Scrutinise the deals and discounts while buying a house this festive season

Be guided by more crucial considerations such as the budget, the location, and the projects that are right for you

With the festive season underway, developers are doing their best to outdo each other in offering deals and discounts. Banks and housing finance companies (HFCs) are sweetening the deal further by offering special rates on home loans. Amid this all-round marketing hype, it is easy for the customer to get swayed and let the tail (the deals and discounts) wag the dog (the purchase decision). Here’s a roadmap you can use to make the right purchase decision.

Experts say this is a good time to buy a house for self-use. “Prices have bottomed out in most cities. Interest rates are