Category: Real Estate

Investing in land and renting it out can be a good way to generate income and capital appreciation. However, it is important to do your research and invest in the right locations. The key factors to consider include proximity to the city center, upcoming infrastructure, social amenities, tourist attractions, and affordability.

The flexible office space market in India is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years, driven by rising demand from startups, SMEs, and large enterprises, as well as the increasing adoption of hybrid work models. The market is still at a nascent stage, but it has grown rapidly in recent years, with over 7.6 lakh seats now available. Prominent office areas such as Whitefield in Bengaluru, Hitec City in Hyderabad, Baner in Pune, Andheri (E) in Mumbai, and DLF Cybercity in Gurugram are popular with flexible space operators and occupiers. Overall, the flexible office space market in India is poised for strong growth in the coming years.

Hotels in Noida and Greater Noida are witnessing robust demand ahead of two international events, the MotoGP Indian Grand Prix and the UP International Trade Show. Room rates have risen appreciably, with some hotels charging up to Rs 25,000 per night. The upward spiral in hotel tariffs has spilled over to adjoining areas like Ghaziabad, Kaushambi and Vaishali in Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Delhi. Visitors are also choosing alternative options like Airbnb rooms. The surge in demand for rooms is a positive sign for the hospitality industry in the area.

MHADA has announced a lottery for the sale of affordable homes in satellite towns near Mumbai and Pune. The lottery will be held for the sale of 5,311 homes in Mumbai and 5,863 homes in Pune. The homes will be in the range of Rs 9 to 49 lakh in Mumbai and Rs 5 lakh to 1.11 crore in Pune. Over 1,000 homes in Mumbai are being sold under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). The registration process for the lottery is completely online and available on https://housing.mhada.gov.in/ The lottery results will be announced on November 7, 2023 for the Mumbai lottery and on an unspecified date for the Pune lottery.

MahaRERA is taking steps to improve the quality of construction of real estate projects in Maharashtra and protect homebuyers from unscrupulous developers.

The Engineering and Manufacturing sector is becoming a major force in the Indian office leasing market. The sector's growth is being driven by government policies and the increasing demand for chip manufacturing and electronic equipment. The sector's expansion is also creating new opportunities for real estate development in the peripheral locations of major cities.

The residential market in Hyderabad saw a strong growth in August 2023, with property registrations rising 15% year-on-year and 17% month-on-month. The total value of properties registered during the month stood at Rs 3,461 crore. The highest proportion of property registrations were in the price range of Rs 25-50 lakh, accounting for 52% of the total. The demand for properties was largely concentrated in the range of 1,000-2,000 sq ft.

Birla Estates has launched a new real estate project in Bengaluru with a potential revenue of Rs 3,000 crore. The project, named Birla Trimaya, is located in the Devanahalli area near the upcoming BIAL IT Investment Region. The first phase of the project offers 1, 2, and 3BHK apartments along with duplexes. The project is expected to attract a diverse range of individuals, including high-net-worth and non-resident investors.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has extended the bidding date for the lease of two land parcels in India's costliest commercial district, the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). The extension is due to clarifications awaited from the government in relation to FDI norms and GST taxation. The MMRDA has seen good response in the pre-bid meeting and is confident of receiving good bids for the two land parcels.

The stock of operational retail spaces in India's top 7 cities fell by 2% in H1 2023. However, the overall stock is expected to increase by 43% to reach 127 million sq ft by 2027. The report also noted that 24 new international brands have entered India since 2021, and two emerging retail formats are premium outlet centres and highway retailing.