When it comes to investing in properties, a clear exit strategy is important. You have to be sure about how long you wish to hold a property. Based on this there are three types of holding periods: short-term, medium-term and long-term. Short-term means an investment horizon of 2 years. Medium-term means a period between 2 to 7 years. Long-term is more than 7 years. more..

Andrew Levermore, CEO, HyperCITY - a 120,000 square feet hypermarket brand launched by the K Raheja Group in the western Mumbai suburb of Malad - is responsible for the entire gamut of operations of HyperCITY around the country. Andrew came on board in 2004 and since then he has been involved in conceiving and crystallizing the launch of India’s largest hypermarket. more..

Telling one quality housing project from another is often difficult. But with the entry of real estate mutual funds, that's likely to become a whole lot easier. Experts say, rental agreements also will see an impact. more..

With the ever-increasing price of the property, the concept of the pre launch booking is hit among the prospective buyers. In this, a buyer gives a token money even before the property is developed. But in this type of booking, the returns are very less as compared to the risks, which rules the roost. Thus, before booking a flat, you should always thoroughly check the background and the deliverance quality of the builder, you are thinking of booking your flat with. more..

It's official! Real estate prices in select pockets have started cooling off. With banks turning up the heat on developers, speculative buying is easing as well. CNBC-TV18 reports that this squeeze could leave the new projects as the worst hit. more..

Looking deserted, looking sham. But the fact remains that Vikram Kumar aged 72 happens to be the proud owner of this old little building on a 500 square yard plot in the posh colony of Vasant Vihar in New Delhi. At regular intervals and more specifically on every Sunday you can listen to the telephone ringer making its presence felt and these telephone calls are from property brokers who continue to send proposals to Vikram to sell this old little building for a fat, really fat sum of Rs.10 crore. more..

If the fall in the property prices is so steep that the market value of your house falls below your outstanding loan amount, banks are likely to demand more security from you. Most finance companies have clarified this in their document, though they say it is never practiced and meant only as a caution. more..

The savvy property investor is looking beyond homes and land, and is keenly picking up office space. That's because there's more money here, say experts. more..

Property prices have just been going up and there is no looking back. As Sanjeet Narain, Director of commercial property at Narain Corporation, says "Property appreciation is much stronger than stock markets. Stock markets can probably crash down anytime whereas property rates do not drop down that fast." more..

Reliance Retail's first project is set to open its doors in east Delhi early next year and commercial rentals have already jumped 20%, reports CNBC-TV18. more..

There's a good chance that housing in Mumbai could get cheaper as the Centre approved releasing suburban Mumbai's salt-pan lands, reports CNBC-TV18. Real estate developers might have a big opportunity coming their way. With the Prime Minister having cleared 5,378 acres of salt-pan land in Mumbai to rehabilitate slum dwellers, a lot of land is due to turn free for development. But it is not clear how the land will be allocated or who will develop it. more..

Lower home loan rates are now easier to attain, all you have to do is buy into the clearance sales that builders are holding, reports CNBC-TV18. Do not let higher interest rates bog you down from buying the dream house you may have always wanted. Builders are coming to the rescue. Sources say that several builders in the past one month have been approaching banks to offer lower interest rates to new home loan borrowers. more..

In this era of specialty malls, there is a new and a unique addition to this list of malls. A new mall has come in the national capital, which promises that if you are a woman, then the mall will cater to your every need. But this doesnt mean that the mall doesnt have anything for men, it does have it but most of the things and the facilities available are woman-oriented. more..

Home automation has grown by leaps and bounds. When you are at home, it not only provides comfort but also assures your safety. more..

New Delhi: The Indian real estate market is likely to witness a 15-20 per cent drop in prices of residential space in Tier I cities over next one year where the prices have gone up rapidly during last 12 months, according to industry experts. "We expect that there will be a price correction of 15-20 per cent in the residential segments in over-heated markets like metros during next 12 months," Ernst and Young- Head real estate practice Ganesh Raj said at Indo-US Economic summit. more..

If you don't get your dream house, even after you've paid for it, there's much more that you can do than fret! In a recent case, the National Consumer Commission has awarded not only damages, but also interest on the principal amount, which was paid by the complainant. When 70 year old JL Seth and his wife had booked a flat in Greater Noida eight years ago, with the Senior Citizen Home Complex Welfare Society. more..

Certain historical trends in nations having Real estate mutual funds (REMFs) suggest that the returns will be in line with other fund categories. Many analysts believe that realistic long-term compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) will be 15% per annum. This is identical to long-term returns on equity and balanced mutual funds. more..

A few years ago, owning a home was a mere dream for many. But recently, a handful of benefits like tax sops and cheap loans have been a blessing for millions of Indians who are now seeing that dream turn to a reality. In fact more people are buying homes now than ever before and they are buying it very early on in life. more..

A real estate sector report by brokerage firm India Infoline pegs the real estate market to be growing at a healthy 33% compounded annual growth rate. And yet, it will not be able to meet the demand, as there will be a shortage of 18 million housing units in 2010. more..

Ghaziabad continues to reap the benefits of a saturated East Delhi. Prices continue to steam in areas like Indirapuram but with largely residential development and land fast running out, will the magic last? more..

Ahmedabad, which ranked seventh in an exclusive survey on the hottest investment destinations has been hit by mall mania. The city is slated to get 13 malls in two years however, thanks to a high level of investor activity, apprehensions are being cast on the future prospects of these malls. more..

FGT Kolkata Victoria Memorial, Yellow Cabs, Howrah Bridge, Kolkata, the city of joy, is also the city of dreams. In a survey we carried out, most property experts recommended it strongly for potential high returns. That's mainly because of strong government initiatives. Besides the DLF-promoted 5,000 acre Dankuni township is in the pipeline and the real-estate sector is buzzing around the government-promoted new town Rajharat. more..

Planning a makeover for your abode? Know that the rustic look that gives a contemporary or modern look with a natural weathered appearance is in vogue these days. more..

Beautiful lighting inside and outside your house is an important aspect of a wonderfully decorated home. While tube lights and bulbs have reined supreme for years in Indian homes, new designer lights are definitely making headway. more..