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Updated on February 28, 2008

New launches

* Abad Builders

* Infra Housing

* Sudhir Gopi

* DLF Launching soon in Kochi

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* Construction sector allegedly at a standstill in Thrissur

* India among top three global realty markets

* Projects where Vedic concepts stand out, really

* Mittal, Farallon to buy in Indiabulls' arm

* Vasavi Builders’ fresh plans

* RBI’s Firm Stand on Rate Cut Bound to Affect Real Estate Sector

* India Gets Limelight in Global Real Estate Meet
* Dream Come True for Investors- Promises Emaar MGF
* Rs 4000 crore cybercity project at Kochi

* DLF’s Big Gamble

* Smart City project facing problems

* Sustainability, Quality and Transparency – Key Drivers for Real Estate 2008

* LIC Plans to Consolidate its Real Estate Portfolio

* Increase Floor Area Ratio- Developers Request Government

* Excess reliance on foreign funds in realty not good: HDFC

* Realty call: affordable housing for everyone

* Portal to get Indian diaspora closer launched

Abad Builders – New Launch – Booking started

Abad Builders are to shortly launch "The Chancellor Garden Residences" at Kakkanad. More...

1. Rainbow Retreat (Last Few), Irumpanam.

2. Blue Chip, Kakkanad.

3. Sunshine Court, Vazhakkala.

4. Lotus Lake, Chilavannoor.

5. Green Terrace, Kakkanad

6. Aquarius, Aluva.

Infra Housing Pvt. Ltd. - Launches

Infra Housing have launched their new project "Infra Futura" in the IT City Kakkanad. More...

1. Infra Aspire, Kakkanad

2. Infra Vantage, Kakkanad

3. Infra Foreshore, Foreshore Road.

4. Villas in the Mist, Munnar

Sudhir Gopi

Sudhir Gopi Developers Private Ltd (SGDPL) has launched its debut project ‘Vaikundam Retreat’, a 11-storied fully air-conditioned apartment complex at the temple town of Guruvayur in Kerala. More...

1. Kristal Ruby Luxury Apartments, Kaloor.

2. Kristal Onyx, Trivandrum

3. Kristal Pearl, Trivandrum.

DLF Ltd.

DLF Ltd is proposing to launch their projects shortly in Kochi....

1. SRK Skywings. Kakkanad.

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Construction sector allegedly at a standstill in Thrissur
THRISSUR: Building construction industry was in a standstill in the Thrissur Corporation limits due to an attitude of `vengeance’ being adopted by the officials of Thrissur Corporation towards builders, alleged the officials of the Association of Builders and Developers.
Talking to mediapersons here on Wednesday....
more...(Courtesy New Indian Express dt. Thursday February 28 2008)

India among top three global realty markets
New Delhi (PTI): India's booming realty sector has attracted foreign investors and figures in the top three property markets, offering the best opportunity for capital appreciation after the US and China. more.... (Courtesy The Hindu dt. February 17, 2008)

Projects where Vedic concepts stand out, really

MUMBAI: Delhi-based infrastructure company Shristi Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (SIDCL), well known for its large...more...(Courtesy New Indian Express dt. February 16, 2008)

Mittal, Farallon to buy in Indiabulls' arm
Mumbai: Billionaire businessman L.N. Mittal and US-based fund house Farallon Capital Management will pick a 37 per cent stake in Indiabulls Real Estate subsidiary for a combined investment of Rs 1,580 crore. An agreement to this effect has been entered into between Indiabulls Real Estate, FIM Ltd - a foreign venture... more....(Courtesy Malayala Manorama Online dt. Feb 16, 2008)

Vasavi Builders’ fresh plans
CHENNAI: Vasavi Builders has moved into new growth areas such as serviced apartments, commercial buildings and townships. According to P. B. Krishnaprasad, CEO, the company has planned for an investment of Rs. 300 crore towards the expansion ... more.... (Courtesy "The Hindu" dt. Feb 14, 2008)

RBI’s Firm Stand on Rate Cut Bound to Affect Real Estate Sector
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) third-quarter monetary policy review is not a good news for already sagging real estate sector. There is no change in key interest rates which means that buying a house remains a difficult task. Sardonically, the review comes at a time when the property market has already been witnessing fewer sales... more...(Courtesy Indian Realty News dt. 05 Feb 2008)
India Gets Limelight in Global Real Estate Meet
Following the resounding success of the inaugural Cityscape India event, Cityscape - the world’s largest business-to-business real estate brand is all set to come back to Mumbai this year. The event got a tremendous response, more than 5,000 participants from 38 different countries marked their presence. Over 80 exhibitors showcased their projects and expertise at the....more....(Courtesy Indian Realty News dt. 05 Feb 2008)
Dream Come True for Investors- Promises Emaar MGF
Emaar MGF’s issue have received a mix bag of response from the experts, with some saying avoid others recommend it as a good investment option. The company was forced to revise downwards the price band from earlier Rs 610-690 to Rs 540-630. Emaar MGf, one of the leading names in Real Estate have a market capitalization.... more...(Courtesy Indian Realty News dt. 03 Feb 2008)

Rs 4000 crore cybercity project at Kochi

A Rs 4000 crore Cyber city project for the IT/ITES sector is being developed by Housing Development and Infrastructure Ltd (HDIL) at nearby Kalamassery, which will be Kerala's first integrated IT township. HDIL is one of the largest Real Estate Development companies in the country. The Cyber city, spread over... more..

(Courtesy Malayalamanoramaonline dt. January 18, 2008)

DLF’s Big Gamble

An astounding land holding of almost 750 million square feet around the country, about 20% more than its next-biggest competitor, DLF’s unarguably rules the India Real Estate Market.
DLF Ltd. has dominated the extraordinary building boom in India. Now, the country’s biggest property company is making a big bet on a hot new market: houses for the middle class.
more... (Courtesy Indian Realty News dt. January 18, 2008)

Smart City project facing problems

KOCHI: Though two months have passed after the foundation stone-laying for the Smart City project at Edachira, Kakkanad, the registration of the land handed over to Tecom by the government for the project has not yet been made.
The final decision on the transaction of 10 acres of land of the KSEB Brahmapuram Diesel Plant which was demanded by Tecom in addition to the 100 acres acquired from the plant has not been taken yet.
more... (Courtesy New Indian Express dt. January 17, 2008)

Sustainability, Quality and Transparency – Key Drivers for Real Estate 2008

Latest report by Real Estate Consultants Jones Lang La Salle reveals that Sustainability, good quality construction and transparency will be the key drivers of the GCC real estate market over the next year.
The report also predicts that these regions will be the prime investment targets for International investors. According to the managing director of Jones Lang LaSalle, international investment in the region is currently only served by companies in the GCC or Pakistan and India.
more...(Courtesy Indian Realty News dt. January 17, 2008)

LIC Plans to Consolidate its Real Estate Portfolio

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the largest insurance firm of the country revealed its plans to consolidate its real estate portfolio across the country. In an advertisement the company said that Expression of interest is being invited from professional consultancy organizations for consolidating our real estate portfolio.
The consultancy involves feasibility study, including techno-economic viability assessment of expected growth potential, and investment opportunities in sectors such as commercial, housing and retail for fresh acquisition, it said.
more... (Courtesy Indian Realty News dt. January 16, 2008)
Increase Floor Area Ratio- Developers Request Government

Real Estate Industry requested the Government to increase the floor area ration while developing infrastructure across the country. The request was made to create more affordable housing, seeing the rise in demand.
The plea was made on Tuesday at the national conference organised by the Confederation of Real Estate Developers‘ Associations of India (CREDAI), various developers, consultants and experts emphasised the requirement to increase the Floor Area Ratio for creating housing for all.
more.... (Courtesy Indian Realty News dt. January 15, 2008)

1. SFS Silicon Park, Kakkanad.

2. SFS Aqua Greens, Alwaye.

3. SFS Silicon Drive, Kakkanad.

4. SFS Eternia, Edapally.

Excess reliance on foreign funds in realty not good: HDFC

HDFC has cautioned the Government against the plentiful flow of foreign capital into the Indian property market. Speaking on the same, HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh said that the government should allow pension and provident funds to invest in real estate sector. more.... (Courtesy Indian Realty News dt. January 15, 2008)

1. Parur Leisure County, Parur.

2. Pukalakkat City Centre, Palarivattom.

3. Pukalakkat Kaveri Apartments, Kakkanad.

4. Pukalakkat Laxmibhai Towers, T.D Road.

5. Pukalakkat Narmada Enclave, Edapally.

Realty call: affordable housing for everyone

While the real estate sector in India is growing at an unparalleled rate and turning out to be a significant contributor driving the country’s growth, it is also leading to yawning gaps between those who can afford housing and those who cannot, feel experts. more... (Courtesy - The Indian Express dt. January 15, 2008)

1. Pulikkal Avenue Apartments, Kathrikkadavu

Portal to get Indian diaspora closer launched

The sixth Pravasi Bhartiya Divas saw the launch of New Global Indian and Employment and NRI times. While the Indian print media industry is worth Rs 43,700 crore, accounting for around 30% revenues of the industry, more..... (Courtesy: The Financial Express dt. January 12, 2008)

1. Arunodayam Heritage, Angamally.


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