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India JLL's Global Realty Transparency Index improves by one, ranked 34th

India was ranked 35th in the index during 2018 bi-annual survey, while the country was at 36th position in 2016 and 39th in 2014

Mumbai realty: Developers struggle for funds, prices crash, buyers wait

Faced with no movement in sales in the past three-odd months due to lockdown and Covid-19-related issues, property developers are resorting to price cuts

UP offers Covid-19 relief to home buyers, developers in Noida region

Extends projects deadline to December 2021, benefiting 100,000-plus buyers

Mumbai prices crash as developers struggle for funds, buyers wait and watch

While there has been a markdown of as much as 20-25% in some areas, buyers aren't committing their money on hopes of a further correction

A sustained bull market?

For many stocks to go up at the same time, the most important parts of the economy - construction, auto, finance, basic materials, consumer products - have to enjoy tailwinds

More homebuyers want budget-friendly apartments due to Covid-19: Realtors

The younger generation was moving towards urban locations and giving up the 'paying guest' concept of sharing living space with others

Hines ties up with Bengaluru-based DNR group to build 1 mn sq ft complex

Hines, in a statement, said it has entered into Bengaluru office development through a tie-up with DNR Group, a leading local developer

Struggling realtors resort to layoffs, pay cuts as Covid-19 hits sales

According to industry estimates, the realty sector employs 6-7 million people, including 300,000 white-collar employees

Realty cos must pay GST on shortfall in input procurement by June 30: Govt

Any shortfall in the procurement would be subject to GST to be paid by real estate developers at the rate of 18% on supplies used as inputs or input services and 28% for cement

Housing sales may dip 81%, new launches expected to fall 98%, says report

New launches may plunge by 98% to only 1,390 units as against nearly 69,000 units in the corresponding period of 2019

Commercial realty will see lower rents, emergence of new tenants this year

There are reports of large tech firms looking at downsizing office space

How to bring down the price of land

The first thing that comes to mind is that there is a need to amend the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, and other such laws

Lending to real estate in India declined by 46% in FY20, shows data

MMR, NCR and Bengaluru remain exposed to 80 per cent of the Rs 8.1 trillion real estate loan book, report shows

Edelweiss realty fund invests Rs 1,550 cr in projects in Mumbai, NCR

The investments are structured debt deals, with expected internal rate of return (IRR) of 16-19.7 per cent

Mapletree to buy 700,000 sq ft space in Pune logistics park for $40 mn

This is KSH Infra's second deal for the Pune facility after Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing picked up around 1 million sq ft of space for over $45 million last year

A novel solution for struggling real estate sector in Covid-19 times

Before Covid-19, the sector was grappling with multiple headwinds of customer reluctance, inventory overhang and half-baked projects across the country

Realtors bank on e-launches to generate sales amid coronavirus crisis

Puravankara, Oberoi, Shriram trying e-launches to fulfil pent-up demand

Homebuyers enjoy clear-cut financial gain with deferred payment plans

Ensure the price isn't higher than a construction-linked plan

Realty firms see jump in enquiries and purchases by Gulf-based NRIs

Covid-19-induced Job losses in West Asia, falling oil prices, and security of owning a house in one's native country are driving trend, say developers

Low demand, high inventory; housing sector facing its worst: CREDAI head

Shah said that interest subvention is the "need of the hour"