The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on February 8, 2017, kept its policy rate unchanged at 6.25%. This decision has been greeted with surprise, by the real estate fraternity. “While the recent demonetisation drive … READ FULL STORY
Can the Indian real estate industry rely on the age-old tools and techniques to achieve Housing For All by 2022? Not really. India requires the crucial support of a skilled work force along with … READ FULL STORY
Sagar Mehendale, a salaried person, was looking to buy a resale flat for his second investment, so that he could let it out on rent. As he could only invest by taking a home … READ FULL STORY
On the Delhi-Ghaziabad border, the price point on either side of the divide is a case study in urban housing economics. A 2-BHK property on Delhi’s side costs Rs 1.25 crores while the same … READ FULL STORY
The demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, is likely to result in an immediate reduction in cash transactions, in the real estate sector. Buyers are expected to shift towards more legitimate transactions, … READ FULL STORY
There is a collective belief in the Indian real estate market that technology can help create affordable housing. So far, the debate has been focused on the policy framework and there has hardly been … READ FULL STORY
If the recent residential property launches in Noida are any indication, it may seem that the developers in the city are determined to compete with global cities. The market, which has for long been … READ FULL STORY
The Indian real estate slump has brought a wishful thought to the fore, the buyers’ market. Across the built environment of real estate, there is a critical evaluation of opportunity cost as the transactions … READ FULL STORY
The government recently announced two lists of 20 and 13 cities that have been selected for its ‘Smart Cities Mission’, out of the 98 that were shortlisted. While it is hoped that these smart cities … READ FULL STORY
In 2009, Manisha Ghai was offered a flat in Greater Noida, for Rs 35 lakhs. She liked the apartment and its cost. However, the interior decorator, who mostly travels in and around Delhi-NCR for … READ FULL STORY
