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Realty trends in outskirts of Pune – part II
Hinjewadi is the fastest developing IT hub of Pune located north-west to Pune city. Hinjewadi is 10 km from Pune city, 21 km from Pune airport and 16 km from Pune Railway station.
Equity investments in real estate sector crossing USD 10 billion in 2024: CBRE-CII Report
Equity capital inflows touched USD 8.9 billion between January and September, registering a 46% Y-o-Y growth. The strong momentum in deal volume continued, with about 200 deals reported during this period, compared to 151 deals in the same period last year. The average deal size also increased to nearly USD 45 million in the first nine months of 2024 from about USD 36 million in 2023. Mid-sized deals, ranging between USD 10-50 million, represented 56% of the total investment inflows during this period.
Is RERA a rehabilitation center of ex bureaucrats?
RERA is yet again under the scanner after the Supreme Court of India questioned whether it is a rehabilitation center of ex bureaucrats. The functioning and performance of RERA, or rather lack of it, has been challenged at each and every level in now nearly 8 years of its existence. A Track2Realty report. Wait! I am not giving any opinion. My opinion is already there in the public domain. Now the Apex Court in the country, the Supreme Court of India is saying so. I have always maintained that the very purpose of RERA was defeated when the ex-Bureaucrats were made the Chairman and members.
Luxury home sales surge 37.8% in first nine months of 2024
The surge in demand for luxury housing has been primarily attributable to a growing preference among affluent buyers for enhanced amenities and more spacious living areas that complement their multifaceted lifestyles. Moreover, the increasing aspirational class has significantly contributed to the increased demand for luxury properties. Furthermore, the rise in NRI and astute domestic investors in the Indian real estate market has considerably fueled the heightened demand for luxury residences.
Pre-Sales at INR 2,459 crores in H1FY25, Puravankara collections Up by 27%
The Indian economy continues to grow at a healthy pace, with the World Bank raising its growth forecast for India’s economy to 7% for FY 25, up from an earlier projection of 6.6%. The India Development Update (IDU) observes that India remained the fastest-growing major economy and grew rapidly at 8.2% in FY23-24. Growth was boosted by public infrastructure investment and an upswing in investments in real estate.
Goa is top choice for holiday homes: Survey
The real estate market of Goa is also expanding not only in terms of buyer interest but also geographically. The once-limited property market is now spreading across new areas, offering a wider variety of options to buyers. Alongside this expansion, there has been a notable rise in property prices. What was once a market catering to properties valued between Rs 5 crore and Rs 15 crore has evolved, with some villas now fetching prices of up to Rs 100 crore. This surge reflects the growing interest from ultra-high-net-worth individuals who are seeking exclusive, luxury homes in the region.
Indian workers report highest satisfaction with hybrid working, claims Unispace Study
97% of employees and 98% of employers in India surveyed by Unispace say they are satisfied with their hybrid working arrangement. Employees in India are least likely to spend time at their desks while working from the office (50% vs. 64% globally). Subsidized travel (i.e. parking or public transportation), access to training and development programs, and free drinks, coffee and snacks rank as the top three reasons for Indian employees to spend more time in the office. Worldwide, employers’ confidence in their workplace’s capacity to foster innovation shows a downward trend.
India emerging as a global manufacturing hotspot
In a report titled, ‘Fortifying India’s I&L landscape with a new manufacturing growth formula’, property consultant CBRE claims that the manufacturing sector’s growth has significantly contributed to warehousing demand. The share of sectors catering to the manufacturing space, including engineering & manufacturing, electronics & electricals and auto & ancillary sectors, within the total warehousing demand across major cities, has increased substantially, growing from 15% in 2019 to 24% in 2023 and 25% in H1 2024. The total leasing for warehousing from these manufacturing-related sectors stood at 4.1 mn. sq. ft. in H1 2024.
Princeton Digital to set up Data Center Campus at Mindspace REITs Business Park
The REIT has already developed 2 data centers for PDG, measuring ~0.63 million sq. ft. Upon completion, the Business Park will feature 5 cutting edge data center buildings and the total data center footprint within the Mindspace REIT portfolio will stand at ~1.65 million sq. ft. This landmark development spanning ~15 acres, will become a part of the larger 50-acre campus ecosystem of Mindspace Airoli West.