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Rents Surge 7.4% QoQ Across Major Cities, Rental yields increase to 3.62%: Magicbricks

Rents Surge 7.4% QoQ Across Major Cities, Rental yields increase to 3.62%: Magicbricks

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Bengaluru, 18th November 2024 : Magicbricks, India’s leading real estate platform, published its latest Rental Update, highlighting that between July and September 2024, average rents increased 7.4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) across 13 major Indian cities[1] to INR 35.8 per square foot per month- the highest increase in the l       ast 2 years. Chennai recorded the sharpest increase at 22.2% QoQ, moving from INR 17.94 psf in Q2 2024 to INR 26.91 psf in Q3 2024. Delhi and Thane also saw significant jumps, with Delhi’s average rent rising 11.4% QoQ to INR 37.55 psf and Thane’s rent increasing 10.9% QoQ to INR 33.10 psf. According to the report, Mumbai remains the priciest rental market at INR 86.50 psf per month, followed by Delhi at INR 37.55 psf and Navi Mumbai at INR 33.83 psf. Meanwhile,...
LONGi’s Solar Panels Enhance Sustainability in Bengaluru’s Residential Complex

LONGi’s Solar Panels Enhance Sustainability in Bengaluru’s Residential Complex

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BANGALORE, India, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LONGi, in partnership with SolarSquare, has completed a 342 kW solar project using advanced Hi-MO 5 solar panels for a residential apartment complex in Bengaluru. Launched seven months ago, this solar project is set to save the residential complex up to $47,736 annually and has already generated an impressive 340,000 units of electricity. Thanks to the high efficiency of the solar modules, significant economies of scale, and the inherent advantages of rooftop solar, the project is projected to reach its break-even point within just 4.75 years. Before the installation of the rooftop solar panels, residents faced annual electricity costs of approximately $143,305. The switch to solar energy is expected to result in annual savings between ...
Aurum PropTech to Host ‘India PropTech Summit – 2024’ in Mumbai

Aurum PropTech to Host ‘India PropTech Summit – 2024’ in Mumbai

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The event will spotlight technology opportunities across Rental, Distribution and Capital Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir) Thursday, Nov 14, 2024 17:11:47 Aurum PropTech shall be hosting their Analyst Day ‘India PropTech Summit- 2024’ in Mumbai. The forum shall bring together key analysts, industry stakeholders and Aurum PropTech leaders across India to deliberate on Property Technology opportunities across Real Estate - Rentals, Distribution and Capital. To be held on 2nd December 2024 in Mumbai at the Jio Convention Centre, the event shall highlight Aurum PropTech’s commitment to driving technology-led disruption and shaping the future of real estate. Market, Industry, and Technology Analysts from leading firms have been invited to join Aurum PropTech leaders, entrepreneurs, an...
Bollywood Actor Shahid Kapoor Leases Luxury Apartment upwards of Rs. 20 lakh per month: Square Yards

Bollywood Actor Shahid Kapoor Leases Luxury Apartment upwards of Rs. 20 lakh per month: Square Yards

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Tue, Nov 12, 1:05 PM Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor has recently rented out his luxurious apartment in Mumbai’s prestigious Three Sixty West, Worli. According to Square Yards, the property spans 5,395 sq. ft. (~501.21 sq. m) of carpet area and 573.78 sq. m (~6,175.42 sq. ft) of built-up area, with three dedicated car parking spaces. The apartment, originally purchased in May 2024 for Rs. 58.6 crore was jointly acquired by Shahid and Mira Kapoor. Three Sixty West, developed by Oberoi Realty, is a high-end residential project spread over 1.58 acres, offering 4 and 5 BHK ready-to-move-in apartments. The lease agreement, registered in November 2024, is for a tenure of 60 months with an initial security deposit of Rs. 1.23 crore. As per Square Yards, the property will generate an avera...
Bengaluru Registers Rs. 15,739 Crore in Residential Transaction Value in July-September 2024, North Bengaluru Leads the Rally: Square Yards

Bengaluru Registers Rs. 15,739 Crore in Residential Transaction Value in July-September 2024, North Bengaluru Leads the Rally: Square Yards

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Grade-A developers continue to dominate Bengaluru’s residential market activity. Embassy Group and Prestige Group lead in terms of highest home sales value, while Artha Group and Tata Realty top the list of developers with the highest volume of residential transactions. Bengaluru, November 13, 2024 – During the July-September 2024 quarter, a total of 25,259 residential units, including apartments and plots, were registered with the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) in Bengaluru, according to data from Square Yards. This figure represents a slight year-on-year decrease of 8% compared to the same period in 2023. The sales value for these properties amounted to Rs. 15,739 crore, marking a 15% decline from the Rs. 18,505 crore recorded in the July-September quarter of the previous yea...
Cost of construction rises up to 11% annually in 2024 across real estate segments

Cost of construction rises up to 11% annually in 2024 across real estate segments

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Prices of key materials like steel and aluminum have relatively stabilized in 2024 Rising construction cost has primarily been on account of labour cost surge, at about 25% YoY in the private sector Volatilities in construction material prices and labour cost pressures are likely to push overall construction cost upward, albeit at a slower pace Gurugram, 14 November 2024: Over the last one-year, average cost of construction is estimated to have risen up to 11%, mainly due to a significant surge in labour costs coupled with a moderate price increase in construction materials like sand, brick, glass, wood etc. Notably, the cumulative effect of rise in the prices of four key construction materials including cement, steel, copper and aluminum have been relatively low. In fact, avera...
Light + LED Expo India 2024 to present smart, energy-efficient and advanced lighting solutions for diverse architectural and infrastructure needs

Light + LED Expo India 2024 to present smart, energy-efficient and advanced lighting solutions for diverse architectural and infrastructure needs

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Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 14:11:19 New Delhi, India – Business Wire India   India’s premier expo, Light + LED Expo India 2024, is set to showcase advanced products in LED and intelligent lighting solutions from 21st to 23rd November 2024 at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, Delhi. With 240+ exhibitors from nine countries, the B2B event will present innovative solutions for homes, high rises, architecture, infrastructure, and everything in between. With LED light emerging as a powerful catalyst in India's energy efficiency journey, its applications have spread from households and industrial spaces to more complex and customised needs for architecture and interior design, urban infrastructure and smart city projects. Government-backed initiatives like Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All and L...
The Sustainable City – Yiti Set to Showcase Sustainable Living Model at Cityscape Global 2024 in Riyadh

The Sustainable City – Yiti Set to Showcase Sustainable Living Model at Cityscape Global 2024 in Riyadh

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Leading the way as a pioneering model for sustainable, net-zero communities Participation in Riyadh marks the latest in a series of prominent global real estate exhibitions Muscat, Oman – 10 November 2024 – The Sustainable City – Yiti is set to showcase its leadership in sustainable living at Cityscape Global 2024, taking place in Riyadh, the Saudi capital. This participation marks the latest in a series of appearances at international and regional real estate events, reinforcing its position as a global model for net zero living. The Sustainable City – Yiti will showcase the project’s commitment to sustainable living through comprehensive social, environmental, and economic sustainability strategies. The community's design minimizes environmental impact and maximizes qual...
Asia Pacific office demand surges 10.7% as occupiers chase ’flight to quality’

Asia Pacific office demand surges 10.7% as occupiers chase ’flight to quality’

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India, New Zealand, and Singapore saw annual leasing growth of over 30% in Q3 2024  Demand across the top 11 countries in the APAC region rose by 10.7% YoY, reaching 2.2 million sqm (23.7 million sq ft) in Q3 2024 India continued to lead APAC office market activity, driving over 70% of the total demand during Q3 2024 Bangalore, 8th November 2024: The Asia Pacific office market is predicted to grow in 2025, with new Colliers’ data showing demand across top markets surging 10.7% year-on-year (y-o-y) in the third quarter of 2024. Colliers’ Asia Pacific Office Market Insights Q3 2024 report found Asia Pacific Grade A office demand surged 10.7% in Q3 2024 (y-o-y) to 2.2 million sqm (23.7 million sq ft) as major markets across the region strengthened, signaling a potentially stron...
Special Webinar to Spotlight Citizen-Centric Services by Panchayati Raj Institutions to be held tomorrow

Special Webinar to Spotlight Citizen-Centric Services by Panchayati Raj Institutions to be held tomorrow

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Webinar to deliberate upon further Strengthening of  Rural Governance; will Showcase Awarded Initiatives  10 NOV 2024 11:32AM by PIB Delhi As part of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)’s National e-Governance Webinar Series (NeGW 2023–24), a Special Webinar on Citizen-Centric Services provided by Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) will be held on 11th November 2024, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM. The webinar will be co-Chaired by Shri V. Srinivas, Secretary, DARPG, and Shri Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), who will deliver keynote remarks, sharing key insights and outlining the vision for the pivotal role of PRIs in delivering essential services to rural citizens. Also present will be Shri Puneet Yadav, Additional Secreta...