Wednesday, 21 February 2018

Investing in Real Estate? These Micro Markets can Give Good Returns

There is an uncanny similarity between the stock market and the real estate market today. Though the overall equity market is looking weak, there are several stocks worth investing right now. Similarly, though the broader real estate market is flat, action is happening at the micro level. There are several pockets across metros and large cities where property prices are reasonable and investors can
expect Good Returns.

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However, don’t expect prices to shoot up like they were between 2005 and 2008. “Rental yield can be a good yardstick for residential real estate. Investors should get in only when the rental yield is more than 3%,” says Pankaj Kapoor, MD, Liases Foras.

The introduction of the Real Estate Regulation Act helps buyers but has removed the information asymmetry that helped generate High Returns from property. “Real estate, especially New Launches, used to double in value in 3-4 years; that phase is n .. Second, the focus has shifted from premium properties to the affordable and mid-priced segments.

Due diligence by home buyers has also improved. “Home buyers are taking time and doing indepth research like visiting property sites several times before buying,” says Jayashree Kurup, Head – Content & Research, MagicBricks. “Three main factors to check is the credible developer, right-sized house and good price. Unlike earlier, home buyers now insist that all three are in place,” says Sharad Mit .. This week’s cover story looks at micro markets that are doing well and could offer value to buyers. We examine the factors that have worked for these pockets and tell you why you should consider buying property in these hotspots. Improving connectivity and quality of space are plus points.

Gurugram Strong Showing

Improving connectivity and quality of space are plus points.

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Availability of high quality office space at reasonable rates has helped Gurugram score over more expensive Delhi. “Gurugram remained the preferred office destination in NCR with about 57% share in overall leasing in 2017,” says Sachdev of Colliers International India. In addition to the cost advantage, proximity to the airport is another attraction.

The price performance in Gurugram has been unlike other cities. A similar trend is expected in the coming year as well. “Premium office occupiers will continue to prefer Cyber City, Golf Course Road and NH 8 owing to their enhanced connectivity,” says Sachdev. Similarly, the state government’s efforts to decongest the Gurugram-Alwar highway should make commuting easier from Sector 48.

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