Archive | January, 2011

Delhi NCR – Real Estate Prospects For 2011

The growth prospects and future outlook for the NCR region in 2011 – there has been a lot of activity in terms of sales and price rises on the residential property market during 2009-’10, but the activity levels have again come down of late. As far as commercial property is concerned, Noida and Gurgaon will remain a tenant’s markets in 2011 due to the abundant supply of projects. Some pockets in Gurgaon, such as MG Road, will favor landlords because of the subdued supply pipeline.

UNION BUDGET 2011-12 – “Give Indian Real Estate The Break It Deserves”

While we realize the limitations, reservations and uncertainties that have been following the wake of the property market, we know that the fundamentals that drive this industry in India are time-tested, resilient and extremely robust. Encouraged, as always, by our continued optimism, we once again hope that the Union Budget for 2011-2012 will give Indian Real Estate the break it deserves.

RBI Credit Policy Lending Rates – Real Estate Impact

The RBI’s raising its lending rates will add to the stress already building up, and hasten the inevitable correction of at least 15-20% in the pricing of residential properties in the overheated central areas of these cities. This correction was previously expected to happen in 6-8 months.

Home Buying Tips: When Should You Take The Plunge?

There is a school of thought that states that you should buy a home as soon as you can afford it, or as soon as your home loan application is approved. In fact, the only question one tends to ask in context with home buying is whether property prices and interest rates are amenable at that point in time or not. On the surface, this makes sense. However, not all surfaces are reliable mirrors.

Jones Lang Lasalle Hotels: Gurgaon Hotel Market Update – January 2011

According to our research, Gurgaon houses approximately 3,000 rooms in the branded luxury, upper upscale, upscale, midscale and economy categories. These rooms are spread across 27 hotels and serviced apartments. Approximately 29% of the supply is represented by luxury and upper upscale hotels. The tax holiday announced for midscale hotels in context of the Commonwealth Games 2010 further boosted the development activity in this segment across Delhi and NCR recently.