Meera Siva
Business Line
Chennai, TN, India
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Past articles by Meera:
How simple ideas can lead to big energy savings for your home
Design choices and thoughtful add-ons to your house can help reduce utility bills → Read More
Is the new Apartment Ownership Act a step in the right direction?
While the proposed amendments in TN law benefit home owners, some gaps need to be addressed The proposed amendment in Tamil Nadu has some lacuna that needs to be addressed → Read More
What property buyers, developers want from Budget
New and old expectations with hopes to boost the real estate market → Read More
Should you go for rooftop solar power?
Your return on investment is based on various factors such as cost, subsidy and electricity price → Read More
Home Truths: How you can trim maintenance cost of your house
Understanding the various components can help you and your housing society to control costs → Read More
Which is a better bet between apartments and villas?
For a given sq ft of living space, apartments tend to be cheaper in cities → Read More
Loan options for property owners
You can meet cash needs through various loans against the asset → Read More
Can farm lands give you good returns?
Yes, if you are patient for the fruits and have the resources to weed out issues → Read More
Is rooftop solar power for homes a worthy investment?
As temperatures go higher outside, the thoughts of many home owners turn to solar power. While the idea seems green and great at the outset, it helps to drill into the financial and other aspects to e → Read More
Rent issues in the times of Covid-19
Broad guidelines from authorities have created confusion among tenant and landlords → Read More
What can house owners and tenants do to resolve issues?
There are better ways than legal route for landlords to handle disputes with tenants → Read More
The ideal location for a house
Whether buying for own use or as an investment, look for a few key attributes → Read More
Are homes more affordable now?
There is talk on affordable housing with tax sops offered and more developers launching homes at lower price points. House prices have been mostly stagnant in many cities in the last few years. All these would point to homes getting within the reach of many. But a recent report by the RBI shows that housing affordability has worsened. Affordability index Why it is low Financial planning to buy → Read More
Should an entrepreneur buy a house?
The choice depends on the requirements, risk appetite and income visibility → Read More
Don’t fall for these property ‘deals’
Given the current high-risk market conditions, caution beats returns-chasing → Read More
Shedding some light on solar power
Roof-top solar power for homes is attractive, but keep a few points in mind → Read More
A retirement home that feels your age
When purchasing a senior home, you need to consider a few distinct factors → Read More
Go for completed houses
Even with the GST rate cut, under-construction houses are still not attractive → Read More
A fresh coat of paint
Painting your home is not all black-and-white;knowing a few nuances can save money → Read More
Click your way through property services
You can get a lot of housing-related government services done online → Read More