Track2Realty Exclusive: Hong Kong has emerged as a world class city with tall vertical structures, sector-by-sector massive development, open spaces and greenery and most prominently, Floor Space Index (FSI) of 5–35. Similarly for urban revitalization, there are several policies and programmes in American cities.
Track2Realty: Raising an alarm against rampant unauthorized construction in Raigad district, developers’ body MCHI-CREDAI’s unit has appealed to the authorities to take immediate action against errant people and save gullible home buyers from falling into a trap.
Track2Realty Exclusive: The concept of city-states is centuries old. Ancient Greek cities of Athens, Sparta and Thebes were known to be poleis (singular polis) and what set them apart from their ‘non-poleis’ neighbors was these were self-governed and autonomous city-states. Relevant examples in today’s modern world are Singapore, Vatican City and Monaco.
Track2Realty-Agencies: 45 people have died, over 50 are injured, and 20 people are still missing as rescue workers continue to cut through the mangled steel and concrete remains of a seven-storey building which collapsed on Thursday evening, April 4, in Mumbai suburb Thane.
Track2Realty: Appreciating Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi’s vision of inclusive growth, realtors’ apex body CREDAI on Thursday, April 4, expressed the hope that the idea translates into action in the years to come.
Track2Relty-Agencies: Dubai-based private developer DAMAC Properties has said it is launching phase two of a $1 billion project of luxury hotel and serviced residences to Indian investors, following a sell-out event in Dubai.
Track2Realty: The newly elected leadership of realtors apex body CREDAI has embarked on a multi-pronged agenda to work closely with the various governments with focus on affordable housing, green buildings and water harvesting and skill development among construction workers.
Track2Realty: Godrej Properties has through its wholly owned subsidiary, Godrej Redevelopers Mumbai Pvt. Ltd. (GRMPL), entered into a development agreement with the Sahakar Nagar Vibhag- II Federation, to undertake a residential redevelopment project, of 200 tenements, in Sahakar Nagar – II, Chembur, Mumbai.
Track2Realty-Agencies: While the promoters of realty firms in India are wary of selling stake and instead choosing institutional placement programme (IPP) over share auction to bring down holding to comply with regulatory norms, Bangalore-based Puravankara Projects has also plans to raise around Rs 450 through IPP route.
Track2Realty Exclusive: Consultancy firm DTZ India believes with abundant quality supply scheduled in next 2-3 years and fast paced development of infrastructure, Golf Course Extension Road in Gurgaon and Greater Noida Expressway are the emerging markets for office space.