The residential market in Mumbai witnessed subdued growth in the first half of 2012 in the back drop of high interest rates. While there was a decline in supply addition compared to the second half of 2011, the stock of unsold inventory increased during the review period. These are the findings of CBRE’s latest report titled “Market View India Residential.”
With overall vacancy increasing and business and investor sentiment low, why are office rents in many micro markets in Mumbai still increasing? In the recent past, many corporate decision makers have been wondering aloud why the rents and capital values in markets such as Lower Parel and BKC have risen in the last 4-5 months.
Seeking to fight the vexed VAT issue on flats in Maharashtra, a consumer group called FORAM–Flat Owners’ Rights protection Action committee in Maharashtra – has been formed with consumer interest groups coming together.
In the biggest realty deal in the country this year, DLF Monday announced sale of 17 acres of prime land in Mumbai to Lodha Developers for Rs 2,700 crore, almost four times higher than the price it had paid in 2005.
DLF is in advanced stages of negotiation with Lodha Developers to sell its prime land in Mumbai for about Rs 2,700 crore and a deal is expected to be finalised shortly.
Despite buyers’ expectations of a likely fall in city property prices, this possibility seems limited as developers continue to hold on to their prices across sub-markets on the back of the DCR amendment. This policy, along with the increase in construction costs, has led to greater pressure on developers’ margins. Post the new DCR, the saleable areas are expected to reduce and carpet areas are likely to increase. It is interesting to note that while there have, in fact, been marginal price increases across many projects in MMR, registration data reflects that absorption levels have also increased.
Most regions in the top metros have seen prices soar by double digit percentages in the last three years with areas in Mumbai and Delhi-NCR witnessing maximum price gains. In Delhi, Dwarka and Gurgaon regions saw 64% and 50% price rise in 2012 when compared to 2010. In Mumbai, Mira Road, Thane and Navi Mumbai saw prices increase within the range of 48% and 51% during the same time period. These are the findings of 99 acres.com study on the trends in realty prices of key metros.
Godrej Properties (GPL) has announced that it has entered into a joint venture agreement to develop approximately 110 acres of land in Panvel. The project will have an estimated saleable area of 3.5 million square feet.
Below the line marketing company Theme Ventures has signed a group of well-known real estate companies in Mumbai to sell the residential properties directly to the corporate employees by setting up shops inside the large work premises, the news reports said.
Various issues plaguing the real estate sector will be discussed at a conclave to be organised here on Friday by Confederation of Indian Industries (CII). The Real Estate Conclave 2012 will be inaugurated by Maharashtra Minister for Housing Sachin Ahir, CII said in a statement.