Now at the year end it is time we conceptualized the idea of a compendium of yearly handbook that could serve as a ready reckoner to the sector, the media, HNIs and the investors who have keen interest in the Indian realty market.
Track2Realty, the e newspaper on Indian real estate has launched India’s first real estate yearly handbook, Focus 2012.
In the wake of the unprofessional and unethical behavior of the real estate consultancy Jones Lang LaSalle India (JLLI), the editorial team of Track2Realty has taken a decision to boycott the firm for a month starting Monday, December 5.
The RBI and market regulator SEBI have enhanced their vigil on funds coming from Mauritius, suspecting round-tripping or routing of illicit money back through the island nation.
It’s ironic that a sector worth $140 billion that has weathered the market crash twice in the last around a decade and still emerged as the fastest growing contributor to the GDP has not been granted even industry status in India.
Of the eight major cities, Pune witnessed the steepest drop in unsold inventory levels. The 10% YoY decline in unsold units, highlights strong housing demand across the city. The reduction in unsold units coincides with a major 13% annual rise in average housing prices. This price growth was driven by substantial launches in the high-end and luxury segments. Key localities like Camp and Baner witnessed significant YoY price increases, ranging between 20-23%.
Nationwide, market rentals across Grade A spaces continued to increase, nearing the INR 100 per square feet milestone, with an 8.7% QoQ increase in Q1 CY 2024. The disparity between market and existing rental rates expanded to approximately 14%, signalling a robust landlord-centric market environment. Specifically, Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad experienced an uptick in rental rates during Q1 CY’24 compared to the preceding quarter.
The median age of the country is likely to gradually increase from about 29 to 38 by 2050. Similarly, the proportion of aged people (above 60 years) is likely to increase from about 11% in 2024 to 21% in 2050. At the global level, over the next three decades (by 2050), of the 2.1 billion people above 60 years, India would account for a 17% share indicating a significant demand growth for senior care including housing in the country.
The project comprises two towers that symbolize the fusion of past and future. Experion Elements claims to incorporate advanced smart building technology and sustainable practices, such as a low-density design to minimize its ecological footprint. The project aims to balance sustainable geography with cutting-edge architecture, offering a tranquil living environment with diverse plant life, intricate raindrop patterns, and serene water features.
Amit Bhagat, CEO & MD, ASK Property Fund said, “This was a recapitalisation opportunity and before the NBFC crisis. By providing the requisite and flexible working capital, we ensured the project’s completion, supported by sales during the life of the project. The investment was self-liquidating with regular cash flow from the sales and collection linked to milestone. We truly believe all projects in the established suburbs which are job clusters have healthy absorption if completed as per committed timeline.”