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Bandra property of Associated Journals could fetch Rs 200 crore
Associated Journals was allotted 3,478 sq m of land by the Maharashtra govt in 1983 for building a Nehru Memorial library and a research centre
 "Bandra property of Associated Journals could fetch Rs 200 crore")
Norm on 70% money in escrow to hit realtors' cash flow
Normally, developers presell their apartments at lower price points to buyers before obtaining approvals to part-fund land acquisitions
 "Norm on 70% money in escrow to hit realtors' cash flow")
Norm on 70% money in escrow to affect cash flow of real estate firms
Normally, developers presell their apartments at lower price points to buyers before obtaining approvals to part-fund land acquisitions and divert proceeds to complete ongoing projects
 "Norm on 70% money in escrow to affect cash flow of real estate firms")
70% money in escrow norm to hit realtors' cash flows
Analysts say developers are mostly dependent on pre-launches
 "70% money in escrow norm to hit realtors' cash flows")
Change in FDI norms could improve biz confidence: Sanjeev Dasgupta
Interview with Chief executive officer, Ascendas Property Fund Trustee
 "Change in FDI norms could improve biz confidence: Sanjeev Dasgupta")
No takers for Mumbai luxury apartments
Around 6k high-end apartments costing upwards of Rs 5 cr await buyers: PropEquity
 "No takers for Mumbai luxury apartments")
India accounts for half of Asia's office leasing in Q3'15
Delhi was most active market with a number of large transactions
 "India accounts for half of Asia's office leasing in Q3'15")
Maharashtra mulls cut in number of nods needed for realty sector
Expects civic bodies to provide all clearances within 30 days
 "Maharashtra mulls cut in number of nods needed for realty sector")
93% of home buyers seek vastu-compliant homes
Housing.com survey included a mix of personal interviews, structured questionnaires conducted with a sample size of 328 individuals
 "Bankers court Lodha for Rs 2,500-crore IPO")
Senior realty execs quit to start own ventures
Latest is Hardeep Dayal who quit as head of real estate at GVK-led MIAL to set up consultancy for realty cos
Home sales pick up in Mumbai as fence-sitters return
16,990 units were sold in city between Q4 of calendar 2014 and Q3 of 2015, up 28% over the same period a year ago
 "Home sales pick up in Mumbai as fence-sitters return")
Big realtors still hopeful
Uniform disappointment among developers about banks not passing on the rate cut benefit to borrowers
CMBS loses sheen owing to falling interest rates
Commercial mortgage-backed securities carry fixed rates and bullet payments
In 12 months, real estate sector will be in a better position: Pirojsha Godrej
Interview with MD, Godrej Properties
 "In 12 months, real estate sector will be in a better position: Pirojsha Godrej")
Realtors await tax clarity before launching REITs
Property developers, who have large commercial property portfolios, await clarification on dividend distribution tax (DDT)
 "Realtors await tax clarity before launching REITs")
Rishi Gour named Country President of Sodexo in India
Gour joined Sodexo in 2011 and has since worked towards brand's promise of delivering Quality of Life Services
Piramal, Axis Bank invest in Noida realty project
Biggest debt funding deal in NCR this year
 "Piramal, Axis Bank invest in Noida realty project")
Kolkata only big city to see jump in home sales
City sees 32% surge in absorption of homes at 4,079 units; prices also move up marginally
