http://www.knightfrank.co.inKnight Frank NewsenSun, 05 Feb 2012 14:32:54 GMTSun, 05 Feb 2012 14:32:54 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/15-12-2011/70-of-75l-flats-unsold-reportResidential sales have plummeted since the golden days of 2007 as record home prices and higher interest rates have dampened demand, finds a report by a global real estate consultant.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/03-12-2011/investors-take-genuine-buyers-for-a-price-rideThe mushrooming investor presence in the country’s realty market has for long fuelled unlikely speculation in residential prices. Latest figures now show that 52% of the new realty stock in India is held by investors, a steep leap from 22% investor presence in 2009.Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/24-11-2011/brand-hyderabad-loss-of-gloss-In 2000, when US President Bill Clinton gave India's then reigning information technology (IT) capital Bangalore the go-by in favour of the city of pearls, he willy-nilly anointed Hyderabad as the new face of IT in India and put the city on the global map.Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/21-11-2011/bangalore-realty-segment-perks-upThe property market, which experienced a negative impact on prices and demand after recession, has witnessed a noteworthy increase in residential project launches.Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/17-11-2011/shrinking-realtyDespite increasing demand and higher property prices in some markets such as Mumbai and New Delhi, India’s real estate market is shrinking. Property developers are reporting a steady decline in their revenues and profits.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/16-11-2011/few-regulations-for-secondary-marketThe draft Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2011, is a step in the right direction. However, although it promises to make the primary market more transparent, it is mum on the secondary market, which attracts a significant number of transactions.Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/14-11-2011/polls-helped-boost-city-realty-marketEven as global economic slowdown and uncertainty in financial markets have battered the real estate industry countrywide, forcing a price correction in several markets, properties in Kolkata and Chennai bucked the trend with steady demand in affordable and mid-segment housingSun, 13 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/08-11-2011/lack-of-funds-customer-aversion-to-striking-advance-lease-deals-and-a-slowdown-in-demand-for-officeWith storm clouds gathering again over the global economy, the commercial office space market in Mumbai is losing its momentum. A handful of foreign banks are holding off on large realty deals, in part to gird for any possible turn the world economy may take.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/02-11-2011/realtors-seek-new-small-townsAs property valuations in smaller cities improve and those in metros face downward pressure, big developers are trying to find a foothold in smaller markets. Realtors such as Shapoorji Pallonji, DLF, Indiabulls, Omaxe and Ansal Properties among several others have been going aggressive in the smaller cities.Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/27-10-2011/realty-firms-take-their-brands-global-with-projects-in-sri-lanka-africa-and-europe-to-spread-riskDuring the slowdown last year, sales at a luxury home builders had gone down so much that the company's chairman, could actually keep a count of the footfalls at his sales offices.Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/24-10-2011/residential-in-commercial-out-for-real-estate-bigwigsLack of funds, customer aversion to striking advance lease deals and a slowdown in demand for office space have combined to push real estate developers into building more residential apartments than commercial spaces.Sun, 23 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/19-10-2011/india-s-tallest-tower-gets-booking-worth-rs-100-crore-in-festive-seasonThe real estate market may be in a slump but the onset of the festive season seems to be bringing in good cheer for the country’s tallest bui­lding project — the HDFC, Temasek and Government of Singapore Investment Corporation backed Lodha World One.Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/19-10-2011/5-states-to-contribute-rs-50-lakh-cr-industrial-output-by-2016-studyIdentified as States with “great potential,” Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are projected to increase their industrial production by more than two-and-half times to Rs 50 lakh crore in the next five years.Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/07-10-2011/real-estate-consultants-not-to-get-fdiThe government has decided not to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in real estate consultancy firms, given the perception that this route is used as a conduit for investing in real estate.Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/04-10-2011/crisis-bites-realtors-dress-up-projects-in-luxury-frills"After the Tata group launched affordable homes, every developer seemed to be making a rush for affordable housing. And now almost all projects launched in the market are luxury ones," said Pranay Vakil, chairman, Knight Frank (India).Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/18-09-2011/resist-the-temptation“Rate hikes impact the buying sentiment mainly, high property prices are a bigger deterrent,” says Anand Narayanan, national director - residential transactions, Knight Frank. And he feels a correction is in the offing. “We feel that some amount of rationality has already crept into the new project pricing (launched three-four months back). Any launches going further may offer better prices,”Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/17-09-2011/upward-curveAccording to Knight Frank's recent Global Price House Index, though markets worldwide have been struggling with growth, Asia continues to outperform all other world regions as prices here rose on average by 8.0% in the last 12 months.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/17-09-2011/exclusive-by-designAnand Narayan, National Director (Residential Agency), Knight Frank India, informs us that the premium lifestyle brand Armani has tied up with the Lodha Group for signature homes in Mumbai;Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/16-09-2011/developers-expect-home-sales-to-be-hitMr Pranab Datta, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Knight Frank India, said the rising inflation rate made a case for further tightening of the key policy rates. As prospective buyers distance themselves from property, the holding capacity of the developers will be impacted further.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/11-09-2011/global-house-price-index-for-q2-2011According to Knight Frank, this weak performance shows the extent to which many of the global economies are struggling in the wake of the 2008-09 economic crises. Lending, for most developed economies, remains constrained, confidence is low and households' disposable incomes are waning.Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/10-09-2011/bangalore-penthouses-sport-to-let-boardsOne in Mantri Sarovar in HSR Layout is available for Rs 82,000 a month. "The supply outstripped demand especially on the periphery. The incremental supply also indicates investor stock in the market," said Anand Narayanan, national director-residential in property consultancy Knight Frank India.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/10-09-2011/speedy-connectSamantak Das, National Head-Research, Knight Frank India says, "The price rise in property depends upon the phases in infrastructure. Whenever any infrastructure project is announced, the property prices of that area appreciate. When these projects are nearing completion, prices rice.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/09-09-2011/in-realty-do-not-get-carried-away-by-freebies"Given the current state of the market,where government interventions have made it difficult for developers to survive without a price correction, offering freebies comes as a face saver for developers.Offering amenities and facilities then becomes one negotiation point to avoid passing on abnormal price discounts," explains Gulam Zia national director, research and advisory services, Knight FrankThu, 08 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/09-09-2011/price-points-matter-even-during-auspicious-periodsIn this scenario, even genuine buyers are on the wait and watch mode. Festival sales last year were nothing to write about. Since then, things have not really looked up,” explains Pranab Datta, vice chairman and MD, Knight Frank India.Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/06-09-2011/luxury-lures-the-nri"International investments contribute around 10 per cent of the total demand pie," says Anand Narayanan, National Director, Residential Agency, Knight Frank India. "We have witnessed a good inflow of investments from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the US, the UK, Canada and Singapore."Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/31-08-2011/here-s-your-chance-to-buy-foreign-propertyOn the Western side, the Andheri-Kurla road and the Western Express Highway stretch are showing great prospects. "The Western Suburban Business District accounted for a major share of the market in Q4 FY11 - approximately 63% of the total area being transacted in Andheri, Jogeshwari and Goregaon," says Samantak Das, National Head-Research, Knight Frank.Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/29-08-2011/global-investors-renew-interest-in-indian-realty“Post the global financial crisis, it would have taken global investors a couple of years to re-organize themselves and raise fresh funds to invest. For instance, Morgan Stanley raised $5 bn last year and there is an India allocation in that. Carlyle is looking at an IPO,” said Amit Goenka, national director, Capital Transactions, Knight Frank, a global property consultantSun, 28 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/27-08-2011/developers-are-back-to-affordable-housingThe buzz around affordable housing is growing stronger as there is resistance to midsized projects at current price points, said Amit Goenka, national director - capital transactions at property consultancy Knight Frank India.Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/23-08-2011/pe-funds-turn-realty-developers-for-more-returns"Real estate investments enables funds diversify their investment profile and generate stable, predictable cash flows through lease or rental income over the fund life, which can offset volatile returns in other investments," said Amit Goenka, national director, capital transactions at property consultancy Knight Frank India.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/20-08-2011/the-feel-good-factor-is-back-in-the-cityThe Bangalore real estate market analysis report from Knight Frank India covers both the residential and the commercial sectors. The Economy & Realty @ Glance presents an in-depth analysis of the city's residential performance and outlook.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/20-08-2011/a-progressive-hotspotMumbai acts as a leading barometer for all the changes in the realty sector in India, says ANAND NARAYANANFri, 19 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/18-08-2011/it-sector-rules-b-lore-real-estate-mart-reportA report surveying the prevailing trends in Bangalore’s real estate scene in August 2011 by research firm Knight Frank has stated that driven by the growth of IT/ITeS sector, most of the companies are vieing for a chunk in the City’s real estate landscape.Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/18-08-2011/realty-companies-pitch-luxury-projects-at-overseas-road-showsProperty adviser Knight Frank helped the company compile a list of 600 potential investors and buyers who could be invited to the event.Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/18-08-2011/realty-companies-pitch-luxury-projects-at-overseas-roadshows“Overseas roadshows offer a different breed of investors, particularly for high-end property sales,” said Amit Goenka, national director–capital transactions, Knight Frank India. “Off take in India is currently so dry that developer feels it is better to go where the money is.”Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/16-08-2011/falling-sales-fail-to-rein-in-realty-prices“Hyderabad in general has strong market fundamentals. There has been no fresh supply coming in the past few quarters. Thus, we see this improvement due to supply-side constraints,” says Anand Narayan, director - residency at Knight Frank India.Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/13-08-2011/property-being-discounted-as-demand-dropsSamantak Das, national research head at real estate consultancy Knight Frank India, said a drop in transaction volumes has hit the central Mumbai market the hardest as the quantum of unsold inventory makes up over 40% of the units launched in this micro market.Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/12-08-2011/channel-play-enters-fmcg-spaceAccording to a report titled 'India Organised Retail Market 2010', published by Knight Frank India in May 2010, during 2010-12, around 55 million sq ft of retail space will be ready in Mumbai, NCR, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/05-08-2011/prime-global-city-property-continues-to-outperform-wider-housing-markets-but-rate-of-growth-is-slowi“The Knight Frank Prime Global Cities Index has tracked this process, which until recently seemed to be strengthening – with improving conditions in the luxury global city markets set against renewed price falls in the mass markets, especially in the US, the UK and most of Europe.Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/01-08-2011/indian-hotel-companies-seek-expat-help-to-compete-against-international-onesThe Indian hospitality sector is starting to attract a much larger number of expat professionals than ever before, lured by the opportunity in the growing market here. India is expected to add about 100,000 rooms over the next five years across all segments.Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/01-08-2011/high-rent-forces-tata-motors-to-shift-officeHigh rentals in south Mumbai has forced Tata Motors to move to a cheaper but high-end commercial business place in central Mumbai.Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/20-07-2011/new-home-sales-dip-10-in-april-juneThe market showed resilience during the economic crisis of 2008. But since then property prices have shot up to unaffordable levels and are currently quoting more than 20% over their 2007 highs,” says Samantak Das, national head of research, Knight Frank India.Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/20-07-2011/for-realtors-sales-growth-s-the-constant-decliner“There has been a slowdown in volumes which is now reflecting. Going forward, we are neutral on the revenue side, but we do have a positive bias for the industry for three to nine months period, provided there are no new interest rate or rude equity shocks,” said Anand Narayan, national director-residency, Knight Frank India.Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMT