COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
Godrej Properties to develop 11-acre project at Pune with revenue potential of Rs 1,800 cr
The newly acquired land is situated in a prime area near the upcoming Megapolis Metro Station, enhancing its accessibility to major IT hubs in Hinjewadi. The location is anticipated to draw substantial interest from both residential and commercial investors due to its proximity to essential amenities such as schools, hospitals, shopping malls, restaurants, and premium hotels.
Sattva Group targets 85 pc growth in housing sales to Rs 6,500 cr this fiscal: MD Bijay Agarwal
Realty firm Sattva Group is bullish on India's housing market and will launch many projects to achieve 85 per cent growth in sales of residential properties to around Rs 6,500 crore this fiscal, a top company official said. In the 2023-24, Bengaluru-based Sattva Group achieved sales bookings of Rs 3,500 crore.
Investing in commercial real estate: How to earn attractive regular income by investing in commercial real estate via fractional ownership platform
As fractional ownership gains traction and becomes increasingly popular, retail investors must run a few checks before investing in CRE assets via this route. Here are some factors that one must consider.
Big US banks withstand Fed's commercial real estate shock scenario
Amid economic uncertainties, the Federal Reserve's stress tests revealed big U.S. banks' resilience to a 40% drop in commercial real estate values. The tests underscored the challenges faced by regional banks and the need for robust risk assessment in the banking sector.
Amitabh Bachchan buys more office properties in Mumbai Andheri suburb
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan expands his Mumbai property portfolio with the purchase of three office spaces in Oshiwara for Rs 60 crore. This acquisition adds to his existing commercial holdings, with a focus on real estate investments alongside other industry figures.
Unity Small Finance Bank inks pact to acquire office space worth Rs 393 crore
The developer of the Santacruz project received a letter of intimation (LOI) and approval from the Slum Rehabilitation Authority for the project in August 2023. It has also acquired additional land adjacent to the existing plot and is expected to apply for an amended LOI and approvals to include the additional land too.
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Commercial realty owned by single entity in demand
Investors in India's commercial real estate market favor single-owned properties for higher returns and operational efficiency. Abhishek Kiran Gupta, CEO and cofounder of CRE Matrix, emphasizes the quality difference between single-owned and strata-owned buildings, attributing it to centralised management and maintenance.
Single-owned commercial assets outperform strata properties across key India cities
These assets in pockets of key regions such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Gurgaon, and Chennai have demonstrated rental yield advantages of up to 32%. For example, in Pune’s South West region, single-owned properties showed an 18% higher rental yield compared with strata properties, while in Chennai’s Southern Suburbs II, the difference was 32%, showed data from CRE Matrix.
Facing parking space manipulation by the builder? MahaRERA empowers home buyers against the defaulting promoters
MahaRERA: Now flat buyers don't have to worry about parking space inside the flat, as MahaRERA has passed a order mandating parking space to be accurately communicated in both allotment letter and sale agreement. Read here to know more about the parking order by MahaRERA and how it will help you.
Hyderabad housing market seeing significant trend towards luxury homes: NAREDCO President
The Hyderabad property market is witnessing a surge in demand for luxurious homes with spacious layouts and modern amenities. G Hari Babu, National President of National Real Estate Development Council, discussed rising property prices and evolving market dynamics. Factors include government policies, unlimited FAR, and infrastructure development, driving significant growth in both residential and commercial sectors.
GIC, Xander buy Allianz-Shapoorji Pallonji JV’s Hyderabad IT SEZ WaveRock for Rs 2,200 cr
In May 2023, ET first reported that global insurance and asset management major Allianz Group and Shapoorji Pallonji Group were looking to exit the IT Special Economic Zone (SEZ) property and that GIC had emerged as the frontrunner to acquire the 2.4-million-sq-ft asset.
BSNL and MTNL prioritise govt organisations for land asset sales worth Rs 1 lakh crore
Recently, BSNL sold one of its properties in Lucknow to the Income Tax department for around Rs 229 crore, which was the market value of the building.
Godrej & Boyce sells 58,500 sq ft office space in Mumbai’s Vikhroli to Godrej Industries
The office space on the 9th floor has already been leased to managed flexible workspace provider Simpliwork Offices for a period of 60 months until March 31, 2026. This lease will also be transferred to Godrej industries as the new landlord, showed the documents accessed through Propstack.
"Intellectual property of the bank": SBI once again refuses to disclose SOPs on sale, redemption of electoral bonds
In response to a Right to Information Act appeal, State Bank of India (SBI) has again refused to disclose the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the sale and redemption of electoral bonds. SBI justified the denial by stating that the information is held in "commercial confidence," constitutes the bank's "intellectual property," and is intended solely for internal staff use.
China allocates billions of dollars to bailout its crisis-hit property sector
China has taken decisive measures to tackle the crisis in its property sector, which has been a crucial driver of its economic growth. The People's Bank of China has announced a 300-billion-yuan relending facility to support government-subsidized housing projects. Local state-owned enterprises are encouraged to purchase completed commercial homes to provide affordable housing. Commercial banks have issued significant loans for real estate development and individual housing.
Strata to apply for SM REITs license to broaden fractional ownership platform
Strata, India's top CRE investment platform, has applied for SM REITs license per SEBI regulations to migrate eligible assets and target Rs 2000 crore AUM by FY25. SEBI's 2023 FOP model for assets over Rs 50 crore expands opportunities, boosting investor trust. Strata aims to democratize CRE investment for retail investors.
Brookfield India REIT inks pact to acquire Bharti JV stake, funding through listed units
Brookfield India REIT acquires 50% stake in Bharti Enterprises' real estate joint venture in New Delhi, adding Grade A assets and increasing operating area by 16%. Ankur Gupta, Managing Partner at Brookfield, emphasizes the diverse portfolio.
Housing prices in this Bengaluru area jumped 32% in Q1; know how much property prices have risen in your city
Average housing prices in Bengaluru have increased by 19% year-on-year (YoY) in the January-March quarter of 2024. It was the highest increase in residential prices among the eight cities, according to a report released by CREDAI and Colliers Liases Foras. Check how much property price has risen in your city
How to safely invest in real estate via fractional ownership platforms
Things to check before investing in real estate via Fractional Ownership: The Sebi has recently amended the rules and regulations for investing in real estate via Fractional Ownership platforms (FOPs). The new regulations intended to make investment in real estate (usually a commercial building) safer and transparent for retail investors.
Strata Buys Puma HQ in Bengaluru for Rs 115.4 crore
Strata, a major Indian real estate investment platform, acquired 140,000 sq ft office space in Bengaluru for Rs 115.45 crore, housing Puma's headquarters. Sudarshan Lodha, CEO, confirmed the deal, marking Strata's eighth asset in Bengaluru and crossing Rs 410 crore in Karnataka transactions. The company eyes more acquisitions to expand nationwide.
Brookfield India REIT set to buy Bharti’s nearly 50% stake in realty JV
Last year, Brookfield Asset Management had closed the transaction picking up around 50% stake in Bharti Enterprises’ four commercial properties in Delhi-NCR. Following this deal, Canadian institutional investor Brookfield’s listed REIT in India and Brookfield Asset Management will together own the joint venture known as Rostrum Realty.
DLF Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 62% YoY to Rs 920.71 crore
Realty major DLF Ltd on Monday reported a 62 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 920.71 crore in the quarter ended March on higher income amid strong housing sales. Its net profit stood at Rs 570.01 crore in the year-ago period.
Sebi proposes easing disclosure rules for non-convertible securities issuance
To promote ease of doing business for issuance of non-convertible securities, Sebi on Thursday proposed removing the requirement to disclose the PAN and personal address of issuers' promoters in the offer document along with other relaxations in disclosure guidelines.
Blackstone in talks to acquire Adani Realty’s BKC office tower for Rs 2,000 cr
Blackstone Group is finalizing the acquisition of Adani Realty's Inspire BKC in Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex. The deal is set at Rs 1,800-2,000 crore for the 800,000 sq ft tower, with various prominent companies as occupants.
In FY25, Godrej Properties hopes to build on strong operating momentum of last year: Pirojsha Godrej
Godrej Properties anticipates strong growth in FY25, leveraging active business development in key markets. The real estate company is also going to focus on timely customer cash collections and maintaining debt levels between 0.5 to 1 band for sustained growth. Godrej says: "we are kind of mid-cycle now so that we will have another good year of real estate demand ahead."
Embassy REIT to invest Rs 3,800 cr in 4 years to complete construction of 61 lakh sq ft office space
To expand its portfolio, Aravind Maiya, Chief Executive Officer of Embassy REIT, said the company is constructing 6.1 million (61 lakh) square feet of premium office space in Bengaluru to cater to rising demand from global capability centres (GCCs) and also domestic players.
Banks homing in on a bigger share of expanding realty pie; loans almost triple the pace in FY23
Bank loans to commercial real estate, including residential construction, nearly tripled last fiscal year at 23 percent, amounting to Rs 3.97 lakh crore. If the impact of the merger of HDFC with HDFC Bank is included, the loan growth increases to 38.9 percent, with outstanding loans reaching Rs 4.48 lakh crore as of March 31. Property analysts note growth across segments, with the top seven property markets witnessing total sales of 74,486 apartments in the quarter, following a record-breaking quarter in December.
Edelweiss Alternatives acquires IT park in Bengaluru for over Rs 1,500 cr
Edelweiss Alternatives acquired a 1.1-million-sq-ft IT park in Bengaluru from MFAR Developers, marking the largest buyout of office towers this year within Embassy Manyata. Subahoo Chordia manages the Rental Yield Plus Fund.
Fractional ownership platforms start registering under new SEBI regulations
Integrated co-working firm EFC (I) Ltd plans to form an investment manager entity to manage assets and investments of SM REIT through a wholly owned subsidiary EFC Ltd. Others like Strata and WiseX are also taking similar steps. The company’s board has approved a proposal to create a step-down subsidiary under EFC Ltd for acting as an investment manager to SM REIT.
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