When the government of India announced the relaxation in foreign direct investment (FDI) norms, it seems to have done so, with a long-term blueprint in mind. FDI is likely to be crucial to the … READ FULL STORY
“There is high opportunity cost for Indians to invest in the UK property market after Brexit. Not only will the property prices come down with immediate effect, but the pound conversion rate has also come … READ FULL STORY
Justice may have been delayed but it has not been denied, for many home buyers who have faced protracted delays in getting their dream home, after making full payment to their builders. Several recent … READ FULL STORY
Owing to the high real estate prices in Mumbai, home owners are often forced to remodel their existing homes to create additional space, instead of buying a bigger house. Now under the government’s policy … READ FULL STORY
When it comes to real estate, it is often said that the important factors are ‘location, location and location’, says Pranay Vakil, chairman of Praron Consultancy. “However, if you have the ability to spot … READ FULL STORY
For the past two years, Swadeep Sharma was on the lookout for a house in Noida. Last year, he zeroed-in on a house, in one of the newly-completed projects on the Noida Expressway. However, … READ FULL STORY
Movement in real estate prices in seven key cities across India, have remained largely lacklustre, despite a fall in the interest rates and important announcements like the Real Estate Regulation Act. Ashutosh Limaye, national … READ FULL STORY
Greater Faridabad may be a low-profile area, but it seems to be emerging as a region with the greatest potential, among the extended zones of Delhi-NCR. At a time when the National Capital Region … READ FULL STORY
A traveller coming out of Bengaluru’s airport, is unlikely to miss the numerous hoardings that advertise luxury apartments, ranging from Rs six crores to Rs 10 crores. One may thus wonder, ‘Isn’t Bengaluru supposed … READ FULL STORY
The government’s move to relax foreign direct investment (FDI) in the construction sector, by removing two major conditions related to the minimum built-up area and capital requirement, was hailed as a game changer. The government has … READ FULL STORY
According to a report by Liases Foras, the number of unsold apartments in Mumbai has reached a record of 84,915 units, up from 80,426 unsold units only three months back. In the Mumbai Metropolitan … READ FULL STORY
Some key findings that indicate the correlation between the aspiration quotient and the current status of the Indian real estate sector: 88% Indians find real estate to be the best asset class to invest … READ FULL STORY
Under subvention schemes, a buyer can have a house, by paying as low as 5% of the property’s value and not bear the burden of EMIs till s/he gets possession of the house. However, … READ FULL STORY
