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GST Rate for Construction and Building Materials

GST is set to roll out from 1st July 2017 in India, completely overhauling the indirect tax regime. The proposed GST is set to improve ease of doing business in India and reducing the tax burden by eliminating or integrating many of the tax codes. In this article, we look at the GST rate for building materials like cement, bricks, tiles, iron, steel and other materials used in construction . The Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate of 12 percent will be applicable on under-construction properties. This rate with input tax credit seeks to remove the inefficiencies of dual taxation in the form of value-added taxation (VAT), service tax and puts an end to multiple taxes. Natural sands of all kinds, whether or not colored , other than metal-bearing sands is classified under Chapter 26 of the HSN Code. GST rate for sand is fixed at 5%. Further, bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oil shale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks attract a GST rate of 18%. Pebbles...

How To Select the Right Paint and Color For Your Home

Which paint should you choose? Paint comes in a variety of sheens as well as in either oil or latex. Latex paint is the most common and preferred paint type to use because of its ease of clean up and long lasting durability. It also tends to be more fade resistant and breathes better than oil, resulting in less blistering of the paint. Using a latex paint for most of your walls and household uses. However, oil-based paint is great for priming real wood moldings and trim as it tends to seal stains and knots from the wood better than a latex paint wood. It does take longer to dry than a latex paint though, so plan for more drying time. Use an oil-based shellac primer on the trim and then opt for a latex paint as the top coat. There are a variety of brands on the market. Which color should I choose? If you are in the process of selling your house , Selecting a white or off-white color as the choice for walls. This will allow the buyer to easily cover the wall with th...

Use Basic Design Principles to Decorate Your Home

Find Your Room's Focal Point A room's focal point is its most emphasized feature. It's the thing your eyes are naturally drawn to when you walk into the room. And everything around the focal point compliments it. If you're lost with how to start decorating a room, finding its focal point is a good start. Many rooms have built-in focal points: a large window with a view, for example, or a fireplace. If your room doesn't have a built-in focal point, here are some tips and options for creating one: Paint one wall a different color, then accessorize with artwork or shelves. Decide what you want to use the room for, then create a focal point around that, says  The Inspired Room . For example, if you want to use a room for reading, you'd make a bookshelf your focal point. Simply using a large piece of furniture as a focal point. You could use a large piece of artwork as a focal point. A large mirror also works well. Once you find...

New Apartment Projects In Kochi

The new Apartment project in Kakkanad, Kochi By the Famous Builder in Kochi - Noel  Noel Villas and Apartments is One of the Most Trusted Builder Brand in Kerala. Noel Villas and Apartments was established in  1993. Now, Noel is one of the leading builders and trusted builders of premium apartments and villas in Kerala. Noel has premium residential apartments and villas in Kochi, Kottayam and Thiruvalla. The New Apartment Project is Named as Noel Poetry Located on Kakkanad, Kochi       Noel Villas and Apartment's  four projects got  the gold level certification from IGBC. Noel has  completed Apartment  projects in  Kakkand, Edappaly and Thiruvalla.  Completed villa projects  in Kakkand.  Upcoming apartment  projects in Kochi, Kottayam and Thiruvalla.   Visit: www.noelprojects.com for more info.