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November 22, 2012
Aiming Big in Real Estate, Punjab to Incentivise Skyscrapers
With land resources shrinking and property prices shooting, Punjab is all set to lead India on the path of green growth by subsidising high-rise and energy efficient buildings in the state. The state government has plans to attract massive skyscrapers […]
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November 22, 2012
The NR Eye: Cap Removal on Loans May Boost Property Investments
There is nothing new about non-resident Indians (NRIs), particularly those in the Gulf region, wanting to invest funds in real estate. However, a recent survey has thrown up some interesting finds and trends in this regard. Some media reports quoted […]
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November 15, 2012
Things an NRI must remember while selling property in India
The real estate market in India is growing and non-resident Indians (NRIs) are playing a key role in it. Here, we look at basic rules and regulations governing sale of property by NRIs in India. Income-tax on sale Profits earned […]
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November 2, 2012
Bangalore Set to Score an Office Space Century
Bangalore’s metamorphosis from ‘Garden City’ to India’s ‘Silicon Valley’ has been remarkable. The tremendous growth of the IT / ITES Industry has revolutionized the residential real estate and retail markets, and triggered massive infrastructure development. The availability of high quality, […]
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November 2, 2012
Sentiment in Hyderabad Realty Market Turns Positive
This is right time to buy a property in Hyderabad as prices continue to be affordable. This may not last long as it may turn a sellers market, according to real estate body CREDAI. The President of Confederation of Real […]
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November 2, 2012
Indian Railways to lease 3,700 acre land in next 2-3 years
Indian Railways plans to lease land parcels spread over 1,500 hectare (3,700 acre) in the next two-three years to earn more than Rs 5,500 crore, a senior official told Economic Times. “We have identified 52 cities where railways has surplus […]
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October 26, 2012
Blackstone completes biggest India RE Investment
New York private equity real estate firm adds to its small property portfolio in the country with the purchase of a half-stake in a trio of office parks in Bangalore and Pune from developer Embassy Property Developments. Jonathan Brasse The […]
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October 23, 2012
Blackstone-Embassy SPV to look at REIT listing in Singapore
Bangalore: Private equity giant Blackstone Group and technology park developer Embassy Property Developments will look at listing a real estate investment trust (REIT), which owns and operates income yielding office space portfolio, on the Singapore Stock Exchange. REITS are companies […]
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October 13, 2012
Real Estate Preferred Choice for Investments in India: Survey
The preferred asset for Indian investors is real estate sector, followed by gold and silver, a survey today said. The preferred asset for Indian investors is real estate sector, followed by gold and silver, a survey today said. “The investment […]
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October 4, 2012
How NRIs can Transfer Title of Inherited Property
Dealing in Indian real estate matters, especially if you have lived outside the country for a long time can be a nightmare. Ask Dr Vinny Sastri, an entrepreneur based in Albany, New York. Dr Sastri, a US citizen, inherited a […]
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