February 2010

Sujan Luxury Hotels to invest Rs 100 crore in three new properties in three years

by Paul Joseph February 23, 2010

According to a PTI report, Sujan Luxury Hotels, which owns two properties in Rajasthan, said that it will invest around Rs 100 crore in building three more hotels within three years. Jaisal Singh, COO, Sujan Luxury Hotels said, “We will be setting up three more properties within the next three years at an investment of Rs 80 crore to Rs 100 crore.” He said Sujan, which owns Sher Bagh in Ranthambore and The Serai in Jaisalmer, will have one more property in Rajasthan and another one in Uttar Pradesh but declined to share the name of the third location. Singh said, “Two of the properties will have 40 suites each, while the third one whose location is yet to be finalised, will be much smaller and have 10-15 rooms. We will continually strive to create benchmarks in luxury boutique hospitality.” Singh said both the existing properties — Sher Bagh and The Serai — are part of Relais & Chateaux, a global luxury hospitality association that has 475 of the ‘finest hotels and gourmet restaurants across the globe’ as its members. Meanwhile, Source:http://www.hospitalitybizindia.com/detailNews.aspx?aid=7490&sid=1 Filed under: Builders/ Developers , Hotels/ resorts , New projects Tagged: hotels , Jaisalmer , Sujan Luxury Hotels

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Godrej Properties to focus on low-cost housing

by Paul Joseph February 23, 2010

Godrej Properties will focus on low-cost housing in various cities and look at the rural markets to grow its household products business, Godrej Group’s Chairman Adi Godrej said here on Friday. “Godrej Properties, one of the few listed companies in our group, has taken up a different business model of forming joint ventures with land owners, either sharing revenue from sales or space developed. In Bangalore alone, we will invest Rs. 2,000 crore over five years developing different categories of low- to mid-level housing with some commercial space included. In the gated villas category, we are jointly developing a property with actor Sanjay Khan close to his spa-hotel,” Mr. Godrej said. For Godrej, ‘low-cost housing’ would mean those costing Rs. 20 lakh or less per unit and talks were on with some banks, usually reluctant to finance such houses, Mr Godrej said. “Any follow-up public issue for Godrej Properties may be only after two years and if we really need additional capital,” Mr. Godrej said. One of the largest projects taken up is within the municipal limits of Ahmedabad, with 40 million sq. ft. of residential and commercial space, with pricing in the low- to mid-level. Besides projects already launched in Bangalore, an MoU was expected to be concluded shortly to develop 50 acres in the northern part of the city. On the FMCG front, the acquisition of Sara Lee had added to the portfolio and “we may look at others, especially in the household products category, even companies in the developing markets,” he said. Mr. Godrej earlier addressed the CII Brand Summit 2010 as a key note speaker. Source:http://beta.thehindu.com/business/companies/article109817.ece Filed under: Bangalore , Builders/ Developers , New projects Tagged: Bangalore , Godrej Properties , Low Cost Housing

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Realtors homing in on hobbies now

by Paul Joseph February 23, 2010

Mumbai: Demand for second home projects is growing at a rate of 10-12%, and to tap this opportunity, top builders are entering into new land deals on the outskirts of metros. These innovative projects offer ample scope for recreation and pursuit of hobbies like golf, water sports facilities and community farming. For example, top real estate companies are signing land deals in certain locations outside Mumbai like Wada, Talegaon, Chakan, Murbad, Alibaug and Lonavala apart from Pune to launch innovative hobbies concept within second home projects. The Lodha Group has recently entered into a land deal in Pune spanning 100 acres for developing a second home project. Abhinandan Lodha, director, told FE, “The new project, which is expected to be launched during March-April 2010, will also include a golf course as adventure sports hobbies concept. As a result, we have earmarked huge investment budget. This is to offer hobbies concept as value addition to end-buyers of second homes owing to buoyant demand.” Due to competitive strategies, Lodha refused to divulge investment details. Adventure sports concept is understood to be developed in locations near to the sea and at green fields, certain developers like Samira Habitat are planning to launch adventure and water sports activities in Alibaug as part of its second homes project, complementing the topography of the region to create alternate entertainment options for their residents, Sameer Nerurkar, its managing director said. Currently, Amby Valley, promoted by Lucknow-based Sahara Group, already offers water sports recreation concept to its members. Apart from Samira Habitat, Hiranandani Constructions is also currently developing second home project in Alibaug. Disha Direct too is entering into new deals for purchasing 500 acre under the Nirvana Scheme at an investment of Rs 100 crore in Wada, Talegaon, Chakan and Murbad. As part of the scheme, on purchase of a 5,000-sq ft plot, customers can become a member of the scheme and avail themselves of a 5-acre land for producing fruits and vegetables. Santosh Naik, managing director – Disha Direct, told FE, “With the move, members of the Nirvana Farms Scheme will have the right to use the land for farming, but will not be able to sell it since this is an agricultural land.” According to Naik, Disha Direct has recently bought 100 acre in Wada with a scheme of 400 plots and another 10 acre for community farming. The company will launch five more such schemes.on the outskirts of Mumbai. A professional team of horticulturist and agriculturist will assist the members of Nirvana Farms Scheme. Supreme Universal too is currently scouting for land in Lonavala, Khandala and Alibaug in order to enter into real estate deals for developing mini township second home projects which will also have community farming, apart from adventure sports as innovative hobbies concepts, Sunny Bijlani, director, Supreme Universal said. Source:http://www.financialexpress.com/news/realtors-homing-in-on-hobbies-now/582051/2 Filed under: Builders/ Developers , Mumbai , New projects Tagged: Alibaug , Hiranandani Constructions , Lodha Group , Mumbai , Samira Habitat , Second Home

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Naharpar’s first project “Park Grandeura” offered Possession

by Paul Joseph February 23, 2010

Naharpar’s first project “Park Grandeura” offered Possession. Naharpar area is one of the fastest growing area of Faridabad and the strategic location of Park Grandeura is a great deal to the end users. Naharpar area is one of the fastest growing area of Faridabad and would set an example for the years to come. Strategically located about 2-3 km from NH-2 (Delhi-Agra Highway) and 3 km from the proposed Taj Expressway, the area is well connected with Delhi on one hand and Noida-Greater Noida on the other. While the capital is facing a space crunch, Faridabad soon-to-be a satellite city is buzzing with multiple integrated and luxurious townships. At present, Faridabad is designated as a high potential territory in view of the light that it is one of the highest revenue generating zones of Haryana. Investors and end users have already set their eyes on this virgin area, which is currently the hottest subject of all real estate talk. In Naharpar area, BPTP Parklands township is easily available at Rs.2000 -2200 per sq. ft. in comparision to Rs 3000 to 4000 per sq ft in Gurgaon and Noida. A feather in the Faridabad realty’s cap is BPTP flagship project “PARKLANDS”. The massive 1415.49 acres of integrated township “PARKLANDS” has started offering possession of their first group housing project, Park Grandeura offers 2, 3, 4 BHK apartments besides Penthouses. Strategically located in Sector 82, just 1.5 Km away from the NH-2 is fully equipped with all the modern amenities like 100% Power Back-up, a sports or Recreational Club, Swimming Pool, Round the clock security etc. The group housing complex has 15 towers with 768 apartments, spread over an area of 17.25 acres. “Parklands”- is the only area in Faridabad fast coming up at the most posh Sector 14-15 of Faridabad, where the property rates are between Rs 50,000 to Rs 60,000 per sq. yds. Many of the known industrialists and business of Delhi and Faridabad are settled there. The presence of world class educational institutions like Manav Rachna University, Lingyas Univ., Apeejay, Modern Vidya Niketan, DPS and G.D. Goenka and Aravalli International School is fulfilling the educational requirement of Faridabad. Renowned hospitals like Sun Flag, Fortis and apollo are within few K.M. range. Local transport like inter-state bus service, local train are easily accessible. The two big mall like SRS and Eldeco Station are fully operational. The other construction players which are doing the development in the area are ERA, Omaxe, RPS, SRS, Vipul, Piyush, Triveni and PAL etc. HUDA has also acquired land in this area and handed over to private developers. Naharpaar, investors fancy: Faridabad and Greater Noida could not have been better linked than Sector 86, which, after the accomplishment of Taj Expressway, would be a 20 minute drive from Greater Noida. Faridabad would find straight access to Noida and Ghaziabad through the 56 km FNG Expressway. The fast development of Badarpur Flyover will provide smooth drive to commuters staying in Faridabad. In the second phase, Metro Rail connectivity to be extended till Sector 12 of faridabad. Infrastructure is one of the most important factors behind any development. With Taj and FNG expressways, Faridabad would be directly connected with Noida and Ghaziabad. Commenting on the development Naharpar area, real estate consultant Akash Kapoor, Kapoor Estates said, “The strategic location of Park Grandeura is a great deal to the end users.” About BPTP Limited: BPTP today is one of the fastest emerging real estate players in the country. The group is engaged in development of residential and commercial projects, retail spaces, townships and IT Parks/SEZs in the National Capital Region. BPTP is a group that represents professionalism, focus and vision. In less than a decade, the group has expertise that can boast of rich experience to deliver world class projects. In major endeavors, BPTP has esteemed partners such as Citigroup Property, JP Morgan and Merrill Lynch. Source:http://www.i-newswire.com/naharpar-s-first-project-park-grandeura/22988 Filed under: Builders/ Developers , New projects Tagged: BPTP Limited , Faridabad

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Emaar to Set up Private University in India

by Paul Joseph February 22, 2010

Emaar Education, a subsidiary of real estate company Emaar Dubai, is setting up a private university in India, a newspaper reports has said. “We have a plan to start the Raffles International University in Jaipur, which will provide higher education in business studies, information technology, science, art, hospitality and other subjects,” Emaar Education Vice-President, Marketing and Admissions, Celia Her told the local Emirates Business daily. The university is being started in collaboration with the Gamber Education Foundation and is likely to start formal operations by April. Recruitment has been progressing for the faculty and senior staff, the report said. Raffles International School, under Emaar Education, has already got a boarding school in Jaipur with about 1,000 students. Emaar has big construction and residential projects in India through its joint venture Emaar-MGF, a JV between Properties PJSC and India’s MGF Land. Emaar’s education business is expected to complement the residential projects in the second most populous country in the world. Emaar Education acquired Singapore-based Raffles Campus Pte Limited, a premier education provider, in September 2006 to spearhead its projects in the education sector. Raffles Campus has campuses in Singapore, Dubai, India and Vietnam.

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Godrej to Announce Acquisitions

by Paul Joseph February 22, 2010

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd may announce some acquisitions as early as in the financial year beginning April, a top official said on Tuesday. The company has been scouting for acquisitions in personal care products, haircare space and household categories. “We are looking at several acquisitions and we hope to announce some early in the next financial year, depending on how the negotiations go,” Chairman Adi Godrej told Reuters via telephone. The consumer products maker also plans to raise its advertising spend by 25 percent in the coming fiscal but has no plans to raise product prices, he said. The group’s real estate arm Godrej Properties, which recently sold shares in an IPO, is also looking at about 15 more joint venture projects, he said. “Most of our projects are joint ventures with land owners, wherein we share either the profits, the area or the revenue. We have completed at least 15 such joint ventures and we are doing at least 15 more,” he added.

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Launching Soon Emaar MGF Palm Hills Gurgaon

by Paul Joseph February 22, 2010

Emaar MGF launching the Emaar MGF Palm hills at sector -77 NH-8 in gurgaon. Mid-rise apartments in Exclusive Gated Community Offering 3/h BHK apartment with area ranging from 1450sqft to 1950 sqft. Covering with ample green area. Features Centralized, piped cooking gas Back-up power Atate-of-the-art security Modern elevators Sewage treatment and Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants Generators for common usage areas Locations of Emaar MGF Palm Hills Gurgaon PALM HILLS, at SECTOR -77, NH8, GURGAON About Emaar MGF Builder & Developer Emaar MGF Land Limited is a joint venture between Emaar Properties PJSC (Emaar) of Dubai and MGF Development Limited (MGF) of India. Emaar is one of the worlds leading real estate companies with operations in 16 countries, as of August 31, 2007. MGF has over the last 10 years established itself as one of the key players in retail real estate development in Northern India. In October 2006 Emaar Properties was awarded ‘Best Developer in the UAE for the second consecutive year at the Euromoney Real Estate Award. The joint venture of Emaar MGF, commenced operations in India in February 2005 with primary business in the development of properties in the residential, commercial, retail and hospitality sectors. In addition, EmaarMGF have also identified healthcare, education and infrastructure as business lines for future growth. Their operations span across various aspects of real estate development, such as land identification and acquisition, project planning, designing, marketing and execution. Prices of Emaar MGF Palm Hills Gurgaon 50 Lacs Onwards For more information visit on :- http://emaarmgf.investinnest.com Contact US :- InvestInNest.com (Indian Property Seller) Email: info@InvestInNest.com India + 91 120 4207236 UK User:- 020 8090 4217 UAE User: +971 50 644 685 USA:- (917) 338 6416 ————————————————————————————————

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DLF Capital Greens Phase-3 Launch Booking Start

by Paul Joseph February 22, 2010

DLF Capital greens phase 3 shiavji marg is another new residential projects with new hope for the people who are looking their dream home in delhi from last several years in the heart of city , India , A great opportunity to create your to own a lifestyle with luxury apartment in the heart of New Delhi at shivaji marg, one of the leading real estate developers of India , After developing gurgaon , DLF is back in delhi with new residential projects with affordable price Now, The project as per DLF agents claims having total land to the tune of 38 acres and out of this 30 acres reserved for residential purpose. there is nothing stopping you to own one for yourself and that too at affordable prices and Locations of DLF capital greens phase -3 at Shivaji Marg Located Just about 7 km from the famous and evergreen Cannaught Place, The project shall be at a walking distance from the nearest Metro Station and is located next to a 70 acres green belt. Moti Nagar Metro station is at a distance of 1.5 km from DLF Capital Greens while it will be just 0.5 km away from the Zakhira/Ashok Park Extn Metro Station, which is expected to be completed in 2010. Shopping malls and other amenities all within a small radius of this site. Key Distances • 18 Km from airport. • 5 km from Connaught Place. • 1.5 Km from the existing Metro Station. • 16 Km from South Extention Apartments are well planned to meet the requirements of all family group and needs. Starting from DLF Capital Greens Phase-3rd strating with 4 Bedroom Apartments and servent rooms, The dlf community will have an excellent mix of occupants, shopping malls. Price of Phase-3rd DLF Capital Greens Shiavji Marg Delhi Some suggest or quote the price might be Rs.12000 per sq ft approximate. DLF Capital Greens phase-3rd with following amenties. Club facility with multipurpose room, Swimming pool, Abundant green, Indoor Games -Card Rooms, Pool Secured gated community,100% Power backup, Proximity Car Access Contro, CCTV for Basement parking, Party Room, Gymnasium, Restaurant Contact DLF.InvestInNest.com info@investinnest.com Hitesh Murthy UK – 0775 666 2333 USA – 917 338 6416 Canada – (613) 482 9788 INDIA – 91 971 784 1117

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Ansal Revives Plan- Launching SEZ in Haryana

by Paul Joseph February 22, 2010

Ansal API, the New Delhi-based real estate player that deferred plans to launch special economic zone (SEZ) projects in the National Capital Region (NCR) due to falling commercial demand in sector, is now launching an agro and food processing SEZ at Murthal in Haryana, spread over 250 acres. The developer is also looking to set up a biotech park in Lucknow across 80 acres, which will house 42 biotech firms. The company would invest Rs 1,000 crore in the unit. In the first phase of the project, Ansal would sell plots in the sizes of 5-10 acres and multiples to companies, which would be operational from early 2011. The developer has already signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with five rice exporters and is expecting sales in the range of Rs 600-700 crore from the initial phase. The funds raised from selling the plots would be used to construct built-out units in the subsequent phases, which would be either leased or sold. Ansal officials refused to comment. Last year, Pranav Ansal, managing director of the company, had hinted the company might denotify the SEZ due to delays in getting approvals and also because of global headwinds. In 2008, DLF Ltd, the largest real estate developer in the country changed its earlier plan of building an information technology SEZ in New Delhi and instead launched a housing project called Capital Greens. That was because DLF expected demand for housing to remain strong. It was able to sell two phases of the project within hours of launch. However, the source added that Ansal has already tied up with several companies to set up operations in the SEZ.“Ansal is selling plots in the first phase, so there is not going to be any major construction cost for them and demand in the agro sector is very strong compared with IT,” the source told DNA. The Murthal SEZ would house companies manufacturing cereals, Basmati rice, dairy products and other agro products and would have warehouses, cold chains and test labs etc.

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Global Financial Crisis Keep Foreign investors Away from Realty, Construction Sectors

by Paul Joseph February 22, 2010

Foreign investors have remained bullish on India’s housing, real estate and construction sectors in the last two years, undaunted by scarce global financial resources. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in terms of inflows into equity in the Indian construction and realty sectors have seen a sharp rise from USD 1.19 billion in April-December 2007 to USD 5.6 billion in the first three quarters of the current fiscal, as per the official data. In March 2005, the government had liberlaised the foreign investment norms with a view to catalysing investment in the realty sector. The government allows 100 per cent FDI through automatic route in construction development projects, including housing, resorts, commercial premises, educational institutions, recreational facilities, city and regional level infrastructure and townships. Though the FDI norms were liberalised in 2005, the government had imposed certain conditions like a lock-in period on repatriation of investment for three years. The repatriation could only be allowed with permission of Foreign Investment Promotion Board. Global property consultant Jones Lang Lasalle Meghraj in a report said, “Contrary to the commonly held belief of capital flight occurring during 2008, the actual deployment of FDI into India’s real estate sector increased 29 per cent year-on-year during the financial year 2009.” Dubai-based Emaar is a major foreign investor which has entered the country in a big way.

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