PREMIUM PROPERTIES
Marriott ties up with Whiteland corporation for first branded residences project
The Gurugram property, with an investment of more than Rs 5,600 crore, will be developed in phases with local developer Whiteland Corporation and will encompass an area of 6 million square feet, Trinh Quynh Phuong, vice president of mixed-use development for Asia Pacific at Marriott International, told ET.
ITR filing: How to calculate taxable income for salaried, professional, freelancers and others
ITR filing: If you are a salaried individual then you need to know how to calculate taxable income for salary, professional, capital gains and other incomes. Once you have calculated the gross total income from various heads of income, you can claim deductions to reduce your net tax payable. Read here to know more.
Residential property sales highest in a decade: Not affordable housing, but this segment emerges as top favourite
India's real estate sector remained buoyant as residential housing sale surged to an 11-year high in the first half of 2024. A total of 1.73 lakh residential units sold during the January-June period of 2024, according to the Knight Frank report. Mumbai led with 47,259 units sold, up 16% during H12024. The premium housing sales rose to 34% market share in H1 2024, from 15% in H1 2018. Meanwhile, the affordable housing segment sales dropped to 27% in the January-July period 2024.
Stable economy boosts India's housing market to new heights, scales 11-year peak
The housing property market across India is seeing substantial growth in sales volumes, driven by stable economic conditions and continued confidence, even amidst higher mortgage rates. This uptrend is led by the top eight cities, including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad, propelling the country’s residential real estate market to an 11-year high in sales volumes during the first half of the year.
BCD Group bags 1.5 mn sft of residential development in Bengaluru
BCD Group secured a 1.5 million sqft residential project in Bengaluru from Ramsons Trendsquares for Rs 660 crores, their first collaboration. The mixed-use development spans 6.5 acres with 600 units in phase 1 and 5 million sqft in phase 2. With the first phase sold out, BCD aims to begin phase 2 soon. The project capitalizes on Bengaluru's premium real estate market, especially in Sarjapur's thriving tech hub.
Petro Carbon and Chemicals stock lists with 75% premium over IPO price
Petro Carbon and Chemicals, under the Atha Group, dominates the B2B market by supplying calcined petroleum coke to a wide range of industries, ensuring high-quality carbon anodes for aluminum smelting. Its strategic growth through vertical integration and tech innovation secures its position in the market.
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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 buys 7-acre land in Bengaluru to build housing project worth Rs 1,200 cr
Godrej Properties has acquired a 7-acre land in Thanisandra, North Bengaluru, for developing a luxury housing project. The project is expected to yield around 9 lakh square feet of residential space, with an estimated revenue of Rs 1,200 crore. In a separate development, the company will also develop an 11-acre land parcel in Hinjewadi, Pune, focusing on group housing and high street retail, with a projected revenue of approximately Rs 1,800 crore.
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.
Indian financiers’ debt lures buyers on widest spread since 2020
Investors are wary of funding strains affecting the rapid economic growth in India, despite enticing opportunities in shadow lender bonds. The concern lies in the widening spreads and the potential hurdles that could impede the country's impressive growth trajectory.
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.
OYO opens first luxury hotel in Dubai, eyes boosting premium property portfolio
OYO announced the opening of its first luxury hotel in Dubai, Palette Royal Reflections Hotel and Spa, targeting Indian tourists after Dubai's visa policy change.
ITC's Hotel Group signs two Storii properties in Rajasthan
Expected to open in early 2025, the company said Storii by ITC Hotels, Jaipur and Storii by ITC Hotels, Jawai, will exemplify the brand’s ethos to offer immersive experiences. Including the recently announced signing of Storii Jaisalmer, Brand Storii will now have a total of three properties within the state of Rajasthan.
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.
Noida: What's pushing flat rates as city goes luxury from affordable
Noida and Greater Noida have become premium real estate hotspots in the last five years, with significant price appreciation and increased demand for luxury properties. The average apartment price has risen from Rs 1.24 crore in 2022 to Rs 1.68 crore in 2023, with a notable surge in sales of apartments priced at Rs 3.5 crore and above. Infrastructure development, completion of stalled projects, and policy changes are key drivers of this transformation.
High-rise skyline of the property market
India's property market is in an upcycle since the pandemic, driven by demand for larger living spaces during WFH. Real estate prices have climbed due to the wealth effect of stock market returns and incentives for affordable housing.
Should you buy a house now before property prices soar or wait for home loan interest rates to drop?
A favourable wealth effect, driven by a sharp rise in the equity markets, is enticing many first-time homebuy ers to take the plunge, while affluent buyers are looking for second homes. If you are a fence-sitter, still unsure about when to buy a house, this market presents a big dilemma. Is it the right time to buy a house?
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.
Which city in India has the highest rental yield
Net rental yield: If, however, you subtract maintenance expenses, property taxes, home insurance premium, etc, it will give you net rental yield. This gives a more realistic idea of the return you can expect from your property.
What rental yield is and how it is calculated
If you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon or calculations, here’s a new series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the first part, ET Wealth explains what rental yield is and how it is calculated.
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.
Table Space targets high growth, leases over 2.5 million sq ft across four cities
Table Space expands its presence in Indian cities by acquiring and leasing office spaces to meet the growing demand for managed workspaces. They aim to add more space in key metros and provide world-class workspace solutions.
Luxury homes overtake the affordable segment. What gives?
Factors contributing to the luxury housing boom in India include rising incomes, the trend of premiumization, and pent-up demand post-pandemic. Additionally, the investment appeal of luxury real estate, shortage of luxury apartments in prime locations, and growing NRI investments further fuel this segment's growth.
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.
Welcome to the great Indian indoors
The pandemic underscored the need for larger spaces where family members could get on with their daily routines without getting in each other's way. This trend has endured post-pandemic and houses have become larger in gated communities, with an expanding list of add-on features for work and living.
Eldeco scales up platform with HDFC Capital to Rs 850 crore
Eldeco Infrastructure and Properties, part of the Eldeco group, has raised Rs 350 crore from HDFC Capital Advisors Limited for their joint platform to develop residential projects across India. The platform aims to generate Rs 8,000 crore from 17 projects. The company has planned projects in Delhi, Gurugram, Ludhiana, Sonipat, and Goa, with Rs 500 crore deployed in residential projects in Panipat, Sonipat, Ludhiana, Rudrapur, Rishikesh, Kasauli, Greater Noida (West) & Gurugram.
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