The real estate sector in India is progressing very quickly. This is owing to the sudden demand for the Indian property across the world. Investing in the Indian real estate has become one of the most lucrative options for the investors seeking profit. As a result of this demand, many global real estate players are considering the prospect of entering
Real Estate Business in India . The global real estate majors have all firmed up their plans for the Indian real estate market. This is also due to the proactive policies undertaken by the government of India. The new stand adopted by Indian government regarding foreign direct investment (FDI) policies has encouraged a growing number of countries to invest in Indian Properties. This was not so in the past. Earlier the investors were wary of the opaque business practices in Indian real estate. The land laws were archaic, mortgage financing was expensive and the quality of the developments was poor. But all this has changed for the good. The policies of the Indian government have become quite liberal
India has now displaced US as the second-most favored destination for FDI in the world. This would mean that the country can expect an investment of around US$ 20-25 billion in the next 12-18 months.
As a result of this real estate explosion, the land prices in the country have risen. This has attracted the attention of many realtors and investors. Investors across the world have identified that this price rise will continue and have come forward to make the investment while the prices are still within reach. Many other factors have also led to this sudden interest in the real estate sector of India. The investors are now getting assistance from many financial companies with their easy loans and repayment schemes. These institutions provide loans at very low interest rates. The changing lifestyles of the residents have also led to this boom. The homebuyers today have become more lifestyle conscious. They want a home quite early in life. This is very unlike their ancestors. Today the average age of a new homeowner is 32 years compared to 45 years a decade ago. The youngsters today believe in the strategy of ‘buying and repaying’ rather than ‘saving and buying’.