Track2Realty: The finance ministry is reportedly working on the modalities to revive the real estate sector. According to ministry sources, the move is aimed to ensure that stalled projects get bank sector financing. The move, which is expected to help revive growth, is likely to be decided over the coming weeks.
Track2Realty-Agencies: To provide cheaper houses for lower income groups, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (HUPA) is working for the inclusion of affordable housing in the infrastructure list.
Track2Realty: President of India Pranab Mukerjee on Friday, Dec 7, urged the private sector to come forward to meet the housing shortage in the country. He was inaugurating the two day convention on Sustainable Housing For Masses organised by National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO).
Track2Realty Exclusive: The last few years have seen a complete transformation in the design of residential apartment complexes all over the country. It is virtually impossible for people to afford single storey or double storey bungalows. Land being very expensive, only a select few can have this luxury.
Track2Realty-Agencies: It was a promise delivered floor by floor. In just 48 hours, an entrepreneur has constructed a 10-floor building in Mohali, a suburban town in Punjab.
Track2Realty: When you look at the developing market, where the cost of construction is a huge issue and most of the realtors are mid sized developers. What are the suggestions you would like to give them so that they can adopt more and more energy efficient buildings?
Track2Realty: Ace boxer MC Mary Kom is all set to starts a boxing academy at a housing project on the Yamuna Expressway. The academy will be the first of its kind in North India and help nurture boxing talent.
Track2Realty Exclusive: The social media is a huge enabler. Even though in India its reach is hampered by three factors: Low PC numbers, lack of electricity and low literacy, it is making its presence felt. How does it affect the real estate sector? Or in other words, how its reach is different to realty vis-a-vis other sectors?
Track2Realty: Tata Housing has got an investment by Portman Holdings into its luxury housing project “The Promont” in Bengaluru. This is the first private equity funding for a Tata Housing project.
Track2Realty: The real estate sector will continue to remain an attractive investment destination with the possibility of prices in residential areas appreciating by 91 to 145 percent in select cities over the next five years, a survey released on Tuesday, Nov 20, said.