Vikas Rikhye, Real Estate Blogger

The commercial property in Gurgaon, under present market conditions, is expected, if not on downward trend, then surely, it has to undergo slow and a static phase, for next few years. The investors in rat race to earn quick money, got swayed away by enthusiastic builders and promoters who had been responsible of developing commercial real estate in most unplanned manner.

In absence of “Real estate Regulatory Authority”, neither any survey has been conducted to determine the demand and supply ratio, nor the planned methods have been adopted to ensure the safety of the investor. The builder and promoters continue to develop commercial property with their ultra motives ignoring the responsibility of social justice, as a result several commercial properties in Gurgaon are giving a deserted look.

The commercial property can broadly be categorized as following:

• Commercial office space
• IT Business Parks
• Shopping Malls
• Shopping complexes open court yard style

About a decade and a half back there had been a great demand commercial office space in Gurgaon and Noida, as Delhi was unable to meet with rapid growing demand of MNCs, who had then just started moving to India for their operations for Indian as well as for the other Asian markets, as some of the MNCs opted Gurgaon for their regional headquarters, which had the advantage of close proximity to International Airport. With fresh demand the requirements were huge as several MNCs required large floor plates as a result, the companies like DLF & Unitech swung into action, as these professional companies had the ability and resources to deliver the results in a time bound schedule. Over a period of time the companies started settling and the demand gained stability. But having seen the success rate of DLF and Unitech, suddenly, there was a awakening call for new player in the field, who also attracted the investor and had their share of prosperity as well. While the demand was settling down, the enthusiasm of the investor and builder continued, resulting into several lacs of commercial office space lying vacant on prime locations like Golf course Road, Sohana Road and other prominent areas of Gurgaon.

IT industry offered new era of opportunities starting with Call centers BPOs, KPOs, setting a new avenues of employment opportunities. At that time Gurgaon was a good destination for IT MNCs because of cheaper office space and manpower. Suddenly Gurgaon witnessed the mushrooming of call centers. It is understood, foreseeing the massive demand the builder approached the authorities to approve more of FSI/FAR (more of coverage) for IT Building and after getting such approval again swung into action resulting into worst fate compared to commercial property as over a million of IT Space is lying vacant on NH-8, Udhyog Vihar, Sohna Road etc.

In as early as 2002-2003 Shopping Mall was a thrilling concept for residents of Gurgaon as well as Delhites as Gurgaon was pioneer in starting Shopping Malls. Loads of people would visit these malls to experience and share the unique experience of shopping world class brands, Food courts and PVRs. As soon Shopping Malls were commissioned in Delhi (Vasant Kunj-Saket-West Delhi), the foot-fall from Delhi visitor reduced and with availability of Metro residents of Gurgaon had an comfortable option of visiting Saket Malls. The Gurgaon-Mall fever was reducing amongst the visitors but it did not deter the enthusiasm of investors and builder as in the case as stated above Commercial and IT Space, and has met the similar fate as most Shopping malls on Sohna Road are giving deserted look, A well known developer has not been able to commission its malls on NH-8 and Golf course road. Even on prominent location of MG Road, while, one project seems to be abandoned while other two projects seems to be creeping towards its commissioning.

Besides Shopping malls there has been quite a noticeable growth of shopping complexes through out Gurgaon, Besides shopping areas as provided in HUDA Sectors , South City, DLF City and Sushant lok, it is understood that present estimated growth is over 2500 shops in the areas of Mayfield, Nirwana Country, South City-2, Malibu Town and Sohna Road, whereas, most of them are giving deserted look.

Seeing the gloomy picture of Commercial Real estate scenario it is suggested more thoughtful efforts should be made by all concerned for a balanced and purposeful growth and development.

Vikas Rikhye, Real Estate Blogger

NCR Scenario

Having an independent bungalow had been a status symbol and this status tag was chased, up to farm houses by those who could afford. Over a period of time middle class and upper middle class were satisfied with flats offered by DDA and GDA.

The real estate spectrum was lit up with new horizons, on the turn of millennium, when, builders like Unitech and DLF offered a wide range of options in gated complexes of apartments and bungalows. The gated complexes offered security and safety along with facilities like 24 hours 100% power back-up, swimming pool, Tennis courts, gymnasium as well as well maintained gardens.

With the presence of MNCs in Gurgaon and globetrotting lifestyle of executives the concept picked up like wildfire, with a special focus of end users on apartments as compared to independent bungalows. For end user, perhaps the apartments were more affordable and manageable.

Once it was established that the apartment segment has greater demand, the builders swung in to action of offering a wide range apartments at different locations in Gurgaon, Encouraged by the increasing demand small/new players joined the fray. For a prospective buyer, it seemed affordable because of easy home loans. With increasing demand, the property developers have been investing heavily in affordable housing projects for middle income group, making “affordable housing” a largest and fast growing segment in real estate industry in Gurgaon.

In affordable housing seems to be a passe now as the recent rapid economic growth has led to a rise in purchasing power of the young generation and the want to invest in properties that offer luxury living. Moreover, due to rise in per capita income and easy availability of housing loan, people are moving ahead upgrading their standard of living. Now, the focus is being shifted from basic to high end facilities, amenities, specifications and neighborhood.

In present real estate scenario the real estate developers are showing renewed interest in luxury home segment to cater the affluent lifestyle demanding high end luxury living with a USP of special arrival effects and it seems that undaunted expectations of affluent is ready clientele for them.

Vikas Rikhye, Real Estate Blogger

As it is apparent to all that the Residential segment of real estate in Gurgaon has shown a tremendous growth in past few months .Earlier, most of the project were being promoted & dominated by companies like DLF, Unitech & Ansals, leaving hardly any scope of improvement , in terms of quality of construction and amenities , matching international standards.

Strategic location of Gurgaon on NH-8,close proximity to IGI Airport ,supported by the inflow of MNCs and Corporate word, it became a favorite destination for FDI &International players in the field of real- estate.

In the process, “Extended Golf Course Road” in Gurgaon” found a niche to be a prestigious address as companies like Emaar MGF, Ireo, Pioneer offered integrated townships. Competing with each other, “each one” ,with meticulous and innovated planning, offered wide range of apartment matching a lavish life style. Thus , the “Extended Golf Course Road”became “1st Choice” of NRIs & Corporate world.

Since these carefully planned townships have aimed a balanced growth of infrastructure, therefore, the development will offer the residents, “Extended Golf Course Road” “Extended Golf Course Road” a unique mix of features that include Security, Education, Healthcare, Shopping & Leisure.

Timely delivery of the committed project by developers would add significant prestige to the area.

Vikas Rikhye, Real Estate Blogger

The real estate market in Gurgaon is undergoing a dualistic symptoms in Residential and Commercial segment
While the residential real-estate market in Gurgaon has experienced an upward trend in past two months, the market growth and rapid increase in prices has set its own record. Whereas , on other hand the commercial segment of the same market is showing downward trend in consistency.

The prices of residential apartments on Golf course Road, Nirvana country , Sohna Road etc have registered an apparent increase of more than 20%. As the new projects launched by the some of the builders such high basic price ,that has given an automatic boost to the existing ready to move apartments.

The land prices in DLF ,Sushant lok & South city-1 have experienced rich gains. The prevailing prices of prime locations in DLF have crossed 1.5 lacs per sq. yard & Sushant lok 1.25 , South city-1 1.10 respectively. HUDA Sectors are following the flourishing pattern .Since in the sectors covered under Master Plan 2021, there is hardly any scope of plotted options, therefore, foreseen scarcity of land has generated upward trend.

With all the witnessed prosperity, in Residential Apartments and land ,the commercial sector has become victim of circumstances because of unplanned growth & surplus supply of Commercial & IT Projects. The commercial projects on Sohns Road are already giving a gloomy & idle look. The commercial projects on Golf Course road are offering massive reduction in Rentals as compared to the Rentals in the past. New IT buildings in Udyog Vihar are offering lucrative Rentals on compromising terms despite the locational advantage.

It seems that not only the over supply of commercials in Gurgaon has affected the prevailing market conditions but Surplus of commercials in NOIDA have shown its repercussions on Gurgaon, as in NOIDA the rentals of commercial office space have gone down as low as Rs25-30 per sq.ft.

However, it is strongly assumed that while Residential property in Gurgaon will still continue to appreciate at the same time the Commercial property has to undergo undefined setbacks.

Mr Rikhye, Gurgaon Real Estate Blogger

Besides Fast growing demand of Commercial office space in Gurgaon , there is a surprising phenomena that the rental / leasing rates are showing a downward trend.

After having done the in-depth study it is understood that during the peak period of real estate in Gurgaon , the builders & developers took the advantage of market pulse and rushed out with various commercial projects , which ,at that booming period got the unconditional support of the investors where the brokers worked as catalyst

As on April 2010 the commercial buildings in Gurgaon on prime locations of the city are giving a deserted look and a prospective Lessee / Tenant has ample of scope of negotiation on the quoted price.

It is felt by the real estate expert that if the trend of unplanned growth continues ,then lot of commercial properties would meet the same fate as a consequence , as presently many Buildings on Sohna Road, M.G.Road.& Golf course Road are giving a “Vacant Look”.

www.commercialpropertiesingurgaon.com

Vikas Rikhye, Gurgaon Property Consultant

Investors move to Manesar the “New Gurgaon”

Once Gurgaon was considered to be a small & sleepy small township, on the outskirts of the National capital city of New Delhi.

However in last two decades, it became a favorite destination for MNCs, IT/ITES, because of the city’s close proximity to Domestic/International Airport & quality of real estate development by companies like DLF/Unitech coupled with encouraging government policies thus, it has witnessed a major real estate boom for the last few decades.

In the beginning the real state growth ,though rapid yet consistent, were the Developers delivered the quality project {Both Residential & Commercial}in a time bound schedule.

Everything went well, till the time the real estate Gurgaon ,caught sight of the greed of Investors/ Overnight born builders, who are looking forward to dig high profits, and considering the high purchasing power of existing population of city, the Builders / Brokers have given a puffy boost to the real estate prices in Gurgaon ,leaving no place for actual user or a common man. Some of the Builders in Gurgaon have driven the real estate prices to suicidal heights damaging the “real estate segment” itself, as this unreasonable & exorbitant price rise will kill the demand.

It is felt that considering the present real estate scenario, the actual user/ investor are moving towards IMT Manesar , which is just 15-16 away from Rajiv Chowk /Mini Secretariat of Gurgaon.

Despite the fact, that IMT Manesar enjoys the advantage of being on NH-8 ,it is also observed that several housing project are already coming up were builders like DLF have already initiated the construction of affordable housing.

Moreover the progress of Manesar is supported by several housing project of HUDA Sectors in the neighborhood, covered under Master Plan2021.As a result Manesar & its neighborhood is now being termed as “New Gurgaon”
The fast growing visible in and around progress & DMRC proposed Metro project further strengthens the investor’s confidence.

One of the basic needs of man is a roof over his head, and perhaps this is why we make a great deal of fuss over home ownership. When you have a house to come home to, when you’re able to pay your mortgage without too much difficulty, life certainly seems good. But there are those who have to look for rental options from time to time, either for personal or work-related reasons. And when such needs arise, a serviced apartment is worth much more than just any rental accommodation option, because:

• It feels like home: When you’re a corporate employee who is always on the move, you tend to rely on the tired of living in hotel rooms all the time. And this makes serviced apartments a boon to the weary traveler, especially if you have to stay for a certain period of time in locations of work. The extended period of stay makes hotel rooms an expensive proposition, whereas serviced apartments come with all the comforts of home. You can even bring your family to stay with you, thus saving yourself from coming home to an empty hotel room at the end of a long and tiring day.

• It is cost-effective: When you rent a serviced apartment, you can cook your own meals, even if they are simple ones like a bowl of cereal or eggs and toast for breakfast. You save a ton of money on food bills at restaurants and other miscellaneous expenses spent on snacks and drinks. You don’t feel like a stranger in a new place when you’re enjoying home-cooked meals in your own place. And with no room service to depend on, you cut back on the tips you have to shell out too.

• It comes fully furnished: Serviced apartments are better and more advantageous than a normal rented apartment or condo because they come fully furnished. This means you don’t have to waste time and money in looking for and equipping the place with appliances and furniture. Most serviced apartments come with basic necessities like a television, refrigerator, utensils and other knickknacks that you need for day-to-day life.

• You can entertain friends and colleagues: Serviced apartments allow you to play host to friends and colleagues even in strange locations. You are not cramped for space like in a hotel room and this means that you are free to enjoy social visits with your friends. A serviced apartment also offers more privacy and comfort than a hotel room.

When looking for a serviced apartment, check out the locality and costs before you sign on the dotted line. Ask the right questions so that you’re able to find the right temporary home for you.

By-line:

This guest article was written by Adrienne Carlson, who regularly writes on the topic of construction management degrees . Adrienne welcomes your comments and questions at her email address: adrienne.carlson83@yahoo.com

In “Master plan Gurgaon 2021″ there has been the announcement of 56 new sectors, whereas the basic infrastructure in the existing sectors,{ announced several years ago} has not been fully completed.

With the aforementioned reasons, real estate scenario in Gurgan getting much confusing, as some of the prominent builders as well as new players have announced the projects in the sectors with their signboards amidst of “lush green field “{ without road & proper accessibility } displaying the “Promised Dream comforts”, where the signs of **basic infrastructure are not at all visible.

**{Basic Infrastructure include - Roads- Drinking water- Electricity- Sever disposal -Rain water/storm water disposal- Greenery & Plantation-Shopping& market}

Since most of the “New Projects” are being announced in new sectors as covered in master plan 2021, where presently no signs of development ,therefore, several doubts haunt one’s mind as:

Time Frame of Basic Infrastructure

• Commutable Roads with proper electrification
• Availability of drinking water
• Availability of Electricity [ From Electricity Department}
• Connectivity of Sewer connection with major drain as per Town planning norms
• Rain water/ Storm water Deposal as per Town planning norms
• Horticulture/Plantation and Parks
• Connectivity to Shopping/Healthcare/ Schools etc

As the real estate in Gurgaon has taken a positive turn, it is quite obvious to see the buyers enthusiasm. But a major cause of worry is that the over enthusiastic ones, may not land into a mess, therefore, it is imperative on the part of investor to check the facts about the project before investment. Lured with low “Basic Price” and discounts offered, the buyer gets tempted to put their hard money at a stake.

Mr Vikas Rikhye, Gurgaon Property Consultant

The owners of “Independent floors in Gurgaon” had a sigh of relief, with the news that “Government of Haryana ,has finally allowed the Registration of Independent Floors”

It is understood from the sources that on Monday evening, the Haryana cabinet gave its consent to amendment in the act related to the Registration of Independent floors. It is further understood that fresh notification in this context would be issued within a week’s time.

Besides the relief to the existing owners of Independent floors, this news also gave a boost to the confidence of prospective investors of Independent Builder floors.

It has been a good beginning for Builders & Developers who have recently been promoting the concept of Independent Floors in Gurgaon

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Vikas Rikhye, Real Estate Consultant, Blogger and Expert.

Real estate Industry in India besides having its apparent significance in the national economy, also has latent significance of being one of the largest job provider from a laborer to high ranking professional executives from engineering ,finance, marketing and many other economy related fields.

The real-estate industry which is playing a very crucial role in development of infrastructure had been victim of recent slowdown under global recession, therefore, it becomes imperative on the part of government to extend maximum relief in terms of taxation and offer incentive for investors to gear up the situation towards positive growth .

Since Housing industry constitutes a large segment of, real estate in India, therefore, government must consider rebates & incentives to strengthen investment opportunities by prospective investors.

It is understood from sources that to encourage people to invest in housing sector “Confederation of Real estate Developers’ Association of India”[CREADI] has suggested the government to increase the deduction on interest paid on self occupied residential house/property .It is further understood that CREADI has also suggested the measures, if adopted then effective interest rates on loan of 20 lakh for 20 years may come down to 6.95% from 9.25% and these measures would act as tools for achieving tha target of affordable housing.

Tax rebates and incentives in realty sector will have a positive impact on the overall economy.