Realty prices up but so are income levels, says HDFC report
Realty prices up but so are income levels, says HDFC report

18th May 2015

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In its latest annual report on the prevailing scenario in the country\'s massive mortgage market, housing finance major HDFC Ltd has acknowledged the

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Mah plans stamp duty cut for EWS homes

          

Mah plans stamp duty cut for EWS homes

18th May 2015

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In a move that is expected to provide major relief to lakhs of home buyers in Mumbai and the rest of the state, the Maharashtra government is said to

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Wi-fi for new bldgs, 6,000 CCTV cameras for Mumbai

          

Wi-fi for new bldgs, 6,000 CCTV cameras for Mumbai

15th May 2015

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Towing the centre’s – Digital India – line, the Maharashtra government is said to be mulling over a proposal to make it compulsory f

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SMART SOCHO: Is your home certified structurally safe?
SMART SOCHO: Is your home certified structurally safe?

14th May 2015

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The lack of safety awareness among buyers and rampant non-compliance to the National Building Code - 2005 by developers has put a big question mark on

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Nitesh Estates enters Pune with mall buyout

          

Nitesh Estates enters Pune with mall buyout

14th May 2015

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Bengaluru-based premium property developer, Nitesh Estates has announced its entry into the Pune market, with the acquisition of the ailing 1 million

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3 Indian cities in IBM's Smarter Cities Challenge

          

3 Indian cities in IBM's Smarter Cities Challenge

13th May 2015

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Global technology major IBM has chosen Vizag, Surat and Allahabad among 16 global locations for its smarter cities programme to help them address chal

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IFC to invest US$25mn in Tata Value Homes

          

IFC to invest US$25mn in Tata Value Homes

13th May 2015

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IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has announced its intention to invest US$25mn alongside Tata Value Homes, a 100 percent subsidiary of the Mumba

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Cushman & Wakefield and DTZ ink merger pact

          

Cushman & Wakefield and DTZ ink merger pact

12th May 2015

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Cushman & Wakefield and DTZ have reached an agreement to merge and are set to become one of the largest global real estate services companies.Th

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Element One: Redefining the work, play & live mantra
Element One: Redefining the work, play & live mantra

11th May 2015

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Located in the heart of Gurgaon, the Satya Group\'s ongoing Element One commercial project is being developed as two separate complexes, laid across t

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SEZs in trouble: 22 more request approval to exit
SEZs in trouble: 22 more request approval to exit

11th May 2015

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The government\'s much-touted SEZ policy that was supposed to be one of its main economic drivers for trade and industry appears to be in the doldrums

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Bengaluru residents gear up for 'Civic Challenge'

          

Bengaluru residents gear up for 'Civic Challenge'

8th May 2015

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US-based high-technology systems and services major, United Technologies Corporation has announced the launch of its sustainable urbanization project,

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432 Park Avenue: Neighbour's envy, New York's pride
432 Park Avenue: Neighbour's envy, New York's pride

8th May 2015

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Standing really tall at approx 1,396 feet, 432 Park Avenue is the second highest addition to New York\'s collection of skyscrapers and will be home to

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Shortage of talent hurting realty growth
Shortage of talent hurting realty growth

6th May 2015

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A recent report by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) states that India will need approx a 76.5mn strong workforce to drive its constru

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Hassle-free online system for building approvals on the anvil
Hassle-free online system for building approvals on the anvil

5th May 2015

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Come May 15, and Mumbai developers warily making their way to the BMC’s much-maligned building proposal department that disburses the commenceme

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Commercial realty only bright spot in Q1 2015, says FICCI-Knight Frank report
Commercial realty only bright spot in Q1 2015, says FICCI-Knight Frank report

5th May 2015

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New residential project launches have halved during the January-March 2015 quarter due to over-supply, though numbers might improve slightly over the

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SMART SOCHO:  Why insuring your home, is a must today
SMART SOCHO: Why insuring your home, is a must today

4th May 2015

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The devastating earthquake that struck neighbouring Nepal left all of us shocked with its massive trail of destruction to life and property. Unfortuna

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