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Sajid Khan sells Juhu apartment for Rs 6 cr: Other bollywood realty deals

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has rented out an apartment in Mumbai for Rs 4.5 lakh per month, according to property registration documents accessed by proptech platform Square Yards.

China home sales slump continues despite government's rescue efforts

The sector continues to be a drag on China's economy, which needs more stimulus to meet the government's 5 per cent growth target this year, according to reports

Godrej Properties tops among 21 realty cos with Q1 sales worth Rs 35k cr

India's 21 major listed real estate developers have together sold properties worth nearly Rs 35,000 crore during the latest June quarter with Godrej Properties reporting highest sale bookings. Except few, all major listed real estate developers have shown annual growth in sale bookings in the April-June quarter driven by strong consumer demand for residential properties, especially of luxury homes. According to the data compiled from regulatory filings, India's 21 major listed realty firms have reported combined sale bookings of Rs 34,927.5 crore in the first quarter of 2024-25 fiscal. Out of these combined sale bookings, bulk of pre-sales came from residential segment. In terms of sale bookings, Godrej Properties emerged as the largest listed player in the June quarter with pre-sales of Rs 8,637 crore. DLF Ltd, the country's largest realty firm in terms of market capitalisation, reported more than three-fold jump in its sale bookings at Rs 6,404 crore in the first quarter of this

How home brokers are gaining internet celebrity as real estate influencers

As a policy, everyone agrees it is wise to avoid collaborating with builders who have delayed projects for years

Property registration in Mumbai likely to rise 7% in Aug on strong demand

Registration of properties in Mumbai municipal region is likely to rise 7 per cent annually in August to around 11,650 units on strong demand, according to Knight Frank India. Citing Maharashtra government data, real estate consultant Knight Frank India said that Mumbai city (area under BMC jurisdiction) has recorded 11,631 property registrations so far in the month of August. The data is till 8.15 pm on Saturday, August 31 and the number is likely to increase slightly to around 11,650 units. In August 2023, the Mumbai city saw registration of 10,902 properties. The data pertains to registration of properties transacted in both primary (first sale) and secondary (resale) markets. The state government is expected to earn more than Rs 1,050 crore from the registration of these properties. "Sustained buyer confidence has resulted in consistent sales on monthly basis, exceeding 10,000 units for the first eight months of the year," the consultant said. Shishir Baijal, Chairman & ...

Shriram Properties to focus on mid-segments; eyes doubling annual sales

Shriram Properties Ltd, the real estate division of the diversified conglomerate Shriram Group, would focus predominantly on medium housing segments as it aims to double sales volume, triple revenues over the next three years, a top official said on Friday. The company has rolled out a new brand identity SPLNxT (referring to Shriram Properties Ltd Next) which aims to transform the perception of Shriram Properties Ltd, elevating brand image, Executive Director and Group CEO Gopalakrishnan said here. The year 2024 also marks the silver jubilee year for the real estate entity and has completed over 42 projects across key cities. It has another 42 new projects in the pipeline, he said. Gopalakrishnan along with Shriram Properties Ltd Chairman and Managing Director Murali M and senior officials were here to announce the company's plans over the next three years. "As an integral part of SPLNxT, we are embarking on a mission that looks to double (sales) volume, triple income and quadruple

ED attaches Rs 834 cr land of Emaar India, MGF Developments under PMLA

The attached properties, spanning 401.65 acres in Gurugram and Delhi, are linked to an ongoing investigation into fraudulent land acquisitions

Max Estates launches QIP, plans to raise Rs 800 cr for business growth

Realty firm Max Estates plans to raise Rs 800 crore by selling equity shares to institutional investors for the growth of business. In a regulatory filing on Thursday, Max Estates informed that an Investment and Finance Committee of the board approved launch of Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) issue. The panel also approved the floor price for the issue at Rs 628.74 per equity share. According to sources, all major domestic mutual fund companies have participated in the QIP issue. The company would utilise the fund to acquire land in Delhi-NCR, they added. According to the notice of the 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the members of Max Estates Ltd, the company plans to raise up to Rs 800 crore. "The company anticipates certain growth opportunities in its existing line of business," Max Estates said. The company said it continues to evaluate various growth avenues, including land acquisition. Max Estates proposed to raise funds aggregating up to and not exceeding Rs

Realty firm Prestige Estates launches QIP to raise up to Rs 5,000 crore

Realty firm Prestige Estates Projects Ltd plans to raise up to Rs 5,000 crore by selling equity shares to institutional investors through private placement. The company on Thursday launched its Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP). A fundraising committee of the board approved the floor price for the QIP issue at Rs 1,755.09 per equity share. In July, the company had taken approval of its shareholders to raise capital by way of public or private offerings including through a QIP to eligible investors through an issuance of equity shares or other eligible securities for an amount not exceeding Rs 5,000 crore. Bengaluru-based Prestige Estates is one of the leading developers in the country, with a significant presence in the South India market. The company has entered Mumbai and Delhi-NCR markets as well. Recently, Prestige Estates Projects reported a 13 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 232.6 crore in the June 2024 quarter on higher expenses. Its net profit

Housing sales in MMR likely to cross Rs 1.35 trillion this year: Report

Housing sales in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) primary residential market are expected to cross Rs 1.35 lakh crore this calendar year, according to JLL India. Real estate consultant JLL India on Thursday released its report 'Mumbai Residential Market-Through the Lens of Time' at the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) event held here. The consultant noted that Mumbai's resilient residential market continues its onward strides with significant growth in sales and new launches. The MMR continues to attract substantial real estate investments, exemplified by record-high sales values and strategic infrastructure developments. "As infrastructure projects continue to enhance connectivity and create new residential hubs, we foresee Mumbai's market not only maintaining its momentum but also setting new benchmarks in the coming years," said Prashant Sharma, President, NAREDCO-Maharashtra. Mumbai includes Mumbai city, Mumbai suburbs, Thane city and Navi Mumbai. Residential

Industry came forward for rules on small, medium Reits, says Sebi chief

Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch on Thursday said there has been a positive response to small and medium REITs (real estate investment trusts) and industry players came forward for regulations on such entities. Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) implemented regulations for small and medium real estate investment trusts (SM REITs) aimed at significantly increasing investor interest in fractional ownership of real estate assets. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2024, Buch spoke about compliances and the role of the regulator and said that industry players came forward for regulations on small and medium REITs. The remarks by the Sebi chairperson came days after the US short-seller Hindenburg Research alleged that recent amendments to Sebi's REIT Regulations 2014 were made to benefit a specific multinational financial conglomerate. However, the markets regulator had stated that Sebi (REIT) Regulations, 2014 has been amended from time to time. Also, Hindenburg

Construction firm BCD Group appoints Ashwinder R Singh as VC, CEO

BCD Group, which is into construction and real estate development, has appointed Ashwinder R Singh as Vice Chairman and CEO of the company. Angad Singh Bedi, the current Managing Director, has been elevated to Chairman and Managing Director. Before joining BCD, Singh was CEO-Residential at Bharti Urban, a Bengaluru-based real estate developer. He has over 27 years of experience in the real estate sector.

Awfis, Nyati Group signs largest managed aggregation deal of 300K sqft

With the latest addition, Awfis now has half a million square feet of Grade-A flexible workspace with Nyati Group

hBits aims to list first SM REITs by Q3FY25, applies for licence with Sebi

The company stated that this strategic move is part of hBits' commitment to democratising access to commercial real estate investments for retail investors across India

Royal India Corporation Limited Wins Best Upcoming Project of 2024 in Real Estate Presented by Shruti Haasan

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What are the average housing prices in the top 8 Indian cities?

India’s housing market saw steady growth in the second quarter of 2024, with average prices in the top eight cities rising by 3 per cent from the previous quarter, according to an industry report.

India's tier-1 real estate market becomes transparent for the first time

The market emerged to be the top global improver

Global Real Estate Transparency Index 2024: India ranks 31; UK leads list

India's tier-I real estate markets have entered into the 'transparent' zone for the first time, driven by institutionalisation of commercial assets and improvement in access to diverse real estate dat

NeoLiv ties up with Royal Green Realty to develop Rs 600 cr housing project

Real estate firm NeoLiv has tied up with Royal Green Realty to jointly develop a 20-acre housing project at Kundli-Sonipat in Haryana with an estimated revenue potential of more than Rs 600 crore. The company on Tuesday announced its entry into the North India market through a joint development partnership with Royal Green Realty. The residential project, located in Kundli-Sonipat Master Plan, will be spread over a 20-acre area. "The 20-acre development with a gross development value of Rs 600 crore+ will feature premium villas, independent floors, custom-designed plots and an internationally designed clubhouse," NeoLiv said in a statement. Mohit Malhotra, Founder and CEO of NeoLiv, said, this acquisition represents a significant milestone for NeoLiv, as we announce our first project in the NCR region. "Backed by UHNI (ultra high net worth individual) investors through our SEBI-approved fund and led by a highly experienced team with over 100 years of combined expertise, we are ...

Where to buy real estate? Here are top 10 micro-markets for new supply

Dombivli, within MMR, emerged as the top micro-market with over 44,990 new units launched.