It seems the euphoria within the realty sector over the proposed income tax exemption limit on housing loans from Rs. 1.5 lakhs to 3 lakhs has faded even before the union Budget 2012-13 is formally presented.
Residential property buyer sentiments in Hyderabad have improved considerably over the last three quarters. There has been a gradual but certain increase in residential demand and absorption. That said, the market is still a long way from touching the 2007- 2008 levels.
Hyderabad continues to be a favoured destination for investments due to its unique infrastructure, and real estate prospects are promising despite the Telangana agitation.
Tata housing has bid to buy US consulate buildings in Mumbai, according to the sources close to the development. “Negotiations are at an advanced stage and the deal is expected to be concluded in less than a month,” said the source.
Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have come a long way from being seen as mere start-ups. Track2Realty finds that in terms of growth rate they are catalyst to the economic activity and a key demand driver of office space absorption.
During the economic downturn of 2008, while the other neighbouring and glamorous property market of Bangalore and Hyderabad fell by 24-29 per cent, the Chennai market fell only 8.3 per cent. Limited supply of land and pent-up demand is how NHB’s Residex defines Chennai property market.
Equinox Realty,an arm of oli-to-steel conglomerate Essar Group,plans to sell a minority stake in its biggest commercial asset in Mumbai to raise between 7.5 billion rupees and 10 billion rupees, sources close to the development said.
In a move to boost exchange of information and knowledge, the Karnataka body of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) has now joined hands with the Bangalore Realtors Association, India.
What Government can look at is to increase the demand and continue interest reduction in housing or enhance the deduction limit. Government can also provide special tax incentives for budget housing.
While many of the Indian cities are reeling under the apprehension of slowdown with sales nosediving, Pune real estate has defied any such apprehensions.