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1st Quarter 2009 – REMMA Publications ®
  • REMMA News
  • 2009 – A Sound Foundation of Interest Rates and Inflation
  • The Anatomy of Good Commercial Lease                                                       
  • The Fundamentals of Rental Value
  • Lease/Purchase Rates in Mumbai
  • Featured Listings
  • Featured Builder
 
REMMA News and Important Updates
REMMA announces the addition of our new licensee in Bangalore, expanding our capabilities in the city, from relocation, sale and lease, to facilities management and a wide range of Infrastructure Services. More information can be found on our website, www.remmaindia.com.
In other news, on the residential front, our relocation efforts have created a need for special language skills and we have added advisors who are proficient in Japanese and our affiliate in Tokyo is now in place to assist customers on both sides. Moreover, we are seeing some movement on residential sales as good value and low interest rates are bringing sound buyers back into the residential markets.
Our commercial leasing team has also been busy finding good value for well-timed tenants. It is indeed an opportunity to negotiate flexible win–win situations, an opportunity to lower Operating expenses over the medium term. We provide a little more insight on commercial leasing in our article titled: The Anatomy of a Good Commercial Lease.
 
2009 – A Sound Foundation of Interest Rates and Inflation: 
If you are looking to purchase, given that finding the right opportunity for you takes some time, then you may want to BEGIN NOW. Barring a prolonged global recession, India is on the right track, having extinguished inflation in the short term, thanks in large part due to the precipitous decline in oil and commodities prices and due to the a robust monetary policy.  The proof: first, one point drop in the reverse repo rate and the 50 basis off the CRR, begins to multiply through the economy and we are seeing movement in industrial orders; second, January inflation numbers down from over 12% to close 5%, providing the rationale to keep interest rates low and what makes real estate as an industry possible. This, coupled with the bursting of a speculative bubble in equities and credit crunch, has led to over-leveraged owners in the market and hence good values.  2009 may be the time to BUY for those looking at long term value, eager to find good quality at reasonable value, while locking down good borrowing rates.  It may take several quarters before the market to account for a turn around, but such is the time required by the smart buyer, to secure the right long term transaction, before a surge in the market. In residential markets, our advice to customers: begin looking for your dream home; it may be well in your reach. Research, research, research, quality, quality, quality, rental value and area infrastructure should be your guide. Commercial leasing picture does not present such a clear picture, as we will see companies globally, reluctant to pick up inventory, fearing for a worsening economy, and we will see troubled companies offloading inventory, whether operating firms or over leveraged buyers. It may be a good time for those with cash to realize their expansion priorities and find value, whereas with inventory levels built up and continued additions to those inventories, the buyer’s market may continue beyond the projected economic recovery curve. Again, this may provide opportunities for commercial buyers in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities. Companies expanding leases, this may be your time to begin the search for the right lease to lock down reduced rates and negotiate good deals.
 
The Anatomy of a Good Commercial Lease in Volatile Markets
Commercial lease terms can have tremendous consequences over the duration and it is one of most important decisions of a business enterprise.  Basic provisions such as rent, duration, and security deposits are highly variable given the volatile market.  It is important to work with a company that understands the local market and clearly represents one party’s interest in a transaction. In addition to the Basic Provisions, identifying at the outset, ongoing charges, related to utilities, insurance and property taxes, creates a more complete commercial transaction. In addition to the responsibilities of the parties, size, common areas, parking areas, maintenance, zoning assurances, right to sublease, termination and default, non-compete clauses, and dispute resolutions should be spelled out in detail. We certainly recommend finding an experienced counsel for any transaction of a size that will significantly affect your business, whichever side of the transaction that you are on.
 

Rental Management - Fundamentals of Rental Value

Whether in good markets or in bad, if you lock in good cash flow and long term tenants, then you may be able to continue to build equity over the long term. Remember that historical prices indicate long term growth but what makes investments risky are short time horizon expectations, which often fall prey to short term volatility. There is an implied volatility if you are working on short time horizons that may leave you exposed to risk especially if you are leveraged in such a fashion that you are not able to make the payments in a sustained manner. In today’s new residential market, having a tenant is becoming more widely accepted in urban markets and rental rates continue to rise in areas where infrastructure is solid and there is good office space.
 
Residential Property Rates in Mumbai (INR)
South Mumbai Navi Mumbai
CUFFE PARADE - 20000-62000 KOPAR KAHAIRANE - 3500-5000
CHURCHGATE - 18000-30000 SANPADA - 3000-5000
MARINE LINES - 14000-22000 NERUL - 3000-5000
MALABAR HILL - 22000-65000 CBD BELAPUR - 3000-5000
NAPEANSEA ROAD - 22000-65000 KHAR GHAR - 2000-4000
WORLI - 18000-45000 KALAMBOLI - 1400-2200
PRABHADEVI - 13000-24000 PANVEL - 1800-2700
MAHIM - 8500-14000 VASHI - 3250-5500
  AIROLI - 2500-4000
 
Central Suburbs Western Suburbs
BYCULLA - 8500-11000 BANDRA(E) - 7000-11000
WADALA - 5000-8000 BANDRA(W) - 16000-28000
SION - 6500-9500 KHAR(E) - 7000-11000
KURLA - 4000-6500 KHAR(W) - 13000-18000
POWAI - 4500-9000 SANTACRUZ(E) - 9000-12000
CHEMBUR - 5500-7000 SNATACRUZ(W) - 12500-18000
GHATKOPAR - 4500-7500 VILE PARLE (E) - 7500-11500
BHANDUP - 3750-6000 VILE PARLE(W) - 10000-17000
MULUND - 3750-7500 ANDHERI(E) - 6500-9500
THANE - 4000-6000 ANDHERI(W) - 6500-14000
DOMBIVALI - 1400-2500 JOGESHWARI - 5000-8000
KALYAN - 1400-2200 GOREGAON(E) - 4500-8500
AMBERNATH - 1100-1600 GOREGAON(W) - 4800-7000
  MALAD(E) - 4500-7500
  MALAD(W) - 4000-6500
  BORIVALI(E) - 4500-6500
  BORIVALI(W) - 4000-6500
  MIRA ROAD(E) - 1800-2500
  NAIGAON(E) - 1200-1800
  VASAI(E) - 1100-1800
  KANDIVALI(E) - 4500-7500
  KANDIVALI(W) - 4500-6500
  VASAI(W) - 1000-1800
  VIRAR - 1100-2000
 
Commercial Property Rates - Rentals:

Location

Grade A   Building

Grade B   Building

Grade C   Building

 

Rent

Deposit

Rent

Deposit

Rent

Deposit

Nariman Point –
Furnished

Rs. 400 – 450

6-12 months

Rs.325 – 350

6-12 months

Rs. 275 – 300

6-12 months

Nariman Point –
Unfurnished

Rs. 350 – 375

6-12 months

Rs. 300 – 325

6-12 months

Rs. 225 – 250

6-12 months

Worli/Prabhadevi/
Lower Parel – Furnished

Rs. 300 – 350

6-12 months

Rs. 225 – 250

6-12 months

Rs.175 – 200

6-12 months

Worli/Prabhadevi/
Lower Parel – Unfurnished

Rs. 250 – 300

6-12 months

Rs. 200 – 225

6-12 months

Rs. 150 - 175

6-12 months

Bandra/Khar/
Santacruz – Furnished

Rs 250 – 275

6-12 months

Rs. 200 – 225

6-12 months

Rs. 150 - 175

6-12 months

Bandra/Khar/
Santacruz – Unfurnished

Rs.225 – 250

6-12 months

Rs. 175 – 200

6-12 months

Rs. 125 - 150

6-12 months

Bandra Kurla Complex – Furnished

Rs. 300 – 350

6-12 months

Rs. 250 – 275

6-12 months

Rs. 175 – 200

6-12 months

Bandra Kurla Complex – Unfurnished

Rs. 275 – 325

6-12 months

Rs. 225 – 250

6-12 months

Rs. 150 – 175

6-12 months

Kalina/Vakola –
Furnished

Rs. 275 – 300

6-12 months

Rs. 225 – 275

6-12 months

Rs. 150 - 175

6-12 months

Kalina/Vakola –
Unfurnished

Rs. 250 – 300

6-12 months

Rs. 200 – 250

6-12 months

Rs. 125 - 150

6-12 months

Andheri West –
Furnished

Rs 150 – 200

6-12 months

Rs. 125 – 150

6-12 months

Rs.90 – 110

6-12 months

Andheri West –
Unfurnished

Rs.125 – 175

6-12 months

Rs.100 – 125

6-12 months

Rs. 80 – 100

6-12 months

Andheri East –
Furnished

Rs. 175 – 225

6-12 months

Rs. 125 – 150

6-12 months

Rs. 100 – 125

6-12 months

Andheri East – Unfurnished

Rs. 150 – 210

6-12 months

Rs. 110 – 140

6-12 months

Rs. 70 – 90

6-12 months

Jogeshwari to Borivali – Furnished

Rs. 100 – 140

6-12 months

Rs. 90 – 110

6-12 months

Rs. 70 – 90

6-12 months

Jogeshwari to Borivali – Unfurnished

Rs. 90 – 125

6-12 months

Rs. 70 – 85

6-12 months

Rs.60 – 70

6-12 months

LBS Road, Bhandup to Mulund – Furnished

Rs. 100 – 125

6-12 months

Rs. 80 – 100

6-12 months

Rs. 60 – 80

6-12 months

LBS Road, Bhandup to Mulund – Unfurnished

Rs. 80 – 100

6-12 months

Rs. 70 – 80

6-12 months

Rs. 50 – 60

6-12 months

 
Commercial property rates (Sale)

Location

'A' Grade Bldg.

'B' Grade Bldg.

'C' Grade Bldg.

Nariman Point

Rs.28,000 - 35,000

Rs.22,000 – 28,000

Rs.18,000 – 22000

Worli / Prabhadevi / Lower Parel

Rs.20,000 – 25,000

Rs.16,000 – 20,000

Rs.11,000 –16,000

Bandra / Santacruz / Khar

Rs.16,000 – 20,000

Rs.12,000 - 16,000

Rs.10,000– 12,000

Bandra Kurla Complex

Rs.25,000 – 32,000

Rs.20,000 - 25,000

Rs.15,000– 20,000

Kalina / Vakola

Rs.20,000 – 25,000

Rs.16,000 – 22,000

Rs.12,000– 16,000

Andheri (E)

Rs.15,000 – 20,000

Rs.10,000 – 14,000

Rs. 7,000 – 9,000

Andheri (W)

Rs.12,000 – 16,000

Rs.10,000 – 14,000

Rs.7,000 – 9,000

Jogeshwari to Borivali

Rs.8,000 – 12,000

Rs.6,000 – 8,000

Rs.5,000 – 6,000

LBS Road – Bhandup to Mulund

Rs.8,000 – 10,000

Rs.6,000 – 8,000

Rs.4,000 – 6,000

 
Featured Properties

S No

Property
Type

Sale/
lease

Address

Area

Budget
(INR)

  1. 1

Residential
- Land

Sale

Indira Nagar, Kadavanthra, Cochin-20

2.28 Acres 

47 Lakhs, Negotiable

  1. 3

Residential 
3 bhk Flat

Sale

Ashoka Tower, Parel, Mumbai

1795 sq ft

2.7 Crores

  1. 1

Residential 
3 bhk Flat

Sale

Mystique moods,
Viman Nagar,
Near Airport,
Pune, Maharashtra

1492.5 sq ft

67 Lakhs

  1. 3

2 Bhk

Sale

Oberoi Splendor
Goregaon
Mumbai

987 sq ft  (Carpet)

1 Crore

  1. 9

Residential 
3 bhk Flat

Sale

Prestige St. John's wood, Koramangala, Bangalore - South East, Karnataka

 1744 sq ft

1.4 Crores

  1. 10

Bungalow
3 Bhk

Sale

Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra

1775 sq ft
excluding the balcony
and
garden area

65 Lakhs

  1. 11

Residential 
3 bhk Flat

Sale

Ashoka Tower, off turner road , near Tawa Restaurant, Bandra, Mumbai

2200 sq ft

3.5 Crores

  1. 12

Land

Sale

Lonavala,
Maharashtra

2 Acres

60 Lakhs

  1. 13

Residential
1 bhk

Sale

33rd Floor,
Sukmit suits,
Sukmit bldg ,Sukmit rd,Soi 13 (Lane no 13) Behind Ambassador hotel,
Bangkok

58.5
sq mt 
fully furnished

60 Lakhs

  1.  

Commercial office space

Lease

Chandivali,
Andheri (E)
Mumbai

2150
Sq ft

3.2 Lakhs

 
Featured Builder
Located away from the Whitefield Main Roads, set beside a lake, this peaceful residential area spread over 24 acres will be beautifully landscaped. There are imaginative homes and apartments where every living area is designed to have an open view of the tranquil and natural surroundings. Apartment and Penthouses for people who share a passion for design and quality. These remarkable homes represent a synthesis of originality, an informed aesthetic and obsessive attention to detail.
   
No. of Units:  73 Duplex homes, 160 duplex apartments and 20 triplex apartments in 5
Blocks, 152 Circular Apartments in 2 blocks.