While measures announced by the government in 2020 to kickstart the economy have been in right direction, the real estate sector is hoping for upcoming Budget to give a shot on the arm for the beleaguering sector

A simple act like reducing stand duty could be a strong enabler for home buyers returning to the market and keeping the cash inflows of the real estate sector intact

Global real estate consultant Knight Frank India chairman and managing director Shishir Baijal in a pre-budget wish demanded A separate annual deduction of Rs 150,000 that will provide the much-needed fillip to opt for house purchase

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Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India, which has around 20,000 members from across the country, also recommended tax incentives to boost investment in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

A pick-up in luxury real estate has been the silver lining from the pandemic crisis, and with almost everyone banking on a sharp V-shaped recovery with the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccination, 2021 is poised to be a strong one, for high-value home transactions

While the overall vacancy level of less than 10 per cent has helped this segment weather the challenges of 2020, vacancy levels are expected to rise to 14 per cent

Sobha share opened with a gain of 6.6% at Rs 438 against previous close of Rs 410.90  on BSE.  The stock touched an intraday high of Rs 447.95, rising 9.01% on BSE.

Share of Oberoi Realty rose 6.88% to Rs 628 against previous close of Rs 587.55. Share of Sunteck Realty too gained 6.34% to Rs 369 in early trade against previous close of Rs 347.30.

The developers, who take benefit of the 50 per cent waiver in premium in construction projects for the next one year will have to pay the entire stamp duty amount on behalf of customers

This would be the third attempt by Lodha Developers to launch IPO after two failed attempts in 2009 and 2018

How the budget pans out for the real estate sector, only time will tell, but one thing is for sure, strong fundamentals are vital for the revival of housing demand

With improved buyer sentiment, we see a positive impact on the fence sitters who will now come out and invest, further increasing the demand for more dynamic layouts considering the new normal

DLF stock touched an intraday high of Rs 239, rising 5.71% on BSE. Market cap of the firm rose to Rs 58,157 crore on BSE

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