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Goldman Sachs Services leases nine floors in Hyderabad at a rent of Rs 4.14 crore per month

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Goldman Sachs Services leases nine floors in Hyderabad at a rent of Rs 4.14 crore per month

The 3.5 lakh sq ft of office space has been rented for 117 months, and a security deposit of Rs 35.2 crore made. 

MC Explains: Why has Haryana govt amended its affordable housing policy?

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MC Explains: Why has Haryana govt amended its affordable housing policy?

The rates have been raised up to Rs 5,000 per square foot to encourage developers, who are facing high construction material and land costs, to come up with more projects in the urban areas.

Prestige Group purchases 2.3 acre land parcel in Mumbai for Rs 704 crore

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Prestige Group purchases 2.3 acre land parcel in Mumbai for Rs 704 crore

The stamp duty paid for by the buyer on the transaction is Rs 42.24 crore

Max Estates may start construction of luxury homes in Noida in September

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Max Estates may start construction of luxury homes in Noida in September

The company’s first luxury residential project in the NCR garnered pre-formal launch sales of more than Rs 1,800 crore

Kartik Aaryan buys apartment in Mumbai for Rs 17.50 crore

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Kartik Aaryan buys apartment in Mumbai for Rs 17.50 crore

The apartment of 1,910 sq ft size is located in the Siddhi Vinayak Building, Presidency CHSL, Juhu, Mumbai.

Fall in demand for affordable homes pushes Mumbai sales down by 8%: Knight Frank report

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Fall in demand for affordable homes pushes Mumbai sales down by 8%: Knight Frank report

India-facing businesses accounted for 76 percent of total office space transactions in Mumbai

Bungalow deals gaining traction in Mumbai

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Bungalow deals gaining traction in Mumbai

In the recent past, posh areas in Mumbai have witnessed sales of a number of high-value residential properties.

Over 1.5 lakh housing units sold during Jan-Jun, Rs 1 crore-plus segment accounts for 30% share: Knight Frank

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Over 1.5 lakh housing units sold during Jan-Jun, Rs 1 crore-plus segment accounts for 30% share: Knight Frank

While low interest rates and comparatively low residential prices served to spark a revival in demand, the residential sales level sustained even as interest rates rose, the Knight Frank report said.

Ajay Devgn buys 5 office units in Andheri West in Mumbai for Rs 45 crore

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Ajay Devgn buys 5 office units in Andheri West in Mumbai for Rs 45 crore

The units are located within Signature Building, Oshiwara, along Veera Desai Road.

Supertech case: Buyers ask if builder’s arrest can help them get their homes

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Supertech case: Buyers ask if builder’s arrest can help them get their homes

The builder had diverted funds collected from homebuyers and banks to shell companies instead of using them for the projects they were meant for, which still lie unfinished after almost a decade.

Will banks ceding first right over stuck realty projects to new lenders speed up completion?

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Will banks ceding first right over stuck realty projects to new lenders speed up completion?

Several banks have expressed a willingness to cede their rights over stuck real estate projects classified as NPAs in favour of new lenders willing to offer priority funding to speed up completion. 

K Raheja Corp, Cinevista to develop luxury homes project on 3.91 acres near Kurla

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K Raheja Corp, Cinevista to develop luxury homes project on 3.91 acres near Kurla

The value of the development agreement is Rs 272 crore for K Raheja Corp and Rs 78.35 crore for Cinevista.

HDFC Ltd sells Mumbai land to Lodha for Rs 70 crore to recover dues from borrower

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HDFC Ltd sells Mumbai land to Lodha for Rs 70 crore to recover dues from borrower

HDFC has sold a portion of land admeasuring 27792 sqmt to Macrotech Developer to recover the loan under SARFAESI Act, the documents showed.

Here’s why luxury housing is gaining traction

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Here’s why luxury housing is gaining traction

Demand for larger apartments has gone up after the pandemic, while builders also increase their realisations from the sale of luxury homes.

Suhana Khan buys agricultural land in Alibag for Rs 12.91 crore

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Suhana Khan buys agricultural land in Alibag for Rs 12.91 crore

The daughter of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has bought the land parcel spread across an area of 1.5 acre with three structures on it from Anjali Khote and two other family members

MC Explains: All about grading real estate projects by RERAs

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MC Explains: All about grading real estate projects by RERAs

Like its UP counterpart, the Maharashtra regulator has initiated a process to rank projects, but faces some legal issues

Lodha sells two luxury apartments in Mumbai for Rs 109 crore

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Lodha sells two luxury apartments in Mumbai for Rs 109 crore

This is the latest in a series of big-ticket deals by the developer

MC Explains: This is why land deals are the flavour of the season

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MC Explains: This is why land deals are the flavour of the season

With robust residential sales that is expected to continue in 2023, developers are adding on to their land parcels. They are also encouraged by expected easing of interest rates, fair prices of land, and support from institutional funding agencies. 

Will NCLT’s approval of Ace Infracity resolution plan for 3C Homes set precedence?

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Will NCLT’s approval of Ace Infracity resolution plan for 3C Homes set precedence?

Legal experts say that are of the view that the order will pave the way for other projects that are stuck because of disputes with governing bodies

MC Explains: How does Metro connectivity impact real estate prices in mature markets?

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MC Explains: How does Metro connectivity impact real estate prices in mature markets?

Metro connectors in upcoming/new locations generally lead to a price increase of 30 to 50 percent but the impact on mature markets is barely around 10 to 15 percent and that too in the resale market. 

EY Global Delivery Services India renews its lease in Bengaluru for Rs 1.79 crore per month

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EY Global Delivery Services India renews its lease in Bengaluru for Rs 1.79 crore per month

The company has leased ground plus 11 floors for 60 months in a building called WTC Coral. The total area is 4.20 lakh sq ft, the lease deed showed.

Should the Indian real estate market be worried about an impending global meltdown?

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Should the Indian real estate market be worried about an impending global meltdown?

While residential demand is largely domestic in nature, the commercial segment’s office occupier profile is largely IT/ITeS companies with clients in the West. If the West slips into a recession and those clients cut budgets, there could be some impact on the commercial segment here, said one expert.

Delink developer penalties with registrations to give relief of over 45,000 homebuyers in Noida, Greater Noida: UP-Rera Chairman

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Delink developer penalties with registrations to give relief of over 45,000 homebuyers in Noida, Greater Noida: UP-Rera Chairman

The real estate regulator has recommended several measures, including cancelling land allotments, to help over 1.65 lakh buyers. If implemented, the recommendations can resolve more than 70 percent of cases, UP-RERA Chairman Rajive Kumar tells Moneycontrol.

RBI MPC meeting: Decision to hold rates will boost housing demand, say experts 

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RBI MPC meeting: Decision to hold rates will boost housing demand, say experts 

RBI MPC meet: Given the status quo in rates, the outlook for those looking to buy their first home via a loan remains favourable, the experts said. Interest rates from most banks are expected to remain in single digits

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