MUMBAI PROPERTY MARKET
ICICI Prudential AMC buys office tower from Kalpataru in Mumbai for Rs 315 cr
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company has acquired a commercial tower in Santacruz, Mumbai, for over Rs 315 crore from realty developer Kalpataru's subsidiary Ixora Properties. The tower, built on one-third of an acre, is expected to house the company's new head office. The deal is significant in the ongoing trend of leasing office space rather than buying it outright.
Prices of premium residential under-construction properties continue to rise in top cities
According to Savills India, prices of premium under-construction residential properties surged up to 53% in major cities like Gurugram, Delhi, Noida, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. Gurugram led with the highest increase. North Goa also saw a 28% rise in villa prices, driven by remote work trends and high rental yields.
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.
Godrej Properties buys TDR certificates for Gurugram project
Godrej Properties has acquired Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) certificates worth Rs 50 crore for its Sector 43 project in Gurgaon, a novel practice in the NCR region but common in Mumbai. These certificates allow for an additional 300,000 sq ft of construction, potentially generating Rs 900 crore in revenue. TDRs, obtained from Haryana government for land acquisition, were sold with a floor area ratio (FAR) of 2. This strategic move is expected to catalyze similar transactions in Gurgaon, following the company's significant sales growth in FY24 and upcoming projects in prime sectors.
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.
This Indian city sees third highest jump in prime residential property prices in the world: Report
In Q1 2024, Mumbai led Indian cities with an 11.5% year-on-year increase in prime residential prices, ranking third globally in Knight Frank's Prime Global Cities Index. Delhi followed with a 10.5% rise, securing fifth place. Knight Frank attributed the surges to India's robust economic growth, with GDP exceeding 8% annually. 'Prime Global Cities Index' is a valuation-based index tracking the movement of prime residential prices across 46 cities worldwide.
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Mumbai property market sets yet another benchmark, records best-ever June; registrations rise 12%
Mumbai, India's largest and priciest property market, has achieved a new milestone by recording its highest-ever property registrations for the month of June. In June, the city saw 11,538 property registrations, marking a 12% increase from the previous year. This led to the state exchequer collecting over Rs 998 crore in stamp duty revenue, reflecting a 16% year-on-year rise
Amitabh Bachchan buys two luxury apartments in Mumbai’s Borivali suburb
The deal comes immediately after the veteran actor recently purchased three more office properties spread across three floors in a commercial project in Oshiwara locality of Mumbai’s western suburb of Andheri. Bachchan purchased apartments in Borivali worth nearly Rs 7 crores from Incline Realty, a subsidiary of Oberoi Realty. These apartments spread over 2,188 sq ft are located on the 57th floor of the tower, the same floor where his son Abhishek’s apartments are situated.
Apple set to lease office tower from Embassy Group in Bengaluru
Apple Inc leased an office tower in Bangalore with record rent. The site was previously a hotel near Bangalore Golf Club. Manufacturing operations expanded with Foxconn Technology Group and Tata Electronics, including a local supplier network and large facilities.
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.
Share of high-value property transactions doubles since 2019
There has been a consistent increase in the sale of properties in higher price brackets, including those valued between Rs 75 lakh-1 crore and above Rs 1 crore. This trend suggests a growing inclination towards upscale real estate offerings, potentially driven by factors such as increased disposable income and changing lifestyle preferences.
Nadir Godrej, family buy 3 luxury apartments in SOBO’s Malabar Hill for Rs 180 cr
Godrej Industries’ Chairman Nadir Godrej and his family have acquired three sea-view luxury apartments in South Mumbai’s Malabar Hill for a total of nearly Rs 180 crore from a real estate development subsidiary of the JSW Group. The under-construction super-luxury residential project, Ruparel House, on Ridge Road at the top of Malabar Hill with the view of Queen’s Necklace, is being developed by R House Realty, part of JSW Realty.
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.
India will need to build 100 million homes this decade amid rising household incomes
India's property market has heated up since the pandemic, with 2023 being the best year for home sales in at least 15 years. With about 70 mn Indian households turning eligible for home ownership over the next 10 years, there would be a requirement for as many as 100 million new houses.
Mumbai luxury property market records 3rd highest price rise globally in Q1
Mumbai saw a significant rise in prime residential prices, recording the third highest year-on-year growth globally. New Delhi also saw an increase, while Bengaluru experienced a slight drop. Mumbai's growth was driven by strong demand for higher value apartments. India's property markets have seen a surge in prices due to robust economic growth.
Property prices jump by 10-15% in tier 2 cities: Report
Property prices in tier 2 cities have risen by 10-15% due to economic growth, infrastructure development, and reverse migration. Premium locations in Goa, Chandigarh, and Kochi are now comparable to major markets in Delhi and Mumbai. Tier 2 cities offer higher rental yields, attracting homebuyers towards high-rise apartments with luxury amenities.
MahaRERA keeps registration of 1,750 lapsed housing projects in abeyance
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has put the registration of 1,750 lapsed housing projects on hold across the state and plans to take similar action on 1,137 more projects. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region leads with 761 projects affected, followed by Pune with 628. Homebuyers are advised caution, with a list of affected projects available on MahaRERA's website.
Robust housing demand helps in faster inventory liquidation
Residential property markets in the top seven cities - Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata - have witnessed a significant 31% decrease in the time taken to sell active unsold housing inventory, showed a JLL analysis.
India's top 7 cities see 31% decline in time to liquidate unsold housing inventory
According to him, time needed to sell the unsold inventory in the premium segment has dropped from 51 months in 2019 to 29 months in the first quarter of 2024, showcasing the strong sales momentum in this segment. Apartments belonging to ticket size category of Rs 3 crore and above, have also witnessed a 11% reduction in time to sell during the same time.
Kiran Gems’ Rajesh Lakhani buys sea-view luxury apartment in Worli for Rs 97 cr
Rajesh Labhubhai Lakhani, director of Kiran Gems, buys a luxury apartment in Mumbai's Three Sixty West tower. The tower includes The Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Kiran Gems is a sightholder authorized to buy rough diamonds from De Beers Group.
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 realty market breaks record for 10th month in row
Mumbai, India's commercial capital, has recorded its best performance on record for real estate deals in May, driven by brisk sales and high demand despite increased mortgage rates and rising property prices. The Mumbai property market saw over 11,917 property registrations, up 21.3% from the previous year. The market's sustained confidence in India's economic expansion has resulted in robust business activity in the industry.
Mumbai property market continues record-setting spree with best-ever May
The country’s commercial capital witnessed more than 11,917 property registrations during the month, up 21.3% from a year ago. The performance led to the state exchequer fetching revenue worth over Rs 1,029 crore through stamp duty collection, up 23.5% on-year, showed data from Inspector General of Registration (IGR) and Controller of Stamps, Maharashtra.
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.
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.
Shahid Kapoor buys sea-view luxury apartment in Mumbai’s Worli for Rs 60.4 cr
The apartment spread over 6,176 sq ft on the 24th floor of Three Sixty West project on Dr. Annie Besant Road is the second such deal concluded by the actor in this luxury residential tower. Prior to this, Kapoor and his wife had purchased a duplex on the 42nd and 43rd floor of the same tower of the high-rise project for over Rs 58.57 crore in 2018.
Certus Capital commits Rs 400 crore through three real estate investments
Institutional real estate investment firm Certus Capital has finalised investments worth over Rs 400 crore through three real estate funding transactions. The funding is part of its plan to invest Rs 1,000 crore through secured credit in India’s real estate sector in 2024-25.
Mumbai property market scales new peak with record April stamp duty collection
The stamp duty collection has recorded 16% on-year increase at Rs 1,047 crore, while the country’s commercial capital has witnessed registrations of over 11,475 property deals during the month, showed data from Inspector General of Registration (IGR) and Controller of Stamps, Maharashtra.
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