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.

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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.

Vikas Rikhye, Blogger and Gurgaon Property Consultant and Expert

“Housing Loan in India”

With global slow down & economic recession the real estate in India had experienced a downward trend. Although in the recent past there has been positive correction to the tune of 20-25% + , but this does not seem to be enough to build the actual user’s confidence to invest in the housing sector. A stable government in the centre definitely provided a sigh of relief, but all the hope is focused on the Budget 2009-2010.

It is expected that Budget 2009-2010 may provide cheaper housing loan, more income tax rebates on interest payment.

It is suggested that considering housing as basic need, the housing loans should be made available at 5-6%, while for economically weaker sections the interest rate should be reduced further to 2-3%.It would be much appreciated, if the government considers to increase the income tax exception slab for interest payment on housing loan to 2.5 lakh. A hike in standard deduction on rental -housing may bring relief to concerned segment of society.

Moreover, as housing being in priority sector, the government should consider it to be a part of infrastructure development & provide to the real estate developers with incentives to increase the investments in real estate to achieve the social commitment of “Affordable Homes “.

In the opinion of some experts that since the real estate sector has been worst hit, therefore, the recovery process would be much faster, if there is a boost in the housing sector & growth would automatically follow in commercial & retail segment.

A moral responsibility demands from the builders & developers, a commitment, to deliver Affordable Housing by reducing their profit margins.

Even a best government in the world can not give desired results for the benefit of masses unless there is a “commitment of support” , by all concerned agencies involved…

Keeping in mind “Economic growth with social justice” in housing sector. the gap between “have & have not” should reduce to 0%

Let us hope that soon, we achieve the dream target of Affordable Home for every one in “Our Shining India”

Vikas Rikhye, Real Estate Blogger and Gurgaon Property Expert

This is a guest post by Mr. Saurabh Dhawan of India Medi Treat. You can get in touch with him at saurabh [dot] 3767 [at] gmail [dot] com.

Growing demand of Studio Apartments in Gurgaon ,calls the attention of Prominent Builders in Gurgaon to cater the needs of this segment of Affordable housing.

“A Studio Apartment also known as a Studio Flat is a self contained spacious room consisting of a living and sleeping area having an advantage of kitchenette & attached bath, is considered as efficient apartment, designed as a residence of one or two persons”

The Studio Apartments have the following distinct be:

• Like minded Community living
• Space/ cost effective
• Low maintenance cost
• Secondary property for short/long visits

The concept of Studio Apartment is picking up very fast amongst the following:

• Working women
• Students
• Middle cadre Single executives
• NRIs [Secondary property for short/long visits]

To invest in Studio apartments, it is becoming a favorite option for investors who wish to make small investment in residential property, for rental returns.

Since Unitech and DLF are the “Trend Setters” & if they take an initiative of introducing Studio Apartments in their future projects, that will not only help in meeting the existing demand, but it would also motivate other developers in the market to Follow the set trend to meet the increasing demand of future as well.

A sizable inflow of Studio Apartments, would give a big respite to the existing & Future demand in segment of Affordable housing.

Vikas Rikhye, Gurgaon Property Consultant and Blogger

• More Spacious
• More privacy & personal freedom
• Cost effective
• Ideal for Executive Relocation
• Ideal for cultural adjustment

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.