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.

Do You Know How to Set a Budget Before Buying a Property

Buying a home is really a big purchase for most people, so you should do a complete homework by thoroughly researching the house you are willing to acquire. India is becoming a big real estate market and due to this there is a glut of commercial units along with locations. Metro cities of India are one of the major places where people are taking interest and investing in property. If you also want to buy a residential flat in every city of India, then be sure to check your budget before signing any work. Once you find out your budget limits and other expenses, you will be able to buy your dream home and live happily there with your family. Therefore, some tips are being discussed below that will help you manage your budget and in this way you can apply for a mortgage and get a dream home in your preferred location.

1. What is your household income after tax?

You need to find out how much money you get after all tax deductions. To know about your expenses and savings, you can take help of online income calculator and know your salary stub. Finding out about the money left each month can help you a lot in the future.

 

2. Write down all monthly household expenses?

It would be great to note all monthly household expenses such as bills, utilities, insurance, as well as groceries. The amount you have will be expendable income. You can check some tools online and make a monthly budget plan, which monitors all expenses and savings. If you plan your personal budget, you will be able to buy a house of your choice.

 

3. Find out where you should cut back?

Once you know about all the expenses, you can find ways to cut it. Sometimes, people are unable to know how much extra money they are spending on other things that they are not going to do. For example, eating out, paying extra money for a service that you may not need further. By adjusting slightly, you can save so much money and pay all other outstanding credit cards and debts.

 

4. Payment of debt

If you buy a house on loan, and do not need to make any other payment, then paying EMI will be so easy for you. This will not only increase your CIBIL score, but also increase the chance of getting a home loan from the bank. If you have an impressive credit score, you will get some exciting offers from banks.

 

5. Saving

Savings are especially important for middle-class families. If you take a SIP scheme or other plans that are guaranteed to give you excellent results, then you are on the right track. It is a good decision to invest in mutual funds. Apart from this, you can find some other ways to save your hard-earned money. The more you save for today, the more you will have a good and prosperous future.

 

6. Do Market Research

It would be great if you examine the market properly before finalizing a property. There are many ways to know details about property such as checking on property portals, where you will get lots of information along with photos. Be sure to check out similar housing units in your area or you can talk to the person living there. In this way, you will be able to know the true value of the property and buy it after examining all the aspects.
 

Nothing is beautiful your home. Therefore, you have to find ways to set your budget so that you do not face any problem while buying a house. You need to know what you are spending your money on and how much you can save. If you make a reasonable budget plan, you will be able to buy your dream home with confidence.