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Revival in real estate is at least a year away

Revival in real estate is at least a year away

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

High interest rates and prices mean low affordability. Also, developers have huge inventories.

The ups and downs in the DB Realty story

The ups and downs in the DB Realty story

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Shahid Balwa and Vinod Goenka, the promoters of DB Realty, have a common background -- both are college drop-outs and came from families that, directly or indirectly, dealt in real estate.

Coronavirus: China reports 27 new deaths

Coronavirus: China reports 27 new deaths

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

All the 27 deaths occurred in the virus-hit central Hubei province, China's National Health Commission (NHC) said. The confirmed cases for the first time fell below 50 since COVID-19 surfaced in Hubei province in January.

23 killed, 27 injured in Punjab cracker factory blast

23 killed, 27 injured in Punjab cracker factory blast

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Several people were feared trapped under the debris, police said, adding that the rescue operation was underway.

350,000 flats remain unsold in Mumbai

350,000 flats remain unsold in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The maximum inventories are in 1 and 2 BHK configurations totaling 587,500 units.

IIM Lucknow: Managment degree for Executives

IIM Lucknow: Managment degree for Executives

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Indian Institute of Managment -- Lucknow offers a one year residential International Programme in Management for Executives (IPMX) at its Noida campus.

Women footballers up for goals, but lack support off-field

Women footballers up for goals, but lack support off-field

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The view is that the attention on the national team is fleeting, incidental and dependent on the results they produce.

How the BJP has CHANGED India

How the BJP has CHANGED India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Since 2014, India has left its moorings as a pluralist, modern, secular State because that is how the BJP wants it to be, notes Aakar Patel.

Haryana govt twists norms to favour DLF in Gurgaon land auction

Haryana govt twists norms to favour DLF in Gurgaon land auction

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

DLF has long been embroiled in a controversy over a deal that brought windfall profits to Robert Vadra, son-in-law of United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi.

South realty market marches ahead of NCR

South realty market marches ahead of NCR

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Both the South cities have also beaten the NCR in the number of new launches.

Mumbai realty: Where have all the buyers gone?

Mumbai realty: Where have all the buyers gone?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Suburbs from Vile Parle to Goregaon have 205 unsold units.

Mumbai malls, offices buy captive power concept

Mumbai malls, offices buy captive power concept

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

Property developers are setting up their own mini-power plants to meet captive requirements of the malls or residential complexes they are building. Electricity generated from these power plants, which will use compressed natural gas (CNG) as fuel, will be 40 per cent cheaper than state electricity board supplies, making it an attractive investment option rather than a perceived additional cost.

Cairn gets French court order to seize 20 Indian assets

Cairn gets French court order to seize 20 Indian assets

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Britain's Cairn Energy has secured a French court order to seize 20 Indian govt properties to recover arbitration award, it is learnt.

A MUST read for all property sellers

A MUST read for all property sellers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Besides LTCG tax relief, permitting taxpayers to declare two houses as self-occupied brings a huge relief.

Will throw Amrapali Group out and transfer ownership: SC

Will throw Amrapali Group out and transfer ownership: SC

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The court also questioned how Amrapali Group could mortgage the entire projects and secure loan worth thousands of crores of rupees from banks when it was only an agent to develop the property.

Realtors woo customers through buy-back schemes

Realtors woo customers through buy-back schemes

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Now, companies are promising to buy back property sold to customers, after factoring in a 30-70 per cent appreciation in value.

Maharashtra to levy charges on builders

Maharashtra to levy charges on builders

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Maharashtra is considering imposition of betterment charge and service tax on developers of residential and commercial complexes adjacent to the mega-infrastructure projects lined up in Mumbai.

DLF slashes property rates by upto Rs 13 lakh

DLF slashes property rates by upto Rs 13 lakh

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

This is the third city, after Bangalore and Hyderabad, where residential projects with reduced price tags have been announced in the last few weeks. Gurgaon, Panchkula and Kochi may also see similar project launches from DLF in the coming days, an executive of the company said. The decision is in line with the company's recent announcement, which said it was strengthening its focus on the 'affordable housing' segment in select cities.

Timely delivery: New reality of Indian realty

Timely delivery: New reality of Indian realty

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

It's a race among real estate developers to complete a floor quicker than the rest. With timely delivery of projects turning into a selling point, innovative technology is being put to use by realtors like never before.

Why new flat for your old one needs a lot of homework

Why new flat for your old one needs a lot of homework

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Changes in policies and increase in applicable rates are leading to delays in redevelopment. Residents should know how to avoid the pitfalls

No tax relief for these home buyers

No tax relief for these home buyers

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

There was no relief for existing home buyers who are stuck in stalled projects and are paying both rent and EMI on their home loans.

6 major trends that will shape India's real estate sector

6 major trends that will shape India's real estate sector

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Despite the absence of any notable price growth, transaction volumes are picking up in major Indian cities. The surge in sentiments is also backed by a significant rise in transparency in the industry.

Middle Class STOPPED GROWING Under Modi

Middle Class STOPPED GROWING Under Modi

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Like on Pegasus, like Covid, there have been no answers from the government about why the situation on the economy and India's future is where it is today, notes Aakar Patel.

With lockdown easing, monkeys are back to trouble Shimla

With lockdown easing, monkeys are back to trouble Shimla

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Having developed a taste for what humans eat, the monkeys are wreaking havoc in Shimla, reports Ashwani Sharma.

'Real estate is a disciplined business, so temptations are high'

'Real estate is a disciplined business, so temptations are high'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

'Today, 75 per cent of sales come from residences.'

Wuhan to test all 11 million residents for COVID-19

Wuhan to test all 11 million residents for COVID-19

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The city has prepared a 10-day plan to test all its residents after six new coronavirus cases were reported in a residential community.

Lodha ropes in UK-based Yoo to design Mumbai luxury tower

Lodha ropes in UK-based Yoo to design Mumbai luxury tower

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Real estate developer Lodha group has roped in UK-based Yoo Ltd to design, brand and market one of its two luxury towers coming up in Mumbai.

Want to invest in Stocks? Check out these courses

Want to invest in Stocks? Check out these courses

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'Trading is about psychology; 75% of it is about keeping your emotions in check.'

21 aftershocks rock Assam following 6.4 magnitude quake

21 aftershocks rock Assam following 6.4 magnitude quake

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

People spent a sleepless night as a series of aftershocks shook Assam after a strong 6.4 magnitude earthquake caused extensive damage to buildings.

Dull Diwali awaits realtors as buyers remain cautious

Dull Diwali awaits realtors as buyers remain cautious

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Although markets such as Mumbai and some places in the national capital region have continued to see a slowdown in the property markets over the last three years, developers were pinning their hope on the festive season.

House prices tumble as buyers delay purchases

House prices tumble as buyers delay purchases

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

As stricter RBI guidelines, rising inventory and the slowing economy leave developers reeling, buyers are bargaining harder to strike a deal.

House prices tumble as buyers delay purchases

House prices tumble as buyers delay purchases

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

As stricter RBI guidelines, rising inventory and the slowing economy leave developers reeling, buyers are bargaining harder to strike a deal.

UK firm New Call Telecom to invest $100 mn in India

UK firm New Call Telecom to invest $100 mn in India

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The company declined to disclose the names of the firms it was acquiring as the regulatory clearances and some negotiations are still in process.

Raymond forays into real estate business

Raymond forays into real estate business

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Raymond, the Singhania group's flagship company, has forayed into real estate development.

Pak synonym for terrorism; sacrifice of CRPF jawans won't go in vain: PM

Pak synonym for terrorism; sacrifice of CRPF jawans won't go in vain: PM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

"All of us can feel the pain of families of the Pulwama martyrs. We understand your anger," Modi said.

Wanting to buy a house? It's a good time!

Wanting to buy a house? It's a good time!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

If you have been planning to buy a house, don't postpone your purchase. Developers are offering discounts, freebies and attractive payment plans.

DLF sells 49% stake in projects to PE firms

DLF sells 49% stake in projects to PE firms

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

DLF, India's largest real estate developer by market cap, on Monday said it has sold 49 per cent stake in some of its residential projects to private equity investors for a total consideration of Rs 1,675 crore (Rs 16.75 billion).

Govt plans to give 23 Rail stations a makeover

Govt plans to give 23 Rail stations a makeover

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Fifteen stations might be taken up in the first stage with an investment of Rs 6,000-7,000 crore.

Maharashtra lockdown 4.0: What's allowed, what's not

Maharashtra lockdown 4.0: What's allowed, what's not

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The Maharashtra government announced categorisation of various areas into red and non-red zones

NRIs: Buying a home in India made easy

NRIs: Buying a home in India made easy

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are one of the key contributors to the growth of the real estate industry and considering the immense potential in India, they are likely to step-up the investment in future.