REAL ESTATE PREMIUM PROPERTY
Birla Estates acquires 5-acre land in Gurgaon, targets Rs 1,400 crore revenue
The company will develop around 10 lakh square feet and is expected to generate revenue of over Rs 1400 crore with residential project.
Premiumization in India: Unlocking investment opportunities
Consider the automotive industry: 60% of car registrations in India in FY24 have been SUVs, highlighting a preference for higher-end vehicles offering status and comfort. In the two-wheeler segment, growth is driven by demand for power bikes Similarly, metropolitan real estate markets, particularly in Mumbai, NCR, Bangalore, and Chennai show a rise in demand for luxury properties India's luxury housing market is thriving, as it recorded a 10 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in sales during the first quarter (Q1) of 2024.
Mumbai and Hyderabad accounted for 43 pc of new residential launches in H1 Fy25: JLL report
Mumbai and Hyderabad spearheaded the surge in residential launches, contributing 43 per cent of new units, with India's market hitting new heights in H1 2024. The two cities together launched a record 160,000 units (5 per cent increase from H1 2023). This was driven by premium and luxury segments. Bengaluru and Mumbai topped sales with 155,000 units sold, while prices rose 5-20 per cent in top cities. 2024 outlook is positive with sales projected at 315,000-320,000 units.
Crisis & fears - What are the main obstacles to Chinese growth?
China's leadership tackles economic challenges including weak consumption, 14.2% youth unemployment, property crisis, local debt, export pressures, and falling foreign investment. Financial pressures, asset shortages, and currency depreciation risks, deflation fears are key concerns affecting the economy's recovery and overall stability.
DLF chairman Rajiv Singh leads wealth rankings in 2024 GROHE-Hurun report on India's real estate titans
The 2024 GROHE-Hurun report unveils India's top real estate entrepreneurs and companies, highlighting significant wealth increases and company valuations. DLF Chairman Rajiv Singh leads with Rs 1,24,420 crore, followed by Mangal Prabhat Lodha of Macrotech Developers and Gautam Adani of Adani Realty. The report, based on May 31, 2024, data, also ranks DLF as the top-valued company at Rs 2 lakh crore, with Macrotech Developers and IHCL securing high valuations in the real estate sector.
Kriti Sanon buys plot in The House of Abhinandan Lodha's premium project at Alibaug
Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon has acquired 2,000 sq ft of land at The House of Abhinandan Lodha's premium project, Sol de Alibaug, in Maharashtra. The project is about 60 minutes from South Mumbai by sea, enhanced by MTHL connectivity. Sanon expressed excitement over her first land investment in Alibaug.
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Housing sales fell by 6% during the April-June quarter
Housing sales in India's top markets dip by 6% in Q2 2024, except for Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR. Anticipation of a pro-investment budget post-election impacts buyer decisions. New supply decreases slightly by 1%. MMR, Pune, and Bengaluru dominate both sales and new launches. Thane West, Panvel, and Dombivali emerge as top localities for sales and launches.
Proptech startup Jugyah raises $1.5 million in funding from White Venture Capital, QED Investors, others
Jugyah, a proptech startup based in Mumbai, has raised $1.5 million in a funding round led by white Venture Capital and others. The company will use the capital to increase its reach within Mumbai. Its main competitors are Housing, Nobroker and Property Guru.
Bengaluru office stock set to touch 330-340 mn. sq. ft. by 2030, highest in India
Bengaluru, leading India's office space to 330-340 million sq. ft. by 2030, shows a 41% GCC leasing share. Main areas include ORR, Whitefield, and North Bengaluru, with 15-16 mn sq. ft. annual absorption and competitive rents. The city’s ease of doing business and sector diversification like retail and aerospace boost its growth.
Signature Global reports Rs 3,120 crore pre sales in Q1 FY25 with 255% YoY growth
Signature Global, Gurugram real estate developer, achieved Rs 3,120 crore pre-sales in Q1 FY25, 255% growth, 30% of Rs 10,000 crore target. Collections rose 102% to Rs 1,210 crore. Net debt fell 16% to Rs 980 crore. Launched two premium projects. Delivered 10.4M sq ft, 32.2M sq ft pipeline, 16.4M sq ft ongoing for next 2-3 years.
Bollywood actor Ronit Roy buys sea-view luxury apartment in Mumbai’s Versova
Bollywood actor Ronit Roy and his wife Neelam acquired a 4,259 sq ft sea-view apartment in Versova, Andheri from Macrotech Developers for nearly Rs 19 crore. The June 10 deal includes four exclusive parking slots and a stamp duty of Rs 1.14 crore. The 29-storey project will be completed by December 2026. High net-worth individuals, including Bollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Aishwarya Rai, are investing in real estate.
Housing sale in tier 2 cities increases by 11% Y-o-Y
As per the data, the sales of housing units in India’s 30 major tier II cities stood at 2,07,896 units in 2023-24 as against 1,86,951 units in the preceding financial year.
Housing sales in top 30 Tier II cities up 11% in FY24 to nearly 2.08 lakh units: PropEquity
Housing demand in India has increased by 11% last fiscal, reaching nearly 2.08 lakh units across 30 Tier II towns, according to PropEquity's report. The top 10 Tier II cities contributed 80% to the total sales in these small towns, with sales of 1,68,998 units in 2023-24. The other 20 Tier II cities include Bhopal, Lucknow, Goa, Coimbatore, Raipur, Vijayawada, Indore, Kochi, Trivandrum, Mangalore, Guntur, Bhiwadi, Dehradun, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Agra, Mysore, Sonepat, Panipat and Amritsar.
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.
Whiteland Corp to invest Rs 5,600cr on housing project in Gurugram; partners Marriott for management
Realty firm Whiteland Corporation is set to invest Rs 5,600 crore in a luxury housing project in Gurugram in partnership with Marriott International to bring 'Westin Residences'. The project will feature 1,600-1,800 branded homes with a starting price of Rs 5 crore per unit. The investment will be primarily funded through internal accruals, with the company developing a total of 60 lakh square feet across two phases.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Property digitisation benefits all: Enhancing transparency and efficiency in the real estate sector
The new government announces assistance for 3 crore homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, reinforcing GoI's commitment to affordable housing and potentially boosting GDP by over $500 bn.
Property digitisation benefits all: Enhancing transparency and efficiency in the real estate sector
The new government announces assistance for 3 crore homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), potentially boosting GDP by over $500 billion.
Under-construction housing prices increase 15.2% in June quarter
Residential real estate supply surged in June quarter driven by under-construction properties, prices rose 11.7% and 15.2% sequentially, surpassing ready-to-move-in prices in Gurugram, Mumbai, Noida, and Thane.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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