Tag: Global Meltdown

Commercial properties are waiting for takers

The slow down in the global economy has led to huge vacant office spaces. According to reports, empty offices in New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles have already exceeded 10%. And Mumbai, too, is following a similar path. “It’s the same story here, and it has to do with the global meltdown,’’ said a […]

Reddy seeks more aid for real estate

With an aim of reversing the slowdown, Urban Development Minister Jaipal Reddy has sought an additional package for the real estate sector. In a letter to the Prime Minister, Reddy has stated that “more needs to be done to reverse the slowdown facing the sector”. Suggesting a slew of measures, Reddy has submitted a note […]

Meltdown may hit infrastructure projects in Mumbai

The global meltdown is likely to affect infrastructure projects in the city and in the region, sooner than expected. Several infrastructure projects in the state undertaken by the government, its corporations and civic bodies are likely to suffer due to the economic slowdown. The ones, which may be directly affected are the Built Operate and […]

NRIs stay away from investment in realty sector

Another blow of the global meltdown has been felt by the already bleeding realty estate industry. Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are avoiding coming home this year and not investing in property, something that brokers look forward to every year. NRIs from across Punjab prefer investing in residential properties in and around Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Patiala and […]