| | APRIL 202219are attracted towards the sector which offers plenty of development opportunities and a well-mapped career path. All these young women require is the right kind of guidance, training and teaching on modern technologies and changing regulatory norms.Buying a home remains undeniably an important decision in one's life. It is no longer considered a man's responsibility. Breaking the stereotypes, women are investing in buying their own homes. And in their quest to become financially independent, metropolitan women (both married and single) in cities such as Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai, are emerging as the second biggest group of home buyers in India. They constitute nearly 30 percent of the entire property purchases in India, as per 2019 data. This is also because there are several advantages attached, including cheaper home loans, stamp duty waivers, tax benefits on home loans, and benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).It is a popular belief that women cannot survive, let alone thrive, in a male-dominated environment. But it is also true that women are occupying some of the leading positions in the real estate industry today. The change has come about because real estate promises to be a viable career option full of opportunities for women. But thanks to women entrepreneurs who are changing this social mindset and inviting more women to explore the arena which is quintessentially considered a man's world.Real Estate is helping women feel empowered to manage their professional and personal career and encouraging them to become financially independent. These career-oriented women have leveraged the opportunity to gain financial independence and recognition for their business acumen. They are now making the real estate dreams of millions come true.But like other industries, real estate also faces its own set of challenges. Most people think that real estate only hires part-time women employees. However, the reality is different. Women are found across the management and leadership roles in the business. The increased acceptance is imperative for women to grow and flourish in the sector. While the industry is gradually waking up to accepting women in multiple roles, we need more females taking up leadership roles in the future.
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