Real estate

AP govt solving the biggest problem in real estate using Blockchain: Will other states follow?

Land registry meets blockchain solution to bring ease of sale and transfer of lands with the government's involvement.

Oct 10, 2017

iPhone X at Rs. 102,000? How about smart money first?

An electronic item is ultimately a depreciating asset, but wealth is created through the purchase of appreciating assets – think of real estate, Mutual Funds, gold, etc.

Sep 19, 2017

Supreme Court orders Jaypee to pay Rs 50 lakh to homebuyers

The realty firm had launched the Kalypso Court project in 2007, which planned to set up about 16 towers by 2011. But the works are still pending in most of the towers.

Sep 14, 2017

DLF sells promoters stake in rental arm to GIC associate for Rs 11,900 crore

The leading developer's audit committee approved 33.34 percent stake sale in DLF Cyber City Developers (DCCDL), which is currently held by promoter K P Singh and family.

Aug 26, 2017

DeMo, RERA and GST will be economy boosters in the long term

Increased consolidation and transparency along with launch of REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) will catalyse investment inflows.

Aug 11, 2017

Ad hawk's wings clipped: Realty firms must clear projects with RERA before promoting them

The move is set to hit the advertising budgets of an already subdued real estate market in a big way.

Jun 22, 2017

Safe assets: Digging new foundations in the small towns

Retail and warehousing are being driven by availability of large tracts of land on highways outside the metros, the steadily improving infrastructure and possibility of higher yields.

Jun 19, 2017

How RERA will impact residential real estate prices

Change in demand-supply dynamics post RERA has led to the number of launches in most cities being scaled down.

Jun 15, 2017

5 trends that will influence the real estate market

Among other impactors, the long awaited introduction of REITs and the performance of the first REIT are expected to set the pace for the way forward.

Jun 12, 2017

Private equity players and NBFCs develop a home bias

For investors who have struggled to cope with the slowdown in the residential segment over the last 2-3 years, the affordable segment is a beacon of light.

Jun 7, 2017

RERA headaches and diluted recipes

The Real Estate Regulation Act promulgated on May 1 aimed its crosshairs at the heart of the muddy waters -– the states --, where political and power equations have been grounded on the builder-politician nexus.

Jun 6, 2017

Why West Palm Beach is becoming the new Wall Street

Floridas Palm Beach County is welcoming many newcomers. The area was put on the map after Donald Trump made his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach the Winter White House. Now its neighboring city, West Palm Beach, is seeing an influx of hedge funds, private equity firms and banks. Some are calling the city the New Wall Street. 

Mar 21, 2017

How ordinary savers can invest in the luxury London property market

CapitalRise is a crowdfunding platform for investing in high-end London real estate.

Dec 14, 2016

Demonetisation effect: Luxury property prices likely to slide 25%

Buyers sourcing their wealth through legal channels can rejoice as developers and sellers are desperate to offload properties.

Nov 16, 2016

Real Estate aggregator Zenify floats expansion plans, revenue hike by 2021

Zenify looks at ambitious expansion plans, revenue hike and technology enhancement by 2021

Jul 4, 2016

Centre to introduce clause in real estate bill against religious, sexual discrimination

Sellers violating the rules under the clause would either have to face a jail term of up to three years or pay a fine.

Jun 12, 2016

Google gets lease of 100,000 sq ft office space in Bengaluru: Report

Google recently signed an agreement to lease office space at the Bagmane World Technology Centre in Bengaluru.

Apr 20, 2016

Buyers sue DLF for Rs 900 crore over delay in flat delivery

Around 330 flat buyers in Bengaluru are seeking Rs 900 crore in damages over delay in giving possession of flats and hiking prices.

Mar 23, 2016

Govt may examine asset or stake sale in 80 PSUs

To expedite stake sale, the government will exempt buyers from getting some clearances, said an Economic Times report.

Mar 3, 2016

Budget 2016: FM Arun Jaitley removes dividend distribution tax on REITs, paves way for listing

The dividend distribution tax, or DDT, on REITs was seen as a hurdle by real estate companies and investors.

Feb 29, 2016