Thursday, January 30, 2014

Reduced processing fees on home loans will show you immediate savings in terms of cash while you apply for a home loan. Enough to help you make a finalized decision while selection a finance company for applying for a home loan.
It is better to take a complete look at the whole picture and then finalize your finance company for applying of a home loan. Usually terms and conditions in the fine print are never read before signing on the dotted line. Applying for a home loan first and foremost consider at what rate of interest you are going to get your home loan. Your major chunk of amount goes here rather than looking for simple small savings consider the bigger amounts that will go out every month as EMIs.
Try to reduce this amount whichever option you choose fixed rate of interest or flexible one it is for sure that your finance company will earn profits in some way or other as they are lending you the amount right away to fulfill your wish of purchasing a dream home.
Processing fees or administrative work fees involved comes to a smaller amount and selecting a finance company just for this is not a viable option for any borrower. As it may be they end up paying more money in other places.
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So while finalizing a finance company for your home loan consider all the aspects like the company reputation of long term services, after services, customer care services and also the time taken for approval of your home loan. The most important factor is your bank account in the same bank and convenience in repayment schedules and modes take first place while selecting a finance company for your home loan needs.

Sunday, January 19, 2014

How to get returns from investing in property from day one, just after the long ordeal of searching for right property to registering the property its time now to enjoy returns. Does this happen with all investments, no. Many investment decisions take off  great but for getting returns,  sometimes years go by without a sight of any profit. How can an NRI start getting good returns from the property bought for investment purposes sooner and also how you can benefit from regular monthly returns , lets discuss a few simple guidelines which when followed from beginning will assure you good returns from day one.
Good returns from Investment
1) Be a Informed buyers. NRIs can first research on the net, contact good financial advisers, property consultants and narrow down searches for property to buy for investment. Choosing the right place depends not upon how much money you invest but on how correct the selected place is. The rate at which the prices of property are going up in one area as compared to other is all that will lead to good returns from property investment. Here there are some properties that move at a snails pace and even after five years the rates don't go up much whereas there are some that have shown drastic rise in the past few years.
Here again one must not go against the mind over matter only. There are also some places that "have the potential for growth" here comes the intuition of the buyers and property consultants.
2) If you want returns sooner from property buy those that are completed projects and running successfully over years. Buying ready possession flats that already have existing owners or renters living is much better than buying a new flat, registering and then finding a renter. Advantages are you know the flats are livable, with all facilities working. You also know the society has this flat registered and all dues cleared, and also you get to fit into the shoes of previous owners and continue with the process except that the names of the flat owner changes. Resale flats are a good option which already have renters looking out for.
3) When buying property flats for investment from working projects the flats which are not ready, the fact that you will get the property in comparatively less rate with booking amount , the wait will continue till the project gets completed. But here again the time lapse and the rise in property rates in that area are a major deciding factor and many investors also prefer to invest here without any hassles of going in renting and allow the investment space to mature by itself while work in progress. You can always sell off after even few years with the profit amount without actually getting a flat possession or living or renting it. So this is more of putting in money and then earning profit by
transferring the property to another buyer.
4) The property bought or given as gift can help to save taxes. Saving money from the first day of your deal there are a number of ways your property consultants can guide you to get maximum benefit from investments in property.
Always hire a good financial consultant and get attached to a great finance company bank as they will be able to guide you, an NRI better  according to correct procedures and rules. Property is till date the most sought after and bestest investment, Start earning good returns from your investments.

Friday, January 17, 2014

How to benefit from property exhibitions while buying a home. In the time when you are finalizing for buying a bigger home of thinking of shifting from one locality to another, or taking the big leap from a rented place to a warm place of your own, property expos and exhibitions come as a great help.
Have You Booked Your New Home? Visit Nearest Property Expo for Saving Money and Time. Yes while we have so much of information on different projects run by reputed builders and so many options such exhibitions come as great time and money savers. You get to see many plans and also those projects that are near completion.
Projects by reputed Builders

Property Exhibitions

Have you booked your new home

Property Constructions projects
Going from one place to other, commuting and travelling , visiting places it is better to get first hand knowledge under one roof, you save not only precious time and energy but also lots of money.
First of all you get to see a variety of building construction projects under one roof.
Secondly you also narrow down with sections according to your budget range so that you do not waste time as homes range from a few lakhs to even a  few crores. If you have fixed a budget range the selection become somewhat easy.
Thirdly you   can get some really great offers in exhibitions and many finance companies and housing companies offer instant one time booking discounts.
Fourth, you are not the only one to ask for discounts and you are more open to discussion after looking at other do so. Yes many people alone feel hesitant to ask for discounts and bargain while finalizing a home deal.
Fifth reason, you already know these projects are approved and legal with all cleared paperwork when finance offered as home loans as these finance companies give a thorough legal check before approval of any home loan for a project..
Sixth wonderful reason , you get a beautiful home in less, and the decision is also done finally, where otherwise your family may go on discussing and visiting many sites, it sure looks like a never enedign process as every few days we see new projects.  there are quite a few discounts and even some projects offer cars, or some services free. So many times such exhibitions are a great decider for finalizing on and signing the dotted line.


Whenever booking a home always consider in form of money, cash savings rather than perks and facilities concessions.

Monday, December 9, 2013

7 Golden Rules for Investment in Property in UK

smaller homes investment tips in UK
Property investment in UK is moving to another level with rises in rates in property around the globe.
The homes bought today for investments are moving from large houses and properties towards a smaller  versions of flats.
Golden Rules for investment in property in UK
1) Do not invest all your money in one property. Divide into  many properties at different places, countries, locations.
2) Always remember UK currency is in dollars and if you are a person from another country you will always have to convert the currency and calculate costs and purchase amounts accordingly.
3) Infra structure is very important for homes bought for investment.  You need to get renters  you must supply necessities at least.
4) The money amount you will invest in buying a property or flat will   be proportionate to the returns you get.In UK places in different areas cost at different rate per square foot.
5) It is not over with one time payment for investment, you will have regular maintenance and other costs involved at regular basis.
6) And of course consider  the inflation changes in dollar rates. 
7) Purchasing a second property for investment with a home loan will add extra on your personal finances, calculate well in advance  your monthly expenses and  savings before committing  with your family. 
As this year 2013 is coming to an end I take this opportunity  to thank all.  
Home Loans Simplified Facts thanks all its readers and the many finance professional people who have been a part of this spiritual journey along.
Thank You Thank You Thank You
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and  a  Very Very Happy Year ahead.
hope you get to see many dreams fulfilled.
All the Best!

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Availability of Budget Homes
 NRI Investing in Property here in India , this is the best time with so many affordable and reputed constructions going in full swing. Helpful Simple Tips for the NRIs before you invest in Property
1)Location, address. The price of the property will totally depend upon the are you choose. A place in the mid city with good infrastructure will be more than the place on the outskirts of the city or suburbs.  Every area has its own rate per square feet, and this will depend upon your budget for investment. In case you or your family wish to stay here for vacations trips it is better to opt for places near the airport or in vicinity of good transport. 
2)  Price Factors an NRI would consider before investing is just that even though you may have a budget fixed approximately for purchasing property for investment  it would be better if you finalize the use of this property while selecting to buy. Is is going to be kept locked, are you going to offer it on rental basis, are you planning to keep this as a second home for  trips back home , many such factors will influence your choice of property. There are many budget homes available that have low maintenance and can be kept closed for your  personal needs.
Address of the Property You wish to buy
 3) Most of the prices of houses may also be according to the amenities provided by the builders. You as an NRI need not jump to these offers if you do not wish to stay in the place. For investment purposes a flat with one or two bedrooms is sufficient. While you can do away with the swimming pools and landscaped gardens, the money saved here can be invested in another property somewhere else.
4) By the country rules you may need to pay extra taxes, it is advisable to consult a good finance consultant before buying property or investing in houses.
5) In case you are willing to buy property by taking a home loan again you will need a bank account with a bank that has their branch in the foreign country you stay and work in. Many reputed Indian banks have branches in the UK and many other countries and they provide full support and guidance for any loan issues for NRIs.
Fully Furnished Flats available for NRI

Constructions in Full Swing

Friday, October 4, 2013


Search Effectively e property Web Portals in UK


How to use online property websites in UK , how to maximize benefit from online  property  websites when you are flooded with so many offers and sites e-portals of estate agents and property dealers become one challenge. Aren’t there some simple steps that you can follow in the UK and spend less time on the net   and find the right place with the best deal. While you begin surfing house hunting online many times it may happen you come back dry even after searching for  hours and days about properties available in the UK , so many portals and property sites.
Why does this happen when there is so much information available online? Because there is a right way and the wrong way while searching the internet for any information about UK Properties.  While Google does keep prompting you to various options you need to be focused while surfing the net for information on home buying and selling. The best way to maximize benefit from eportals and property websites in UK a few  simple tips are as follows-
1) Fix a certain time for surfing the net for information  regarding properties available in UK , if you do not succeed then take advice from others or just you may not be the person who is comfortable with the net so just get up and out ,search physically for the place house hunting, this old rule always works. This also works for some who are better in personal communication rather than the e portals email communications. No point in spending hours and months daily surfing the net searching for  best home deals , getting confused with loads of information. Say you keep one, or three  months maximum for searching finalizing on a home purchase and home loan.
NRI Home Loans UK Websites property  Eportals
2) Use filters on every property websites, this will save a lot of precious time and also help you to be specific in your searches about available property houses in UK country. Surfing the whole site randomly will not help you to finalize any house or property and using these filters with specific simple details like the area  place you want to buy a house,  your budget range, your income level slot, the interest arte available from various home finance companies offering home loans etc also helps a  lot to easily finalize a property or house to buy.
3) Visit the whole website, see all pages with information before putting down an enquiry email or contact us mail query. This will save your time as well as the financial advisor’s  time. Usually a good website has all the information put down in simple language as well as FAQS section, the frequently asked questions page that has most of your queries answered from the financial or home property website associates. NRI and people staying in UK  can avail many specific information on these financial websites easily.
4) Do compare and contrast many sites online and offers from various estate agents property dealers as well as reputed builders and home  finance company offers offering home loans.  First begin search for reputed banks in UK as well as reputed builders who have a history for completing projects on time. As you become comfortable with surfing you can also search for different offers and also best deals available from private, local,  property agents and dealers having online presence.
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5) The best part is here,  while you surf for a place to buy you get lots of information about various properties available  in UK, various budget ranges and new localities as well as property advisors list of property that will definitely bring out good return in future few years or so. Houses bought now in less prices , that will appreciate fast or that ones which will take a few years to appreciate in value, the total percentage rise in appreciation of value of flat over years, also is listed on many  financial advisor websites. You also get information on financial dealings, availability of home loans, repayment tenures methods of home loans,  as  well as total amount you  will end up paying for the purchase of any property flat or house.
An important suggestion, while using online property portals for UK properties and private estate agents sites be sure they are reputed websites and also do not share important financial information like your personal bank account number, your credit card number or your investment (financial as well as ownership property)details.
All the Best!

Sunday, September 29, 2013



NRI investment options are vast and as we know the first step for buying any property or investing in a home by home loan , would be to open an account in a reputed bank for any financial dealings it is best that your bank is able to supply all the information and guidance required by NRI here and also in UK.
One of the major criteria for any home loan by an NRI it is of priority hat they have an account in a bank that connects here in India as well as has branched in other foreign countries. ICICI bank a universally accepted reputed finance option for NRIs  has great offers for loan and an NRI when fulfilling certain criteria can avail to these financial loan options easily.
What more can we  ask for the bank allows customers to open accounts in multiple currencies, be it USD, GBP, EUR, JPY, CAD and AUD. So from Great Britain Pound to US Dollars to Australian dollars there are no hassles in currency matters. Another advantage here is that every time the renewal there is automatic renewal system avoiding all the hassles of documentation and time spent by the NRI  client.
With the new e-deposit,  electronic system the deposit amount you immediately get a  confirmation mail. This confirms the financial dealings easily and promptly.
Opening an FCNR account is a very good option to get good financial returns from your foreign currency. NRI opening this fixed deposit account gets lots of benefits from the bank and one of them is loan options that are processed easily when you already have an account with the ICICI bank.
For a home loan NRI can easily buy land or property in India by availing the ICICI home loans at attractive interest rates and offers on fixed or fluctuating rate of interest. In case you wish to close off  the loan early there is also option of part prepayment with zero processing fees.
As for eligibility criteria for NRIs a few points here. For NRI applying for a home loan minimum age limit set by the bank is 21 years and maximum 60 years  for applying for a home loan. Job salaried individuals must have worked , stayed, in US for at least one year  minimum.  As for self employed individuals the NRI must have been abroad , there for a period of at least minimum three years so that you can apply for a loan.
NRI open account easily
For a home loan repayment  tenure for an NRI it can extend for 11 to 15 years  and the approval of Home Loan for any NRI depends  upon the qualification of the borrower and job position, as well as their financial status. Be it Middle East or US any NRI can easily avail this offer by opening an account and depositing in ICICI branches all over the globe.