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Buying an office or retail space is a huge investment, which is why commercial real estate has been traditionally seen as an asset class that only institutional investors or heavyweight HNIs could invest in. That, however, is changing. Many retail investors are now getting into the office real estate game. For a perspective of the …
The problem of illegal buildings in Mumbai – and their impact on the existence of Mumbai’s citizens and organizations, as well as its real estate market – is not a recent phenomenon. In fact, it is as old as the BMC itself. Whether they were the result of corruption and collusion or lack of vigilance …
Reduce Unit Sizes To Improve Affordability Mumbai has a high residential inventory of 67,000 units, equal to sales of 34 months. While the underlying demand is strong, it is not being converted into transactions due to the high property prices. From a developer’s point of view, low absorption is a source of worry; however, due …
The current slowdown in the Indian economy has impacted several sectors, including real estate. Apartment sales volumes have plummeted and inventories have piled up, creating an ideal environment for buyers to negotiate with developers. However, successful negotiations need to have a firm foundation of information and strategy 1. Knowledge of the current market situation Currently, …
Cities once known to be the long-time bases of specific occupier sectors are now experiencing a different and more divergent client patronage. This is because occupiers are increasingly trodding a different path by choosing cities that have not historically been associated with particular industries or business sectors. The last twenty-one months (January 2012-September 2013) have …
Ashutosh Limaye, Head – Research & REIS, Jones Lang LaSalle India Residential rental yields* across Tier I cities in Asia have an interesting story to tell. While yields in India are higher than in Singapore, Hong Kong and Beijing, they are lower than in cities such as Jakarta and Manila. Several factors are responsible for …
A leasehold property defines the status of the land on which the property is built. Leasehold land on which construction takes place is ordinarily on long-term lease of 99 years onward. Specific to residential property on leasehold land, one may use the example of the MMRDA’s Wadala development plan, wherein the land is given on …
Different Asian countries are at different stages of development of infrastructure, logistics capability and general real estate market development. Retailers are prevailed upon to tailor their local market strategies according to factors such as real estate locations, price points and available logistics. Such issues do not, as a rule, exist in developed world. The characteristics …
Delayed delivery of residential projects has become a significant issue on the real estate market, leading to high levels of ire among customers. In terms of the average delay in delivering residential projects across India, more than 25% of the committed supply has not been able to hit the market as per schedule. The National …
2 Mn. Sq. Ft. Land Parcel Acquired By Alchemist Township India Limited Biggest Ever For Eastern Metropolis Kolkata, September 30, 2013: Leading international property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle India has announced the successful closure of the largest land transaction in Kolkata to date. In this deal, Delhi-based real estate developers Alchemist Township India Limited have …