#2018 Wrap-Up: The 10 Most Read Blog Posts on RoofandFloor

Determining the most read stories of the year is a surprisingly fraught process. Should we measure page views? Or is it the number of visitors? Bounce rate? Or consider some other parameter? RoofandFloor’s real estate blog is based on providing you – the homebuyer – with all the information you need to make an informed decision. Our content is created by you in that sense for you.

So, what were the posts that you liked the most this year? The list below is based on the total time spent on each blog post.

The 5 Best Retirement Cities in India

Retirement- a word that evokes joy as well as fear in those of us who are used to a busy lifestyle. This was an on-demand post. Based on factors like the cost of living, access to healthcare facilities, and climate, we scoured the map to find the five best options for you. This post provoked furious discussion online. What’s your pick? The debate is not dying down yet.

Ready Reckoner: How to Apply and Track Your Application Status Under PMAY

With all the buzz around affordable housing, this was one post that our readers found most useful. If you are considering applying for a house under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, here’s the lowdown on how to apply and track your application status under the scheme.

Is It Mandatory to Take Home Loan Insurance?

Ah! We have been asked this question many times. We know our car insurance, and we know our medical insurance. What is home loan insurance? We asked our legal expert to find out and let us know if this is mandatory.

Here’s All You Need to Know about the Land Survey Number

The land survey number is a unique number assigned to a specific piece of land to maintain records. The record contains the information about the location, size, shape, and ownership of the land, and is created by the surveyor. We created this post to help you navigate the often-bewildering world of Indian real estate.

Tamil Nadu: How to Get the Encumbrance Certificate Online?

One of the questions that we are asked often on Quora! An Encumbrance Certificate (EC) contains all the transactions relating to a particular property for a certain period (as required). Is it mandatory? And how do you get it online? Our legal expert created this article to clarify those doubts.

How to Save Long-Term Capital Gains Tax from Property in India?

Taxes! Death and taxes are supposed to be the only two certainties in life. And we all want to find out how to cheat death and save on taxes. While we can’t quite find out about the former, we do know how you can save on long-term capital gains tax in India.

Laws and Regulations for Keeping Pets in a Society

Have a dog? A cat? Two adorable hamsters? And your Resident Welfare Association doesn’t allow you to keep such pets? Such beliefs are against Section 11 (3) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960 and article 51 A (g) of the Indian Constitution. Find out more here.

The Legacy of India’s Heritage Homes: Where Time Stands Still!

While smart homes may be the rage, India’s incredible diversity can be seen in the rich cultural heritage of ancestral homes. We compiled some of the most breathtaking heritage homes from across India, and the results swept us away.

Here’s How You Can Decorate Your Home for Just Rs 10,000

Budget, budget, budget! From adding photos to changing the paint, from giving the curtains a makeover to adding accessories, our lifestyle expert showed us there is a lot you can do for Rs 10,000.

What’s Your Ideal Home Loan Tenure?

Most of us need to buy a home with the help of a loan. But as worried readers asked us, ‘What should the home loan tenure be?’ We found out that the answer is not easy.

Do you have any favourite post to share? Anything else that we should have done better this year? Let us know in the comments!

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