<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Knight Frank News</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in</link><description>Knight Frank News</description><language>en</language><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 06:49:48 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 06:49:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Knight Frank Identifies India’s Top Commercial Investment Destinations</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/22-05-2013/india-s-top-office-investment-destinations</link><description>Knight Frank Identifies India&amp;#8217;s Top Commercial Investment Destinations; Mumbai emerges as the best city to invest in with investor returns ranging from 12%-19%.

Business districts of NCR and Bengaluru, the largest office markets in the country, lag behind as investor returns range from 8%-11% and 10%-12% respectively.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>India on the fifth spot in the top 10 countries for billionaires as of 2012 with 122 billionaires</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/21-03-2013/india-on-the-fifth-spot-in-the-top-10-countries-for-billionaires-as-of-2012-with-122-billionaires</link><description>India on the fifth spot in the top 10 countries for billionaires as of 2012 with 122 billionaires; expected to increase to 225 billionaires with an 84% growth by 2022
Mumbai and New Delhi on the 7th &amp; 11th spot on the top 30 global cities by HNWI population says Knight Frank&amp;#8217;s seventh annual Wealth Report
</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Wealth Report 2013</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/16-03-2013/the-wealth-report-2013</link><description>High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) are confident about their forthcoming prospects for wealth creation in 2013, according to the results of the Wealth Report Attitudes Survey of private bankers and wealth advisors representing around 15,000 clients worth in total almost Us$1tr.</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>International investors spent £2.2 billion on central London new-build property in 2012</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/23-01-2013/international-investors-spent-2-2-billion-on-central-london-new-build-property-in-2012</link><description>Knight Frank&amp;#8217;s new report, International Residential Investment in London, reveals the size of overseas investment into the London new-build sector. It also examines how financial crisis has changed the dynamics of market, looking particularly at the rise in investment by Asian buyers. It analyses who is buying new-build property &amp; why, before highlighting the potential future for London Property</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>International investors spent £2.2 billion on central London new-build property in 2012</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/21-01-2013/international-residential-investment-in-london</link><description>Knight Frank&amp;#8217;s new report, International Residential Investment in London, out today, reveals the size of overseas investment into the London new-build sector. It also examines how the financial crisis has changed the dynamics of the market, looking particularly at the rise in investment by Asian buyers.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mainstream outperforms prime in Asia Pacific</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/03-01-2013/mainstream-outperforms-prime</link><description>Push and pull factors combine to encourage a number of prime Asian buyers to look abroad for luxury residential property. Knight Frank&amp;#8217;s prime forecasts show that this is likely to continue in 2013.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hebbal and K R Puram hottest property hubs</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/19-12-2012/hebbal-and-k-r-puram-hottest-property-hubs</link><description>The report states that demand for office space in Bangalore in the next five years would be 44.4 million sqft, driven by the IT/ITeS, biotech, and aerospace sectors. Of that, 60% would be in the North and East corridors of the city, close to Hebbal and K R Puram.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Affluent Indians Seek a Home Abroad</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/28-11-2012/affluent-indians-seek-a-home-abroad</link><description>Rise in income levels, coupled with increasing awareness about avenues for buying property overseas, has resulted in an increasing number of Indians buying a house outside the country. Knight Frank has set up a dedicated group headed by Mona Jalota to tap this business opportunity. 

</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Six Global Hotspots Which Can be Your Home</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/28-11-2012/six-global-hotspots-which-can-be-your-home</link><description>Real estate, like shortcuts through cities or the best biryani in town, is something that everyone will give you advice on as soon as topic comes up. When you&amp;#8217;re looking to buy real estate abroad, however, there are entirely  different set of factors to take into account. You need to change the way you approach an acquisition.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nokia Siemens Networks’ Real Estate Appoints Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Global Corporate Services as</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/23-11-2012/nokia-siemens-networks-real-estate-appoints-newmark-grubb-knight-frank-global-corporate-services-as</link><description>This appointment is the most recent indicator of the contribution to Newmark Grubb Knight Frank's expansion through parent company BGC Partners, Inc.'s acquisition of the assets of Grubb &amp; Ellis and its investment in proprietary technology and talented professionals</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>: Knight Frank expands global reach after strong financial performance</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/02-10-2012/-knight-frank-expands-global-reach-after-strong-financial-performance</link><description>&amp;#8220;Our strong links to international capital through our global network have ensured our teams have had an exceptional year and been involved with some of the world&amp;#8217;s leading transactions.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank expands global reach after strong financial performance</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/01-10-2012/strong-financial-performance</link><description>Knight Frank LLP (&amp;#8220;Knight Frank&amp;#8221;), the world&amp;#8217;s leading independent property advisor, today announced its financial results for the year ended 31 March 2012</description><pubDate>Sun, 30 Sep 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>London's Berkeley group woos Indian for housing project</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/06-09-2012/london-s-berkeley-group-woos-indian-for-housing-project</link><description>Property consultant Knight Frank is helping Berkeley group, which is listed on London Stock Exchange with a market cap of 1.6 billion pounds, in selling this project.</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>South Delhi property prices drop 20% on weak sales</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/08-08-2012/south-delhi-property-prices-drop-20-on-weak-sales</link><description>Property prices in the upmarket residential areas of Delhi have dropped by as much as 20%, with slowdown in sales forcing builders to settle for less to cut inventory buildup.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do vacation homes make for a good investment?</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/06-08-2012/do-vacation-homes-make-for-a-good-investment-</link><description>You've just arrived at your favorite holiday hotspot, only to spend harrowing hours looking for a hotel room because you couldn't book one in advance. What do you do? Perhaps think of buying your own house.</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Aug 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NCR the biggest commercial market in India</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/03-07-2012/ncr-the-biggest-commercial-market-in-india</link><description>In terms of office stock, the NCR is the biggest market I the country with nearly 85 mn.sq.ft of office space under operation</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are home prices stubbornly high despite slumping demand?</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/25-06-2012/why-are-home-prices-stubbornly-high-despite-slumping-demand-</link><description>Reserve Bank data shows housing loan growth slowed to 12.1% for the year ended March 2012 from 16% in the previous year. Also, before real estate prices peaked in 2008, big lenders were managing to grow their home loan portfolio at an annual average of 25%.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Asia Pacific Residential Review</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/07-06-2012/asia-pacific-residential-review</link><description>Property market cooling measures and global economic conditions temper strong underlying demand in Asia.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Commercial realty market picking up: Report</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/02-06-2012/commercial-realty-market-picking-up-report</link><description>Mumbai&amp;#8217;s commercial real estate market seems to be on the upswing after a prolonged lull. However, reports suggest that due to oversupply in the market, rentals will continue to remain subdued for a while.</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Global House Price Index</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/01-06-2012/global-house-price-index</link><description>Europe's woes hit global house prices.</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rupee slide: Why its the right time for NRIs to invest in Bangalore realty</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/26-05-2012/rupee-slide-why-its-the-right-time-for-nris-to-invest-in-bangalore-realty</link><description>Budget speculation surrounding mansion and wealth taxes has failed to dampen demand for prime central London residential property, says Liam Bailey, Head of Knight Frank&amp;#8217;s Residential Research department. Property has taken center stage in the run-up to the annual Budget, with a debate raging between political parties about a possible property tax on homes worth more than &amp;#163;2m.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Realty share in FDI slumps to 1.94% between April '09- December '11</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/22-05-2012/realty-share-in-fdi-slumps-to-1-94-between-april-09-december-11</link><description>Owing to global financial crisis, the FDI in the real estate sector between April'09 and Dec2011 (Q1 FY10 and Q3 FY12) declined by a drastic 92%, a recent survey says.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Prime Central London Rental Index</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/21-05-2012/prime-central-london-rental-index</link><description>Rents rise first time in six months, but demand lags new supply.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Prime Central London Sales Index</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/08-05-2012/prime-central-london-sales-index</link><description>Prime central London shrugs off stamp duty fears as prices rise 1.1%.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Average cost of flat in Mumbai is Rs. 2.60 cr.</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/25-04-2012/average-cost-of-flat-in-mumbai-is-rs-2-60-cr-</link><description>Just when it was believed that the only direction the exorbitant realty prices could slide is downwards, property prices have inched up even further. The average cost of an apartment in Mumbai has just peaked to Rs 2.60 crore.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Global Real Estate Markets</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/24-04-2012/global-real-estate-markets</link><description>Annual review and outlook for global real estate markets.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Right time to buy property: Experts</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/10-04-2012/right-time-to-buy-property-experts</link><description>New Delhi: With the country&amp;#8217;s real estate sector still in a subdued state, sector experts think it is the right time for consumers to go for their dream homes before prices start to shoot up.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mumbai ranked among the cities of the future.</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/31-03-2012/mumbai-ranked-among-the-cities-of-the-future-</link><description>Quality of life, knowledge and influence, and economic activity are the key factors for the ultra-wealthy investing in property, says Knight Frank and Citi Private Bank&amp;#8217;s sixth Wealth Report. 
China will overtake the US to become the world&amp;#8217;s largest economy by 2020, which in turn will be overtaken by India in 2050, it says.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Global house prices poised to fall in 2012</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/09-03-2012/global-house-prices-poised-to-fall-in-2012</link><description>The Knight Frank Global House Price Index (GHPI), which tracks the performance of mainstream house prices worldwide, rose by just 0.5% in 2011 and recorded a 0.3% fall in the final quarter of the year, according to Kate Everett-Allen</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hong Kong’s retail market continues to outperform, Knight Frank says</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/08-03-2012/hong-kong-s-retail-market-continues-to-outperform-knight-frank-says</link><description>According to Knight Franks' latest research report, in February 2012, Hong Kong&amp;#8217;s retail market remained strong and continued to outperform other property sectors. Meanwhile, the residential market saw a notable rebound in sales volume with prices stabilising after the Lunar New Year. The office market stayed relatively quiet with uncertainty in the global economy.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Maharashtra government's decision to keep 20% of the flats in residential projects for EWS</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/04-01-2012/maharashtra-government-s-decision-to-keep-20-of-the-flats-in-residential-projects-for-ews</link><description>The intention to provide an accommodation to the economically weaker section (EWS) of people, in the same habitat as the middle and upper income groups, is a positive one.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2011, A Year to cherish</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/01-01-2012/2011-a-year-to-cherish</link><description>Marked by good sales, huge demand in the residential sector and the most number of project launches in recent years.</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>70% of 75L flats unsold: Report</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/15-12-2011/70-of-75l-flats-unsold-report</link><description>Residential 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.</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brand Hyderabad loss of gloss?</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/24-11-2011/brand-hyderabad-loss-of-gloss-</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bangalore realty segment perks up</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/21-11-2011/bangalore-realty-segment-perks-up</link><description>The property market, which experienced a negative impact on prices and demand after recession, has witnessed a noteworthy increase in residential project launches.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shrinking Realty</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/17-11-2011/shrinking-realty</link><description>Despite increasing demand and higher property prices in some markets such as Mumbai and New Delhi, India&amp;#8217;s real estate market is shrinking. Property developers are reporting a steady decline in their revenues and profits.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Few regulations for secondary market</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/16-11-2011/few-regulations-for-secondary-market</link><description>The 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.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lack of funds, customer aversion to striking advance lease deals and a slowdown in demand for office</title><link>http://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-office</link><description>With 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.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Realtors seek new small towns</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/02-11-2011/realtors-seek-new-small-towns</link><description>As 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.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Realty firms take their brands global with projects in Sri Lanka, Africa and Europe to spread risk</title><link>http://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-risk</link><description>During 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.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Residential in, commercial out for real estate bigwigs</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/24-10-2011/residential-in-commercial-out-for-real-estate-bigwigs</link><description>Lack 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.</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>India’s tallest tower gets booking worth Rs. 100 crore in festive season</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/19-10-2011/india-s-tallest-tower-gets-booking-worth-rs-100-crore-in-festive-season</link><description>The 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&amp;#8217;s tallest bui&amp;#173;lding project &amp;#8212; the HDFC, Temasek and Government of Singapore Investment Corporation backed Lodha World One.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5 States to contribute Rs 50-lakh-cr industrial output by 2016: Study</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/19-10-2011/5-states-to-contribute-rs-50-lakh-cr-industrial-output-by-2016-study</link><description>Identified as States with &amp;#8220;great potential,&amp;#8221; 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.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Real estate consultants not to get FDI</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/07-10-2011/real-estate-consultants-not-to-get-fdi</link><description>The 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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Crisis bites: Realtors dress up projects in luxury frills</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/04-10-2011/crisis-bites-realtors-dress-up-projects-in-luxury-frills</link><description>"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).</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Resist the temptation</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/18-09-2011/resist-the-temptation</link><description>&amp;#8220;Rate hikes impact the buying sentiment mainly, high property prices are a bigger deterrent,&amp;#8221; says Anand Narayanan, national director - residential transactions, Knight Frank. And he feels a correction is in the offing. &amp;#8220;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,&amp;#8221;</description><pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UPWARD CURVE</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/17-09-2011/upward-curve</link><description>According 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.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Exclusive by Design</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/17-09-2011/exclusive-by-design</link><description>Anand 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;</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Developers expect home sales to be hit</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/16-09-2011/developers-expect-home-sales-to-be-hit</link><description>Mr 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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Global House price Index for Q2 2011</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/11-09-2011/global-house-price-index-for-q2-2011</link><description>According 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.</description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Speedy Connect</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/10-09-2011/speedy-connect</link><description>Samantak 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.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bangalore penthouses sport to-let boards</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/10-09-2011/bangalore-penthouses-sport-to-let-boards</link><description>One 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.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>In realty, do not get carried away by freebies</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/09-09-2011/in-realty-do-not-get-carried-away-by-freebies</link><description>"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 Frank</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Price Points Matter Even During Auspicious Periods</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/09-09-2011/price-points-matter-even-during-auspicious-periods</link><description>In 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,&amp;#8221; explains Pranab Datta, vice chairman and MD, Knight Frank India.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Luxury lures the NRI</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/06-09-2011/luxury-lures-the-nri</link><description>"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."</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Untapped Potential</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/31-08-2011/here-s-your-chance-to-buy-foreign-property</link><description>On 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.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Global investors renew interest in Indian Realty</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/29-08-2011/global-investors-renew-interest-in-indian-realty</link><description>&amp;#8220;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,&amp;#8221; said Amit Goenka, national director, Capital Transactions, Knight Frank, a global property consultant</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PE Funds turn Realty Developers for more returns</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/23-08-2011/pe-funds-turn-realty-developers-for-more-returns</link><description>"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.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The feel good factor is back in the city</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/20-08-2011/the-feel-good-factor-is-back-in-the-city</link><description>The Bangalore real estate market analysis report from Knight Frank India covers both the residential and the commercial sectors. The Economy &amp; Realty @ Glance presents an in-depth analysis of the city's residential performance and outlook.</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>IT sector rules B'lore real estate mart: Report</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/18-08-2011/it-sector-rules-b-lore-real-estate-mart-report</link><description>A report surveying the prevailing trends in Bangalore&amp;#8217;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&amp;#8217;s real estate landscape.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Realty companies pitch luxury projects at overseas road shows</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/18-08-2011/realty-companies-pitch-luxury-projects-at-overseas-road-shows</link><description>Property adviser Knight Frank helped the company compile a list of 600 potential investors and buyers who could be invited to the event.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Realty companies pitch luxury projects at overseas roadshows</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/18-08-2011/realty-companies-pitch-luxury-projects-at-overseas-roadshows</link><description>&amp;#8220;Overseas roadshows offer a different breed of investors, particularly for high-end property sales,&amp;#8221; said Amit Goenka, national director&amp;#8211;capital transactions, Knight Frank India. &amp;#8220;Off take in India is currently so dry that developer feels it is better to go where the money is.&amp;#8221;</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Falling sales fail to rein in realty prices</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/16-08-2011/falling-sales-fail-to-rein-in-realty-prices</link><description>&amp;#8220;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,&amp;#8221; says Anand Narayan, director - residency at Knight Frank India.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Property being discounted as demand drops</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/13-08-2011/property-being-discounted-as-demand-drops</link><description>Samantak 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.</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Channel play enters FMCG space</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/12-08-2011/channel-play-enters-fmcg-space</link><description>According 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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Prime global city property continues to outperform wider housing markets but rate of growth is slowi</title><link>http://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</link><description>&amp;#8220;The Knight Frank Prime Global Cities Index has tracked this process, which until recently seemed to be strengthening &amp;#8211; 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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Indian hotel companies seek expat help to compete against international ones</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/01-08-2011/indian-hotel-companies-seek-expat-help-to-compete-against-international-ones</link><description>The 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.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>High rent forces Tata Motors to shift office</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/01-08-2011/high-rent-forces-tata-motors-to-shift-office</link><description>High rentals in south Mumbai has forced Tata Motors to move to a cheaper but high-end commercial business place in central Mumbai.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New home sales dip 10% in April-June</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/20-07-2011/new-home-sales-dip-10-in-april-june</link><description>The 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,&amp;#8221; says Samantak Das, national head of research, Knight Frank India.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>For realtors, sales growth’s The Constant Decliner</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.co.in/en/news/20-07-2011/for-realtors-sales-growth-s-the-constant-decliner</link><description>&amp;#8220;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,&amp;#8221; said Anand Narayan, national director-residency, Knight Frank India.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>