What are the parameters that I should pay attention to in order to maximize my returns on Property Investment?

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Real estate is a complex business to be in. Not only one needs to understand the market (supply and demand element), but at the same time, one should be aware of tax laws, registration processes, title conveyance, planning the development of project, rent laws, and state government’s land policies. Therefore, as an individual investor, what is it that one should take primary note of in order to maximize his/her returns on investment made? Let’s explore below:

• Micro market trends

Although not foolproof, the market trends with respect to movement of property prices present an insight into the gains and losses of micro markets within a city. If a micro market or locality is showing downward trend for 3-4 consecutive quarters, then it is a clear signal that there is something wrong with the locality that investors are wary of. However, if whole city is showing downward trend because of slow down of economic growth or political instability, then, one needs to be patient before investing in any locality within that city.

There are 3 to 4 major property indices in Indian real estate market. Analyze them in detail before investing in a property. The most talked about property index in India is released on a quarterly basis by National Housing Bank. One should definitely pay attention to this residential index.

• Master plan of a city

Master plan of a city is another key indicator as far as maximizing returns on your property investment. Master Plan is developed by town planning authorities or city civic bodies. It is a plan that takes into consideration city’s existing population, future expansion in population, need for infrastructure, and industrial development within a city. To accommodate population growth and facilitate industrial development, civic authorities earmark or zone the city. Certain pockets or sectors are demarcated for residential development, and some other for industrial or commercial development. Therefore, what master plan tells you is that how the city’s development would pan out for coming 10-20 years. Pay considerable attention to this aspect before investing in a property. Here are the links of civic bodies across India that deal with master planning.

• Where are builders building the new projects?

Once master plan is prepared, civic bodies then invite applications from private developers to develop the land. Therefore, it is no surprise that builders are allotted land in one cluster or certain specific clusters of the city. Which are these clusters? In addition to finding it out in master plan, one can simply analyze the market and see the launch of new real estate projects.

In addition, one can find below the detailed document comprising the Guidelines for achieving maximum returns on real estate investment in India.

Guidelines for achieving maximum returns on real estate investment in india from Green Realtech Projects Pvt. Ltd

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Housing Prices in India and price appreciation trends across different cities

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How does one justify his/her returns on investment? Simply, by comparing the price point at which they bought and the current/latest price point. Until recently, justifying one’s return on residential property investment was difficult due to lack of credible data. However, now, one can get sense of housing prices appreciation across different cities in India and micro-markets within a particular city. The data is assembled by the team of National Housing Bank and can prove to be very useful for people looking to invest in housing across India.

Here is a trend for housing prices appreciation till quarter July-Sept 2013.

Following point should be kept in mind:
The above chart shows the housing price appreciation across various quarters in different cities. For example, in Faridabad, housing prices have doubled from 2007 to Sept 2013. While in Patna, housing prices have appreciated 1.5 times from 2007 to Sept 2013. However, it does not suggest that housing prices were same in 2007 in these cities.

Observations:

1. Chennai has witnessed the highest housing price appreciation across India with prices increasing about 3.18 times from 2007 to Sept 2013. Within Chennai Ayanavaram; Purasawalkam; Kolathur; Virugambakkam; Anna Nagar; Kilpauk; Nungambakkam registered maximum appreciation of more than 6 times within the same period. While, Chetpet; Egmore saw the lowest price appreciation of about 1.8 times during the same period.
2. Housing prices in Hyderabad and Kochi have depreciated from 2007 to Sept 2013. However, certain micro markets in Hyderabad such as Shamshabad; Kapra, Uppal Kalan, L.B.Nagar have seen slight appreciation during the same period.
3. Faridabad housing prices have appreciated almost twice during the period 2007 to Sept 2013. Maximum price appreciation of 2.34X have been witnessed in the Neharpar region of Sector -75, Sector -76, Sector -83, Sector - 85, Sector – 86.
4. Patna has seen price appreciation of 1.50X during the 2007 – Sept 2013 period. Kankar Bagh; Phoolwari; Bailey Road (New); Gola Road in Patna have appreciated by 1.71X during the same period.
5. Ahmedabad and Lucknow have appreciated 1.91X in this period. Bhadra, Dudheswar, Gaikwad Haveli, Girdhar Nagar, Wadigam in Ahmedabd saw price appreciation of 3.45X during the period 2007 – Sept 2013. While in Lucknow micro markets such as Malviya Nagar; Tilak Nagar; Rajendra Nagar; Raja Ji Puram;Aish Bagh; Raja Bazaar; Sarojni Nagar Pratham; Hind Nagar; Sharda Nagar; Om Nagar; Chitra Gupt Nagar witnessed maximum price appreciation of 2.22X.
6. Housing prices in Jaipur and Bangalore have remained static during the period of 2007 – Sept 2013. However Lavelle Road in Bangalore has appreciated tremendously by 2.61X during the same period. While in Jaipur Agra Road has seen maximum appreciation of about 2.64X in the same period.
7. Pune and Bhopal appreciated by about 2.20X from 2007 – Sept 2013. Kharadi; Hinjewadi; Thergaon; Chinchwad; Baner; Yerwada; Wakad; Pimple Saudagar; Chakan in Pune grew approximately by 3X during the same period. While in Bhopal maximum housing prices appreciation was seen in Koh – e- Fiza, Shyamala Hills.
8. Housing prices in Kolkata grew by 2X from 2007 – Sept 2013. Rajpur Sonarpur; Barrackpur; Bidhan Nagar; Thakurpukur, Sorsona; Bhawanipur witnessed the most significant appreciation. While Rajarhat; Madhyam Gram; Chandan Nagar; Barahnagar grew at below average rate.
9. Mumbai witnessed the price growth of 2.22X from 2007 – Sept 2013. Lower Parel, Matunga East, Mahim West grew at rapid rate of 3.71X during the same period. Vashi, Khar Garh Road, Pokaran Road 1 &2, Kalyan, Mira Road, Virar Vasai, Badlapur grew at below average rate.
10. Delhi along with the NCR region grew at 1.90X from 2007 to Sept 2013. Dakshinpuri, Hari Nagar, Jahangir Puri, Jhilmil Colony, Sangam Vihar, Mangol Puri, Ghazipur Dairy, Khyala(I-III), Sriniwas Puri, Sultan Puri were the fastest growing sub-markets in Delhi.

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