The Tsunami Ripples of the Credit Crunch
Do not let these Ripples swamp your Portfolio A fascinating study came out last week that gives us all a first glimpse into the street-level impact of the current Credit Crunch... the "Ripples" of lenders recent losses that will be the real impact on you and I. Most press coverage of the Sub-Prime meltdown is focused on the losses the various lending institutions are facing. Those losses are massive and have required some of our mainstream banking institutions - Merrill Lynch, AIG, Citigroup to name just a few - to accept bailouts from foreign funds. However. .. those losses are not what will affect you and I when we try to get a loan.
The Falling Knife of Residential Property
"Don't Try to Catch a Falling Knife" This is a stock brokers phrase telling investors not to try to buy "bargains" when the market is in a free fall. In order to lower your risks, you let the market bottom out, even bounce once or twice before buying. Just don't think you can catch that falling knife without getting hurt in the process. The Residential Property Knife Residential Real Estate Markets are in a free fall in many areas and I am going to go out on a limb here and say. . do not buy into this first wave of bargain hunters. The thing that triggered this thought is an article in the Wall Street Journal about the "Foreclosure Bus" in Las Vegas.
Real Estate - Investment Prospects In Jaipur
Jaipur is sincerely viewed as an alternative to Gurgaon and it is anticipated as one of the ten mega cities of future, in India. Considering that corporate and institutional focus is the actual indicator of future growth, Jaipur real estate is surely on a spin. Commercial developments With several big IT projects coming up in the city, Jaipur has surfaced up as a major IT destination. Major Indian and international MNCs are setting up their feet in the city. Prestigious projects including, Mahindra's 3, 000 Acre SEZ, Anil Ambani's Mega City Development Plans and Hero Honda's Rs 700 crore plant are there to be launched soon.
Hyderabad Goes Euphoric on Malls
The cyber city of Hyderabad is set to break all records by adding 15 shopping malls on its ground within this year. Though it may appear a mad rush in the first thought, industry players actually find Hyderabad markets buoyant enough to accommodate all such properties. According to Arvind Singhal of Technopark, a real estate consultancy, real estate developers just need to plan their malls well and manage a right mix of tenants. Some of the malls in Hyderabad have failed due to their erroneous planning, and now they are offering retail spaces as offices to corporate, sources informed. Real estate developers often follow each other.
Ways to Make Money From Commercial Property Investments
There are basically five different ways in which you can make money by investing in commercial real estate. Strategy 1: Building equity. The key way to make money in commercial real estate business is by building up equity in the property. You can do this in four ways that are mentioned below. The first way is to buy the property below its market value. To do this you will have to do your due research, you will have to find out the needs of the buyer and you also have to be good at negotiation. The next way in which equity builds up is through the appreciation of property. You can easily ensure that your property appreciates by marinating it properly and undertaking the necessary repair work.
Multinationals Vie For Green Buildings in Bangalore, Developers Leverage
Following the global concern to protect the environment, the number of green building projects in India are expected to go up from the current 164 to over 2, 000 by 2012, media reports. Bangalore is emerging as the advocate for promotion of green buildings. The city is taking a few initiatives like being appreciative of various green projects and exploring the prospects of getting banks to extend home loans for green homes, etc. Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd feels that it is necessary to have a mix of modern and the traditional while constructing new buildings. Bangalore real estate has registered the maximum increase in prices from 2001 to 2005, as per NHB Residex.
Rental Markets in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad
Apartment capital values in Ghaziabad's Indirapuram in May averaged at Rs 3, 000/sq ft and three months later it dipped to Rs 2, 600 and then started looking up around December 2007 to Rs 3, 000-3, 500. In February the values have again started decreasing to Rs 2, 500-3, 000. However, the rental market has been active and rentals continue to show upward trend across different categories. Majority of the apartments at Indirapuram are 2BHK and 3BHK. According to Surendra Shah, a Ghaziabad property broker, "The dip in prices in Indirapuram was primarily because of the rise in rate of interest.
Is Gurgaon Truly a Millennium City?
Stricken by the acute shortage of power, and dismal state of social infrastructure Gurgaon hardly possess the quality of being a Millennium City. This so-called 'Singapore of India' suffers power cuts of 10-16 hours day on day and believe it, it's a routine at least for the past three years. The city may be a haven for real estate developers who built a multi-billion dollar empire out of Gurgaon but situation for the one who made Gurgaon his home is exactly the opposite. Most residents who bought the property at sky-high prices just because they wanted to live in peace, away from the hassles of Delhi, are now regretting over their decision.
Shopping Malls Swing Property Prices in Chandigarh
Chandigarh's strategic location makes it a real estate hot-spot of north-India. It is the nucleus of all business activities for neighboring areas. Traditionally, Sectors 14, 17, 18 and 22 are popular for their high-street retailing. While Sector 18 and 22 are popular for hardware goods, apparels, shoes etc. Sector 17 hosts top retailer brands and thus draws a very elite crowd. However, the concept of retailing is changing here. The advent of organised retailing has changed the real estate profile of Chandigarh. Presently, the city has small-time shopping arcades like V3S mall, Mega mall, City Mart etc.
Commercial Real Estate Investments Are Profitable In Almost Any Economy - Apartment Building Owners
The three factors that contribute to the profitability of an apartment building investment are: 1. Amortization -- The payoff of the loan balance over time 2. Appreciation -- The increase in real estate value over time 3. Leverage -- Controlling a high value investment with relatively little money Generally, the first time apartment buyer will approach his new investment vehicle using an analysis that only takes into consideration the first one or two years of ownership. This is a mistake because it doesn't reflect the fact that apartment buildings will see a greater rate of return as the time of ownership increases.