Govt likely to restrict home loan rate. Will you consider borrowing?

BrixResearch Moderator says: In its bid to boost the realty segment, the government is pushing state-owned banks to offer interest rates on housing loans with certain riders. Media reports have quoted that home loans up to Rs20 lakh will be offered at just 7 to 8 per cent. Similarly, loan amount more than Rs20 lakh will be offered at certain definitive percentage.
 

- Will this move bring in more borrowers in the market? 

- Does this encourage you to consider a home loan? 

Share you views in the ‘comments’ section.

Should property buyers wait for sometime?

BrixResearch Moderator says: Taking this blog forward, we would like to feature user queries more often. We present a surfer’s query. She wants to take advantage of the mellow property prices and intends to invest in real estate. Is it a safe bet to invest in property right now, or should she wait for real estate prices to dip further.

This is your chance to answer Nisha’s query. Type your suggestion in the ‘comments’ section.

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Morgan Stanley to invest $1 bln in Indian property segment. Is it good news?

BrixResearch Moderator says: Morgan Stanley Real Estate is planning to invest an additional $1 billion in India. This investment would be made over the next five years. The company had earlier invested about $750 million in the India.

This comes despite views that India could see fewer commercial investment transactions in the near term.
- Does this ring bell for other investors too?
- Does this mean that Indian property market is still buoyant and may revive from the current capital crisis?
Share you views in the ‘comments’ section.