The Supreme Court has upheld the order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) that flat buyers can jointly approach it, in case of a dispute with a builder. A bench headed by … READ FULL STORY
On November 8, 2016, the Government of India de-notified currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 as legal tender. The temporary shortage of cash adversely impacted several sectors that depended on cash, notably … READ FULL STORY
Micro-markets that have mixed land use development, availability of high-end, as well as affordable housing projects, superb connectivity and all the necessary amenities in projects, are increasingly being sought-after in the country. Post the … READ FULL STORY
As cities mature, their skylines start growing vertically and horizontal expansion reduces. The preference of homebuyers to live in high-rises and luxury towers also increases as urban sprawls expand. This transition in Pune, started … READ FULL STORY
Under the present tax laws, a person is taxed on profit from the sale of any immovable asset held as a capital asset, under the head ‘capital gains’. For computing capital gains, the immovable … READ FULL STORY
Who is the trend-setter in the real estate market? Is it end-users or investors? This question is especially relevant now as we are in the midst of another slowdown. To stimulate activity, property developers … READ FULL STORY
The Pune Municipal Corporation recently sanctioned the new development control regulations (DCR), which allows for higher floor space index (FSI) in certain categories, in non-congested areas. Small developments are likely to benefit more from … READ FULL STORY
In a cash-starved business like real estate, almost all the developers have their own set of lenders, investors, quasi-equity partners and even informal crowdfunding mechanisms. The extent to which these intermediaries solve the sector’s … READ FULL STORY
Despite concerns over the fact that the housing market in Noida has a stock of over one lakh units, seasoned players seem to be betting big on its future growth. One important reason, is … READ FULL STORY
Ashsih Gupte and his colleagues thought that they had taken the best decision of their lives four years ago, when they invested in a project in Ulwe. The developer told them that their investment … READ FULL STORY
“We use William Morris’ quote as our design compass: “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful””, says Namrata Jain about the design philosophy … READ FULL STORY
Developers The union budget provided a significant boost for affordable housing, by granting it an industry status and all the listed real estate stocks reacted positively. However, whether these incentives will entice the developers … READ FULL STORY
Let’s start with a basic premise – that job creation leads to greater office space absorption, which in turn leads to housing revival. However, across the country, the recent uptake in office space has … READ FULL STORY
