Commercial real estate, most notably the retail and office spaces, have been hit hard by the COVID-19-induced new normal across the world. It is, hence, being debated whether commercial real estate would be able … READ FULL STORY
When it comes to the recovery of varying assets after a period of uncertainty, this recovery is seldom equal. For example, the historic highs witnessed by the stock market after the crash in March … READ FULL STORY
Illustrating the hybrid work paradox in India, nearly three-fourths (74%) of Indian employees say they want more flexible remote work options, while at the same time, 73% of them are also craving more in-person … READ FULL STORY
Companies across the globe are planning to reinvent their offices, to adapt to life beyond COVID-19 easily. According to the second edition of Knight Frank’s ‘Your Space’ report, a survey of 400 global firms … READ FULL STORY
Flexible workspace operators are likely to lease about three million sq ft of space across the top six Indian cities in 2021, as operators are likely to focus on signing large enterprise-level deals and … READ FULL STORY
The Union Budget 2021-22 offered three significant boosts to the real estate sector – extended tax benefits for the affordable housing segment, debt financing provisions for REITs and InvITs and more funds for infrastructure … READ FULL STORY
The commercial real estate segment witnessed significant changes in business dynamics in 2020, as many employees had to work from home (WFH) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many companies also found it cost-effective, to … READ FULL STORY
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its approval to the Blackstone-Prestige Estates deal, under which the global private equity major will purchase certain assets of the Bangalore-based builder. Under the deal, worth … READ FULL STORY
One of the most noticeable trends in commercial real estate industry in India has been usage of glass for facades of the buildings. Indian cities, especially metros, have mostly glass façade buildings only these … READ FULL STORY
The demand for space to set up data centres has witnessed a huge increase, owing to digitisation in the aftermath of the Coronavirus pandemic. India’s transformation into a ‘digital economy’, has also helped this … READ FULL STORY
With COVID-19 transforming the way offices and businesses operate, the immediate discussion has perhaps shifted to how remote working is the way to go. Does this mean that the demand for offices will fall … READ FULL STORY
The Coronavirus pandemic has dampened the sentiments of commercial real estate investors. With COVID-19 forcing lockdowns in major cities, all commercial outlets, including co-working spaces, retail complexes, shopping malls and office floors, were forced … READ FULL STORY
Over the past year, the real estate sector has been troubled by the overall economic slowdown and the liquidity crisis. Nevertheless, one segment in the realty sector has defied this negative trend – leasing … READ FULL STORY
