Vikas Rikhye, Gurgaon Property Consultant and Blogger

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In last one decade Gurgaon has witnessed the presence & growth of Multinationals,
with all around progress it has resulted into immense potential / scope for “Service
Apartment”.. Besides the aforementioned reasons , the increasing trend of Medical Tourism in Gurgaon has added positively to the scope of Service Apartments in Gurgaon

With increasing demand of Service Apartments, several property owners have entered into this business & organized sector in this field, are increasing their capacity by outsourcing apartments

Some of the Service apartment operators are following a module, where they hire out an apartment on ***MG Basis and after furnishing the same they put it on their Net-work. {Net-work that take care of its Marketing & Maintenance}

Moreover few Real Estate Brokers in Gurgaon, who specialize this field are also instrumental in organizing deals on MG {***Minimum Guarantee}basis, as in this module, every one stands to gain.

The present trend in this field indicates the sings of a great potential & growth.

Vikas Rikhye, Gurgaon Real Estate Consultant and Blogger

• Affordable Homes: Keeping in mind sky-high prices of land in Gurgaon, the price offered seems to qualify the category of Affordable Homes.
• Better Options : The offers provide of One, Two & Three Bedroom apartments.
• Easy Payment Plan: Projects being “Bank approved” have the option of housing loan with EMI repayment facilities .
• Gurgaon Master Plan 2021: Projects falling in line with “current development plans” of HUDA are right choice.
• Landscaped greenery, Security, Club House, Gymnasium & other essential services remain a common factor.

The following are some of the New Residential Projects in Gurgaon:

Uniworld Resorts by Unitech

Just off the NH-8,located on Sector 33 & 48 by the side of Sohna Road offers the options of 1BR+Study 825sq.ft 2BR 1060-1100 sq.ft,3BD+SQ 1535 &1545 sq.ft. Price Starting from (INR) Rs 36.08 Lacks & above.

Emaar MGF

Emaar MGF a JV between Emaar PJSC of Dubai one of the world’s largest infrastructure & Real estate development company and MGF, a well known name in Real estate sector in India, now presents low rise “Emerald Floors” at Emerald Hills in Sector-65 on extended Golf course road Gurgaon.

Offer: Choice of Independent Floors on Two different plot sizes as follows:
Plot Size- 267. sq.yds 3BHK, 3Toilets + SQ
Plot Size-350.sq.yds 4BHK ,3 Toilets, Family Lounge +SQ
Price :Rs 44.40 onwards

Some other New projects:

• Pioneer Urban - “Pioneer Park” Sector-61
• “Tulip Orange”. Sector-69-70
• “Centrum Park” Sector-103

In the current scenario, when companies are offering lucrative incentives & commissions , it is more important to check all the facts about the property/ promoter, than to be carried away by small temptations.

Vikas Rikhye, Real Estate Blogger and Real Estate Gurgaon Consultant

After feeling the heat of recession ,the concept of “Assured Returns on Investment in Gurgaon” is gaining momentum , that shows the signs of market revival The investors having experienced the results of rash/short term investment, are now looking at safe & long term investment plans.

The properties rented to Multinational companies {MNCs} & Banks have become targeted investments .The investor now seems to settle for lesser returns as compared to earlier, but want “Assured Returns”.

A large number of investors are finding their destination on Sohna Road Gurgaon, where the presence of companies like Lenovo, Xerox, Global Insight is already being felt & brands like , Reebok, Rockport, Levis, Puma are about to show their presence. HDFC Bank on Sohna road is already a land mark.

Eateries like Wimpy, Cafe coffee day, Costa Coffee, Papa Johns, Danachoga are going to be amongst Kwality walls & Cream bell .The “shopping scenario” on Sohna Road is expected to undergo a big change in coming future.

As a result the rented properties on Sohna road are available on 7% to 9% Assured returns. The investors are increasingly getting interested as they can see the facts on the ground & are not left to imagination.

The trend continues to be positive for the following reasons:

• Gurgaon a hub for MNCs: Offering ideal working environments , Gurgaon, has become a hub for MNCs including BPOs & KPOs in Gurgaon.
• Gurgaon Properties are having a wide range of choice in Villas, Luxurious Apartments & Bungalows, as the prominent builders /developers like Unitech/ DLF are delivering the end product very close to international standards , having a positive scope of appreciation.
• Assured Return on Investment: In commercial sector, the properties are being offered on lucrative assured return basis as compared elsewhere.
• Close Proximity to IGI Airport: Gurgaon being in NCR {National Capital Region} & having close proximity to International Airport, has its own added advantage.
• NRI Services in Gurgaon: In Gurgaon a number of professional companies are offering their services to NRIs in the field of **Facility Management, Event management , Security Management & other essential services, bringing a better comfort level to NRIs
• Gurgaon Lifestyle : With existence of Golf courses, Modern Hotels, Multi-cuisine restaurants, Clubs ,Shopping malls, Gurgaon has placed itself, at a higher pedestal of lifestyle.
• Hospitals in Gurgaon:. Specialty Hospitals like Paras, Artemis, Forties, Max & Medicity not only attract medical tourism in Gurgaon but also reassure of the Healthcare facilities in Gurgaon, matching international
• Commuting Comfort: Ideally located on NH-8 with eight lane express highway & connectivity to Delhi by Metro by January 2010 brings Commuting Comfort level for Gurgaon.

Factors as stated above & Master Plan 2021 make NRIs & other investors “Gurgaon” as a long term investment destination.

Disclaimer

The Author is a freelance Blogger and real-estate consultant,The readers are advised to do their own research & analysis before taking any action. The author is not responsible for any consequence good or bad . The author is only delivering his views & inviting response in the way of comments/views from the readers

Vikas Rikhye, Property Consultant and Blogger

Investment in Real Estate Gurgaon is taking a very interesting turn. Despite the fact that in a very recent past the Residential properties in Gurgaon are showing positive signs, yet the investor in Gurgaon are seeking opportunities to invest in the properties having an advantage of “Assured Return on Investment” & this trend of investment seems to be picking up.

The concept in definite terms gives a comfort level to the investor but at the same time, the investor has to be very careful while investing & should keep the following cautions in mind:

Check the facts before investing:

About builder:

• That the Builder should have a good track record.
• The property offered should have all requisite sanctions, License and permissions from the competent authorities.
• That the property should be free from all kind of claims .mortgages and encumbrance.
• That the building in which property is offered has all the required completion & occupation certificates.
• That if required proper search report should be obtained from a legal expert

About the occupant:

• That the occupant has proper financial stability.[ As it has been observed in the past that some of the IT companies just disappeared due to lack of finance/orders} However it is safe to take expert opinion, who can furnish. the fact about the company/occupant after its findings.
• That terms of the Lease agreement should be carefully read & understood {legal opinion required}
• That the Lease agreement should be registered at 1st place & the Lease agreement should be registered subsequently as well.
• That there is sufficient “Lock in Period” to cover the risk factor.
• That in case of Retail outlet, pleas ensure that there is sufficient footfalls to ensure the existence/survival of the occupant in terms of profitability{Out source an agency to give its report}
• That the occupant is no where close to insolvency/bankruptcy

About the Individual Seller :

Beside the afore mentioned points in case of an individual seller the following points should be considered:

• That property is not under any family disputes.
• That there may not be any Third-Party claim.
• That there may not be any Silent Agreement.
• That the seller in the past has not executed any POA {Power of attorney}

That in case of POA transaction the original owner should be alive.

Besides as stated above please ensure that dealing should be conducted thru reliable/reputed Brokers & with the consent of legal experts. How ever, it is felt that “Options of Assured Return on Investment on Sohna Road are better as compared to “Options of Assured Return on Golf course road & MG Road Gurgaon.

Disclaimer

The Author is a freelance Blogger and real-estate consultant,The readers are advised to do their own research & analysis before taking any action. The author is not responsible for any consequence good or bad . The author is only delivering his views & inviting response in the way of comments/views from the readers.

Vikas Rikhye, Realtor and Gurgaon Real Estate Blogger

Real Estate Brokers in Gurgaon, during peak time, had booked in sales over 60% of Commercial office Space on Sohna Road for the investors in Gurgaon at the rate ranging Rupees 3500- 4500 per sq.ft. Remaining 40% was left with the promoters. These commercial projects on Sohna Road are now nearing completion & are ready for leasing.

The prevailing rentals Commercial office Space on M.G. Road.& Golf Course road are ranging between Rupees 75-85 per sq. ft. With the leasing rates as stated above, acts as an opportunity, for the Sohna Road investors, to offer lucrative leasing rate as low as Rs.40-45 per sq.ft.as it brings them almost 12%+ return over investment.

Since the balance of 40% of Commercial office Space has been still with the promoters, therefore, they are applying all marketing techniques/strategies to recover at least 15-20% more rental than being offered by the broker lobby. It seems that this is ,all because, by soliciting higher rental, the promoter, would be able to sell its balance 40% of stock at higher selling price ROI {Return on investment} basis. As per prevailing market practices the prospective investor is quite happy with 8.5% ROI & in the bargain, the promoter yields more profit on selling Rented Property on Sohna Road.

There seems to be a “Tug-of-war” over leasing rates between Broker lobby in Gurgaon & the Promoter as both are competing to achieve their desired motives .Under the circumstances the Broker-Lobby seems to be a better option to avail lesser leasing rates compared to the leasing rates offered by promoters.

Moral of the story :Real estate Brokers a better option for leasing on Commercial office Space on Sohna Road Gurgaon

Vikas Rikhye, Real Estate Gurgaon Blogger

Property on Sohna Road Gurgaon

With overall growth in Gurgaon , ” Properties on Sohna Road” were awaiting appreciation .As during the peak time, the Real estate developers in Gurgaon had launched a large number of Residential and commercial projects which over a period headed towards completion.

Residential Property on Sohna Road Gurgaon
With of global meltdown, about three months back the prices/rentals of properties were seen sliding down. The investors seemed to have lost confidence; new user/end user was in a confused state, expecting a further downfall.

However, now, the conditions seem to be changing in the recent past because of following:

• With successful launching of new projects by eminent builders like Unitech, it has re-imposed the confidence of actual/end user on BSP {basic-selling price}.
• Affordable homes, are also being advertised on Sohna Road by some of the upcoming builders.
• It is felt that with Government’s approval on Builder/Independent floors{GF+2 Floors}, some of the ambitious/reputed builders are launching “Affordable Houses” on Sohna road.
• It is also noticed that over a period of time the patience of investor also got exhausted as there has been no visible extra gains, while market condition had settled on a genuine price line.

Now since there seems to be a stability factor & the buyer also has varied options therefore the market has started moving towards a positive trend. The projects on Sohna road mainly. Park view city. Vipul greens & Orchid Petals are already showing signs of positive growth in sale/ rentals.

Commercial Property on Sohna Road

With projects of some of the companies like, Vatika ,Spaze, ILD are nearing Completion & it seems that the promoters have themselves analyzed the market conditions as a result they are offering best prices in terms of cost/leasing. Effective strategy of promoters by offering lower rentals of commercial property, as compared to commercial office space at “Golf course road” & “M.G. Road” has lured the MNCs to find their way on Sohna Road

For more details the Author can be contacted on the following address

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Vikas Rikhye, Real Estate Gurgaon Blogger

With global downturn & liquidity crunch the real estate sector has been badly hit. The situation of Real estate in Gurgaon is no different.In the recent past Real estate sector in Gurgaon is facing the worst possible time.

During the peak time {which was about 2-3 years back} the Developers had overestimated the future requirements of the Real estate & launched a large number of Residential and commercial projects to meet anticipated demand that did not materialize as an effect of global meltdown.

Commercial office space in Gurgaon has been equally victim of circumstances. as the “Projects & buildings” which were launched few years back are getting completed, lying vacant, showing very clear signs of lack of demand.

The rentals for “Commercial office space” in Gurgaon are already down by 30-35%.A recent study conducted on the subject proves that Major /eminent developers are offering over 35% cut on the rentals as quoted 6months ago.

The report further says that due to a huge level of availability, the existing tenant are in process of renegotiating the leasing options on fresh terms & less rentals.

The “Commercial office space” buildings on Sohna Road Gurgaon lying vacant are already giving a deserted look.
The glass curtain commercial buildings on Golf course Road M.G.Road and many others on prime locations of Gurgaon, are also under the grip of rescission.

Under the present circumstances & obvious future downward their does not. seem to be any respite in the situation until the end of 2009.

Vikas Rikhye, Real Estate Gurgaon Blogger

“Metro dreams coming true” for the residents of Millennium city of Gurgaon, as it is understood, that efforts are being made to commission Qtab Minar - Sushant lok streach by Jan.2010.

It is further understood from reliable sources, that the:

• On Gurgaon portion of Metro stretch of 7.3 km, “Station Buildings are almost ready except the final touches like painting of exteriors & completion of entry/exit structure”.
• The elevated line is ready with parapet & railings.
• On stretch towards Qutab Minar-Delhi , there is already a speeding up of work and by June 2010 the line will be extended to Central Secretariat.
• Tentative date of completion Qutab minar - HUDA City Center January 2010.
• Tentative date of completion Central Secretariat. - Qutab minar June 2010.
• The Delhi-Gurgaon Metro project is expected to complete with a estimated cost of INR 3,678 Crores & would help over 1.8 lakh commuters daily.

Metro impact on Gurgaon Real estate : All the points as stated above ,are going to have a very positive impact on the real estate in Gurgaon. Moreover, it is felt that areas of South city-1,.DLF-hase-2, Sushantlok etc are expected to record manifold increase in property prices .

Disclaimer

The Author is a freelance Blogger and real-estate consultant, The readers are advised to do their own research & analysis before taking any action. The author is not responsible for any consequence good or bad .The author is only delivering his views & inviting response in the way of comments/views from the readers.

Vikas Rikhye, Real Estate Gurgaon Blogger

Almost five years ago ,the Government of Haryana had put a ban in Gurgaon,on “Registration” of property falling under the category of Builder Floors/ Independent Floors (eg: Three Independent Floors built on Single plot) & it resulted into the following:

• Sale of Builder Floors/ Independent Floors carried out on GPA{ general power of attorney }, an unsafe property ownership title for the buyer.
• As GPA is not considered to be a legal instrument, the buyers would not get bank finance.
• The Government’s loss of revenue in terms of Registration charges & Stamp duty.

It is understood that after conducting in-depth study in this matter the Government has finally legalized the registration of “Builder floors/ independent floors”, constructed on plots by plot owners in colonies developed by private builders such as DLF,Unitech & Ansals etc. as well as colonies developed by Haryana Urban development Authority {HUDA}

It is further understood that in this recent directive the applicants may have to pay 1% of extra Stamp duty, covering the cost of ” Infra -structure up-gradation”
With this vital decision, it not only provides a sigh of relief to the owners of such properties, who have transacted the purchase on GPA{ general power of attorney }, but it has also generated positive results as following:

• With Registration, buyers of such properties will now become legal owners.
• Availability of bank loans.
• Gearing up/ boost in “Guraon Real estate” as the builders will be encouraged to build more of Independent floors considering the large demand for Independent floors.(with latent advantage of sale purchase of plots, positive improvement in “real estate prices in Gurgaon”)
• Over all benefit to the Government revenue growth.

The real-estate experts feel, that this decision, shall help towards mobilizing positive growth in the present sluggish real estate scenario.

Disclaimer

The Author is a freelance Blogger and real-estate consultant,The readers are advised to do their own research & analysis before taking any action. The author is not responsible for any consequence good or bad . The author is only delivering his views & inviting response in the way of comments/views from the readers.