LTCG advocacy adds insult to injury of home buyers
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Why has real estate taken U-Turn with LTCG Tax rollback?
Immediately after the Union Budget 023-24, when Track2Realty had taken a principled position that it is going to hurt the Indian home buyers, many critics & self-proclaimed financial experts had questioned us. They were celebrating LTCG without Indexation and now very same set of people are again glorifying the dual option- with or without Indexation for deals before the Union Budget. How could one argue for both and against the motion? It is like batting for both teams in a game of cricket. Isn’t it?
Luxury segment housing sales rise by ~27% Y-o-Y in Jan-Jun ‘24 across top seven cities
The surge in demand for luxury housing has been primarily driven by a growing preference by affluent buyers seeking enhanced amenities and more spacious living areas that complement their multifaceted lifestyle. Additionally, the aspirational class has been on an upward trend, significantly driving luxury sales. Furthermore, the rise in NRI and astute investors in the Indian real estate market has considerably contributed to the heightened demand for luxury properties.
DLF is India’s most valuable real estate company with a value of INR 2 lakh crore: GROHE-Hurun India Real Estate 100 Report
DLF has emerged as the top real estate company in the 2024 GROHE-Hurun India Real Estate 100, with a valuation of INR 2,02,140 crore. Following DLF, Macrotech Developers holds the second position with a valuation of INR 1,36,730 crore, and Indian Hotels Company ranks third with INR 79,150 crore. Among the top 10 companies, 60% are headquartered in Mumbai, while two are based in Bengaluru and one each in Gurugram and Ahmedabad.
More than 50% of developers seek tax rationalization and lower interest rates from new government: CREDAI Sentiment Survey ’24
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.
Prices of under-construction projects increase 15.2% QoQ across top 13 cities: Magicbricks Propindex Report (April-June 2024)
Between April and June 2024, residential supply witnessed the highest growth rate in the last 24 months, driven by the increasing availability of under-construction properties, shared the recently published PropIndex Report (April-June 2024) by Magicbricks, India’s leading real estate platform. According to the report, the supply of under-construction properties has increased by 11.7% QoQ, while prices have risen by 15.2% QoQ between April-June 2024. This surge has resulted in prices of under-construction properties surpassing those of ready-to-move properties in several cities such as Gurugram, Mumbai, Noida and Thane.
37% surge in high-end property sales in Q1 2024: PropTiger
According to the report’s findings, Q1 2024 marked a discernible shift towards high-end properties among homebuyers. Notably, the share of properties priced at INR 1 crore and above in sales surged to 37%, a significant increase from the pre-pandemic levels of 2019, more than doubling in magnitude. During this period, there was substantial growth (50-55%) in demand observed within the INR 1-5 crore price bracket, closely followed by the INR 5-10 crore range, particularly evident in cities like Mumbai, Gurugram, and Bengaluru. This transition signifies a departure from purely budget-driven decisions towards properties that better resonate with buyers’ lifestyle preferences.
Brand landscape getting competitive in Indian real estate; Prestige commands an edge
The 12th edition of Track2Realty BrandXReport 2023-24 is witness to the fact that the fiscal performance of nearly all the large & listed players is at an all time high. The real estate leadership is hence defined by the consumer experiences and their shared satisfaction along with the aspiration for the respective brands in the business.
Bengaluru-based Prestige Group has emerged as the National Brand Leader for the 2nd consecutive time. As a matter of fact, all the Top 3 National Brands of last fiscal year retain their respective Brand Rank with better Brand Score. Out of the Top 5 National Brands, 5 players are yet again from Bengaluru market. Sobha Limited improves its Brand Rank and jumps up to Number 4 this time around.
Can home buyers time the real estate market?
When you read in the media that the housing market is on fire, you get pessimistic with FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) gripping your investment strategy. When the market speculators suggest the house price might drop, you rush to sell and/or put your buying decision on hold for a better deal. Track2Realty analyses whether home buyers can time the market.
Assetz Property Group launches residential project in North Bengaluru
North Bengaluru has emerged as a real estate hotspot in recent years due to the presence of the Kempegowda International Airport, major corporate offices, a host of recreational options, and the arrival of the next phase of Namma Metro in the near future. An integral part of North Bengaluru is the 3,000-acre KIADB Hardware & IT Park which is home to many Aerospace and IT campuses surrounded by well-planned infrastructure, ample green parks and open spaces, retail spaces, and more. Since this area has been witnessing increased interest from homebuyers over the last few years, a high-end residential project like Assetz Sora & Saki aims to cater to the discerning tastes of the new-age home buyers.