Due to the options of staggered payments and lower rates, many people opt for an under-construction property without realising its financial risks. Here are some of the benefits of a ready-to-move property as compared … READ FULL STORY
Union Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (HUPA) minister, M Venkaiah Naidu, on June 13, 2017, said that the scope of the centre’s flagship Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) programme, will be extended to private … READ FULL STORY
Reduction in loan-to-value ratio While lending money against any tangible security, the lender can advance a loan up to a certain percentage of the asset’s value. This is called the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio. This … READ FULL STORY
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, on June 12, 2017, reiterated that there will be no extension for registration of ongoing projects, beyond July 31, 2017, under the Real Estate Regulatory Authority. “As far as … READ FULL STORY
Greater Noida, Noida and Yamuna Expressway Authorities boards, have allocated a total of Rs 18,669 crores this fiscal, for the development of the tri-cities. The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), approved Rs 4,156.13 … READ FULL STORY
Close on the heels of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) policy action, India’s largest lender, State Bank of India, on June 9, 2017, announced a lowering of interest rates by 10 basis points, … READ FULL STORY
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on June 7, 2017, kept interest rates unchanged, as widely expected but raised concerns over fiscal slippages in view of a rush for farm loan waivers. The fifth … READ FULL STORY
Godrej Properties Ltd (GPL), on June 5, 2017, announced its entry into the Sohna real estate market, with a group housing project in Sector 33. This project will offer approximately 1,57,000 sq metres (approximately … READ FULL STORY
The Indian real estate fraternity, has often been blamed for its inability to connect with the consumers. The lack of trust in the minds of home buyers, begins right at the time of booking, … READ FULL STORY
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA), has been implemented with the purpose of enhancing transparency, mitigating information asymmetry and applying a uniform ‘code of conduct’ for developers across various states. It seeks … READ FULL STORY
Improving infrastructure has helped Andheri east, to transform from an industrial area, to a sought-after residential destination in Mumbai, over the years. From a region that was primarily known for the MIDC and SEEPZ, … READ FULL STORY
After a drastic dip in sentiments, from October to December 2016, the first quarter of 2017 has begun on a positive note, signifying the transient impact of demonetisation. Nevertheless, the stakeholders in Indian real … READ FULL STORY
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) is now a reality. The central government had already set the rules and now, the state governments are required to follow suit. States are required to … READ FULL STORY
