October 22, 2008

Have property transactions taken a dip?

BrixResearch Moderator says: Economic slowdown has impacted market and trade segments all over the world. First it was the share markets and now it is the job scenario.

Property segment has also witnessed a slowdown in this phase. Some are calling it ‘stagnation’, while others are describing it as ‘correction’ of the property market. Are fresh transactions still happening in the market? Have property deals deflated from their estimated mark?

Please answer in the ‘comments’ section.

October 16, 2008

Is property better investment than gold?

BrixResearch Moderator says: Global slowdown has caused a serious dent in the financial markets. Shares, markets trade and even property transactions have hit an all time low. However, gold prices remain high as the metal is being considered as an alternative investment tool.
Given this sentiment, which of the two is a better investment option:
- Gold
- Property (including shares of property companies)

Please share your opinion in the ‘comments’ section

September 29, 2008

Will affordable housing boost property sales?

BrixResearch Moderator says: Mahindra Lifespaces has just announced that its new property project will have affordable houses. This move is expected to bring in more buyers from the middle-income segment.

Affordable housing is making waves in the realty sector due to high cost of property, high home loan rates, high inflation and the huge gap between demand and supply. Other developers like Matheran Realty, Indu Projects, Shriram Properties, Jain Heights and Structures, Ansal Properties and Shapoorji Pallonji have already announced projects in this category. But will this move boost property sales?

Send your answers in the ‘comments’ section.