hi...the budget has come no..Is there any new infrastructure projects that is announced this year? Can I know more about this?
Latest Answer: You know, the Implementation of Aliyar combined water supply scheme which at Rs24.8crore and over head tanks at Kurichi and Kuniyamuthur with assistance from the state government through integrated urban development scheme were also in the initiatives which were involved in this.
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Hey, i'm a resident of Tripunithnura, and heard thar construction of the road in this area is finally happening. Is this true?
Latest Answer: This is a really good news for our locality. Not only will this improve the connectivity, but also aid future growth and development in the area. With the presence of decent road connectivity, more investors will be drawn to the area.
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Hey, how is the locality of Pallilamkara in Kochi. I needed to get a review of this locality and the price of the properties here.
Latest Answer: i think that the social infrastructure of this region is also excellent. I came to know that there are many good hospitals and health infrastructure development in this region. I can point out some hospitals to you such as the Oushadhi Hospital, Primary Health Centre, Saly's Poly Clinic, Jacob's hospital, Karthik Dental clinic, Dr. Meera Das Clinic, etc.
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Can anyone provide me with some information about the locality of Kottakakom in Kochi? What are the facilities available there? Is it a good residential locality?
Latest Answer: yes..I can provide some info about the price of houses here. If you need, then please note that the prices of the individual houses have risen to around 11 percent in the past year. Now you can find a house here for around rs. 10 lakh rupees per cent to rs. 15 lakh rupees per cent. The price is rising now also very fast.
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Hello, there is this news that the Railway department has asked the Kerala government to fund the revival of two stations in Kochi
Latest Answer: Right. The Kerala govt will not fund this. However, others like the KMRL handler DMRC or the Southern Railway General Manager can actually sanction the money as it is not really anything considering the cost of the metro project in Kochi.
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Hi, My wife and I were looking for an apartment in Muvattupuzha area of Kochi. What are the facilities provided by IDFIX Lemon Grass?
Latest Answer: The area around the project is well developed ans has all facilities to accomodate a modern lifestyle. Some major schools in the area include Government UP School, St. Mary's Public School, Mirmala Sadan, Nirmala Higher Secondary School, and Nirmala Junior College.
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Hey, What are the important details about the locality of Thuthiyoor in Kochi. I and my family are planning to invest there. Is there any problem in investing here?
Latest Answer: Oh..yeah..the same thing applies for the connectivity to the airport also. If you are a regular traveller to the international destinations and all, one place that you will be looking out for is a place close to the city as well as to the airport. Thuthiyoor locality is such a place, close to the city as well as within just 26 km from here.
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Hi, Can someone please let me know about Meridian Dominion located at Maradu? I was looking for an apartment for my family with decent facilities.
Latest Answer: Meridian Dominion has 4 bhks with a surface area of more than 4000 sq ft. It is an ideal home for a family and the prices for the flats start at Rs. 3.2 crores. It is a little costlier than other apartments in the area but should be a good choice for your family because it has decent facilities.
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Hi there, Is the Sansad Adarsh Grama Yojana project launched in Kochi? Can you give more information about the project and what all are the specification included in this project?
Latest Answer: I came to know that the forest department has offered every help for the project., especially for the harithagramam project. The state animal welfare board has also offered rs. 4 lakhs for the implementation of this project. For poultry farming, each family will get an aid of Rs. 15000 from the Bharath Sevak Samaj.
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Hi there, I needed to know if there is any waste management project that is going on in Kochi. kochi city is turning into a garbage dumb and, I think without any proper waste management plans, it wont be helpful
Latest Answer: I think that the there are many polluted canals in the city. One of the particular issue that i would like to point out to you is the Thevara-Perandoor canal. I think that the Kerala State Urban Development Programme or KSUDP has been asked to conduct a study on the cleaning of this canal.
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Hi, In the news there was something about the revision of master plan of Kochi smart city. I would like to know more about the master plan of the Kochi Smart city.
Latest Answer: The project's various phases are undertaken by various companies in my opinion. Only the 10 acre project area will be used exclusively for construction work. The 4 storey building with 650000 square feet will be built by a Toronto based B+H Architects.
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Hey, wasn’t there a plan to make a 'power corridor' some years ago for electricity to the areas of Kochi, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and many other districts? What is its status now?
Latest Answer: I heard that at least it will take one year to complete the Edamon-Kochi segment of the Thirunelveli-Madakkathara line once the work is started. This Edamon-Kochi line and the delay in implementing the project as well as giving more compensation has already raised a concern about the government meeting the deadline.
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Hi, My friend and I are looking for an apartment in Kochi. I found Shwas Fortuna apartment project interesting. Any suggestions on the locality around and basic facilities provided?
Latest Answer: If you take my opinion I would tell you that Shwas Fortuna is a good bargain because it is slightly cheaper than most of the gated communities that are available in the area. The price per square feet is only around Rs. 3400, this place is good for investment purposes.
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Hey, recently the Smart City project was in the news about the completion of this phase no? What is it about?
Latest Answer: Hi all, As per official information, the entire project is envisaged as an integrated digital smart city. First smart city in Malta and have plans to start more such cities in various geographical locations.Companies can also avail many SEZ tax benefits, including 17 per cent reduction in the cost of construction.
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Hi, I am planning to purchase a flat in the New Town Heights located at kakkanad. Can someone elaborate on the prices and also amenities provided?
Latest Answer: Yeah, looks like you did land on a great choice for an apartment. It is going to be one huge project it has 20 blocks in the campus having 21 floors each apart from the amenities, it will be good for people going to office on weekdays.
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Hey there...I am looking forward for more information about some new prelaunch projects that are coming up in the North Kochi area. I and my partner are interested in investing in a pre launch apartment, because I feel this as more money saving. So, any relevant information on this would be helpful. Thanks in advance.
Latest Answer: Varappuzha is a good locality in north side of Kochi. I think you can get one good project here called Royal Palm Gardens by the Vithayathil Builders & Developers. There is 3 bhk available at a price of 90 lakhs. this comes in an area of 2000 square feet.
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Hey, I need some detailed information about the locality of Bolgatty in Koch. Is this a famous locality? Is there a residential area in this area?
Latest Answer: One of the very good benefits of staying in Bolgatty is the proximity to the Ernakulam Junction South Railway station. It is around 5.4 km away from here. Even Ferry or roadways is available from the bolgatty area to the Ernakulam South Railway station. For those who are looking to travel to many places around India, this is a good option.
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Can anyone give some idea about the locality of Tagore Nagar in Kochi. I am planning to move to this place after buying a property there. If anyone has any detailed information about the real estate prospects of this place, please feel free to share.
Latest Answer: Yeah..I think, you wont find many individual houses here. All the houses here are really expensive. For a house here, you might have to pay up to rs. 6000 per square feet. But, you can be sure that those houses will be some posh houses. The plots are also very very expensive. The price might go up to rs. 3000 per square feet of land.
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Is buying a property in Thengod a good option from the investment point of view? Can anyone share their opinion and information to me?
Latest Answer: I think the infopark is one of the main reasons for the property price in this region. This was not a really attractive place in the beginning. But now, after the coming of the Infopark, the demand for the region started. The infopark is at 3.4 km only from this area. To reach, smart city which is only 2.8 km from here, it will take only a 5-10 minutes drive.
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How is Arafa Nagar locality? Is it a good for residential purposes? What all facilities can I expect there?
Latest Answer: The place is not that overpopulated...even, plots are also available in some pockets. Recently, I came to know that the price of plots can be up to 1000 rupees or even more in this part of Kochi. But, towards the interior localities, you might get it for around 600 rupees or so.
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I have got a new job in the Koothattukulam area of kochi. I am planning to shift to this region. But, I dont know the area so much. So, if there is anyone who knows more about this locality, can you share some more info about this area?
Latest Answer: you see, the commercial set up of koothattukulam is also quite good. You can see many leading banks here and their atm counters here. There are some good banks here like the State Bank of Travancore, Federal Bank, Canara Bank, the Catholic Syrian Bank, North Malabar Gramin Bank, South Indian Bank, ICICI Bank, and many other banks.
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Hi there, I am from Palakkad district and I want to change my home to Kochi. I saw a plot near to the Cochin Special Economic Zone and I liked it. But, I needed to know more information about this area. Can anyone provide me some information about this?
Latest Answer: Hey, if you are a regular traveller, who depends on the railway station, this information might be helpful for you...the Main railway station of Kochi which is the Ernakulam South Railway station is at a distance of 13 km from here. The Kalamassery railway station, which is not so popular is nearer to this locality at a distance of around 8 km from here.
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Hi...I am a resident of Bangalore, native to Kerala. Even though I am settled in Bangalore, I often visit Kochi. Moreover, it is a top investment destination, no. So, I thought, why not have a second home there for spending holidays and vacation with my family there. I needed to know which all localities are good for this purpose.
Latest Answer: Hey, one of the villas mentioned here: the Adam Villas is a very good choice. Or even the Arunodayam Heritage villa also especially for a second home. The Arunodayam Heritage is one project from the Landmark builders. The Adam Villa project is from Adam Builders and developers.
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Hi there....I am looking forward for a low budget house in Kochi. Well, I am not that aware about what the price range of a budget house in kochi is...Is there any possibility that I can expect a decent home at a budget price of around 10 lakhs to 35 lakhs?
Latest Answer: Hey, in Aluva, you can find an apartment project called the Desai DD Global Village. They are providing very cheap 2 bhk apartments as well as 3 bhk apartments here with a square feet ranging from 722 square feet to 907 square feet. The price only ranges from Rs. 19.85 lakh to Rs. 24.94 lakh.
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Hi guys, Is there anyone who knows about the locality of Mig And Hig Colony in Kochi. If you do, please share some honest reviews about this place to me.
Latest Answer: Hey, Mig and Hig colony is right next to the Ernakulam South Junction ! The Ernakulam South Railway Station is only 1 and a half km from here. So there wont be any problem if you want to travel any where outside. And apart from that, there are several bus stops in that area from where you can a catch a bus to the other parts of the city.
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Hi there everyone, I needed some detailed information about the locality of Pullepady in Kochi. This is because, our family was planning to move to this place. But we are not sure about the facilities that we can get there. Someone please advice on this matter so that we can finalise on our decision. thanx.
Latest Answer: The health infrastructure of the region is also quite impressive. You know, there are some very good hospitals in this region like City Hospital, Sree Sudheendra Medical Mission Hospital, ET Kuriakose TSF Eye Hospital, Vathakat Orthopaedic Hospital, Lisie Hospital, Westend Eye Hospital etc.
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Hey guys, can I get some information about the locality of Pallipuram in Kochi. I am planning to settle down there, can anyone give some advice about this plan?
Latest Answer: Hi there guys, the health infrastructure of this region is quite good. You can see that there are some good hospitals here Navbharat medical centre, Government Hospital, Ayurvedic Hospital, Government Hospital, St. Vincent De Paul Hospital, Life line Homeopathic clinic etc.
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Guys, anyone here knows about the locality of Shenoys in Kochi? I am really interested to know more about this place. Thanks for your cooperation.
Latest Answer: For the residential population of this locality as well as the localities nearby, you can see some very popular schools, colleges, and educational institutions here. Amity Global Business School, IIPM Cochin, Maria Institute, St. Theresa's Higher Secondary School, Sree Ramavarma Government High School, Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan, SAMS Academy of Management Studies, Rani Matha Public School etc.
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Hi dudes, I and my partner are planning to move to some good locality in Kochi. How about Mamangalam? How is the locality there. Is it a nice place for living with family?
Latest Answer: You know, the area has good health infrastructure also dude, they have lots of good hospitals in this area. Some of them are Renai Medicity, Children's Clinic, Dhathri Ayurveda Hospital, Lakshmi Hospital, Padiyar homeo clinic, Veda Vaidyasala Ayurvedic Treatment, etc. Moreover, the good hospitals like Lakeshore hospital, Medical Trust Hospital, Lisie Hospital, PVS Memorial Hospital, etc that are easily accessible from this locality.
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Hi friends, I and my family are planned to shift to Mulavakkad in Kochi. I have been to this place for two times, but, i did not know more about the locality. Can any of you give some detailed information about this locality?
Latest Answer: Hey, I'm a resident of Mulavakkad. This is a really famous region dude, the rate of land here is also quite high. The region for the fame of this place is mostly because of the Bolgatty Palace which is in this place. The seaway is also active here. There are some good Jetties here like Ro-Ro terminal Jetty, Bolgatty ferry, Ponjikkara north jetty, Ponnarimangalam Jetty, Hospital jetty, Sisily Jetty etc.
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Hello there., is Cheranallur a good locality to live in kochi? I am planning to settle down there. My friend suggested this locality, just wanted to confirm before i take a decision. thanks
Latest Answer: the trend in the real estate market that i see is that, most of the residential properties in this region are either individual houses or villa type houses. There are really less amount of apartment projects in this locality. but you can find a couple, Asset Patio and Variath House projects here.
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Hi friends, can anyone give some information about the locality in Aroor which is a part of Kochi. I am planning to settle in Kochi in near future.
Latest Answer: I think the Cochin International Airport is one of the nearest airport to this region. This allows the residents of this region to travel abroad as well as in other parts of India. This airport is a famous airport and is located at a distance of 38.9 kilometers. I think it will take not more than an hour to travel to this place.
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Hey, me and my partner are from Trissur. Now, we are looking for a flat in Kochi which is near to our workplace in Chottanikara. Can I get some information about this particular apartment project called Unitac Sanam? I have shortlisted this apartment, but i need some advice from you guys about living in Unitac Sanam.
Latest Answer: they provide good facilities there no..i came to know that there is a club house, a covered swimming pool, a conference hall and related facility, a billiards room, a yoga centre, a fully equipped gymnasium, indoor shuttle court, 24 hours generator backup, waste management system, rest room for drivers, landscaped open area, dual entrance etc.
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Hello guys, I am searching for an apartment in Maradu that is coming up in the near future and I have come across the Confident Avior in Maradu. Is this project good? Can anybody give me details on it?
Latest Answer: Yes, on top of that...the locality around is very good! And with the Maradu water treatment plant starting soon, the problem of water will also be solved. I think buying a house here now is a good idea. We may expect returns on it too in the fuuture.
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Kerala High Court orders partial demolition its controversial apartment complex DLF towers on the shores of a river in Kochi.
Latest Answer: The Vytilla project has 172 apartments, of which 70% have been sold and the project is almost completed. DLF had been earlier fine by the Competition Commission of India for misusing its dominant position in the market. Last month, the Competition Appellate Tribunal dismissed a DLF appeal against the Rs 630-crore penalty imposed by CCI two years earlier in a case related to a Gurgaon housing complex.
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Hello there. I wanted to know about an ongoing project called Asset Kasavu in Kalamasserry
Latest Answer: Hello. You plan to invest for the future like buying land or house etc? Or you want to move in? Because this Kasavu project has been in the news but not opening anytime soon.
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Kalamassery has significant potential for real estate development with a larger potential for residential development. Kindly discuss on this news.
Latest Answer: Mainly the location is in the early stages of real estate growth. I think it is right time for investments, if you are planning to buy.
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Kochi-based firm has come out with new wood houses concept, ideal to set up temporary structures on banks of rivers and lakes. Kindlt discuss on this news.
Latest Answer: Hey wood houses offer viable alternatives to permanent structures in many ways as it is comparatively cheaper in terms of cost compared with the spiralling prices of cement and steel. Construction time for wooden houses is also extremely less compared with conventional methods,
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What is the current news on Kochi Metro Rail project ?
Latest Answer: Will Kakkanad be part of Kochi Metro in future??
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What are the property price trends in Ernakulam? What are the future prospects of investing in Ernakulam?
Latest Answer: I would suggest you to hold till the Kochi metro project is operational in 2017. Buying a residential apartment at current value may give you 15 to 20% increment if you hold over a period of five to seven years.
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What are the future prospects on investing in New Town by DLF in Kochi? What is the present price per sqft? and when will be the possession?
Latest Answer: DLF Bay view is definitely a very good investment proposition in luxury real estate segment in Kochi today. Marine Drive is one of the best areas to live in Kochi and sea facing towers offered by DLF Bay View Project have been selling like hot cakes. The downside is that the prices are slightly on the higher side but consider the luxurious surrounding and hassle free paperwork backed by DLF, the project is worth its weight in gold. I have yet to come across anyone with a negative review of the DLF Bay view project
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What will be the impact of Kochi Metro rail project on Kochi real estate?
Latest Answer: Heard that work on the first 13-km phase of the Kochi Metro Rail project will be over by December 2015 and the remaining 12 km by March 2016.
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Which is a better place to invest Marine Drive or Edapally Bypass? Please suggest me some good projects to invest.
Latest Answer: As far as pricing is concerned, premium properties in Marine Drive region especially sea facing apartments are slightly higher priced than the average range which is between Rs. 5000 to Rs. 7000 per square feet. Marine Drive is also witnessing far more new projects as compared to Edapally Bypass which mostly has small projects owing to lack of adequate open spaces for bigger integrated townships.
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Hi..how much tax has been collected by Kochi suburbs..?? And what about Kochi corporation.?
Latest Answer: Hi what about the other three municipalities...?? How much collection they have made..??
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Hi..since construction work at kochi metro will start on its desired time , then why does any side roads have been laid..?? Traffic will increase if these roads are nor relayed.
Latest Answer: Totally agree with you Lewin...Relaying of side roads is specially important on the stretch between Edappally and Kaloor because once the metro is initiated at this sector then the traffic will have to be averted from the old highway linking Edappally, Mamangalam, Palarivattom and Kaloor.
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What is the Floor Area Ratio in Kerela..?? any changes..??
Latest Answer: Hi Rajeev..there weresome changes in building plans of Kerela. But the FAR remained same.An additional fee of about Rs. 300 per square foot can be paid for having additional floor area. Look at this link ..it gives all information. Click
Changes in Kerala Building Rules to see more details.
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How is the metro working going on in Kochi? When is the metro rail going to start functioning?
Latest Answer: There is no sign of progress in the metro work even I heard that the metro project is going to get delayed because the Central government nod by the year end has failed. According to the managing director of Kochi Metro Rail Limited, the meeting with Planning and Investment Board will be held only by the second week of January. Only after getting nod from the PIB the project will go to the Union Cabinet for approval.
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Please help me out as how to make a home look glossy.
Latest Answer: You also get different styles and colors of glasses to give a new and stylish look.
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How was CREDAI Kerala Property Show?Has anyone visited the property show? Can you please share your thoughts on the same?
Latest Answer: CREDAI Kerala Property Show Kochi got a good response with a wide range of residential and commercial properties from 47 builders of the State. The show was organized by CREDAI Kerala. It was a huge success and according to the developers, many booking happened at the last moment of the show.
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I am bit confused about the term freehold and leasehold. I want to buy a flat and want to be a 100 percent owner. Please clarify my doubts.
Latest Answer: What is the advantage of Freehold Property?
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Some time there will be news that the Indian realty is doing good and in the very next moment there will be drop down in the realty sales. Is Indian Realty constant?
Latest Answer: Now-a-days this is the only hot topic for discussion. It is very difficult to say whether Indian realty will be constant or not because the real estate players are finding it very difficult to manage the current sector all because of uncertainty in employment, economy and equity market.
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Is this the right time to invest in residential property? Can anyone suggest me some of the key locations for residential property?
Latest Answer: Yeah this is quite good time to invest in residential property. I will tell you some of the key locations to invest in residential property in Jaipur. Good locations are jagatpura, JLN Marg, Vaishali Nagar, Durgapura etc. For more details visit at http://www.okayplusgroup.com/residential-projects.html
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How are the developers going to attract the buyers during this depreciation period?
Latest Answer: The Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India, Kochi is organizing a property to show to attract more buyers to attend the show and live up the realty sector.
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How is the authority going to alter the destruction act?
Latest Answer: The Director General of Prosecution has come up with the plan to amend the Prevention of Destruction of Public Property Act-1984 to prevent the demolition. The leaders calling for protests will be held guilty if any harm occurs to the public properties after the amendment of the Act.
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How will the bank accept the immovable property as the banks do not have the ability to accept this kind of property?
Latest Answer: A new Bill has been introduced in Lok Sabha which will soon provide for the banks to accept the immovable properties. The bills will be made in accordance with the Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debt Laws.
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How many property tax defaulters have been caught in Kochi and how much property tax has to be paid?
Latest Answer: Nearly 159 tax defaulters were caught in Kochi and around Rs. 5 crores has to be recovered. Many are avoiding property tax payment in the city. So, Revenue Officer of corporation had conducted a meeting to discuss tax evasion details.
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Can the municipality take the initiative for making Kochi a waste free city?
Latest Answer: Lot of initiative were taking to solve the waste management problem in Kochi but were in vain. Now the government has planned to install bio-pots in which organic wastes will be collected.
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I bought a property from a builder and the housing society was already formed. We approached the society for the same but they did not respond. Now I have purchased a stilt parking from the builder but the society is asking to pay fine for it. Why should I do now?
Latest Answer: A builder has no right to sell open / close parking space to you against your wish. The parking spaces can not be treated as common areas by the builders.
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What is the government going to do to safeguard the heritage of Kochi?
Latest Answer: The Kochi government complained to uproot the illegal encroaches as the city is losing its beauty.
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The new sewage plant is all ready implemented or going to be implement. Where is it going to be implement in Kochi?
Latest Answer: The planning was going on, finally the Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority has given the clearance for implementing the sewage plant in Mundamveli Kochi.
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Why is the state government updating the property tax?
Latest Answer: Still now the government has not passed any such orders, it has directed the administration to come up with a power point presentation so that they can understand the modalities of the new system.
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Bio- gas unit was installed to make the garbage collection easier but where do we install it? Is it hygienic?
Latest Answer: Yes it is completely hygienic and you can install it in the terrace or even inside the room.
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Why have the Kochiites taken the project into their hands? What is the project all about?
Latest Answer: We have taken the project in our hand as we are fed up with the fake promises made by the corporation. The project is about installing bio-gas unit in all the house to make the collection of garbage much easier.
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I ask the builder to provide me with the occupancy certificate but he gave me a building completion certificate. Are both the same or is there any difference?
Latest Answer: Legally, After submit an application with the commissioner for the OC within 30 days of completion of the building/property. The commissioner also replies to the applicant within 30 days whether the application has been accepted or rejected. It is wise and significant for the buyer to get the OC before moving into the flat or signing the agreement.
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I am thinking of buying an apartment and want to know the locations of the rooms according to Vastu.
Latest Answer: I can help you out with some basic informations like before entering the new house you should do vastu puja, the puja room can have four doors on all the four sides, guest room and drawing room should be in the north-west corner.
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If the builder did not mention about the VAT and service tax at the time of sale, can he ask for the same later?
Latest Answer: I will ask you to approach a chartered accountant to determine what the builder is demanding in place of the same is the correct amount or not. Otherwise you can not completely escape without paying it.
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One of my friend's advised me to rent a studio apartment as every 2 months I have to shift from one place to another. Please help me as what is a studio apartment.
Latest Answer: As far as I know it is a small apartment surrounded by four walls with the lowest rent in a given area. In UK it is known as Bachelor or efficiency style apartment.
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What does this waste treatment means? How it will help the residents of the flats?
Latest Answer: It is great to hear Waste treatment to be installed in every flat of Kochi. This will reduce burden of municipal corporation and flat owners can process or dispose waste and managing of waste materials in their apartment community.An eco-friendly solid waste management system in the high rise apartments focus on health, hygiene and safety of residents in flat and neighborhood. Now it is mandatory for all apartment communities to install a waste treatment plant in their community.
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I have heard about power of attorney but today I came across the word "special power of attorney" What does it actually mean?
Latest Answer: Special Power of Attorney is carried out to do a particular act. This kind of power of attorney is attested by the Sub Registrar in case a person is not able to go to the office for documentation.
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I want to take a mortgage loan, so I wanted to know about the documents required for it. What is the loan processing time?
Latest Answer: Hii Rajeev
If you want to apply for the mortgage loan than there are some documents you must have for approval. Here is a list of common documents
1 Recent photograph
2 Address Proof
3 Identity Proof
4 Signature Proof
5 Income Proof
6 ITR
7 Require Bank Statements
These are the basic documents require by any financial institutions. Various financial institutions i.e, Fullerton India provide mortgage loan with low interest rate, minimal documentation with exciting offers.
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I heard that the property owner's of Kochi from now onwards are going to pay property tax in a revised way. What is the revised way of paying property tax in Kochi?
Latest Answer: According to the new norms, the floor area of the building will be considered while collecting property tax in Kochi. 25 percent tax will be collected with floor area less than 75 square meters, properties built with marbles, vitrified tiles and etc will have to pay 15 percent tax along with floor area rates. Rental building will increase by 50 percent, hotels and resorts will increase by 75 percent.
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It is a very good news for the residents of Kochi, that the government has taken an initiative to introduce high speed trains for the commuters from Kochi to Tiruvananthapuram. When is the plan going to get executed?
Latest Answer: The passengers from Kochi to Tiruvananthapuram are going to save lot of time as the train is going to travel at a speed of 350 km per hour. It will connect Tiruvananthapuram and Kasargodegave within forty-five minutes. There has been a proposal for extending the railway till Mangalore. The project is going to start by 2013 and will get completed by 2020.
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The people of Kochi are in deep distress because of the garbage problem. Will the civic body help the people to get relief from the problem?
Latest Answer: According to the sources, the Defence minister has come forward to deal with the problem. The minister also informed the civic body and the Defence Research and Development Establishment to set up a highest level of development for the waste treatment development. The civic body has indentified lands to start the project, but could not start the project as the land owners are not ready to surrender their lands. The DRDE officials said that once the Direct project report is over, they will execute the project within eight months.
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KSRTC is concentrated on women's safety. What are the steps they are going to take for women?
Latest Answer: KSRTC decided to construct waiting shelter especially for women in all the depots as complaints were filed regarding the poor facilities for women passengers, seats as well as toilets will be there. During night police will be there in all the shelters. The new move made by the KSRTC will ensure security and safety for the women.
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What are the new benefits launched by the Guruvayur Municipalty in their website? What is their next plan ?
Latest Answer: The website introduced by the Gunuvayun Municipalty has brought transparency in the operational and also improved the functioning of the civic body. The civic body has helped both the devotees and the people residing there and infact they are happy with the work done by the civic body. The website has taken initiative for e-governance, e- filling taxes, application for license and permits. The website is also planning to introduce e-payment gateway and Geographic Information System.
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The Kochi High Court has recently ordered to set up a new sewage plant in the city . How much land is required for the intallation of the plant? Who is going to take up the project?
Latest Answer: The Court directed the District Councellor of Ernakulam to set up the sewage plant in Kochi and to implement the project it has to set apart 40 percent of the land. The Court also ordered the District councelor to allot a land and hand over the project to the company within ten days. The Aquakem Engineers Private Limited is going to set up the project at its own cost and after the completion of the plant they will rent it out to the Kochi Corporation.
