Developers are shifting from "build and sell" to experiential "build and operate" models. By merging hospitality with real estate, they create vibrant, tech-driven destinations that boost returns.
Green World Design CEO Rohana Sarah highlights how sustainable, climate-responsive design drives ROI through improved wellness, productivity, and asset value in luxury and commercial real estate.
Modern elevators have evolved from mere utility to design statements. By blending aesthetics with durability, they now reflect a building’s personality and ensure a cohesive user experience.
Israel–Iran war spikes oil prices, raising inflation and construction costs, hurting real estate stocks and sales. Short-term strain likely, but strong fundamentals and shifting investments may support recovery.
A decade after its launch, RERA has improved transparency and dispute resolution in real estate but faces criticism for weak enforcement. Experts say empowering it with execution powers and wider accountability is key to better protecting homebuyers.
Both FY '27 budget, devoid of direct push to real estate , particularly affordable residential realty and RBI's February 2026 credit policy keeping repo rate unchanged, have failed to take the much needed initiatives to boost housing affordability.
Smita Patil, MD of SSPL and Naredco Mahi President, focuses on sustainable growth, Gen Next tech, and empowering women. Her goal is a greener, inclusive real estate sector with faster approvals.
The trend of celebrity brand ambassadors in real estate which almost fizzled out after seeing a boom time till about 2010, has staged a strong comeback, driven by the spurt in luxury housing, due to changing preferences of homebuyers for premium lifestyle homes.
Amidst overall weakening residential demand and growing gulf between luxury and affordable housing, the FY27 budget assumes great significance. And the big question is - Will it help bridge the housing divide by boosting affordable housing for long-term growth of residential real estate.
In 2025 real estate adverising moved towards digital-first approach while print adverising maintained its dominance: 2026 will see AI-first ad strategies.
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