Ravi Sinha is a journalist with nearly two decades of cross-discipline media exposure. He is the CEO of real estate think-tank group Track2Realty. He has been writing extensively on the real estate sector for nearly a decade. Evaluation of real estate brand performance is his expertise and he has immense insight into consumers’ psychograph in the property market.
The abolition of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes, has come as a shock to Indian industries and the real estate market, in particular. The worry now, is that the realty market, which … READ FULL STORY
With the government finalising the tax structure for the goods and services tax (GST), home buyers now seem concerned that the GST may increase the price of under-construction flats, which are expected to come … READ FULL STORY
It started off as an affordable housing destination; was then plagued by litigations pertaining to land acquisition; witnessed price escalation and higher FSI and density norms, and finally saw the emergence of premium housing, … READ FULL STORY
Although not many developers may be willing to publicly admit it, the fact is that developers find it advantageous to have investors as anchors for their projects. Developers need money, even before they can … READ FULL STORY
Crowdfunding in the property market, the world over, is mostly associated with the commercial real estate segment. The most common forms of crowdfunding in the developed property markets, are debt and equity. In debt … READ FULL STORY
The Indian real estate sector, it seems, is yet to wake up to the benefits offered by technology, towards reducing operational and construction costs, maintaining timelines and tackling the labour crisis in the market. … READ FULL STORY
When Anmol Prabhakar wanted to buy some furniture online for his new home, he realised that he would be unable to get the delivery of his purchase, as his home in Noida Extension did … READ FULL STORY
Contrary to the general perception that the business environment is getting tougher for the builders, due to activism from home buyers and the media and judicial intervention, there have been many instances of amnesty … READ FULL STORY
Prima facie, there is nothing identical between Noida of Delhi-NCR and Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) of Mumbai. However, a closer look suggests the two given markets have the same DNA, with a different tale to … READ FULL STORY
A majority of Indians across the country are extremely apprehensive with the property market and feel that in spite of the slowdown, the industry’s practices have not changed. On a scale of 0-1,000, the … READ FULL STORY
Pramod Varshney shifted to a rented 2-BHK flat in Noida’s Sector 137, a couple of years back, at a rental of Rs 13,500 per month. The lease agreement specified a 10% hike in rentals, … READ FULL STORY
While developers, investors and speculators, are the main beneficiaries of artificial appreciation in property prices, its adverse effects are felt by prospective home buyers and those who want to exit from the given project. … READ FULL STORY
There’s a common dilemma plaguing the average home buyer: what is the right property in the right market, and at the right price point? Without scientific research to help home buyers make an informed … READ FULL STORY
