During the ten years starting from 2010, the real estate sector witnessed a massive transformation, especially in markets like Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi-NCR, etc. However, due to the lack of sufficient land banks and … READ FULL STORY
The Supreme Court, on January 13, 2020, directed the Kerala government to remove the debris, including from backwaters, of four apartment complexes in Kochi’s Maradu area that were demolished on the apex court’s order, … READ FULL STORY
In 2018, the real estate sector’s focus was on ensuring affordability of homes, balancing the impact of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and improving sales, while also witnessing the fallout of the liquidity … READ FULL STORY
India and France have signed an agreement under which three pilot cities – Nagpur, Kochi and Ahmedabad – will be provided support to reduce their Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in urban transport, an official … READ FULL STORY
With Donald Trump taking over as the President of the United States, there have been some notable changes that have impacted the Indian diaspora in the US, especially in terms of legal immigration reforms … READ FULL STORY
Kochi’s Marine Drive, is one of the most sought-after property destination in the city. This picturesque promenade is popular among residents of the city, as well as tourists, due to the magnificent view of … READ FULL STORY
According to the National Housing Bank’s RESIDEX, property prices in Kochi grew by 12.8 per cent in the October-December quarter of 2017. This comes at a time, when the top 10 property markets are … READ FULL STORY
Whether the price is Rs 2.5 crores for an apartment at Marina ONE in Kochi or Rs 50 crores for an apartment at Omkar 1973 in Mumbai, affluent Indians would not mind shelling out … READ FULL STORY
The Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has decided to assess the livability standard of 116 Indian cities, through the country’s first ‘Livability Index’. This will include the identified Smart Cities and several other cities … READ FULL STORY
The Supreme Court, on January 10, 2018, upheld a Kerala High Court order, imposing a fine of Rs one crore on real estate major DLF, for constructing around 180 luxury flats along the banks … READ FULL STORY
More than three-fourths (78%) of non-resident Indians (NRIs), who are looking to invest in real estate in the country, wish to do so in their hometown. Among the NRIs who are investing for the … READ FULL STORY
Sobha Limited and Puravankara Limited, in co-ownership, on December 19, 2017, have announced the launch of Marina One – a project offering super luxury waterfront homes in Kochi, Kerala, located in the heart of … READ FULL STORY
According to rating agency CRISIL, the demand for residential properties is unlikely to revive in the next 12-18 months, as the fundamental problem of lack of end-user buyers, is unlikely to change any sooner. … READ FULL STORY
