Saturday, 30 November 2013

Embrace low cost techniques for affordable housing: ASSOCHAM

A top industry body Saturday underlined the need for developing and embracing low cost technologies to cater to the growing demand for affordable housing.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/embrace-low-cost-techniques-for-affordable-housing-assocham/articleshow/26641921.cms

Lodha Group looking to buy more properties in London

Lodha Group is looking at buying more properties in central London after picking up MacDonald House from Canadian govt in the city for over 300 million pounds (Rs 3,000 cr).



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/realty-trends/lodha-group-looking-to-buy-more-properties-in-london/articleshow/26588591.cms

Friday, 29 November 2013

Post mega property buy in London, Lodha Group to expand in UK

Spurred by a Rs 3,000-crore acquisition of an iconic property in London, Lodha Group plans to expand presence in the region and cash on opportunities.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/realty-trends/post-mega-property-buy-in-london-lodha-group-to-expand-in-uk/articleshow/26588591.cms

Thursday, 28 November 2013

Lodha group buys Canadian high commission’s building in London for over Rs 3,120 crore

The property known as McDonald House is a stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace and will be converted into super-luxury residences.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/lodha-group-buys-canadian-high-commissions-building-in-london-for-over-rs-3120-crore/articleshow/26542905.cms

Large loans on the rise in banks’ home portfolio

Banks have seen a rise in the proportion of home loans above Rs 30 lakh in the past two years, reflecting the sharp increase in home prices over the past few years.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/large-loans-on-the-rise-in-banks-home-portfolio/articleshow/26546721.cms

Wipro and Bangalore civic body row may land in court

The issue resurfaced after BBMP officials visited the Wipro campus in Sarjapur seeking about Rs 16.47 crore in property taxes.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/wipro-and-bangalore-civic-body-row-may-land-in-court/articleshow/26545404.cms

Milestone Capital plans to raise Rs 500 crore real estate fund in January

The fund, with a total tenure of 6 years including two extensions, will be Milestone’s eighth real estate fund and first since last two years.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/milestone-capital-plans-to-raise-rs-500-crore-real-estate-fund-in-january/articleshow/26543247.cms

Lodha Group buys prime property in London for over Rs 3,120 crore

The 0.67-acre property, a stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace and known as McDonald House, will be converted into super-luxury residences for ultra-rich.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/lodha-group-buys-prime-property-in-london-for-over-rs-3120-crore/articleshow/26542905.cms

Final guidelines on REITs to be issued shortly: Arvind Mayaram

The final guidelines on the proposed real estate investment trusts will be issued soon.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/final-guidelines-on-reits-to-be-issued-shortly-arvind-mayaram/articleshow/26535708.cms

Global realty Major RE/MAX enters rest of Tamil Nadu market

RE/MAX India appointed Raj Koneru, as the Regional Franchisee Owner Rest of Tamil Nadu as part of identifying franchisess and agents all over TN.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/global-realty-major-re/max-enters-rest-of-tamil-nadu-market/articleshow/26529847.cms

Wednesday, 27 November 2013

Non-consenting members in a minority cannot halt redevelopment of housing society

Bombay High Court ruled that non-consenting members who are in a minority cannot stop redevelopment of housing society.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/non-consenting-members-in-a-minority-cannot-halt-redevelopment-of-housing-society/articleshow/26480319.cms

Gurgaon high-rise owners asked to submit report on safety measures

Owners of high-rise structures & hazardous industries in Gurgaon will be asked to submit a compliance report on safety measures to the district authority within 2 months.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/gurgaon-high-rise-owners-asked-to-submit-report-on-safety-measures/articleshow/26477552.cms

Tuesday, 26 November 2013

Blackstone Real Estate Partners to exit Synergy Property for Rs 260 crore

Blackstone Real Estate Partners hold 35% stake in the real estate consultancy firm, while majority is held by founder and promoters of the company.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/blackstone-real-estate-partners-to-exit-synergy-property-for-rs-260-crore/articleshow/26434134.cms

Prices of residential property in Mumbai drop nearly 10% over the past three quarters

The residential property market in Mumbai is turning in favour of buyers with inventory levels rising and prices weakening.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/realty-trends/prices-of-residential-property-in-mumbai-drop-nearly-10-over-the-past-three-quarters/articleshow/26435107.cms

Omaxe promoters raise Rs 244 crore via OFS; to infuse funds in company

Omaxe's promoters raised Rs 244 crore by selling shares through OFS route and funds would be infused into the company to boost growth.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/omaxe-promoters-raise-rs-244-crore-via-ofs-to-infuse-funds-in-company/articleshow/26425904.cms

Sunday, 24 November 2013

Blackstone’s buyout spree may soon dislodge Gurgaon co as top landlord

Blackstone's appetite signals a maturing Indian market for rent yielding assets, mirroring a global trend where many iconic commercial buildings are now owned by financial investors.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/realty-trends/blackstones-buyout-spree-may-soon-dislodge-gurgaon-co-as-top-landlord/articleshow/26348902.cms

Blackstone rivals DLF in office realty

DLF has over 27 million sqft of office space but could soon lose top slot to Blackstone, managing assets worth $200 billion globally.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/blackstone-rivals-dlf-in-office-realty/articleshow/26343419.cms

Buying a house? Don't let your developer fool you about parking space

The shortage of parking space has spawned several malpractices in developers’ projects. Find out about your legal rights.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/realty-trends/buying-a-house-dont-let-your-developer-fool-you-about-parking-space/articleshow/26267146.cms

Iconic properties in Mumbai in demand: Experts

Prime properties are still fetching good vale in this land-starved megapolis even as rentals are seem to be falling, going by the recent trend of landmark buildings.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/realty-trends/iconic-properties-in-mumbai-in-demand-experts/articleshow/26317889.cms

Saturday, 23 November 2013

Omaxe sales bookings up 24% at Rs 1123 crore in H1

It had achieved a sales bookings of Rs 908 crore during April-September of last fiscal, the national capital-based Omaxe said in a investors presentation.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/omaxe-sales-bookings-up-24-at-rs-1123-crore-in-h1/articleshow/26304691.cms

Friday, 22 November 2013

Decision on relaxing FDI norms for housing sector likely Monday

The govt is likely to take a decision on Monday on relaxing FDI norms for the housing sector, including easing conditions for exit before the three- year lock-in period.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/26215913.cms

Decision on relaxing FDI norms for housing sector likely Monday

The govt is likely to take a decision on Monday on relaxing FDI norms for the housing sector, including easing conditions for exit before the three- year lock-in period.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/decision-on-relaxing-fdi-norms-for-housing-sector-likely-monday/articleshow/26215913.cms

Thursday, 21 November 2013

Supriya Sule raises stake in Panchshil realty arm

In April 2011, Atul Chordia, chairman of Panchshil Techpark, had admitted that Sule and her husband held 4% each in the company.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/supriya-sule-raises-stake-in-panchshil-realty-arm/articleshow/26173004.cms

Puravankara announces 2nd luxury project

Real estate developer Puravankara Projects Ltd today announced its second luxury project 'Purva Amaiti' at Singanallur in Coimbatore.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/puravankara-announces-2nd-luxury-project/articleshow/26164349.cms

Housing prices in 12 cities rise, 10 witness decline in Q2

Housing prices increased in 12 cities by up to 5.30 per cent, while it declined in 10 cities, including the national capital, by up to 7 per cent.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/realty-trends/housing-prices-in-12-cities-rise-10-witness-decline-in-q2/articleshow/26162224.cms

Non-IT takes a big bite of Bangalore's property sales

The changing consumer profile of the city's real estate market is reflected in the share of office space absorption by the non-IT sectors.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/non-it-takes-a-big-bite-of-bangalores-property-sales/articleshow/26148663.cms

Wednesday, 20 November 2013

Delhi farmhouse owners bank on new rules to monetise surplus property

DDA had reduced minimum area requirement for farmhouses to 1 acre from 2.5 acres earlier, which is supposed to benefit 2,700 Delhi farmhouse owners.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/delhi-farmhouse-owners-bank-on-new-rules-to-monetise-surplus-property/articleshow/26119921.cms

Sun-Apollo, Rustomjee Builders reach out of court settlement

Sun Apollo had invested Rs 235 crore in Keystone in May 2009 through Mausmi SA Investments and Mausmi Ventures.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/sun-apollo-rustomjee-builders-reach-out-of-court-settlement/articleshow/26111844.cms

Tuesday, 19 November 2013

Diamond merchant Dilipkumar Lakhi buys Cadbury House for Rs 350 crore

Realty developers like Lodha Group, Oberoi Realty, Peninsula Land were among the players that had shown interest in acquiring the property for redeveloping it.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/diamond-merchant-dilipkumar-lakhi-buys-cadbury-house-for-rs-350-crore/articleshow/26068466.cms

RICS Commercial Property Survey shows drop in occupier demand

Weakness in the occupier market appears to be fairly broad based amongst the retail, office and industrial sectors.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/rics-commercial-property-survey-shows-drop-in-occupier-demand/articleshow/26033417.cms

Monday, 18 November 2013

Singapore's Ascendas, GIC to invest in India property

Ascendas' current India funds include Singapore-listed Ascendas India Trust and Ascendas India Dev Trust, a pvt equity fund that is fully invested.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/realty-trends/singapores-ascendas-gic-to-invest-in-india-property/articleshow/26024087.cms

Blackstone to buy Mumbai's iconic Express Towers with Panchshil Realty for Rs 900 crore

Designed by architect Joseph Allen Stein, Express Towers was also the first major building to be built on the reclaimed land of Nariman Point.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/blackstone-to-buy-mumbais-iconic-express-towers-with-panchshil-realty-for-rs-900-crore/articleshow/26004882.cms

Top realty firms like DLF, Oberoi Realty see sales fall 40-70% in Sept quarter

Heavy discounts offered by developers during the festive season that began in October did push the sales but only a little.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/top-realty-firms-like-dlf-oberoi-realty-see-sales-fall-40-70-in-sept-quarter/articleshow/26006205.cms

Kaushalya Infrastructure, subsidiary get Rs 138-cr order

The firm said it has been awarded the contract by Raj Govt for constructing a housing project estimated to be Rs 51.65 crore.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/kaushalya-infrastructure-subsidiary-get-rs-138-cr-order/articleshow/25986613.cms

Friday, 15 November 2013

India's real estate sector to need $ 257 bn by 2015: Report

The real estate sector in the country would need an investment of $ 257 billion by 2015, including Economic Weaker Section (EWS) housing.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/indias-real-estate-sector-to-need-257-bn-by-2015-report/articleshow/25837589.cms

Occupants of evacuee properties get chance to file claim

Evacuee properties are those properties or land which fell vacant due to migration of families to Pakistan during partition.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/occupants-of-evacuee-properties-get-chance-to-file-claim/articleshow/25836492.cms

Thursday, 14 November 2013

Indian rental returns among lowest globally

The return on investment on residential properties through rentals in tier 1 cities in India is among the lowest in the world.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/realty-trends/indian-rental-returns-among-lowest-globally/articleshow/25802501.cms

Buying your dream house? Here's a checklist to bear in mind

Ascertaining the title deed of the house you plan to buy is as important as verifying the building’s legal status and the developer’s credentials.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/realty-trends/buying-your-dream-house-heres-a-checklist-to-bear-in-mind/articleshow/25784278.cms

Look before you leap when buying your dream house

Ascertaining the title deed of the house you plan to buy is as important as verifying the building’s legal status and the developer’s credentials.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/realty-trends/look-before-you-leap-when-buying-your-dream-house/articleshow/25784278.cms

Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Government defers proposal on relaxing FDI norms for housing

A Cabinet note proposed easing conditions for exit of foreign players before the three-year lock-in period.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/government-defers-proposal-on-relaxing-fdi-norms-for-housing/articleshow/25710501.cms

Tuesday, 12 November 2013

DDA's land-pooling policy: Will it dampen property prices in NCR?

The policy announced by the Delhi Development Authority recently is aimed at freeing up land and ensuring infrastructure is in place.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/ddas-land-pooling-policy-will-it-dampen-property-prices-in-ncr/articleshow/25662432.cms

DDA's land-pooling policy: Will it dampen NCR realty prices

The policy announced by the Delhi Development Authority recently is aimed at freeing up land and ensuring infrastructure is in place.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/ddas-land-pooling-policy-will-it-dampen-ncr-realty-prices/articleshow/25662432.cms

Pirmal Group's PE firm Indiareit raises Rs 800 cr fund to invest in real estate

Pirmal Group's real estate private equity firm Indiareit Fund Advisors today said it has raised Rs 800 crore capital through a scheme.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/pirmal-groups-pe-firm-indiareit-raises-rs-800-cr-fund-to-invest-in-real-estate/articleshow/25656085.cms

Parsvnath to build township at Gurgaon-Sohna road for Rs 1,100 cr

Parsvnath's business portfolio includes residential, commercial (office and retail), DMRC Projects, Hotels, SEZs and IT Parks.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/parsvnath-to-build-township-at-gurgaon-sohna-road-for-rs-1100-cr/articleshow/25644878.cms

Monday, 11 November 2013

Checklist to buy a property: Santhosh Kumar, CEO-Operations, Jones Lang LaSalle India

The current slowdown in the Indian economy has impacted real estate. Apartment sales volumes have plummeted and inventories have piled up.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/realty-trends/checklist-to-buy-a-property-santhosh-kumar-ceo-operations-jones-lang-lasalle-india/articleshow/25587870.cms

Sunday, 10 November 2013

Essential questions that home buyers must ask their real estate developer

From choosing the right builder to ensuring that he is the actual owner of the land, there are many issues that you need to look into before committing your savings.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/realty-trends/essential-questions-that-home-buyers-must-ask-their-real-estate-developer/articleshow/25497051.cms

Rentals to remain under pressure on lower supply: Experts

Decline in supply of additional office space is likely to put pressure on rental values in the coming quarters, even as the demand is expected to be moderate.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/rentals-to-remain-under-pressure-on-lower-supply-experts/articleshow/25550707.cms

Friday, 8 November 2013

Top realtors like DLF, Tata Housing, Fire Capital rush to hills to tap holiday home demand

Entrepreneurs, retired industrialists and top executives are all looking to pick up a second home to get away from the hassles of city life.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/top-realtors-like-dlf-tata-housing-fire-capital-rush-to-hills-to-tap-holiday-home-demand/articleshow/25467998.cms

Top realtors rush to hills to tap holiday home demand

Tata Housing has launched a gated project in Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh which will have 70 villas spread across 24 acres.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/top-realtors-rush-to-hills-to-tap-holiday-home-demand/articleshow/25467998.cms

Thursday, 7 November 2013

Aditya Birla Realty Fund invests Rs 125 crore in Tata Housing’s Gurgaon project

The structured transaction is expected to give Aditya Birla Real Estate Fund an internal rate of return (IRR) of 22-24% over the next four years.



from Real Estate-Markets-The Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/aditya-birla-realty-fund-invests-rs-125-crore-in-tata-housings-gurgaon-project/articleshow/25399819.cms