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The Real Estate Market Of Rohini

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After a lot of research Jyoti, 32, and Ramesh Aggarwal, 36, have decided to purchase a two-bedroom, 1,000 sq ft apartment in a society complex in Sector 9, Rohini for Rs 38 lakh. Not only did they compare prices in their research, they also looked at factors that affect general day-to-day living, such as level of congestion, availability of greenery and open spaces, likelihood of water shortages during summers, and travel time to important destinations. Finally, took a decision and bought an apartment in Rohini.

There are many reasons why one would like to purchase a home in Rohini. And one of the main reasons why anyone would feel attracted to purchase a property in Rohini is because of its connectivity with the metro.

After the Metro became operational, prices have risen by 40-60%, according to a property broker of the area.

A property dealer based in Netaji Subhash Place explains the price rise in terms of reduced travel time. He said that till a few years ago, it took one-and-a-half hours to travel from Rohini to central Delhi areas like CP and ITO, so its property was available at a low price. After the coming of metro, the travel time is now only 40-45 minutes, and the commute being far more comfortable than a road journey, Rohinis society apartments now boat of a price of Rs 3,150-4,500 per sq ft. This is at par with prices in areas like Patparganj in East Delhi which are only a 30-minute drive from CP.

Not only metro, of late Rohini has witnessed a lot of commercial development as well, which has led to overall development of north-west Delhi. In fact, entertainment-wise Rohini has given newer options to people residing in the nearby areas.

There are some common factors that have contributed to an increase in prices in Rohini like easy availability of bank loans, high salaries commanded by young professionals, and the massive influx every year of people from other states into Delhi.

Rohini has options for every pocket: If you think you can afford one, go for a society apartment. These kinds of apartment boast of better-quality construction, high-maintenance, comparatively more open areas compared to DDA flats, and of course better security arrangements. The up-market complexes, about a dozen within Rohini, are equipped with lifts and have power backup system.

Such society apartments are mainly located in sectors 7-14 and out of these, sectors 9, 13, 14 and Prashant Vihar are available at a very high price, because of the quality of development and due to proximity to Metro stations (East and West).

Other option is DDA apartments that usually cost less than society apartments. 1 BHK LIG apartment costs around Rs 2,000 per sq ft, and prices of two-bedroom MIG apartments range between Rs 2,350 and Rs 2,900 per sq ft. The construction quality of a DDA apartment is usually inferior as compared to a society apartment, so you may have to spend some amount before you can actually start living in one. DDA flats are located in sectors 2-8, 15-18, and 24.

For people who are looking at low-budget options, they are available in sectors 23, 24, 25 and 28. These sectors are a little far from the Metro line. According to Mr. K.K. Wadhwa of Wadhwa Property, a plot of 32 sq m would cost around Rs 18 lakh in Sector 7; in Sector 28, the same plot-size would cost you just Rs 9-11 lakh in this sector.

A development that is sure to attract people from all over west Delhi to Rohini is Planet Pogo, a theme park, which is being developed in Sector 10. The company that developed Appu Ghar, Unitech Amusement Parks, and Turner International India are partnering this project. It is scheduled to be launched in the last quarter of this year. As far as shopping and entertainment options are concerned, Rohini has M2K Mall in Sector 3, and PVR Complex in Prashant Vihar. There is also a district court at Madhuban Chowk in Rohini.

So, if you are looking to buy or rent a house in west Delhi, you should definitely consider all the options available within Rohini. It undoubtedly has quality housing, good connectivity and all the amenities one expects in a well-developed area.

Zuellig Building A green footprint for Makati’s Commercial Real Estate Market

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In 2009, Bridgebury Realty Corp, an affiliate of the Zuellig Group, announced that it will be investing 7 billion Peso for the construction of the Zuellig Building. The Zuellig Building, to be completed by Q1 2012, is located in the Makati Central Business District, at Makati Avenue corner Paseo de Roxas, on a lot area of 8,285 square meters. The 33 storey structure is a premium, commercial, single-owner office building, with 55,000 square meters up for lease to multi-tenants Interestingly, the Zuellig Building will be the first ever Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) pre-certified Gold building in the Philippines. LEED is an — internationally recognized green building certification system, providing third-party verification that a building or community was designed and built, using strategies aimed at improving performance across energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts– The LEED certification is meaningful given the increasing awareness and support to -green- efforts and saving the planet. From a business standpoint, the building promises operational savings on utilities (up to 40%) for tenants locating to the Zuellig Building.

Following the global financial crisis of 2008, the Metro Manila office real estate market is starting to stabilize and is now slowly recovering. Demand for Prime and Grade A office space is expected to pick up in the near term, coming from the positive business sentiment towards the new Aquino administration. According to Michael McCullough, Director of Manila real estate brokerage firm KMC MAG Group, -We have observed an increasing demand in premium office space in Makati, starting late 2010 until now. Therefore, we think the Zuellig Building has been perfectly timed to enter the commercial real estate market in Makati and the Philippines.- Upon completion in 2012, the Zuellig Building will be the only new Prime building in the Makati Central Business District. For perspective, by 2012, the other Prime buildings will be significantly older: Ayala Tower One would be 16 years, Philam Life Tower and the Enterprise Center would be 13 years, and RCBC Plaza would be 11 years. Given that a high-rise would take about three years to complete, no other new Prime buildings are expected by 2012. 2.

Prospecting Letter Tips in Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

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There are a number of ways to prospect in commercial real estate. One of the more effective ways to do that is to send prospecting letters to key people and targets in your area. If this is something that is attractive to you in prospecting, then you will need to understand the letter system and implement it correctly.

The secret behind the success of the letter process is to make them relevant to the marketplace, and provide valuable insights to market conditions and trends. Over time, and through sending plenty of letters in a 90 day contact cycle, you are perceived as a market leader that should be considered when it comes to any new listing in the local area. That is when you will get a good share of invitations to present and pitch on listings.

Most clients and prospects want to use the best agent with the ‘runs on the board’. Prospecting letters set up that image and branding. Some agents believe that this is the only way to prospect. They would be wrong, particularly because this process takes many months if not years of consistent action to get the results coming back to you. Over a period of 12 months you should be sending 4 letters in a staged process. Every letter will have a new story or message to tell.

This letter based prospecting system is in addition to your cold calling, door knocking, and referral business. So you will have the other things to activate and run in parallel to your letter system.

Here are some rules to help you set up this valuable networking and prospecting process:

Letters should be sent to the right people by type and location. In this way you can judge the feedback and inbound enquires. Create letters for Sales, Leasing, and Property Management. That then helps you with relevance in each letter sent.

Follow up your letters wherever possible. Use the letters as triggers to make calls. They turn a ‘cold call’ into a ‘warm call’.

Letter frequency will always be important. At a minimum your letters should be going to the same people every 90 days. You can shorten that cycle to 60 days if you wish.

Track the conversations and enquiries that you get back from the campaigns. That will help you understand what works and how you can improve on that.

Meaningful messages should be created for each letter. Understand the ‘pain factors’ in the market today that apply to sales, leasing, and property management. Write the letters to the challenges that property owners and occupiers are suffering. Offer solutions.

Success letters should be sent to all businesses and property owners around each completed listing.

Marketing letters should be sent around all quality listings.

Preparing a Commercial Real Estate Agreement

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If you are considering investing in real estate property for commercial purpose, it is better to consult a legal practitioner from the beginning. Georgia commercial real estate laws are a complex web, and you would need someone who has in-depth knowledge regarding it. Only a real estate attorney can take care of the legal aspect of such a huge investment.

Suppose you have already found the right property in Atlanta and want to buy it. You inspect it on your own and have professionals assess it as well. It fits your requirements and budget perfectly and you want to seal the deal. Next is the task of creating the purchase agreement. Preparing and drafting this requires competent legal guidance.

A legal professional with proper understanding of the state laws and their implications would know exactly what to put in the contract. However, here are a few terms that are essential in all real estate purchase contracts.

Names of the parties involved in the transaction
Exact description of the property and any other assets included in the purchase
Purchase price as well as mode, method and time of payment
Title abstract and insurance related details
Allocation of property taxes and utility bills
Closing date and delivery of possession
Escrow
Zoning and other relevant issues
Warranties
Liability clauses

Apart from these, it is important to include one other detail – what happens in case there is a breach of any agreement term by any of the involved parties. In case of such an incident, it is better to know what you can do to remedy the situation lawfully. Foreseeing problems and preparing solutions can come in handy when the need for it arises.

Creating a concrete and complete purchase contract can help you avoid unnecessary hassles later. It helps you prevent disputes and expensive litigation. However, if there is a legal dispute concerning the interpretation of the terms of the agreement, you may have to avail help from your Atlanta real estate attorney to work on your case.

By now, you must have a clear idea about the importance of legal counsel in dealing with such matters. Most businesses retain in-house attorneys to handle the drafting of such contracts. However, you may have to opt for a specialist in litigation if there is a dispute regarding the terms and conditions of a commercial real estate purchase agreement.

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Calgary Real Estate Market Expected To Get A Boost In 2011

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While its true that the Canadian housing market didnt crash like the market did below the border, markets across the nation have not been completely unscathed over the last year either. The real estate prices in Calgary in 2010 were the lowest this area has seen in a decade but it appears that the market will see a significant rebound this year, according to the Conference Board of Canada.

The Calgary market was certainly quite affected in 2010 with fewer homes of all kinds being sold overall and home prices sitting at less than stellar levels. So far this year, the market seems to be on an upward trend and will continue that way, according to the experts.

There are many factors that will surely have an effect on real estate in the Calgary area this year including: the strong Canadian dollar in comparison to the US dollar, the new rules that will soon be in place regarding Canadian mortgages, and the strong price of crude oil.

While a strong Canadian dollar always seems like a good thing, the reality is that when our dollar is strong compared to the US dollar, there are fewer Americans investing in Canadian goods. A more even ratio of value between the USD and CAD could suppress real estate sales preventing us from further economic recovery.
The new Canadian mortgage rules arent anticipated to help or hinder growth in the long run, but it reasonable to assume that some home owners will push to buy homes before the changes go into effect.
The price of crude oil has the potential to be an influential factor in how the Alberta housing market performs this year as the higher price tends to result in increased production in the oil sands. Higher production results in more jobs and more money in the province for real estate purchases. The addition of unrest around the Suez Canal this quarter, adding uncertainty to shipping through the area, may also help increase the attractiveness of Alberta oil sand crude.

The current affordability and low interest rates will help to boost housing sales and eventually support higher prices as the demand grows. It is anticipated that home sales will increase by almost 20% in 2011, with prices of Calgary homes for sale increasing by about 4% for single family dwellings. In comparison, the number of condo sales are expected to rise by over 15% with a price increase of around 2%.