The Real Estate Insider

Facts, data, and hard-won wisdom for the serious property investor. No fluff, just returns.

Rendering of the Dholera Smart City layout
Case Study2 min read

Dholera SIR: India's First Smart City or a Real Estate Mirage?

Why the Tata Electronics plant changed everything for Dholera land investors.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Chart comparing rental yields vs capital appreciation
Investment Guide2 min read

Second Home vs. Vacation Rental: How to Monetize Your Dehradun Asset

Should you buy a plot, a villa, or an apartment in Dehradun? We analyze the ROI, maintenance costs, and rental yields for each asset class.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Graph showing land value multiples against infrastructure timeline
Analysis3 min read

Decoding Transportation Multiples: How Infrastructure Rewrites Land Value

Understand the math behind 10x returns. Agricultural to Logistics multiples explained.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Luxury villas in Dehradun foothills
Real Estate Guide2 min read

Dehradun 2.0: Top 5 Property Hotspots Exploding Due to the Expressway

Where to invest in Dehradun? We analyze the top 5 micro-markets like Sahastradhara and Mussoorie Road seeing 30%+ appreciation strategies.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
A modern home with mountain views in Dehradun
Lifestyle & Investment2 min read

Escaping the Capital: Why The 'Second Home' in Dehradun is Replacing the Delhi Farmhouse

Forget the Chatarpur farmhouse. Here is why the Delhi elite are moving to Dehradun for their second homes. Better air, better views, 2.5 hours away.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Map of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Route
Infrastructure Analysis4 min read

The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Report: Route, Timeline, and Impact Analysis (2025)

A comprehensive guide to the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway. We analyze the route map, real estate impact on Dehradun & Haridwar, and the 2026 completion timeline.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Split screen of industrial highway vs mountain road
Comparative Analysis2 min read

Delhi-Dehradun vs. Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: Where is the Smarter Real Estate Bet?

A comparative analysis of India's two biggest expressway projects. Which corridor offers better ROI for land investors in 2025?

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Elevated road section over forest
Travel & Infrastructure2 min read

Driving Above the Jungle: Inside Asia’s Longest Wildlife Corridor

Experience the 12km elevated drive through Rajaji National Park. How the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway protects elephants while speeding up your commute.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Ghats of Haridwar with pilgrim crowds
Investment Analysis2 min read

Haridwar in 90 Minutes: The Untapped Rental Yield Potential of the Temple Town

Why Haridwar might be a better cash-flow investment than Dehradun. Analyzing the impact of the new expressway spur on rental yields.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Industrial warehousing concept
Commercial Real Estate2 min read

Beyond Uttarakhand: Is Saharanpur the Dark Horse of the Economic Corridor?

Why smart investors are looking at Saharanpur and Shamli for industrial and logistics growth along the new Delhi-Dehradun Expressway.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Scenic mountain road in Uttarakhand
Travel Guide2 min read

Breakfast in Delhi, Lunch in Landour: 5 Weekend Trips Unlocked by the New Expressway

The 2.5-hour drive changes everything. Here are 5 hidden gems in Uttarakhand that are now viable day-trips (or easy weekends) from Delhi.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Infrastructure connecting land parcels in India
Strategy3 min read

High-Growth Land Investing in India: The Infrastructure Thesis

Why smart money chases infrastructure, not hype. A deep dive into 'Transportation Multiples', early-cycle land acquisition, and the Dholera opportunity.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Global Investment in Indian Real Estate Concept
Investment4 min read

Indian Real Estate for NRIs: A Global Investor's Guide

Discover why India's real estate market is a goldmine for NRIs. A comprehensive guide on opportunities, RERA, and tax implications for global investors.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora