The world’s housing markets moved clearly down during the year to the first quarter of 2012, according to the Global Property Guide’s latest house price indices survey. House prices fell in 24 countries, of the 36 countries for which quarterly house price statistics are available, and rose in only 12 countries.
India is reeling under the continued onslaught of inflation, petrol price hikes and generalized insecurity about where the economy is headed. Against all expectations, property prices in our metros have held firm and even show signs of upward movement. While the man on the street continues to wonder when he will be able to buy a modest home of his own, India’s super-rich are raising palatial homes at truly astronomical expense.
Integrated townships can reduce the burden on infrastructure and provide a fulfilling lifestyle for buyers, at a much reduced cost all round. Gulam Zia, National Director – Research & Advisory Services, Knight Frank India points out, “Of late, the planning authorities and Government bodies have realised the importance of integrated townships and are giving special concessions for creation of such townships.
What goes into the strategic planning of an integrated township to make it a case study in flagship project? One such integrated township in Mumbai is Kohinoor City at Kurla Vidyavihar. Atul Modak, Head of Kohinoor City says, “What we considered was the need to provide plenty of recreational space and all ultra-modern amenities. It truly had to be a ‘city’ where all their needs and luxuries could be met.
Redefining Public purpose, as suggest by Parliamentary Committee, will impact infrastructure, industrial and township development severely.
Provisions of LA and R&R Bill should not apply to private acquisitions done by developers after direct negotiation with land owners/farmers. Privately negotiated prices, in almost all cases, are much higher than acquisition compensation suggested in the bill.
Housing demand is expected to remain subdued in short-to-medium term…
Bangalore-based real estate developer Puravankara Projects net profit rose 173 per cent to Rs 46.05 crore during the fourth quarter of the last fiscal.
Last year, net profit stood at Rs 20.89 crore during the corresponding quarter.
Babulal Varma, Managing Director, Omkar Realtors & Developers There are…
Bhasin Group has tied up with Singapore-based Andover Leisure Pte to build a 100,000 sq ft aquarium – which would be bigger than Singapore’s Sentosa and Atlanta’s Georgia Aquariums. It will come up in a mall run by the company in Greater Noida. The aquarium, to be titled Blue Planet, is expected to cost $9 million (Rs 45 crore).
Omaxe Infrastructure and Construction Limited (OICL), a subsidiary of Omaxe Ltd. received the “International Arch of Europe Award for Quality and Excellence” in Gold category for the year 2012 for showing commitment to quality, exemplary leadership and technology and innovation.