How PropertyNivesh researches property, how to use the site, and how our advisory works.
Frequently Asked Questions
🗓Published·Updated·Edited by Rakesh Mahajan
About PropertyNivesh
Frequently asked questions
Is PropertyNivesh a property listing site? +
No. Listing sites publish whatever sellers pay to publish. We are a research desk: we select, score and give verdicts on projects independently, and we say 'avoid' when the research says so.
Can a builder pay to improve their rating? +
No. Ratings, rankings and reviews are not for sale at any price, and we don't publish sponsored news or advertorials.
How do you make money? +
Buyer-side advisory fees and optional transaction support. Our incentives sit on your side of the table by design.
Which cities do you cover? +
India: Gurgaon, Noida, Greater Noida, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Jaipur, Goa, Lucknow, Mohali, Chandigarh. UAE: Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah. Coverage is deepest in Delhi NCR and Bengaluru today.
Research, scores and verdicts
Frequently asked questions
How are Investment Scores calculated? +
The Investment Score is a 0–100 editorial rating that weighs corridor growth, entry price against comparable projects, builder trust, rental depth, liquidity and downside risk. It is a structured judgement by our research desk, not an automated formula.
What do Buy, Hold and Avoid mean? +
A verdict is our recommendation for a typical buyer at today's price. Strong Buy and Buy are conviction calls; Hold / Watch means wait for a better price or more delivery certainty; Avoid means the risks outweigh the case.
How current is the data? +
Every page shows when it was first published and when its data last changed. Prices, scores and verdicts are updated when our research is refreshed; RERA status and litigation are rechecked before a verdict changes.
What does 'Not disclosed' mean? +
The developer hasn't published that figure and we couldn't verify it, so we don't estimate it. Missing figures never count in a project's or builder's favour.
Are the project images real photos? +
Where official photography isn't available we use illustrative images, and they are labelled as illustrative on the page. Always rely on the developer's approved plans and a site visit.
Are your prices transaction prices? +
No. They are asking prices from our research. Registered sale prices can differ, so check recent transactions and the circle rate before agreeing a price.
Using the site
Frequently asked questions
How many projects and developers do you cover? +
33 projects have full research pages, and we profile 212 developers. We also track many more projects with overview pages while research is in progress.
What free tools are there? +
11 calculators (EMI, loan eligibility, stamp duty, registration, down payment, rental yield, capital gains, appreciation, ROI, SIP vs property and buy vs rent), a price tracker, a four-way project comparison, a builder comparison and a "Should I buy this property?" checker.
Do I need an account to use the dashboard? +
No. The dashboard shows the latest price changes, new projects and news for everyone, and anything you follow is saved on your own device — no login.
Where does your property news come from? +
We follow local city desks and established national publishers, publish only stories that change something for buyers, sellers, tenants, investors or owners, and credit the source on every article. See our editorial standards.
Buying and advisory
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover resale properties? +
Advisory clients get resale guidance in the corridors we cover; the published research currently focuses on primary-market projects.
Do you help with home loans? +
We guide loan structuring — bank or housing finance company, tenure, prepayment strategy — and can connect you to lenders. We don't originate loans ourselves.
Do you help NRIs buy remotely? +
Yes — video consultations, RERA and title diligence, power-of-attorney guidance and site visits on your behalf.
Is the first consultation free? +
Yes. The first advisory session is free. Deeper engagement is fee-based so our incentives stay aligned with you, not with sellers.
Is anything on this site investment advice? +
No. Research, scores and calculators are general information. Verify RERA registration, title and prices, and speak to your own advisers before you buy.
Didn't find your answer? Contact the desk or read our methodology.