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Indian Real Estate Outlook for 2012!

by guest on February 3, 2012 |

Slow sales and a glut of properties are set to hamper the residential real estate market in Mumbai, India, and prices could fall by a further 30% according to analysts at Bonanza Properties. The glut is likely to extend into 2013 as steady streams of new developments are launched on the market; Developers …

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Why Home Insurance is so Important!

by guest
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Rents for quality residential accommodation is on the rise in India. Therefore, many people choose to buy property rather than renting one. Usually, the rent that one pays is roughly equal to an EMI that one would pay (in some places though rent may be lower…), if he chose to buy a property after taking [...]

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Need a US Visa? Just buy a home there…

by Ankit Agarwal
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Who would have thought the solution to U.S. real estate crisis (which btw spiraled into a global economic meltdown) would lie in an age-old marketing technique used by retailers of all shapes and size. Yes, the oh-so popular ‘Buy 1, Get 1 Free’ Ok, I digress. But I am not …

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Should you buy or rent a house in India?

by Kaushambi

Whether to buy or rent a house in India is a debate that is going to hit you like a rock some time or the other in your life. We know that this question is not easy to get an answer for, because a lot depends on your individual circumstances of family, personal finance and [...]

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Buying a Plot/Land? Must Know Things Before You Buy Land in India!

by Kaushambi
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Buying land in India for investment or for living is considered to be a major move financially and emotionally. Before you invest a huge chunk of your savings in a scheme that looks attractive or in a piece of land which looks it’s going to boom in the next 5 years, watch where you step. [...]

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Property prices in Mumbai to touch sky high again!

by Rishabh
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A recent study by Mercer’s 2011, Cost of Living Survey claimed that New Delhi (rank 85) is India’s most expensive city followed by Mumbai (rank 95). The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) seems to have been taking steps to improve Mumbai’s rank and have designed a new policy which will hike property prices in Mumbai by [...]

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Hong Kong tops for most expensive office space Mumbai Ranks 6th!

by News Editor
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If you are looking for a office space in Hong Kong, be ready to shell out more money than any other country in the world. According to global realty consultant Cushman & Wakefield, Hong Kong tops the list for most expensive office space in world, while Indian city of Mumbai comes in 6th place. …

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RBI teases Banks with Extra Load on ‘Teaser Loans’!

by Viral Dholakia
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It is said that economic imbalances are a major source of crisis. Moreover, certain imbalances are so hyped with over-exuberance, that only bearish recessionary situations can dampen the spirits and correct the frothy build-up that developed into the system. However, once the recession has deepened its clutches, it is difficult to come out …

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Mumbai-Delhi boast most expensive streets in the world! Does that make any difference to us?

by Aseem Rastogi
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The world may have overcome the economic recession the world over. But its aftershocks still linger on. The recovery seems to be coming in the backdrop of fragile consumer confidence as well as poor availability of finance for businesses and consumers. Therefore the Cushman and Wakefield survey of the most expensive streets across the world [...]

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Affordable Housing: The next best thing in Real Estate

by Rishabh
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Consider a case, Shyam is from Raipur – He has come to Mumbai for better opportunities is now earning a monthly household income is Rs 10,000 to Rs. 20,000. Can he buy a 1BHK home which costs around Rs.10 Lakh to Rs. 25 Lakh in Mumbai (for that matter even in Mumbai suburb)? The …

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Commercial Property Market – Indian Cities record above 18% Vacancy Rates [Report]

by Viral Dholakia
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There are 2 sides to Indian real estate story – While the residential property market is seeing a surge ( in some cases at record rates), on the other hand, commercial property market (office spaces) are still reeling under pressure. Due to recessionary environment in last 18 – 24 months, the industry saw a …

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Ahoy! Mumbai property sold for a whooping Rs.1 Lakh per square foot!

by Viral Dholakia
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A square foot area of land in a posh locality of Mumbai could cost you a whooping Rs.1 lakh per square foot – Imagine that ! A duplex in the prime Samudra Mahal building, a sea-facing high rise, at Worli is reportedly sold in excess of Rs.36 crore, valuing the property at a little …

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Your Home Loan EMI set to rise – RBI hikes Interest rates !

by Viral Dholakia
Home Loan Interest rate increase

Rising inflation coupled with robust IIP data is what seems to have prompted Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to go for a pre-mature rate hike just a month before the next policy meeting scheduled on April 20. RBI has hiked the repo and reverse repo rates by 25 bps on Friday evening after the close [...]

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Indian Real Estate & Property market – Some Facts & Figures

by Arun Prabhudesai
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We are finally seeing Indian property market rising in last few Months. 2009 was not a good year for Indian real estate after consistently rising for 5-6 years straight. With Economy slowly coming out of recession, Property prices have also gradually started rising. Infact, it is surprising that property rates …

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India 3rd amongst Emerging countries considered for real estate acquisitions

by Arun Prabhudesai
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According to survey conducted by Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE), India is 3rd behind China and Brazil to attract foreign investment in real estate. China is heads and shoulders above the others as the preferred country for Foreign investment in real estate – Infact China is the only country where more …

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