The real estate market of Goa is also expanding not only in terms of buyer interest but also geographically. The once-limited property market is now spreading across new areas, offering a wider variety of options to buyers. Alongside this expansion, there has been a notable rise in property prices. What was once a market catering to properties valued between Rs 5 crore and Rs 15 crore has evolved, with some villas now fetching prices of up to Rs 100 crore. This surge reflects the growing interest from ultra-high-net-worth individuals who are seeking exclusive, luxury homes in the region.
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97% of employees and 98% of employers in India surveyed by Unispace say they are satisfied with their hybrid working arrangement. Employees in India are least likely to spend time at their desks while working from the office (50% vs. 64% globally). Subsidized travel (i.e. parking or public transportation), access to training and development programs, and free drinks, coffee and snacks rank as the top three reasons for Indian employees to spend more time in the office. Worldwide, employers’ confidence in their workplace’s capacity to foster innovation shows a downward trend.
The conference uncovered unique perspectives on how Smart Facilities Management can play a crucial role in anticipating and preventing equipment failures, reducing downtime, and optimizing resource allocation in real estate assets by adopting the latest technologies and innovations including, IoT sensors, AI-driven analytics, and machine learning algorithms, to enhance the overall performance of their real estate assets. Furthermore, better risk management practices can contribute to the longevity of assets. Regular inspections, maintenance, and upgrades can help identify and address potential vulnerabilities, reducing the likelihood of damage and ensuring the continued functionality of critical public infrastructure.
Location continues to be of significant importance to occupiers, with about 60% respondents considering it as the most important parameter for expansion. Interestingly, while expanding, occupiers are likely to lean towards flex spaces with attractive offerings in central areas as compared to facilities in peripheral areas. Going ahead, about 45% of surveyed occupiers would opt for future expansion through flex spaces in CBD/SBD locations of tier I or tier II cities. In terms of work-place strategy, flex spaces are likley to champion distributed work models. About half of the larger companies including Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and MNCs envisage flex spaces to act as both hub and spoke offices in the next few years.
To say that the Union Budget 2024-25 has left the vast majority of home buyers in India pretty dissatisfied would be stating the obvious. Even though the built environment of the Indian real estate might find its own silver lining with the given budget, the vast majority of Indians feel this budget is going to hit their finances hard. What comes as a shocker to the perception at large is the fact that their primary dissatisfaction is not limited to the removal of indexation benefits, as perceived by the analysts.
Grade A office buildings with a built-up area of less than 5 lakh sq ft account for 47% of the total number of green-certified buildings. On the other hand, office buildings with a built-up area of more than 10 lakh sq ft account for only 19% of the total number of green-certified buildings. Despite this, 90% of the total projects within this category still qualify as green buildings, showcasing a strong focus on sustainability. Notably, green certification is rare in office buildings with a built-up area of less than 1 lakh sq ft. This signifies lower preference for sustainability practices amongst small and medium-scale developers and occupiers.
53% of the developers saw a rise in buyer enquiries and engagement in 2023 compared to 2022. About half of the surveyed developers feel that residential demand would remain stable in 2024. Developers confident of an upward trajectory of housing prices in 2024. Nearly two-thirds of developers are willing to explore alternate segments like plotted developments, branded residences etc. within housing.
The survey showed a trend towards diversification in the office sector, with a preference for expanding portfolios across multiple cities. This trend is driven by factors like a skilled workforce, improving infrastructure, cost-effectiveness, government support, and the benefits of exploring new geographies. Apart from the major cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, NCR, and Mumbai, occupiers are particularly interested in expanding in Chennai and Pune. India’s strong economic growth is fueling investments across various sectors, leading to increased demand for diverse office space requirements. While gateway cities continue to see growth in office space demand, Pune and Chennai are witnessing a surge in both office leasing activity and new office space supply.
In a bid to assess whether India’s data centre capacity will meet the nation’s growing digital needs, Cushman & Wakefield has come out with a report, “Is India Building Enough to Power its Digital Transformation?”. The report conservatively estimates the potential data centre capacity India will require to align with other major economies. The findings reveal a potential for an additional 1.7-3.6 GW data centre capacity, over and above the planned development of 2.32 GW Colo capacity, taking the potential of possible data centre capacity to over 5 GW.
India office holds upside potential to scale up to 60 msf in 2024. Domestic enterprises to account for over half of the office demand during 2024. GCCs to gain further ground accounting for over 40% of the total demand. BFSI and Engg & Mfg. to drive demand for Grade A office spaces. Flex spaces are likely to drive about 15-20% of the overall leasing in 2024. Large-sized deals of 100,000 sq ft or more, projected to account for 50-55% of 2024 leasing activity. About 30-35% of Grade A office demand is likely to come from PBDs in 2024.