Category: Expert Views

Partnership

Maharashtra Govt asks private developers to collaborate with MHADA for the development of Affordable Housing.

February 21, 2020

Maharashtra’s government is encouraging private real estate developers to collaborate with its housing authority Maharashtra Housing & Area Development (MHADA) in constructing affordable residential projects across the state, said Jitendra Awhad, state housing minister. The State governments of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and West Bengal have already explored this pattern. “We (MHADA) will be delighted to […]

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Imposed Penalty

Bengaluru Municipal Corporation elects to fine illegal constructions.

The government is set to enforce a law to regulate unauthorized building construction in Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits by penalizing those who breach the construction norms with a fine. On February 18, the Government tabled in the assembly the Karnataka Municipal Corporations (Amendment) Bill 2020. The bill aims to penalize those who create […]

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Property investments in India

South-Chennai to become an ideal investment zone.

February 20, 2020

Places like Tambaram and Chromepet could see a surge in demand because of the proposed metro service from the Chennai Airport to Kilambakkam. After the much anticipated and needed announcement of Chennai Metro Rail, which would connect Chennai Airport to Kilabakkam, southern suburbs like Tambaram and Chromepet expect an increase in property prices. According to […]

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Commercial Property

Singapore’s GIC is going to purchase Tech Park in Bengaluru for Rs. 2,500 crore.

February 19, 2020

Singapore’s GIC sovereign wealth fund is the front runner in acquiring Mapletree Investment’s Global Tech Park in Bengaluru for nearly Rs 2,500 crore, in the commercial real estate area of India, with the largest output of private equity (PE). “GIC is now shortlisted and the documentation is in the process while it has not yet […]

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Real Estate Market

Residential sales of 9 leading real estate companies increased by 2% at almost Rs 5,800 crore.

According to property consultant Anarock, housing sales bookings of the top nine listed developers increased by 2% to nearly Rs 5,800 crore during the third quarter of this fiscal year. DLF, Sobha, Puravankara, Prestige Estates, Brigade Enterprises, Godrej Properties, Mahindra Lifespace Developers, Oberoi Realty and Kolte Patil have been included in this sales bookings list. “In […]

Residential sales of 9 leading real estate companies increased by 2% at almost Rs 5,800 crore.more
Tax Relief

NMC introduces 5% tax rebate on prompt tax payments.

February 18, 2020

The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) chose to introduce an incentive of up to 5% on the prompt payment of property tax bills for the first quarter of the financial year 2020-21 to collect a maximum property tax. When you pay online, you can get another 1% tax rebate. Those who pay their annual tax in […]

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Plot

Wadhwa Group to collaborate with Thakur Group to develop a plot in Mumbai.

The Wadhwa Group, based in Mumbai, has concluded with a joint development agreement between Thakur Group, to develop a two-acre parcel of land located in Kandivali’s suburb. The two firms are planning a 350,000 square feet development potential residential project on the land. The Wadhwa Group will take care of the development, approvals, constructions, design […]

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Mobile Application

CREDAI launches Awaas app to help buyers find their desired property.

February 17, 2020

In order to make home buyers buy property easily by reputable developers, The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Association of India (CREDAI) has launched an application. The app helps buyers to find their preferred projects and directly contact developers. The app was launched by Chattisgarh RERA Chief Vivek Dhand and by Minister of Transport, Housing […]

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the Sustainable Urban Development programme & Smart Cities in India

Analyst Report: The best cities for property investment in 2020?

The real estate sector witnessed a massive transformation during the 10 years beginning in 2010, especially in markets such as Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi-NCR, etc. Nevertheless, these towns are now close to saturation, due to the lack of adequate land banks and high prices. However, many emerging cities are likely to become popular destinations in […]

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Supreme court

Delhi-NCR real estate market gets the Supreme Court’s revocation on an overnight construction ban.

February 15, 2020

On 14 February, the Supreme Court lifted the ban on night-time construction in Delhi-NCR, making it a relief for the real estate industry. In Delhi-NCR, on 4 November 2019, the court had placed a complete ban on construction activities. It took the dramatic decline in air quality in and around the Delhi-NCR area into account. […]

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