DLF plans to lower debt to Rs 17,000 cr
DLF on Sunday, July 15, said it planned to cut its Rs 23,000-crore debt to about Rs 17,000 crore in this financial year and asserted that it was not unduly “perturbed” by the massive load.
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Potential and roadblocks co-exist for hotels-IV
Industry experts assert it is difficult to put a time frame on certain requirements like getting over a 100 Government permits from the time of starting construction to completion. Historically, hotel construction in India has been somewhat cumbersome owing to the multiple clearances/approvals required from Central and State Government agencies.
Over 30% mall supply delayed in 1st half of 2012: Cushman & Wakefield
More than 30% of retail mall space against the projected supply for the first half of the year were deferred, says Cushman & Wakefield report on the retail real estate market. A fresh mall supply for H1 2012 stood at 2.27 million sq. ft. (msf). Approximately one million sq.ft. of expected mall supply was deferred to second half of the year or next year. The overall vacancy rate for the major cities as of H1 2012 stood at 19.6% marginally higher than the previous quarter.
Potential and roadblocks co-exist for hotels-III
The Indian strategy in the hospitality segment seems to be borne out of the demand-supply market dynamics. An industry survey estimates that the three major Indian metropolitan areas—Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi—command some of the highest hotel rentals in the world.
Potential and roadblocks co-exist for hotels-II
The operational inexperience of the developers’ is also being sewn up through strategic tie-ups with the majors in the hotel industry. An improving economic scenario and demand for more hotel rooms across categories is persuading international hotel chains to sign new management contracts with Indian developers and property owners, according to analysts. The industry will witness the announcement of a number of new hotels in the year ahead.
Rising aspirations & value consciousness driving luxury housing-III
Some developers believe in the age when everybody is constantly looking forward to upgrade, luxury residences should not be seen just in the premium super category. As a matter of fact, Purvankara has successfully initiated the concept of luxury affordable as well. According to him there is no dearth of buyers; rather the challenge is for the developers to execute a luxe living.
Liquidity and title ownership discourages cross-border investors
In India, considerable improvement has definitely taken place over the years with respect to the legal framework which encourages inflow of foreign capital. But, despite significant progress, issues such as liquidity and title ownership continue to act as constraints to cross-border investor activity, along with high transaction costs which have resulted in keeping direct investments at bay.
Rising aspirations & value consciousness driving luxury housing-II
Does it reflect a disconnect in the luxury housing where demand of high-end units is 16% but supply is as high as 80%? “Not Really.” says Anmol Haval DGM, Sales & Marketing of City Corporation Limited (CCL) which has launched ‘Sweet Water Villas’, an exclusive project of limited edition villas at ‘Amanora’, the first integrated township being developed under the special township policy of Government of Maharashtra.
Gurgaon to have 16-lane super-speciality corridor
DLF and HUDA (Haryana Urban Development Authority) on Thursday, June 28, announced the commencement of work on the 8.3-km, 16-lane signal-free road being built at a cost of Rs 550 crore in the city.
Godrej Properties partners with Royal LePage to tap Canadian buyers
Godrej Properties has announced that it has partnered with Royal LePage to help Canadians and non-resident Indians (NRIs) invest in India’s growing real estate market.