Track2Realty Exclusive: Objective analysis of all risk factors helps in proper selection of developer which mitigates completion risk and developer risk. Most of the investments involve creation of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) and provision of controls to REPE funds at SPV level by virtue of their financial investment.
Track2Realty: The prime office space segment across key cities in India are witnessing an improvement in sentiment from last year. According to CBRE’s latest report, India Office Market View Q1 2013, prime office space absorption across key cities in India witnessed approximately 17% increase in Q1, 2013 as compared to Q1, 2012.
Track2Realty: Godrej Properties has launched its ultra-luxury residential project, Godrej Platinum, in Alipore, Kolkata. Spread over approximately 1.4 acres, this project will have only 35 luxurious homes. Apartment sizes range between 3,762 sq. ft. per apartment and 5,075 sq. ft. per apartment with an average ticket size of INR 10 crores per home.
Track2Realty: DTZ annual office space forecast says 21% increase in take-up is expected. Overall take-up stood at 4.80 million sq ft for Q1, a sharp drop of circa 29% from previous quarter. Mumbai witnessed the highest take-up of 1.25 million sq ft, an increase of 3% q-o-q.
Track2Realty: Godrej Properties has launched Phase III of its residential project, Godrej Summit, near Dwarka Expressway, in Sector 104, Gurgaon. The new phase consists of a total saleable area of approximately 2 lakh sq. ft. Customers can choose from 3 BHK, 4 BHK, and penthouse apartments ranging in size from 1,712 sq. ft. to 4,925 sq. ft.
Track2Realty: The prime office space segment across key cities in India are witnessing an improvement in sentiment from last year. According to CBRE’s latest report, India Office Market View Q1 2013, prime office space absorption across key cities in India witnessed a 37% increase in Q1, 2013 as compared to Q1, 2012.
Track2Realty Exclusive: A festive spirit only adds to the buyers’ sentiments in the property market. It can not be catalyst to new sales if the sentiment in general is low, as has been evident in the property market of Mumbai in the last 3-4 years due to general slowdown and other macroeconomic subdued indicators. However, if the sentiments are bullish a festive season can turn out to be catalyst to market revival as well. That is very much expected in the Mumbai property market this time around, thanks to the change in the overall outlook.
Track2Realty Exclusive: Gudi Padwa is considered to be an auspicious occasion as it marks the new beginning of the Hindu New year and brings new hopes to every body’s life. People traditionally make important decisions and investments on this day. They believe in luck and prosperity and prefer buying homes during Gudi Padwa. During this period, usually developers come up with new launches, special schemes and discounts. Mumbai property market always looks forward to bright days on this auspicious festival.
Track2Realty: The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the world’s leading professional qualification and standard setting body in land, property and construction sector and Amity University have established the RICS School of Built Environment, Amity University at Noida campus, to address the shortage of skilled professionals in the sector.
Track2Realty-Agencies: A builder who failed to start a Greater Noida residential project on time has landed in trouble as a consumer court in New Delhi has directed him to pay compensation of Rs.3 lakh and refund the over Rs.49 lakh cost of a flat to a complainant.