FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP
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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.
Holiday home demand tapers off as rentals fall
Goa is becoming a first-home market with interest from businessmen and startup founders. Luxury second homes are in demand, especially in locations like Porvorim. Coonoor Estates is developing high-end luxury homes for buyers looking to settle down.
Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru lead Small & Medium REIT investment prospects
India's fractional ownership property market is projected to grow over 10 times, exceeding $5 billion by 2030, driven by office assets suitable for Small and Medium REIT (SM REIT) investments. Mumbai and Delhi-NCR are top hotspots, with significant opportunities in tech markets. SM REITs offer investors professionally managed, rent-yielding assets.
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.
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.
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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.
Fractional ownership in real estate via SM REITs: 5 important features retail investors must know
Investors can now start investing in both residential and commercial properties through SM REITs with a minimum cheque size of Rs 10 lakh. Buying and selling can be done through NSE or BSE and units will be held in demat accounts, similar to equity trading. SM REITs has democratized access to real estate investments for millions of Indians.
ET Graphics: Gain from owning fractional assets
New regulatory guidelines notified earlier this year by market regulator Sebi allowing fractional ownership of real estate assets are set to bring in huge benefits for real estate investment trusts (REITs). Over Rs 4,000-crore existing assets under management are expected to be listed in the next two to three years. A detailed look:
Fractional ownership is expected to list over Rs 4,000 crore worth of existing AUM over the next 2-3 years
SEBI has recently issued guidelines for Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which are expected to facilitate the listing of a significant number of previously unregistered fraction ownership platforma (FOPs) like Strata, hBits PropertyShare, Assetmonk, Alyf, YOURS and WiseX dealing in real estate assets.
High Net Worth Individuals bets on fractional ownership of commercial real estate
Investors prefer fractional ownership in commercial real estate for diversification. SEBI guidelines enhance safety. Top locations include Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi NCR. Interest grows in stable real estate investments across India.
hBits forays into Pune property market, acquires asset in CyberCity Magarpatta
Fractional ownership platform hBits is looking to raise over Rs 55 crores for a pre-leased commercial asset it has acquired in Pune marking its foray in the second largest city in Maharashtra.
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.
New framework for SM-REITs to boost investment in real estate sector: CREDAI
CREDAI has praised the new framework for Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trusts (SM REITs), predicting that it will increase investment in India's property market. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has amended regulations for REITs, allowing fractional ownership of commercial and residential properties. Investors can now own a portion of rent-yielding real estate assets with a minimum investment of Rs 10 lakh. Industry experts believe this move will enhance transparency, protect investors, and stimulate growth in the real estate sector, particularly benefiting smaller cities and commercial offices.
Is fractional ownership of real estate safe? Here's how SEBI is making it safer for retail investors
New Sebi rules on fractional ownership: Investors who were unable to buy whole property due to cash crunch can invest in the real estate via fractional ownership. However, without proper regulation, there was always a question whether such investments are safe. The new Sebi rules on REITs makes the fractional ownership of real estate investment safer for retail and HNI investors.
Investors can now go for fractional ownership of rent-yielding realty assets
Investors can now have fractional ownership of rent-yielding real estate assets by making a minimum investment of Rs 10 lakh, with markets watchdog Sebi notifying the amended regulations for real estate investment trusts.
Fractional ownership platform FOIP raises Rs 23 crore for Gurgaon commercial project
FOIP raised investment through set of HNI investors in block deal for their office space comprising of 18,000 sqft area.
From fractional ownership to sustainability, real estate sector finds new mantras
India's urban population is increasing yearly, with a large portion being young professionals. This demographic is increasingly seeking affordable and flexible living options in major cities.
Smart ways to invest in real estate with limited capital
In the ever-evolving realm of India's real estate, the third quarter of 2023 has brought about unexpected changes, capturing the attention of both investors and industry stakeholders.
REITs of passage, loosen the straps
So far, REITs have been an instrument of choice for big realty developers and investors. There is scope for smaller players to step up for this financing route to build office capacity. This would also formalise capital flow into commercial real estate, which can be expected to improve the quality of future supply.
Fractional ownership of property as investment tool to get boost from Sebi regulation: experts
Proptech platforms such as YOURS, ALYF, hBits, and WiseX are helping investors in having fractional ownership of primarily office and luxury holiday homes assets. Real estate consultants like Square Yards and 360 Realtors have also entered into this space. On Saturday, the Sebi board approved amendments to REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014 in order to create a regulatory framework for the facilitation of Small and Medium REITs (SM REITs), with an asset value of at least Rs 50 crore vis-a-vis minimum asset value of Rs 500 crore for existing REITs.
Sebi OKs fractional ownership framework for realty assets
Sebi had proposed to allow companies to delist by coming out with a fixed price for the repurchase of shares, instead of the existing reverse book-building mechanism where they decide on the price based on the sell orders submitted by shareholders.
Second-home fractional ownership: A new trend in India's real estate
With second-home fractional ownership, a highly popular practice in Europe's richer neighbourhoods and the US, gaining currency in India, doing so would need you to neither break the bank, nor sacrifice returns on investment.
Your Piece of the pie: Fractional ownership in stock markets
Countries like the United States have already embraced fractional ownership through various platforms, allowing individuals to invest in substantial companies such as Apple without requiring significant capital. If India adopts this practice, it could empower investors to make informed choices and diversify their portfolios effectively
Real estate fractional ownership market touches Rs 4,000 cr; to grow at 25-30 pc annually: Report
"Fractional ownership typically involves the ownership of an underlying real estate asset among multiple investors. This lowers capital requirements and facilitates participation of a larger set of players in real estate asset ownership," the report said.
Fractional ownership platform HotelYaari raises Rs 18 crore from Alios Ventures
HotelYaari is a tech-driven marketplace for hotel rooms and holiday homes, aiming to enable people to invest as little as Rs 5 lakh to own a 4- or 5-star hotel room or a Holiday Home.
Fractional realty ownership platform hBits gets nod to raise Rs 500crore via AIF
Indian fractional real estate platform hBits has secured the first fund of its kind by raising more than INR5bn ($67.4m) for its commercial real estate investment scheme. The company's AIF will invest in offices, hospitals, retail space, data centres and warehousing projects.
Property Share acquires commercial property in Bangalore for Rs 370 crore
Fractional ownership firm Property Share has paid approximately Rs 370 crore for a commercial property in Bangalore. Prestige Tech Platina will generate a rental yield of 10%, with a tenant lock-in lasting seven years, and is leased to a US technology company. JP Morgan and Adobe are also tenants in the larger development, which gives Property Share a real estate platform worth Rs 1,300, and its executives said they wanted to list between Rs 2,500 crore and Rs 3,000 crore of assets on the platform within a year.
Fractional ownership platforms for property pitch suggestions to Sebi
Industry experts said that efforts be made to keep an optimal level of leverage so that the product becomes commercially viable. Yours and Equity Address, which offer fractional ownership of holiday homes, and Strata, which offers fractional ownership of office space and warehouses, are among property consultants that have submitted their suggestions to Sebi.
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