Monthly Archives: October 2026

Updated 8 October 2026 Chennai, Tamil Nadu 9 min read NEW 7 October 2026: the RBI raised the repo rate by 0.25% to 5.50%, its first hike since February 2023, and shifted its stance to "calibrated tightening". Home loans are about to get costlier, and that changes the ready-vs-under-construction maths. Two flats. Same…

Updated October 2026 Chennai, Tamil Nadu 8 min read A ₹75 lakh flat in Chennai almost never costs ₹75 lakh. Once you add GST, stamp duty, registration, car parking, deposits and loan fees, the real figure can be 15–23% higher. Most buyers discover this only at the registration office. This guide breaks down…