Cushman & Wakefield reported a 16% decline in new home launches across India's top eight cities in 2012, with the majority of launches targeting the middle-income segment.
Indian builders showcase new projects at Kuwait Property Exhibition on January 11-12, targeting NRI homebuyers with properties from various cities and attractive investment opportunities.
CapitaLand to Exit Indian Real Estate Market, Plus UK and Australia
LIC Housing Finance Limited aims to establish a residential real estate fund of Rs.1000 Cr via external commercial borrowings to enhance affordable housing.
Spain's new residency scheme attracts foreign real estate investors by allowing residential property purchases. Portugal and Ireland consider similar plans to boost investment.
Indore's real estate market sees builders offering significant discounts and freebies to stimulate demand and attract buyers amid ongoing downturns.
AMP Technologies expands globally, launches India office to aid real estate investors with cloud-based asset management.
High Net-worth Individuals (HNIs) are increasingly cautious about real estate investments due to lower returns and declining property value appreciation, particularly in major cities.
Sahara India's bid for a 30-year lease of Air India's Mumbai headquarters was rejected. Air India aims for shorter leases to retain control and avoid the fate of Sears Tower.
India's real estate market deemed 'investor unfriendly' by UK's RICS due to high land prices and property costs.
Sahara claims to have refunded real estate investors, citing Rs. 2,620 crore paid to SEBI and an additional Rs. 2,500 crore. Supreme Court granted more time, while SEBI's request for a specific bench was denied.
The Indian Property Show Dubai 2012, taking place December 13-15, is set to be the biggest yet, with a record number of participants showcasing properties from across India to attract NRI investment.
The Supreme Court granted Sahara Real Estate Firms an extension to pay their fine, directing SEBI to accept the application. The firms were initially ordered to refund money collected through debentures to investors.
Adani Realty partners with M2K to launch Oyster Grande, a premium housing project in Gurgaon, with an estimated investment of Rs.1000-Crore
Exilion, a real estate firm, intends to purchase Nokia's headquarters in Espoo, Finland for approximately ₹1218 Crore, with Nokia leasing it back as part of cost-cutting.
Indiabulls Real Estate Ltd. is opening its first overseas office in the UAE to assist UAE NRIs in property investment. The company plans expansion to Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.
Removing the cap on loans has boosted NRIs' desire to invest in Indian real estate. Approx. 90% of NRIs in UAE prefer real estate investment in India.
Ulwe in Mumbai projected for a 145% price hike, making it a top real estate investment destination along with other cities like Pune, Bangalore and Delhi-NCR.
A survey indicates that 89% of UAE-based NRIs invest in real estate in India, driven by factors like rupee depreciation and high return expectations from premium properties.
Real estate Private Equity firms face liquidity issues due to demands for increased transparency from investors. This situation is seen globally, not just in India.
Real estate secures the top spot as India's preferred investment choice, surpassing gold and silver, due to economic uncertainties and rising rural incomes.
Private equity (PE) firms, once major real estate investors, now seek exits due to low returns. Over-optimism and soaring valuations have led to challenges, prompting caution.
SEBI Approves Two More Alternative Investment Funds, Boosting Real Estate Investment
Reliance Capital plans to launch a ₹1,000 crore real estate-focused fund by 2012's end, targeting stalled projects in key Indian cities, despite recent market challenges.
Bangalore real estate sees continued price increases due to IT boom, BPO sector, infrastructure, and migration. Experts advise buyers to wait for prices to stabilize.