Expert Columns

Retail in Asia Pacific- Mercury rising beyond India & China  

22 May 2013, 2.49 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Reflecting the improving economic sentiments within the Asia Pacific region, retail is once again emerging as a preferred asset class for investors wh...

Pune`s new `Green Living` communities  

16 May 2013, 4.06 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Over the last decade, lifestyle has evolved as an important and often decisive factor in the Indian real estate industry. ...

The role of Lender`s Engineer in developer loan approvals  

16 May 2013, 4.04 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

A knowledgeable, involved and neutral Lender Engineer can bring tangible and definite advantages that go beyond the stamp of approval to the developer...

How road connectivity leads to real estate growth  

14 May 2013, 1.30 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

It is generally accepted that improved road connectivity is very important for real estate growth. Most property brokers will make a big case out of a...

Consider your children`s needs while buying a home in Pune  

14 May 2013, 1.24 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Despite the massive Pune residential real estate boom, most developers in this city continue to honour the larger needs of the family by providing app...

Mumbai residential property appreciation 66% in four years  

14 May 2013, 1.22 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

In the Indian city which has for years carried the unwholesome reputation of being the most over-priced in terms of residential real estate valuations...

Buying a home? Why personal finance matters  

11 May 2013, 5.26 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Buying a home is perhaps the biggest life and personal finance decision to be made by a family, yet we often take that decision based on here say, emo...

Integrated townships in Pune  

06 May 2013, 2.00 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Integrated townships are, by nature, self-sufficient and self-supporting in most civic and social infrastructure aspects, and are patronized by an up-...

Impact of RBI`s Repo Rate cut on real estate sector  

03 May 2013, 4.37 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

The lowering of the Repo rate by 25 bps will help curb to some extent the negative sentiments in the economy in general and the real estate sector in ...

Kundli real estate - A good long-term investment bet  

02 May 2013, 4.12 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

The real estate market at Kundli in the Sonipat District of Haryana holds great future potential owing to several current and proposed developments su...

Why should you choose a 'Green' home in Pune  

30 Apr 2013, 11.53 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

We have used science and technology to improve the quality of our lives, but the very progress that we are so proud is also proving to be a major dang...

Are you an NRI & want to buy property in India? Here's help  

26 Apr 2013, 12.56 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

One of my friends had migrated to Australia 10 years back, after having disposed off his residential property in Mumbai then. Few days ago I received ...

How property mgmt is coming of age in India  

25 Apr 2013, 4.32 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

When Jones Lang LaSalle India first launched property and asset management services in India in 2003, the number of residential and commercial complex...

Real estate cost optimisation: The road less travelled  

25 Apr 2013, 4.31 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Jones Lang LaSalle India CFO survey : Eight Trends for Real Estate Cost Optimisation The Jones Lang LaSalle India CFO survey aimed to understand vari...

For the lack of a road…  

25 Apr 2013, 11.58 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

There are often comparisons made between the infrastructure of Mumbai and Pune. The popular consensus seems to be that both cities are equally challen...

Will residential real estate suffer same fate as gold?  

25 Apr 2013, 11.28 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

With gold prices currently on the descent, many investors are asking themselves if residential real estate prices will follow. Gold and real estate ar...

Pune real estate: A brave new world  

25 Apr 2013, 11.24 am  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Pune is growing - literally every single day. It is home to some of the biggest names in manufacturing, IT, services, retail outlets and more....

SEZs reforms a boon to real estate  

22 Apr 2013, 2.08 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

In a landmark move that will have wide-ranging implications for commercial real estate in India, the Government has done away with the mandatory requi...

Out-of-town retail: The viability of value  

22 Apr 2013, 2.07 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

Selling off the damaged or out-dated products has always been a nerve-wrecking task for retailers. However, they can liquefy their obsolete products o...

The senior/assisted living sector in India  

15 Apr 2013, 4.49 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

The concept of homes for aged has undergone a sea-change, with the name itself now being senior living or assisted living. ...

Compact Comfort - The enduring studio apartment  

12 Apr 2013, 7.12 pm  |  Source: Moneycontrol.com

There is a steady and inflexible demand for studio apartments, both in the metros and tier 2 cities. These apartments are usually the first to be sold...