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Real estate agents, tour operators, beware!

Real estate agents, tour operators, beware!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2008

If you are a service provider, especially a real estate agent or a tour operator and not registered with the tax authorities, the service tax department has begun compiling data of such entities and will soon crack down on tax evaders.

Slump hits real estate lawyers hard

Slump hits real estate lawyers hard

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

The affected lawyers, once considered an 'elite group' among their peers across courts in the state during the peak period of the real estate boom are no longer the envy of their fraternity. Noted civil advocate C Ravindran said four years back, a lawyer used to charge clients who wished to register land, about one per cent of the total land value.

Navi Mumbai real estate prices rise

Navi Mumbai real estate prices rise

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

During the past 30 days, prices of medium residential apartments rose by Rs 300-500 per square feet across various nodes in the city. The present prices range at Rs 2,500-3,000 per square foot across nodes like Kamothe, Panvel, Kharghar, Khandeshwar and CDB Belapur, said Srikanth Puduval, a real estate agent.

Real Estate biz helps Asian Shooting champ dream big

Real Estate biz helps Asian Shooting champ dream big

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Sheikh, who is very optimistic of the industry sailing though this tough phase, thanked Mohit Arora, the owner of Supertech, who has been sponsoring him since 2017.

Noida techie death: Irrigation department raised flag in 2023

Noida techie death: Irrigation department raised flag in 2023

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

A software engineer's death in Noida after his car plunged into a water-filled pit has sparked allegations of negligence against local authorities. An Irrigation Department letter warning about the need for head regulators to manage water accumulation in the area was allegedly ignored.

Jobs in insurance and real estate

Jobs in insurance and real estate

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

Sri Manikanta Associated is looking for summer interns to promote Medical Insurance and Real Estate in and around Hyderabad.

How to evaluate real estate stocks

How to evaluate real estate stocks

Rediff.com17 May 2007

It is important to focus on the 'affordability factor'

'I Was Blown Away By Sheeba Chadha'

'I Was Blown Away By Sheeba Chadha'

Rediff.com20 hours ago

This Hamlet and most of the film's characters are Hindus, so there is an elaborate wedding sequence with a baraat, dholki players, dancing baraatis, and a dance performance piece, set to the qawwali Mast Qalander.

Singapore eyes real estate in India

Singapore eyes real estate in India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

Singapore is keen on a public-private partnership with India in infrastructure development, especially in real estate and construction sectors, according to a member of a high-level business delegation visiting Chennai.

Buying real estate? Read this first!

Buying real estate? Read this first!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Traditionally, real estate has been the major investment avenue across the world. The trend is not due for a change as the capital appreciation is good. However there are some points to be thought about.

Realty faces execution pressure as developers expand launch pipelines

Realty faces execution pressure as developers expand launch pipelines

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Developers are entering one of the busiest construction cycles, with the top four firms planning launches worth Rs 1.13 trillion over the near to medium term, even as execution faces pressure from approval delays, labour shortages, rising costs, and contractor capacity limits across the industry.

HDFC forays into real estate funds

HDFC forays into real estate funds

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

Housing Development Finance Corporation on Wednesday announced its foray into the real estate fund business by launching 'HDFC Property Fund' in association with the State Bank of India.

Meet India's richest real estate baron

Meet India's richest real estate baron

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

According to BS research, this makes K P Singh the fourth richest Indian by today's market capitalisation, after Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani and Sunil Mittal. He overtakes Wipro's Azim Premji, who ranks immediately after him.

Best real estate deals in your area

Best real estate deals in your area

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Do you know what's the going rate per square foot in your neighbourhood? Is it the best time to buy real estate/ home? Or should you wait for a while before buying your dream home?

Foreign investment in Indian real estate jumps 3-fold during 2017-21

Foreign investment in Indian real estate jumps 3-fold during 2017-21

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Foreign capital flows into the Indian real estate jumped over three-fold to $23.9 billion during 2017-21 period as compared to the previous five years, according to Colliers-FICCI report. In its report 'Foreign investments in Indian real estate turn a corner', property consultant Colliers mentioned that the global investors have shown an increased inclination towards investment in Indian real estate buoyed by regulatory reforms introduced in 2016. "Foreign investors, who had previously refrained from investing in the Indian real estate market due to the lack of transparency, started investing in the country with greater optimism from 2017," Colliers said.

Ex-MLA, Others Booked in Faridabad Property Fraud Case

Ex-MLA, Others Booked in Faridabad Property Fraud Case

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Faridabad Police have registered a case against five individuals, including a former MLA and a former Tehsildar, for their alleged involvement in a property fraud involving the double registration of a house.

Sebi nod for real estate MF rules

Sebi nod for real estate MF rules

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

The Securities and Exchange Board of India on Monday approved guidelines for real estate mutual funds.

Alliance Group to launch Real Estate TV

Alliance Group to launch Real Estate TV

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

The Rs 4,400 crore (Rs 44 billion) Alliance Group will invest Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) to launch the country's first 24-hour real estate information channel next month.

First Jobs Of 9 World Leaders

First Jobs Of 9 World Leaders

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Before they commanded nations, commanded armies... or commanded headlines, these world leaders once led lives that were unexpectedly ordinary.

'Mumbai real estate prices should be competitive'

'Mumbai real estate prices should be competitive'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

Real estate prices in Mumbai, and most cities around the country, have skyrocketed in the past one year. Since Mumbai still remains the price-setter for the rest of the country, let us understand the dynamics of real estate prices in this city.

Budget: Real estate sector ignored

Budget: Real estate sector ignored

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

The Union Budget 2013-14 has been largely neutral as far as Real Estate industry as most of its specific demands/wishes ignored especially that of infrastructure status, allowing ECB for all segments against current affordable housing alone.

ED Attaches 200 Crore Assets of TDI Infrastructure in Money Laundering Probe

ED Attaches 200 Crore Assets of TDI Infrastructure in Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth over 200 crore belonging to TDI Infrastructure Limited in connection with a money-laundering investigation related to alleged fraud against homebuyers.

Most promising real estate hotspot in Navi Mumbai

Most promising real estate hotspot in Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Here's a series that will help you understand the factors responsible for why some areas in India are fast emerging as real estate hotspots and help you make informed choices while investing in real estate.

Kuwait cracks down on illegal real estate after fire

Kuwait cracks down on illegal real estate after fire

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Authorities in Kuwait have launched a crackdown on illegal property extensions in the wake of a devastating fire at a seven-storey building that claimed the lives of 50 people, including 46 Indians, according to a media report on Saturday.

The unresolved whodunits of urban real estate

The unresolved whodunits of urban real estate

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

The real estate business thrives on creating excess spaces beyond the permitted building codes, short-changing the buyer, and even opting for poorer quality of material. This finds an enthusiastic resonance among the officialdom. Flouting rules is part of the business model, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

Real estate: Not getting real enough

Real estate: Not getting real enough

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Over the last weekend, the central bank has tried to address the biggest near-term concern for property companies --bankruptcy -- says a CLSA report. The one-time move, which will allow banks not to classify commercial real estate loans as non-performing loans, will reduce the near-term risks for some property firms.

LPG Crisis Triggers Reverse Migration Across Cities

LPG Crisis Triggers Reverse Migration Across Cities

Rediff.com6 days ago

'It would be similar to what happened during COVID-19.' 'They are not just losing income, but being pushed into distress.'

Credai has reservations on new real estate Bill

Credai has reservations on new real estate Bill

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Credai is the apex body for real estate developers in the country and represents over 9,000 developers through 128 chapters in 20 states

Real Estate Regulation Bill likely in Budget session

Real Estate Regulation Bill likely in Budget session

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

It proposes to set up a regulator in every state.

Provide industry status to real estate sector

Provide industry status to real estate sector

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Real estate is a sector which generates second highest employment and contributes approximately 5% of the GDP of the country.

'Provide industry status to real estate sector'

'Provide industry status to real estate sector'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

It is the fastest growing sector with ever growing concerns.

Air India appoints global real estate consultant

Air India appoints global real estate consultant

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

As per its approved Financial Restructuring Plan, Air India is required to raise Rs 5,000 crore over a period of 10 years through asset monetisation

Budget 2013: What the real estate expects

Budget 2013: What the real estate expects

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

This year's Budget comes at a time when interest rates are still high and demand for real estate has remained poor.

Brookfield to build Asia's biggest GCC facility in Powai

Brookfield to build Asia's biggest GCC facility in Powai

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Brookfield Asset Management will invest $1 billion to develop Asia's largest global capability centre (GCC) in Mumbai's Powai, the New York-based global alternative asset manager said in a statement on Friday. The infrastructure arm of Canada's investment firm will develop the campus across 6 acres with 2 million square feet that can be let out.

India's Listed REITs AUM Rises To Rs 2.35 Trillion

India's Listed REITs AUM Rises To Rs 2.35 Trillion

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Since their inception, they have cumulatively distributed over Rs 26,700 crore to unitholders.

Ageing CBD offices emerge as developers' next growth play

Ageing CBD offices emerge as developers' next growth play

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Office redevelopment is emerging as a key growth frontier for developers as India's commercial real estate market shifts towards quality, sustainability, and capital efficiency. With land parcels scarce in central business districts (CBDs) and demand for Grade A offices remaining strong, developers and investors are increasingly turning to ageing office stock in prime locations to unlock value.

Hottest real estate markets in the world

Hottest real estate markets in the world

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

It is expected that the global real estate market will see some major improvements in the latter half of the year.

Most promising real estate hotspot in Pune

Most promising real estate hotspot in Pune

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

In the second part of this series that identifies fastest emerging real estate hotspots in India, Estatelister.com explains why Kharadi, close to Pune Airport in Maharashtra, is emerging as a new investment hub.

Real estate: Concerns priced in?

Real estate: Concerns priced in?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Analysts recommend being selective in picking stocks.