Showing posts with label REIT. Show all posts
Showing posts with label REIT. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

How to Increasing demand for commercial property in India...?

The real estate sector has been a major contributor to the growth of the entire economy and is expected to contribute in approximately 13% of the country's GDP over the next 5 years. If we talk about improving the business environment, then the commercial real estate sector can be considered a major beneficiary. The sector has been promoted with government initiatives such as RERA and GST, which allowed large institutional investors to make large investments in commercial property in India, thereby improving the overall business conditions of the country.

The continued expansion of the service sector has led to the increasing demand for office spaces and thus can be considered as one of the major growth factors of the commercial real estate segment. It is estimated that the average demand for office space across India will increase to 46 million square feet by 2021.

Policy reforms such as REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) will further promote the development of the commercial real estate sector by reducing the burden of capital costs of projects financed on real estate developers.

Increasing FDI in the e-commerce markets has fueled the growth of the warehousing and logistics sector and further increased the demand for commercial space benefiting the commercial property sector in India.

The retail space is also expected to witness strong growth in the coming years and is expected to grow at a rate of 25% to 30% in the next financial year. Finance Minister Sitharaman's Budget 2020 has also brought some good news for the commercial real estate sector. Establishment of new smart cities, development of around 100 new airports across the country, formulation of national logistics policy, announcement of National Infrastructure Pipeline will likely increase the demand for commercial real estate sector especially office segment.

Friday, July 3, 2020

Is it wise to invest in the Indian real estate market in 2020-2021?


Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2020-21 on 1 February. Highlights of the budget for the real estate sector are as follows:

Deductions on affordable housing were allowed on housing loans sanctioned on or before March 31, 2020. In order to ensure that more people take advantage of this benefit and to pursue affordable housing, the date of loan approval has been proposed to be extended by 1 year. To boost the supply of affordable homes in the country, a tax holiday is being provided on the profits earned by the developers of the affordable housing project till 31 March 2020.

Currently in real estate transactions, when taxing income from capital gains, business profits, and other sources, if the consideration value is less than the 5% circle rate, the difference is counted as income for both the buyer and seller. To reduce the difficulty in real estate transactions and provide relief to the sector, it has been proposed that the limit be increased from 5% to 10%.

An investment of Rs 100 crore will be made on infrastructure in the next 5 years in various sectors like housing, infrastructure, energy, healthcare, educational institutions, transport, logistics and warehousing, irrigation projects etc.

The year 2019 was a period of many highs and lows for the Indian real estate market. The ongoing crisis resulted in a decrease in liquidity and a slower pace of sales improvement. However, on the positive end, the successful launch of India's first real estate investment trust (REIT) opened up new avenues for investment, while several positive government initiatives provided much needed relief to the sector. 

According to research, the housing sale price of India's top 9 listed players reached in the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2019, an increase of 5%. 2019 saw a 4–5% annual increase in housing sales with over 2.58 lakh homes sold during the year. The new housing launches in 2019 saw 18-20% annual growth and developers are expecting sustained efforts of the central government such as additional cuts on loan interest, GST rate cuts, alternative investment funds for stalled projects and credit guarantee scheme changes in the sector will be strengthened.

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Residential vs Commercial Property: Which Should You Choose for Investment?


Residential and commercial properties have certain properties and demerits. Residential properties are used for personal purpose as well as long-term investment, while commercial properties are good for achieving high rental returns. However, they may be more expensive than the former. So, what would be the best for investing and generating high returns? Let us know the answer to this question in this article.

Good rental income: People who believe in investing in real estate always think of generating high returns from it. Commercial properties such as office buildings, warehouses, industrial units and retail spaces are great for making some rental money. Similarly, you can rent your residential property to earn some extra income. It has always been found that commercial properties are always good in terms of making some passive income rather than residential properties, especially during a recession. According to research, you can earn 1-2 percent of rental income through residential properties while commercial property provides you up to 5 percent of rental income. With the increasing development of residential units, the rental market is losing its charm which is reducing the annual profit.

When investing in commercial property it is advisable to examine all aspects such as current leasing environment, clearance, legality and distance from complementary industries. Whereas you should consider some important facts about the residential property that you want to get as its neighborhood, surroundings, and infrastructure and neighborhood property prices. These factors will help you generate a good rental income through investing in the real estate sector.

Risk Factor: Commercial and residential properties that are leased out, asking to tax the income of the property. The risk of investment is always higher in the case of residential properties as they are leased for shorter terms of lease and bring higher maintenance and maintenance costs. Whereas commercial properties provide continuous and long-term rental income. If a commercial property falls under Grade A, there is a possibility that it will generate more rental income than investment in residential properties. Commercial property always gives good rental income on investment unless it is in high demand where operating expenses are at a minimum.

It would be nice if you hire a professional property manager who can help you and help you manage everyday affairs and reduce expenses. However, it can cut down on income from your property. In addition, you will need a larger amount to pay in advance than residential property.

Development Scenario: According to reports, India's first Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) will give better returns to property buyers and investors, while residential sector will be the first choice of the people. The market was believed to be sluggish, but after the introduction of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA), and the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the market would again retain its position.

And there will be demand for commercial market after sector for investors. Before making any investment such as its location, size of investment and duration of investment, make sure you go through all aspects of the property.