Floor Space Index (FSI, also called FAR) is the ratio of a building’s total floor area to its plot area. It essentially sets how much can be built on a parcel of land. Low … READ FULL STORY
While every individual dreams of a house once in his/her lifetime, many people still prefer to buy or invest directly in land. Land accounts for the major cost component of any real estate purchase … READ FULL STORY
One of the most popular real estate jargons is Floor Space Index (FSI), often used during buying and selling properties. FSI is the maximum permitted construction level while prioritising safety on a plot of … READ FULL STORY
The Floor Space Index (FSI) is one of the most popular jargons used in the real estate sector. It is basically the permitted construction level, keeping safety paramount. What is an FSI? The … READ FULL STORY
Of the many jargons that one would invariably come across in real estate transactions, are FAR and FSI (floor space index). The two terms, which stand for one and the same thing, confuse many … READ FULL STORY
Real estate developments in a city must adhere to several construction guidelines, including development control norms, to maintain uniformities in building constructions in a city. One way to achieve this is to set specific … READ FULL STORY
In India, floor space index (FSI) norms are put in place to regulate the height of buildings in cities. The same is true for Mumbai, India’s financial capital, where the FSI ranges between 2.5 … READ FULL STORY
Freedom is a luxury and it means different things to different people. Stakeholders within Indian real estate, too, have their own set of definitions. While, for a home buyer, freedom may mean having a … READ FULL STORY
The FSI (floor space index), also known as the FAR (floor area ratio), is a frequently used technical term in real estate, to determine the maximum amount of floor space erected on a given … READ FULL STORY
In the post-COVID-19 era, as the concept of cross ventilation, open spaces and wellness gains ground, balconies in apartments have once again become a focus area in urban real estate markets. While individuals from … READ FULL STORY
In cities like Mumbai, land is very scarce but the demand for housing is growing continuously. Moreover, some of the buildings in Mumbai and in other cities, have outlived their useful life and pose … READ FULL STORY
The Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR or DCR) for Maharashtra state, which came into effect in December 2020 and have injected much-needed positivity in the state’s real-estate sector, will also ensure systematic … READ FULL STORY
As the much-awaited Development Plan (DP) 2034 of Mumbai was unveiled by the state government in May 2018, the ‘Development Control and Promotion Regulation 2034 (DCPR 2034)’ was put up for public suggestions. Now, … READ FULL STORY
