High prices n weak demand impact realty firms
Growth of realty firms reined in by high prices, weak demand
Home sales have dropped in what’s traditionally been the strongest quarter for property sector
14 Jan 2011
Growth of most real estate companies in the December quarter remained muted on the back of higher pricing, weak demand and delayed project approvals.
Residential volumes declined in what is seasonally considered to be the strongest quarter that’s typically boosted by festive sales, said analysts.
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Realty could slow down due to price and interest rates
10 Jan 2011
Housing demand to slow down on higher price and mortgage rate
New Delhi, Jan 10 (PTI) Housing demand is likely to slow down due to higher prices and increased home loan rates in the current year, rating agency Fitch said today.
"The higher prices combined with the increase in interest rates on mortgages in 2011 is likely to slow down growth in the residential segment," Fitch said in a report referring to demand and sales.
After a huge slump in 2009, real estate sales zoomed on in 2010, driven by pent-up demand for homes, particularly in the affordable housing segment. The trend was witnessed throughout the country.
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