The residents of a housing society in Noida were taken aback one morning, when they found that the office of the facility management was locked. The builder had abandoned the maintenance of the society … READ FULL STORY
The psychology of home buyers and their expectations vis-à-vis return on investment (ROI), have traditionally been different for investors and end-users. However, this difference may be gradually disappearing, at least in the top eight … READ FULL STORY
Raman Kapoor, a home buyer in Noida, has been in a legal battle with his developer for the last five years. His grouse is that there has been a defect in the construction of … READ FULL STORY
The primary reason why non-resident Indians (NRIs) want to maintain a wait and watch approach towards the Indian property market, is the high cost of property (according to 40 per cent of NRIs), while … READ FULL STORY
The reality of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Indian real estate, is that companies get into it, merely to fulfill mandatory provisions and/or tax adjustments, rather than out of any real concern for the … READ FULL STORY
Non-resident Indians (NRIs) may often find it impractical to physically come and see a property, while scouting for one, even if they have a keen interest in the Indian property market. Hence, developers are … READ FULL STORY
The productivity of an enterprise, is directly proportional to the happiness index of its manpower. However, when it comes to Indian real estate, a vast portion of the workforce remains disillusioned, while businesses seem … READ FULL STORY
Rajeev Sood was negotiating for a sea-facing luxury property in Mumbai, at a whopping price of Rs 50,000 per sq ft. However, before he could close the deal, a business trip to Dubai completely … READ FULL STORY
The new regulatory changes and the changing market dynamics, will not adversely challenge the end-user driven markets, says Ashish R Puravankara, managing director of Puravankara Limited. In an exclusive interview with Housing News, Puravankara … READ FULL STORY
Investors in India are today exposed to what is happening in the global market. This holds true for financial planning and investment in Indian real estate, as well. Consequently, they are curious to explore … READ FULL STORY
Research across sectors, globally, has shown that companies encouraging a culture of integrity, are able to reap financial benefits. Perhaps the most important benefit, which often remains concealed, is that this culture forces individuals … READ FULL STORY
First, the good news: The outlook of expat Indians towards Indian real estate is changing for the better. Recent policy reforms have made them more optimistic about the property market back home. However, the … READ FULL STORY
Instances where housing societies and residents’ welfare associations (RWAs) start issuing moral, ethical and social diktats to the residents, are not uncommon. People who are single or lead an independent lifestyle, often bear the … READ FULL STORY
