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residential real estate

Key Trends Shaping India’s Residential Market in 2024: Insights by Ritesh Mehta, JLL India

Ritesh Mehta, Senior Director at JLL India, outlines the major residential market trends of 2024, from the growing focus on sustainability and smart home technologies to the rise of affordable housing and mixed-use developments. With promising growth ahead, India’s housing market is poised for a transformation by 2025.
Dharavi, Asia's largest slum

Dharavi Redevelopment: 10 Years of No Maintenance

Dharavi Redevelopment Project is set to revolutionize urban living in Mumbai, offering free maintenance for 10 years and free housing for eligible residents. With modern amenities, financial sustainability, and inclusive communities, the project aims to uplift Dharavi and surrounding neighborhoods, setting a new benchmark for urban transformation.
Nirmala Sitharaman to present the union budget

Builders ask Govt To Reconsider GST on FSI Charges, Warns of Potential 10% Increase in Housing Prices

CREDAI has strongly opposed the proposed 18% GST on FSI (Floor Space Index) and Additional FSI charges, claiming that it could raise housing prices by 7-10%, making affordable housing projects financially unfeasible. The real estate body has urged the government to reconsider the move, warning that it could lead to stalled developments and disrupt the housing market.
Foreign universities in India could save US$113 billion in forex, serve over 560,000 students and create 19 million sq ft of education real estate demand, says a Deloitte–Knight Frank report.

Peripheral Areas Outshine Mumbai’s Prime Locations in Residential Price Appreciation

Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) is witnessing a shift as peripheral areas like Panvel and Virar are outpacing prime locations such as Worli in residential price appreciation. Enhanced connectivity, improved infrastructure, and affordable housing are driving this growth, making suburban areas increasingly attractive to homebuyers and investors.
CIDCO

CIDCO’s Hits 1,00,000 Applications, Registration Extended Until December 26

CIDCO’s “My Preferred CIDCO Home” scheme has reached a milestone of 1,00,000 applications for its 26,000 affordable homes. The registration deadline has been extended to December 26, 2024, allowing more citizens to apply and providing them additional time to gather necessary documents.