February 24, 2009

Carpet area v/s built-up area. Do you know these terms?

BrixResearch Moderator says: Property-related terms can confuse many. Often users are confused between terms like carpet area, plinth area, built-up area and super built-up area. These terms are used widely by developers to define the area space being offered in their property.

Do you understand the terms carpet area and built-up area?
- Yes
- No
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February 18, 2009

Do we need better property laws in India?

BrixResearch Moderator says: Does India need a regulatory authority for real estate on the lines of Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?
- Yes
- No

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February 10, 2009

Haryana announces flexible schemes for builders

BrixResearch Moderator says: Haryana government recently announced flexible schemes for payment of licence fee for builders. It has extended the licence validity period from two to four years. This relief measure comes after private developers approached the state government for a bailout package. Many projects in Gurgaon, Faridabad, Sonipat and Rohtak had come to a standstill.

- Will this change spark some activity in the market?
- Is the government doing enough to help property builders tide over the present crisis?

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