Big Story | Four reasons why it is a good time to buy a house now Bavadharini KS BL Research Bureau | Updated on December 19, 2020 × You can act now on your desire to buy a house, provided you have a stable occupation and steady cash flows A house property is considered one of the most valuable assets for an individual and the lifetime goal of many is owning one. The Covid-19 outbreak has, no doubt, made potential home buyers a bit jittery, with pay cuts and, in some cases, job losses as well. But at the same time, the pandemic also presents an opportunity, with interest rates at multi-year lows, stable housing prices and sops for home buyers from the government to encourage them to take the plunge.