The first BJP government of Maharashtra is committed to providing roof over every head and accelerating housing industry in Maharashtra to realize the vision of housing for all by 2020, said Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis. Q: What steps should government take to convert the vision of housing for all by 2020 to reality and to […]
October 30, 2014 12:30 am
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has called upon banks to bring in more financial innovation into home loan products by linking such loans to deposits. According to R Gandhi, Deputy Governor, RBI, “Savings can be induced to generate savings balance by way of monthly or periodic deposits. This will serve as a track record […]
October 29, 2014 12:45 am
Demand for housing in Mumbai is going to outstrip supply in next four years. The commercial capital of the country is going to witness an extra demand of around 231,000 housing units across all segments by 2018-end while the supply is likely to be around 203,000 units. Of the total demand, majority (46%) is likely […]
October 28, 2014 6:57 am
Real estate market along the stretch from Thane to the Central Business District of Belapur is on the boil. Price appreciation is the order of the day and hence those who had prudence to invest in the nick of time have every reason to cheer. Development of physical infrastructure in Ghodbunder Road, Kolshet Road, Airoli, […]
October 27, 2014 12:57 am
India will require to build at least 30000 to 35000 dwelling units daily for 8 years to meet the housing needs of the country, says the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) report. A majority of these houses need to be in the affordable segment requiring investment of more than US$2 trillion since a fifth […]
October 25, 2014 4:25 am
Do you want to buy it because you want to live in it with your family or do you look for an extra income that the house will bring in the form of rent? Or, are you simply buying it for long-term value leverage? When should you buy a property? Often we are confused about […]
October 24, 2014 12:30 am
A big raise of Rs. 750 crore for real estate sector by IDFC Alternatives Ltd, a private equity fund managed by India’s IDFC is raising eyebrows! As per IDFC, this is their maiden real estate funding focused on residential sector in India. This fund called IDFC Real Estate Yield Fund is an indication of a […]
October 23, 2014 12:16 am
Of all the factors that have contributed immensely to the growth of Navi Mumbai, access to schools and colleges has been an important criterion. For that reason, property prices also tend to be higher in locations like Vashi, Sanpada, Nerul which are close to established educational institutions. The Oxford of the Eastern suburbs is the […]
October 22, 2014 12:30 am
Eastern Mumbai suburbs are among of the fastest growing residential centres in Mumbai metropolitan region. This area is advantageously located in proximity to other industrial sub-markets such as Bhiwandi, Badlapur, and Dombivli-Kalyan. Situated in Mumbai Metropolitan Region, these eastern suburbs have attracted a lot of heavy investments from established builders and developers. The Mumbai Metropolitan […]
October 21, 2014 12:45 am
Ghodbunder road is the most lucrative and well-established zone in Thane. It has maximum office supply absorption and maximum potential for capital appreciation and growth for investors with a 5-7 years investment horizon. Today, this prime residential and commercial area is offering the likes of Mulund, Ghatkopar and even Andheri stiff competition for attracting office […]