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Rs 200 cr of homebuyer's compensation recovered from realtors: MahaRERA

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) on Monday said it has recovered over Rs 200 crore from developers to compensate homebuyers for their losses. The authority also outlined plans to further intensify its recovery efforts. The real estate watchdog said it has issued 1,163 warrants for recovering Rs 705.62 crore across the state and has made developers cough up Rs 200.23 crore from 283 warrants involving 139 real estate projects, as per an official statement. Over Rs 378 crore of the recoveries are due from Mumbai suburban and Pune alone, the statement said, adding that specific efforts are being undertaken to expedite the same like appointing retired Tahsildars (revenue officials) in the offices of the district collectorates in Mumbai suburban and Pune. Of the Rs 200 crore in recoveries, Mumbai city contributed Rs 46.47 crore in recoveries involving 22 warrants in 13 projects, Rs 76.33 crore came from 85 warrants in 42 projects in Mumbai suburban and Rs 39.10

Avg construction cost for housing projects up 39% in 4 years: Colliers

The average cost of construction for housing projects in big cities has increased by 39 per cent in the last four years to Rs 2,780 per sq ft, with building materials and labour becoming expensive, according to Colliers India. Real estate consultant Colliers India data shows that the average construction cost for premium housing projects stood at Rs 2,000 per square feet in October 2020. The construction cost rose to Rs 2,200 per square feet in October 2021, Rs 2,300 per sq ft in October 2022, Rs 2,500 per sq ft in October 2023 and Rs 2,780 per square feet in October 2024. Colliers India said these are average costs for a Grade A residential building of 15 floors. The data pertains to tier-I cities. Over the last one year, the consultant said the average cost of construction of housing projects rose 11 per cent due to a significant surge in labour costs coupled with a moderate price increase in construction materials like sand, brick, glass, wood etc. Notably, the cumulative effec

Godrej Properties secures 3 plots in Mumbai for Rs 3,500 cr housing project

Realty firm Godrej Properties Ltd has won bids to acquire 3 adjoining plots totalling 6.5 acres in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) to develop a housing project with a revenue potential of Rs 3,500 crore. In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, the company informed that it has "emerged as the highest bidder to develop a group housing project at a premium location in Sector 5-A, Kharghar according to the e-auction portal of City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO)." The plots, measuring 6.54 acres, will offer a development potential of around 2 million square feet, with an estimated combined revenue potential of around Rs 3,500 crore, it added. The company did not disclose the deal value of these 3 adjoining land parcels. Gaurav Pandey, MD & CEO, Godrej Properties, said, "Our entry into the Kharghar micro-market aligns well with our strategy of strengthening our portfolio across the key real estate markets in India." Godrej Properties continues to acquire ...

Godrej acquires 6 land parcels to develop Rs 9,650 cr housing projects

Realty firm Godrej Properties acquired six new land parcels in the July-September quarter to develop housing projects worth Rs 9,650 crore as part of its expansion plan amid strong demand. Godrej Properties is one of the leading real estate developers in the country. It has a significant presence in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Pune and Bengaluru. To expand the housing business, Godrej Properties acquires land through outright purchases as well as forming partnerships with landowners for joint development. In its latest operational updates for the July-September quarter, Godrej Properties said it has added 8 new land parcels in the first six months of this fiscal with a total estimated saleable area of about 11 million square feet and total estimated booking value potential of around Rs 12,650 crore. This included the addition of 6 new land parcels in the second quarter of this fiscal with an expected booking value of Rs 9,650 crore. Godrej Properties said it has .

NeoLiv buys 12 acre land at Alibaug to develop Rs 400 cr housing project

Realty firm NeoLiv has bought 12-acre land at Alibaug near Mumbai to develop a luxury housing project with a sales potential of around Rs 400 crore. The company did not disclose the land deal value and name of the seller. In a statement on Wednesday, NeoLiv announced the acquisition of 12 acres of prime land in Alibaug, marking the company's foray into the highly sought-after Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) market. "The development with an option to extend to 20 acres and projected gross value of more than Rs 400 crore will offer an exceptional mix of premium villas and plots," it said. NeoLiv founder and CEO Mohit Malhotra said this acquisition represents a significant milestone for the company. "Backed by UHNI investors through our SEBI-approved fund and led by a highly experienced team with over 100 years of combined expertise, we are committed to delivering exceptional living experiences that will set new benchmarks for residential developments," Malhotra said. Alibaug, kno

NeoLiv ties up with Royal Green Realty to develop Rs 600 cr housing project

Real estate firm NeoLiv has tied up with Royal Green Realty to jointly develop a 20-acre housing project at Kundli-Sonipat in Haryana with an estimated revenue potential of more than Rs 600 crore. The company on Tuesday announced its entry into the North India market through a joint development partnership with Royal Green Realty. The residential project, located in Kundli-Sonipat Master Plan, will be spread over a 20-acre area. "The 20-acre development with a gross development value of Rs 600 crore+ will feature premium villas, independent floors, custom-designed plots and an internationally designed clubhouse," NeoLiv said in a statement. Mohit Malhotra, Founder and CEO of NeoLiv, said, this acquisition represents a significant milestone for NeoLiv, as we announce our first project in the NCR region. "Backed by UHNI (ultra high net worth individual) investors through our SEBI-approved fund and led by a highly experienced team with over 100 years of combined expertise, we are ...

Housing crisis: Nearly 2,000 projects stalled in India; Mumbai tops list

According to recent PropEquity data, 1,636 projects totaling 4,31,946 units in 14 Tier-I cities and 345 projects totalling 76,256 units in 28 Tier-II cities have been stalled

Godrej Properties to launch Rs 21,000 cr worth housing projects by March

Godrej Properties aims to launch Rs 21,000 crore worth of residential projects by March across major cities to encash strong consumer demand and achieve 20 per cent growth in sales bookings this fiscal. In an interview with PTI, the company's executive chairperson Pirojsha Godrej expressed confidence that the company would achieve the targeted sales bookings of Rs 27,000 crore for the current fiscal. In the last fiscal, the company's sales bookings jumped 84 per cent to a record Rs 22,527 crore, the highest among listed realty firms in 2023-24. Asked about the launch pipeline, Pirojsha said, "We are targeting to launch projects worth Rs 30,000 crore this fiscal year. We have already launched around Rs 9,000 crore worth of projects in the first quarter of this fiscal." The launch pipeline for the remaining three quarters is strong, he said. Godrej Properties mainly focuses on Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad for group housing projects. It s

Builders cut project completion time by 20% in top 7 cities: Anarock

Real estate developers across seven major cities are taking an average 18-20 per cent less time to complete a project because of tight regulations and the use of latest construction technologies, according to Anarock. Real estate consultant Anarock data analysed all projects that were launched and completed between 2010-2019 and 2014-H1 2024 across the top seven cities. In the last decade, the average time taken to complete smaller projects of less than 500 units across these seven cities was four years, while builders took 4.9 years to complete large projects of more than 500 units each. During 2010-19 period, the average time taken by builders was 4.9 years for small projects and 6.1 years for larger ones. So, the average completion time across seven major cities has fallen by 18 per cent in small projects and 20 per cent in large projects during the period under review. "The stringent rules imposed on project delays by the regulatory authorities have also been a key factor in .

Sattva Group to invest Rs 12-14K cr in next 3 yrs to build infra projects

Realty firm Sattva Group will invest Rs 12,000-14,000 crore over the next three years to build housing, office and hotel projects and is in talks with PE major Blackstone to launch REIT for monetisation of commercial assets. Bengaluru-based Sattva Group is one of the leading real estate developers in India. It has completed 140 projects comprising 80 million square feet area in the last 30 years. Around 23 million square feet of area is under construction and 65 million square feet is in the pipeline. Addressing a press conference here, Sattva Group Managing Director Bijay Agarwal said, "We are very bullish on the real estate market. We will be investing Rs 12,000-14,000 crore over the next three years across residential, commercial and hospitality verticals." The investments will be funded through equity, debt and internal accruals, he said, adding that the company might raise equity funds at the project level if needed. Agarwal noted that the demand for the residential segment ha

In home and office, India's real estate market charting a course for growth

In the residential domain, a resurgence post-pandemic is evident, characterised by robust market demand buoyed by both buyer confidence and favourable economic conditions

Developers are curtailing affordable housing projects amid weak margins

According to PropEquity, new launches in the affordable housing segment have fallen over the last two years in both Tier-I and Tier-II cities

Indian housing market outlook bullish, consumer sentiments positive: Report

Consumers sentiments in India's housing market remain positive despite a rise in prices, according to realty portal Magicbricks. On Thursday, Magicbricks released a report 'Housing Sentiment Index' based on the survey of over 4,500 customers across 11 cities. "Despite inflationary pressures, the Housing Sentiment Index (HSI) across India remains robust with strong buyer confidence," it said in a statement. The survey revealed a positive market outlook for the Indian residential real estate sector with an overall HSI of 149. Magicbricks said the HSI is derived from an online survey capturing the responses of 4,500 high intent homebuyers across the top 11 cities of India, spanning various income brackets and budget preferences. The HSI score ranges from 0 to 200, with 100 representing neutrality. Indicating an expectation of market stability in the short to medium term. A score of 200 reflects a bullish sentiment while a score of 0 indicated a bearish sentiment. "Currently, the ...

SKA Group to invest Rs 600 cr to build premium housing project in Gr Noida

Realty firm SKA Group on Wednesday said it will invest nearly Rs 600 crore to develop a premium housing project in Greater Noida as part of its expansion plan. The company has so far completed four housing projects comprising 3,200 units, while two residential projects are under construction totalling 1,800 units. It is also developing a commercial project comprising 600 units. These projects are in the Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad markets of Uttar Pradesh. "We have launched a new housing project 'SKA Destiny One' in Greater Noida. The project spread over 6 acres will have 645 units," SKA Group Director Sanjay Sharma told reporters here. The price ranges between Rs 1.5 crore and Rs 3 crore per apartment. The company had bought this land from Greater Noida development authority and the entire land price has been paid. The total saleable area is nearly 14 lakh square feet. Sharma said the total project cost, including land and construction, would be Rs 592 crore. The project w

Brigade Enterprises posts record sale bookings of Rs 6,013 cr last fiscal

Realty firm Brigade Enterprises Ltd on Tuesday reported a 46 per cent annual increase in its sale bookings to record Rs 6,013 crore in the last fiscal year, mainly due to better demand for its housing projects. Its sale bookings stood at Rs 4,109 crore in the 2022-23 fiscal. In a statement, Brigade Enterprises said it has achieved pre-sales of Rs 6,013 crore in FY24 and Rs 2,243 crore in the fourth quarter of FY24 the highest ever for both in terms of a quarter as well as financial year. Average sales realisation rose 23 per cent annually last fiscal year. "The residential business continued to drive sales growth, with all other verticals of the company contributing significantly and finishing strong in the financial year," Pavitra Shankar, Managing Director of Brigade Enterprises, said. The company has been able to achieve its best-ever operational performance last fiscal, she said. "we aim to leverage this performance in FY25. Our outlook is optimistic, as we believe demand fo

Godrej Properties buys land in Hyderabad for Rs 3,500 cr housing project

Realty firm Godrej Properties Ltd on Wednesday said it has bought 12.5-acre land in Hyderabad to develop a housing project having Rs 3,500 crore revenue potential. This marks the company's foray into the Hyderabad property market. In a regulatory filing, Godrej Properties informed that it has acquired 12.5-acre of land at Rajendra Nagar in Hyderabad. "The development on this land is estimated to have a potential of around 4 million square feet of saleable area comprising primarily premium residential apartments of various configurations with an estimated revenue potential of about Rs 3,500 crore," the company said. Godrej Properties said that Hyderabad would be an important market for the company. Godrej Properties has a major presence in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Pune, Delhi-NCR (National Capital Regions), and Bengaluru. Gaurav Pandey, MD, and CEO of Godrej Properties, said the company is entering Hyderabad, which is amongst the largest and fastest growing residentia

Signature Global to develop housing project in Gurugram as demand surges

Realty firm Signature Global has partnered the landlord to develop a housing project on a 20-acre land in Gurugram with a revenue potential of Rs 4,500 crore, as part of its expansion plan. Signature Global has entered into a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) for 20.32 acres land in sector 71, southern peripheral road, Gurugram. The total development potential on this land is 28.4 lakh square feet of residential space. Signature Global Chairman Pradeep Aggarwal said the potential sales realisation would be around Rs 4,500 crore in this upcoming project. With a surge in housing demand after the COVID pandemic, real estate developers have been acquiring land outright as well as partnering with landlords to expand their businesses. Earlier this month, Signature Global had announced the signing of three separate JDAs with landlords to develop housing projects on a total 21.38 acres land parcels. The combined development potential in volume terms is 32 lakh square feet of residential

Macrotech Developers to launch 11 projects with Rs 6K cr revenue potential

Looking to tap rising housing demand, realty firm Macrotech Developers will launch 11 projects in Mumbai, Pune and Bengaluru this quarter with an estimated revenue potential of Rs 6,260 crore. Mumbai-based Macrotech Developers is one of the leading real estate developers in the country. It has a major presence in Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Pune. The company markets its properties under the Lodha brand. In an investor presentation, the company said it has a strong launch pipeline in the fourth quarter of 2023-24. "Well placed to meet full-year pre-sales guidance with the launches planned in Q4," it said. Macrotech Developers said the company will launch a 4.4 million square feet area during the January-March quarter, of which 1 million square feet would be in Bengaluru and 0.8 million square feet in Pune. The remaining area will be in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). During the first nine months of this fiscal, Macrotech has already launched a 6.6 million square feet area with

DLF to buy 29 acres land in Gurugram for over Rs 825 cr for housing project

Realty major DLF Ltd will acquire 29 acres of land in Gurugram from IREO to build a housing project after taking over bad loans worth Rs 825 crore related to the land. A senior official of DLF said the total consideration for the 29 acres of land will exceed Rs 825 crore. The land has been mortgaged by realty firm IREO with some financial institutions. DLF plans to develop a group housing project on the land located on Golf Course Extension in Gurugram, Haryana. In a regulatory filing on Thursday, DLF said it has entered into an agreement with Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore Branch, DB International (Asia), Singapore and Deutsche Investments India (lender/bond holder). From these lenders, DLF has agreed to buy non-convertible, redeemable bonds issued by IREO (bond issuer). "We have been working with the two lenders and the developer for almost 12 months trying to structure this transaction. Today, we have signed the documents to acquire the debt from these two lenders," DLF MD