Thursday, 31 October 2013

Bombay HC finds Hirco arm prima facie loan defaulter

Hiranandani Palace Gardens has accepted to file an undertaking in the court that the developer will not create any third-party rights in respect of mortgaged properties



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/bombay-hc-finds-hirco-arm-prima-facie-loan-defaulter/articleshow/25023940.cms

DLF eyes Rs 1000 crore via commercial mortgage backed instruments

DLF announced a plan to raise about Rs 1,000 crore through issue of securities backed by mortgage of two retail assets by November-end, as part of its strategy to replace costlier debt.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/realty-trends/dlf-eyes-rs-1000-crore-via-commercial-mortgage-backed-instruments/articleshow/25010466.cms

Wednesday, 30 October 2013

Housing projects may face more delays ahead

Delayed housing projects have become common in India—a recent study said one-fourth of all residential projects in the country are delayed.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/housing-projects-may-face-more-delays-ahead/articleshow/24959856.cms

Pune based Vastushodh projects affordable housing gets a PE Boost

Vastushodh Projects is all set to get a boost in its endeavour to provide housing for middle and lower income groups with Avenue Venture Partners.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/pune-based-vastushodh-projects-affordable-housing-gets-a-pe-boost/articleshow/24944402.cms

Tuesday, 29 October 2013

Gera Developments to venture in Bangalore real estate market

For the first time the group, with more than 40 years of experience in real estate development, would be venturing in South India.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/gera-developments-to-venture-in-bangalore-real-estate-market/articleshow/24917317.cms

Gera Developments launches Gera’s Imperium Green in Goa

Gera Developments announced the launch of Gera’s Imperium Green, the next generation green building of Goa.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/gera-developments-launches-geras-imperium-green-in-goa/articleshow/24883786.cms

Monday, 28 October 2013

Housing price growth moderates in first quarter: RBI

Average housing price inched up by a meagre 0.89%, although property rates were nearly 14% higher from year-ago levels, an RBI report said.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/housing-price-growth-moderates-in-first-quarter-rbi/articleshow/24829750.cms

Sunday, 27 October 2013

What buyers think about property prices

Home buyers across the country expect real estate prices to fall over the next six months, according to the Housing Sentiment Index (HSI).



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/realty-trends/what-buyers-think-about-property-prices/articleshow/24751387.cms

Thursday, 24 October 2013

Property firms gear up for first asset-backed property bonds

The bonds would open a new source of capital for a commercial property sector weighed down by $22 billion of bank debt and sluggish rentals.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/property-firms-gear-up-for-first-asset-backed-property-bonds/articleshow/24691931.cms

Housing demand picks up in NCR; sales up 18% in January-June

Housing sales have risen by 18 per cent in the Delhi-NCR region during the first half of this year at 35,000 units, showing signs of improvement in the property market that has been facing slowdown in demand.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/housing-demand-picks-up-in-ncr-sales-up-18-in-january-june/articleshow/24667882.cms

Wednesday, 23 October 2013

Real estate emerges as new investment destination for banks

Real estate has emerged as a hot investment destination with banks, as economy falters, prompting banks to rush to fund commercial realty.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/real-estate-emerges-as-new-investment-destination-for-banks/articleshow/24645752.cms

Realtors rush for bank funding

Real estate has emerged as a hot investment destination with banks, as economy falters, prompting banks to rush to fund commercial realty.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/realtors-rush-for-bank-funding/articleshow/24645752.cms

Home buyers in no hurry, expect real estate prices to fall by up to 10%

The Housing Sentiment Index (HSI) has dropped almost 20% over the past quarter across India, except in Bangalore.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/realty-trends/home-buyers-in-no-hurry-expect-real-estate-prices-to-fall-by-up-to-10/articleshow/24621078.cms

Centre to appoint realty experts in 15 states to boost housing

The Centre will soon appoint real estate experts and consultants in 15 major states for helping them to prepare affordable housing policy and streamline the rules for approving realty projects, a top government official said today.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/centre-to-appoint-realty-experts-in-15-states-to-boost-housing/articleshow/24605798.cms

Tuesday, 22 October 2013

Shabby maintenance, lack of amenities irk buyers of CWG flats

Buyers were also promised membership in the DDA sports complex next door, but that has not happened.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/shabby-maintenance-lack-of-amenities-irk-buyers-of-cwg-flats/articleshow/24558589.cms

Property owners oppose Greater Mumbai civic body’s tax formula

Mumbai-based Property Owners Association is going to challenge the Municipal Corp. of Greater Mumbai’s revised basis of property tax computation.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/property-owners-oppose-greater-mumbai-civic-bodys-tax-formula/articleshow/24580929.cms

Sold as a dream, CWG flats turn nightmare for residents; Shabby maintenance, lack of amenities irk buyers

Buyers were also promised membership in the DDA sports complex next door, but that has not happened.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/sold-as-a-dream-cwg-flats-turn-nightmare-for-residents-shabby-maintenance-lack-of-amenities-irk-buyers/articleshow/24558589.cms