June 2010

State Bank offers cheapest home loans at 8% interest rate

by Paul Joseph June 30, 2010

State Bank of India (SBI) has announced home loans at the rate 8% for new borrowers. This is the cheapest home loan available in India now. State Bank (SBI) said in a press release that the 8% offer will last for a year. For one year, the interest rate will be frozen at 8%. After one year, these home loan borrowers must pay the earlier contracted rate which in the case of special scheme borrowers will be 8.5% for loans up to Rs 5 lakh and 9.25% for loans up to Rs 20 lakh. The new SBI home loan interest rate, which is the cheapest among Indian banks, will be offered between February 2 and April 30, 2009, SBI said in a press release. Those who wish to apply for these loans should get their loans sanctioned before April 30. Existing home loan customers can also make use of this cheap 8% home loan rate scheme, subject to conditions. For them, it will be only for 10% or Rs 5 lkah. The scheme is called SBI Lifestyle Loan. Currently, most private sector banks charge home loan interest rates between 9.75% and 13%. Though India’s central bank RBI has aggressively reduced interest rates over the last months, banks have been reluctant to cut home loan rates and help spur lending and spending. The Indian government and the central bank RBI have been trying to stimulate borrowing and spending by reducing interest rates. The cheapest home loans from State Bank is thus part of an effort to push up lending and borrowing. Since SBI is the largest bank in the country, an interest rate cut on home loans to 8% by SBI is expected to spark similar moves by other banks and thus enhance credit flows. If the SBI loan scheme turns out to be a success, other government-owned banks too may plumb for the 8% rate sop. However, many feel that an interest rate cut alone wont help stimulate home purchases. This is becase despite a fall in prices, houses in many metros are still priced too high for retail house buyers. Unless the real estate prices come down, they feel, cheap home loan rates wont be of much use. The SBI chairman has also hinted at the possibility of further lowering the interest rates. The RBI governor too had indicated a “downward bias” in interest rates during the quarterlt monetary policy review last month. At a meeting with the finance secretary in New Delhi on Monday, heads of public sector banks also agreed to reduce home loan interest rates soon. Source : http://www.dancewithshadows.com/business/state-bank-offers-cheapest-home-loans-at-8-interest-rate/ Filed under: Home loans Tagged: Home loans , SBI

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Patel Engineering sells 1 million square feet in Bangalore

by Paul Joseph June 30, 2010

Construction company Patel Engineering’s realty division has sold all the residential space in its township in Bangalore. The one million square feet Patel Smondoville Neotown is located in the Electronic City. The company carries out real estate development through its subsidiary Patel Realty India (PRIL).The township has 1,400 apartments, measuring between 360 sq ft and 860 sq ft and costing Rs 8-22 lakh. The base price was set at Rs 1,850/sq ft. The company has last November said it had found buyers for 140 apartments. “PRIL will book revenues worth Rs 180 crore this fiscal,” said Rupen Patel, managing director, Patel Engineering. Patel Engineering has over 1,100 acre of ancestral land in Bangalore, Mumbai, Panvel and Chennai. Of that 100 acre are in Bangalore. The company plans to complete construction in two years. Source : http://www.realtyplusmag.com/rpnewsletter/fullstory.asp?news_id=9189&cat_id=1 Filed under: Bangalore , Builders/ Developers Tagged: Bangalore , Patel Engineering

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Maharashtra may raise FSI in Mumbai suburbs

by Paul Joseph June 30, 2010

The Maharashtra Government is considering an amendment to the Mumbai Regional Town Planning Act to hike the floor space index (FSI) in suburbs from one to two. (FSI is the ratio of the total floor area of building to the size of the land, or the limit imposed on such a ratio). Speaking on the sidelines of a CII real estate conclave, the Maharashtra Minister of State for Housing, Sachin Ahir, said that in any case two FSI was inbuilt in the system – 0.33 from the State and the rest by purchase of transfer of development rights (TDR). TDR allows owners of property that are zoned for low-density development or conservation use to sell development rights to other property owners or use it themselves. The permissible FSI in suburbs is two, of which one is permitted by the Act and balance is by way of loading. The State offered 0.33 FSI at a premium of 30 per cent over and above the Ready Reckoner rate and the revenue garnered also went to the local civic bodies. The Bombay High Court recently struck down the government order of according 0.33 additional FSI at a premium. This has raised questions on the legality of structures that are loaded with the additional FSI as also the premium the government had collected. Further, TDR rates too have appreciated. The government intention of awarding the additional FSI to some extent helped in capping the prices of TDR and realty prices. Industry sources say that without the government accorded FSI, property prices will go up by over five per cent. For developers keen on going in for high rises, the TDR is the only route to get the additional FSI. The TDR loading is permitted only in the suburbs and not in South Mumbai. Ahir said the increase in FSI was done to create additional housing as there was a disparity in the permissible norms between city and suburbs. The government decision helped to even out the difference as a maximum of 1.33 FSI is permitted in the city. Source : http://www.realtyplusmag.com/rpnewsletter/fullstory.asp?news_id=9194&cat_id=3 Filed under: Mumbai Tagged: FSI , Mumbai , Real Estate in Mumbai

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Loan rates now made transparent

by Paul Joseph June 30, 2010

If you are looking for a home loan, this is the right time to get one. A new system for interest rates will kick in on Thursday, which will be transparent, called the ‘base rate’ system. This will serve as the minimum rate for all loans and will be calculated on the cost of deposits, the banks’ administrative and operational costs and statutory costs. This will also most likely end the practice of offering loans to new customers at lower rates than those prevailing for the first couple of years. This practice is seen as discriminatory against existing customers, whose benefits are actually being passed on to lure and lock in new customers. The base rate system will replace the existing benchmark prime lending rate that was prone to arbitrariness in charging of interest rates. Banks will have to provide information on the actual minimum and maximum lending rates charged to major categories of borrowers on a quarterly basis under a formula specified by Reserve Bank of India. Source : http://www.hindustantimes.com/Loan-rates-now-made-transparent/Article1-565159.aspx Filed under: Home loans Tagged: Home loan interest rates , Home loans

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Alembic to demerge pharma biz; eyes real estate

by Paul Joseph June 30, 2010

Under the proposed restructuring, the company plans to spin off about 70% of its overall business into a new unit named Alembic Pharma Ltd Mumbai: Drugmaker Alembic Ltd said on 29 June its board approved the demerger of its core pharmaceuticals business into a separate unit, paving the way for the company’s entry into the real estate sector. Under the proposed restructuring, the company plans to spin off about 70% of its overall business into a new unit named Alembic Pharma Ltd, it said. “The new unit will have a mirror-share holding pattern as that of Alembic. Hence, the existing shareholders will get a share each in the new company for every one held in Alembic,” R.K. Baheti, chief financial officer, Alembic, told television channel CNBC-TV18. The demerged unit, Alembic Pharma, would operate the domestic formulations, international generics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) business and would be listed separately on the stock market, it said in a statement. Post-demerger, Alembic will hold 29.18% stake in the new entity, it added. “We wish to become a pure pharma player involved in domestic and international formulations business and research and development activities through the new unit — Alembic Phamra,” he added. “The idea is to use the land bank of Alembic to create value unlocking in the real estate sector,” he added. Alembic has about 100 acres of land near Vadodara in the state of Gujarat, out of which 55 acres is vacant. “We expect to start real estate operations in the year 2011-12,” he added. Apart from the real estate operations, Alembic would continue to run its antibiotics business involving penicillin. “The company’s plans will help it unlock value in the real estate business and there would be more clarity on business plans for both the companies,” Sushant Dalmia, analyst, Angel Broking, told Reuters over the telephone. However, the restructuring might not help the company deliver better results, Siddhant Khandekar, analyst with Sunidhi Securities & Finance, said. “Instead of demerging its core pharma business into a separate entity, the company should have demerged its real estate business into a new unit,” he added. “I do not see this deal in a positive way,” he added. Shares of Alembic, which rose more than 15% on the demerger announcement, closed at Rs55.12 on Tuesday, up 11.53% in a Mumbai market that ended 1.35% lower. Source : http://www.livemint.com/2010/06/29165758/Alembic-to-demerge-pharma-biz.html Filed under: Baroda , Builders/ Developers , New projects Tagged: Alembic Group , Vadodara

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Purva Skywood – Call 9717841117 – Floors/Site Plan

by Paul Joseph June 30, 2010

Purva Skywood is the high rise luxury apartments will be spread over 13 acres of land. The Complex will have 728 units, The Complex will have state of art health club, swimming pool, club area and play area having different types of games for residents. The whole area is developed with ample green space making it an eco friendly zone.

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Delhi property tax rates higher condition in this year

by Paul Joseph June 30, 2010

In Delhi property , this burning year is the taxing time for real estate landlords. Since the velocity of tax for diverse classes has been modified, Delhi properties will have to disburse extra from this fiscal year. Nevertheless, no foremost modifications have been ready in the real estate tax forms, consistent with senior MCD officials. By way of June 30 being the most recent date to gain the 15% return on real estate tax, populace can pay tax either online or present their forms in the 12 MCD zonal offices. As stated by the modified prices, colonies dropping beneath class A and B will at this moment have disbursed 12% real estate tax. The categories from C to H will observe an increment of 1% from the preceding rate — 10% to 11% for categories C and E and from 6% to 7% for Delhi properties under category F to H. For commercial real estates in Delhi like multiplexes, big supermarkets, and so on, there has been an augmentation of 10%. The real estate tax price for multiplexes, petrol pumps et cetera has been enlarged from 10% to 20%. The rate for commercial real estates decreasing under A and B categories has been augmented from 10% to 15% and from 10% to 12% for categories C to E. There is no modification in the tax charge in favor of categories F, G and H. Press and information director, Deep Mathur, uttered: ‘‘we have not crafted any innovative categories in the real estate tax forms in Delhi. It is additional or fewer the identical approximating before. The only change is that we have added a section called the special commercial category under which multiplexes, petrol pumps, etc need to disburse higher tax. Under this segment in Delhi property there is also the universal commercial type which comprises power distribution companies, et cetera.’’ An MCD official announced: ‘‘you can disburse by cash, card or cheque. We have engaged in the midst of HDFC Bank and Axis Bank for this principle.’’ consistent with MCD, lot of people crafting apply of the online scheme of real estate tax payment is in excess of twice over from previous year. inserted an official : ‘‘ approximately 2,000 populace were using of the online classification at several position of time in a daylight hours till previous year, this year the number has disappeared equal to 5,000.’’ Mathur remarked, ‘‘Forms can also be presented at zonal offices after loading them up manually. Only up to Rs 5,000 will be recognized in cash payment.’’ for the meantime, by means of references of the metropolitan assessment committee underway , these recommendations may or may not be appropriate from this economic year. Mathur supposed, ‘‘If recommendations finished by the municipal valuation committee are admitted this year, result concerning applicability surrounded by the same monetary year will be in use in discussion with the law department.’’

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Puravankara Purva Skywood Bangalore Call – 9717841117 Pre Launch Booking

by Paul Joseph June 29, 2010

Purva Skywood is the high rise luxury apartments will be spread over 13 acres of land. The Complex will have 728 units, The Complex will have state of art health club, swimming pool, club area and play area having different types of games for residents. The whole area is developed with ample green space making it an eco friendly zone. Puravankara Group Project Purva Skywood, on Sarjarpur road, Bangalore Purva Skywood has on offer 2, 3 & 4 BHK smart home (with a whole lot of exciting features) in a highly developed precinct nestled conveniently. Puravankara Group launched our new project with world class amenities like Sports Facility, Gymnasium, Jogging Track, Swimming Pool, Party Hall, Jogging Track etc Amenties Gymnasium, swimming pool, landscape garden, outdoor children’s play area, meditation room, party hall, pets corner, Jacuzzi, steam & sauna, jogging track, aerobic room, amphitheatre, skating rink, cricket pitch, indoor and outdoor games facilites. Type Size 2BR-2T 1309 sq ft 38,22,280 2920/sqft) 2BR-2T 1330 sq ft 38,83,600 2920/sqft) 3BR-3T 1690 sq ft 49,34,800 2920/sqft) 3BR-3T 1867 sq ft 54,51,640 2920/sqft) 4BR-5T-1SR 2340 sq ft 68,32,800 2920/sqft) Contact Us UK – 0775 666 2333 | USA – 917 338 6416 | Canada – (613) 482 9788 | INDIA – 91 971 784 1117, 9717401118. info@investinnest.com

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Prelaunch Offer Puravankara Project Sarjarpur Road Bangalore

by Paul Joseph June 29, 2010

PRE LAUNCH OFFER from “PURAVANKARA PROJECTS” at OFF SARJAPUR ROAD, BANGALORE. Puravankara launch of new Project in Bangalore. The project is in Harlur Road HSR Layout Extn which comprises 2, 3 and 4 bed room apartments. The project is being slated for launch during this month and a soft launch of the project is in the next two days. The soft launch price will be few hundred rupees lower than the official launch price. If interested please feel free to call me on UK 02080904217, 084543 00015 | India 9717841117 for further details and pre launch booking procedure. Puravankara projects have been renowned for its lavish constructions and utility purpose apartments. The construction concept of these builders aims to provide the homeowners with benefits of comfortable living at moderate prices. The Puravankara builders have already earned some fame with the construction of buildings and condominiums in Kanakpura road in Bangalore and Medavakkam in Chennai. The Puravankara developers Bangalore and Purvankara developers Chennai are now expanding their real estate and construction business. Contact Us www.InvestInNest.com email – info@investinnest.com UK 020 8090 4217, 0845 43 00015 | India 9717841117

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Yatra Capital To Invest More In India

by Paul Joseph June 28, 2010

Photo by thinkpanama Euronext-listed company, Yatra Capital managed by Saffron Capital Advisors, an Indian Real Estate Private Equity fund has announced to invest around 20 million Euros in India in FY10. The company plans to invest the Rs 115 cr in two deals in the domestic sector of real estate. The company has as of now invested about Rs   916 cr in 13 projects which include 2 entity-level details. The weighted average Yatra Equity Fund covers 27 million square feet spread over nine cities. They have sold or pre let over 3 million square feet across various projects. The chairman and Co-Founder, Yatra Capital, Mr. Christopher Wright said, “In India, one needs to be very careful on Real Estate investments as the market is volatile. After a drop in 2008-09, the realty sector is now moving up. The Indian economy is growing well making people more confident on future investments. We have invested 44% in residential projects, which would be our focus area in future. We always look at investing in affordable residential projects in tier I and II cities.” Yatra has invested in 90 cr Residential Project and 97 cr Market City Retail Project at Pune, 115 cr in Riverbank Holdings, 91 cr in forum IT parks and 23 cr in Taj gateway at Kolkata, 160 cr in market city at Bangalore and 57 cr at Nashik. It has entered partnership with Phoenix Mills for 5 various projects across Bangalore, Pune and Mumbai. A presentation by Yatra to investors in March this year said, “Most markets have seen positive traction due to price cuts. However, developers have now started raising prices especially in Mumbai and the National Capital Region which has led to a slowdown in sales. Projects where pricing is realistic continue to enjoy healthy absorptions. The monetary environment tightening may impact the fund raising environment for many real estate companies still out to raise money. Investor enthusiasm for participation in realty IPOs remains muted.”

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