Page 17 - Real Estate

China's housing prices fall again in August as slump reaches an year

New-home prices in 70 cities, excluding state-subsidized housing, dropped 0.29% last month from July, when they fell 0.11%, National Bureau of Statistics figures showed

E-registration of property promises freedom from long queues, touts

However, the procedure is currently limited only to primary sales in Maharashtra

EPFO to provide safer, more stable returns to those nearing retirement

The organisation will invest a higher percentage of the money from young subscribers into equity. For those nearing retirement, the money will be invested in a safe debt

China rolls out property policies to boost demand, fix real estate crisis

A flurry of Chinese cities are rolling out measures to boost housing demand, signaling the government's intention to arrest a property crisis.

Evergrande's Hong Kong headquarters worth $1 bn taken over by a receiver

The property was used as security for HK$7.6 billion ($968 million) in loans made by parties including Citic Bank International in 2020, separate documents at the Companies Registry website show

Street signs: Tech stocks buyback, Bengaluru real estate, and more

Experts say valuation comfort and the buzz around large buybacks have jump-started interest in IT stocks

Tier-II Indian cities emerge as major realty growth engines: PropEquity

Report by the firm cites surge in absorption and supply of quality residential properties across price brackets in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Nashik, Gandhi Nagar and Jaipur

Twin towers and beyond: The ugly side of demolition

People have the notion that justice should be retributive. It shouldn't

New rules from Sept 1 2022: LPG prices, expressway toll taxes and more

New rules are introduced on September 1, Thursday 2022. Banking norms, gas cylinders, insurance premiums and property prices will be impacted. Read this detailed article to know more

China's new home prices fall marginally in August due to weak demand

New home prices in 100 cities fell 0.01% from a month earlier, unchanged from July, according to survey data released on Thursday by China Index Academy

TMS Ep250: India's Q1 GDP, RCap insolvency, IPOs in 2022, Floor Area Ratio

India's Q1 GDP grows at 13.5%: What does it mean? Will creditors lose out in RCap resolution? How long before the primary market revs up? What is Floor Area Ratio? All answers here

TMS Ep250: India's Q1 GDP, RCap insolvency, IPOs in 2022, Floor Area Ratio

India's Q1 GDP grows at 13.5%: What does it mean? Will creditors lose out in RCap resolution? How long before the primary market revs up? What is Floor Area Ratio? All answers here

What is the floor area ratio?

The demolition of illegal towers in Noida sullied the builder's image. It circumvented rules, changed the floor area ratio in collusion with corrupt officials. But, what is floor area ratio?

Don't turn complacent, consult experts if builder claims nods are in place

First, carry out the necessary checks of the plot on which the project stands

China bad debt managers see earnings tank on deepening property losses

China's distressed-debt managers have been in turmoil as aggressive lending to embattled developers and unchecked expansion into other areas has beset the $730 billion funds with heavy credit losses

Best of BS Opinion: Broken real estate policy, bench strength, and more

Here are the top BS Opinion articles of the day

New rules from Sept 1: Toll prices, insurance, property rates and more

New Rules: Toll prices and property rates surged in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Audi announced a price hike on all of its models. Read this article to know what changes have been made till now

Broken real estate policy: Twin towers' demolition should not be the end

Better ways than demolition need to be found to deal with such issues in the future

Twin towers constructed as per plan approved by Noida Authority: Supertech

Realty firm Supertech on Sunday said the twin towers set to be demolished this afternoon were constructed as per the building plan approved by Noida development authorities and no deviations were made. Supertech added that the demolition of these two towers will not impact its other real estate projects, which will be delivered to homebuyers. The nearly 100-metre-tall Apex and Ceyane towers are scheduled to be demolished at 2.30 pm on Sunday in pursuance of a Supreme Court order that found their construction within Emerald Court premises in violation of norms. More than 3,700 kgs of explosives are being used in this operation. "The Twin Towers Apex and Ceyane in Noida are a part of the Emerald Court project at Sector 93A constructed on land allotted by Noida authority. The building plans of the Project including the two towers were approved by the Noida Authority in 2009 which was strictly in accordance with the then prevailing Building Bye laws announced by the State Government," .

Gurugram: Sale, purchase banned in 18 societies over rules violation

Following violation of licence norms and non-payment of dues, including external development charges, the DTCP has banned the purchase and sale of property in 18 residential societies in Gurugram