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New Project: Sunil Mantri Group Mantri Premero in Bangalore

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Real estate major Sunil Mantri Group, has identified Bangalore as a strategic target for expansion with the launch of an integrated residential community project christened as Mantri Premero, in close proximity to major IT companies, the Electronic City, and ITPB. The total net worth of the project, would be Rs. 250 crore.
Speaking on the launch, Sunil Mantri, Chairman, Sunil Mantri Group commented, “Bangalore, being one of the most prominent landmarks on the world map, inspired us to develop good quality homes and spaces that are on par with world-class standards. Now, with Mantri Premero, Bangalore will have exclusive lifestyle homes with the blend of affordable amenities that integrate nature with every day dwelling”. Complete News here.

The Launch of Township Project “The Empyrean” at Bangalore

Friday, October 16th, 2009

FIRE Luxur Developer Pvt. Ltd. announced the launch of Phase 1 of its township ‘The Empyrean’ at Bangalore. FIRE Luxur Developers Pvt. Ltd. is a JV company formed between FIRE (First Indian Real Estate) Capital Fund, a Private Equity Fund focused on Indian Real Estate and The Nilgiris Group of Bangalore, with a project outlay of over USD 350 million.

The Empyrean is located on the outskirts of Bangalore, towards east of Whitefield, away from the congestion of the city. It’s proximity to five existing and upcoming IT Hubs, is expected to make it a preferred destination among the IT/ITeS professionals.

The low rise, low density residential development has multi- housing option including five spacious options of villas with sizes ranging from 2,095 sq ft to 5,500 sq ft, very attractively priced at an average overall price of Rs 2250 per sq ft. All the major amenities are clustered at the centre of the Township, with a Clubhouse, Primary School and Shopping Centre nestled around a Central Park, designed in neighbourhood cluster format providing easy on-foot accessibility for every resident.

The project has already received Environment Clearance from the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Karnataka and the Layout Plan Approval from Department of Town & Country Planning.The Empyrean will be developed as a modern ‘Garden City’, offering a differentiated proposition in a city dotted with frantic real estate growth.This is the third investment in India after ‘Silver Springs’ in Indore and ‘The Empyrean’ in Nagpur.

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fire luxur announces the launch of its township project the empyrean at Bangalore

Will the tax benefits reach the end user?

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Our Union Finance Minister recently announced that profits from housing projects, qualified under section 80IB(10) of the Income Tax Act and approved by a local authority between April 1, 2007 and March 31, 2008 will be tax free, if they are completed before March 31, 2012. The Minister has urged the builders to pass on the benefit to consumers.

As the profits made from residential projects depend on so many parameters which vary from one place to another.An expert committee comprising Valuers and Chartered Accountants should be appointed to arrive at the profit for each project. The cost of the committee report should be recovered from the builder/developer.

It is also to be observed that the profit range in constructing small houses is much less and hence the genuine builder, who is also helping the noble cause of providing affordable houses, should be compensated properly.It is suggested that instead of asking the builder to pass on the entire tax saving to the purchasers, the builder should be awarded 30 per cent of the tax saved and 70 per cent passed on the home purchaser. It is necessary to single out builders who might be pocketing the tax savings and encourage the genuine builders.

The Finance Ministry and all concerned should evolve a proper control mechanism to ensure that the incentive meant for home buyers reaches them and not the pockets of a few builders.Associations such as CREDAI (Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India) and Builders Association of India (BAI) should help in this regard.

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Tax benefits must reach the buyer

Single bedroom apartments and small homes will become norm in future

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Demand and enquires for small or affordable home is increasing in last two or three months. In the coming month, sale of property will increase since people who postponed purchase in October due to recession and instability in market are firming up their mind.

Developers and most companies as reported increase in sale of property by 60 per cent in second quarter. In the recently concluded CREDAI Realty expo besides large number of enquiries in new projects 36 housing units were sold on the spot.

Single bedroom apartment or small homes were exception in past. Developers or builders are looking this segment as feasible opportunity to offer affordable home. Several projects are being modified to fit in 1 BHKs.

The recession has also bring down the cost in the affordable home segment, range from Rs. 15 lakh to Rs. 25 lakh in well-developed areas. As the demand for space increases along with the need for affordable houses, 1 BHK apartments and small homes will become a norm in the future.

Before the recession set in, 1 BHKs were confined mostly to projects developed by Category C developers whereas even Category A developers are also pitching in into affordable home segment now. This is also the best time for customers to buy homes, as prices could go up again in near future.

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For builders, small is now beautiful

Shobha Developers Received Approval to Raise its Share Capital

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

Shobha Developers Bangalore received approval to raise its share capital to Rs 1500 Crore. The company got approval from shareholders at its shareholders meeting hike Foreign Institutional Investors limit to around 100% of company’s equity share capital.

Shobha Developers said that on shareholders meeting company received approval from shareholders to raise Rs 1500 crore from domestic and international market. Company will also hike Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) limit to 100%. The company said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

The company would raise capital to Rs 1500 crore from International market by issuing shares through American Depository Receipts, Global Depository Receipts and from domestic routes through warrants and debentures.

Further, the company will increase the FII investment limit in the company to 100% of the paid-up capital, provided the equity shareholding of each FII shall not exceed 10% of the total paid-up equity share capital of the company.

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sobha developers gets shareholders nod to raise rs1500 crore

Shobha Developers Gets Rs 225 Crore Investment

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Shobha Developers Bangalore is raising Rs 225 crore from Purna Partners Bangalore, a private equity fund. The investment will be made at the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) level.

The raised fund will be used towards development of projects in Bangalore and other cities. For this purpose company will identify certain land parcels in Bangalore and other cities for development of residential and commercial projects. It will also undertake mixed development projects in Bangalore and other cities.

Shobha developers will execute the project as the principal contractor and each of projects will be valued separately. The company has also informed that they have received Rs 25 core from the private equity fund. Shobha will be shareholder along with Purna partners and other investors. The number of project will be decided by the investors.

Shobha developers are also looking to raise Rs 1000 crores through Qualified Institutional Placement (QIPs). The company’s board has also called an extra ordinary general meeting to increase share capital of company up to Rs 1500 crores. It is also considering increasing the limit of Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) in equity shares up to 100% of the share capital of company.

The company is also looking to at raising money by diluting stakes in its non-core assets or non-realty business. The fund raised will be used primarily to pay its debts and to fund it realty projects. The realtor is also looking to raise fund by selling 200 acres from its 3000 acres land bank.

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