The demand for branded luxury residences is likely to witness an uptrend, as buyers in this segment, who largely rely on their own wealth, look for expansive residences that offer a worry-free home-ownership experience, … READ FULL STORY
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, prospective home buyers are looking for spaces that will cater to everyone in their families. While urban homes may remain constrained vis-à-vis floor area, good design and … READ FULL STORY
Lockdown is not a new reality for the developers across India, especially in the Delhi-NCR region. The NGT construction ban, often for months together, has hampered the execution cycle of the business. However, the … READ FULL STORY
While affordable housing has high demand in India and can contribute significantly towards building sustainable urban spaces, several challenges need to be addressed so that this segment, which accounts for most of the unsold … READ FULL STORY
In only its second year of functioning, the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has emerged as a trusted resource for aggrieved home buyers. Considering that UP is home to some of … READ FULL STORY
Q: What is the role that technology has played in the growth of the affordable housing segment in Indian real estate? A: Technology has been impacting the construction industry like never before, especially for … READ FULL STORY
Q: Commercial real estate has outperformed residential real estate for the last few years. How would you rate its performance this year and what is the segment’s outlook for 2020? A: Commercial real estate … READ FULL STORY
Q: What is self-redevelopment? How has self-redevelopment been a crucial aspect for societies, especially in aggressive real estate markets such as Mumbai? A: Under self-redevelopment, the entire redevelopment process is planned, executed and managed … READ FULL STORY
Q: RERA has brought compliance to quality control, centre-stage in the real estate sector. Does this bode well for corporate developers like Mahindra Lifespaces, for whom being compliant to quality control requirements, is anyway … READ FULL STORY
Q: How far would you say the Indian real estate market has come, in terms of the adoption of the concept of kid-centric homes? A: Though there are a couple of developers who have … READ FULL STORY
Jaipur-based Neerja Palisetty is a master weaver with a difference. She believes that contemporary design can be ethical and sustainable and so, makes products by recycling waste paper in an innovative way. Palisetty, the … READ FULL STORY
Sonali Rastogi is founder partner of Morphogenesis, an award-winning architecture and urban design firm, whose aim is to build a global discourse on contemporary Indian architecture. The firm has been ranked among the top … READ FULL STORY
Rightly called as the lifeline of the National Capital Region (NCR), the Delhi Metro is an example of how an ideal urban mass transit system should operate. From expansion beyond Delhi, to providing assistance … READ FULL STORY
