
IT drives demand for housing in Whitefield and localities around
One of the most sought-after locations in the city, the belt continues to command a premium and is hosting more new residential projects..

Commercial space demand up in CBD
Many areas in the CBD are witnessing strong demand from the ITITeS, e-commerce and BFSI sectors as well as from start-ups..

Compact size homes gain popularity among buyers
Home buyers in big cities are increasingly opting for small studio or one-bedroom apartments on the outskirts as property prices continue to stay high, prompting several..

Compact housing yields higher returns in Bengaluru
An investment in compact housing (one-bedroom and 1.5 bedroom units) yields annualised returns on investment in the range of 11 to 13.5 per cent in Bengaluru..

Budget housing set to gain momentum

Mid-segment housing finding more buyers
Options in the Rs 50-80 lakhs price range coming up in areas close to the city as well as near the IT hubs are finding more demand. They work well as an investment too..

Guidance value to be revised
The draft rates may see an average rise of 10% and may even go up to 200% in some areas Bengaluru, get ready for this year's property revision which is most likely..

IT hubs fuel demand in Bannerghatta Road belt
Easy access to IT centres in the south, presence of talent pool, and proximity to many established retail and residential locations have ensured high demand for property here..

Just around the corner
Easy access to IT centres in the south, presence of talent pool, and proximity to many established retail and residential locations have ensured high demand for property here..

Varthur Road belt hold potential for investors
This region's strategic location in proximity to Whitefield and the ORR, good civic infrastructure and attractive rates have turned it into a prominent micro-market that..

Get concrete value for money
The all-are-equal open office architecture has quietly made inroads in India. Despite a few dissenting voices, the enthusiasm of young adapters means..

Mid-segment housing finding higher demand
An increasing population, more dual income families and improved infrastructure opening up more locations for development are leading to growth in the mid-segment property market..

Integrated developments gathering momentum in the city
Integrated or mixed use developments are expansive townships that have either two or more real estate classes developed within the same enclave. The development mix..

Industry frets as city sees fall in high-rise launches
A combination of factors, including spiralling cement prices, delay in approvals for high rise residential complexes in key parts of the city and sluggish demand in the..

Commercial growth pushes residential market on Yelahanka-Doddaballapur Road
Proximity to the airport and upgradation of infrastructure have led to this stretch turning into an emerging premium residential hub..

Commercial realty active in south
The mutation corridor of the Outer Ring Road has brought Sarjapur Road and Electronics City to the forefront as prime office space markets. The connectivity and social infrastructure..

Demand for Office space up in south
Comparatively lower rentals, proximity to residential catchments and upgradation of infrastructure have ensured continued expansion in the office space market in south Bengaluru..

Adjusting the Portfolio
We take you through the various tax proposals in the Budget that require you to rework your portfolio and suggest the best ways to carry out these changes..

An eye on future development
Aspects that make Navi Mumbai and Raigad ideal for investment Situated close to Navi Mumbai, Pune and Thane, the locations of Raigad district such as Panvel, Kharghar..

Hyderabad, Bengaluru aerotropolis poised for take-off, says Vestian
Vestian Global Workplace Services predicts the real estate in the aerotropolis zones around Hyderabad and Bengaluru airports to create new infrastructure and jobs, with trends..

Eyes wide open
As party politics on the land acquisition bill picks up steam, the real estate sector is squirming. After Lok Sabha approval, the bill for amendments proposed to the Right..

Sponsor of REITs to get exemption
Sponsors swapping shares of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) holding real-estate or infra asset with units of REIT/ InvIT and subsequently divesting the units on the stock..

Budget 2015: Home buyers will have to pay more
The increase of nearly 2 per cent in service tax is going to increase the overall costs of home buyers and those availing services from the real estate sector, creating further..

Good but not great
ebruary 28 2015: We bring you below extracts ( in no particular order) from the first reactions to the Indian Union Budget presented earlier today by the Finance Minister in Delhi..

For bolstering economic growth
While the Finance Minister allotted Rs. 4,000 crore for affordable housing for the urban poor during the Union Budget last year, no major mandate has been laid towards land..

City Can Be a Major Aerotropolis: Report
Bengaluru has all the requisites to become a major aerotropolis, according to a report by Vestian Global Workplace Services. A detailed analysis of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA)..

A thriving residential hub
The escalating property prices in Mumbai, have progressively led to people moving away from India’s financial capital to the outskirts in search of viable residential options..

Residential spaces for Start-ups
Bengaluru has been deemed an ideal destination for start-ups owing to the presence of reputed educational institutions,large talent pool and a varied range of options in both commercial..