Here's how the real estate sector rated Arun Jaitley's Budget 2017
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So, we decided to ask the real estate sector their reaction of the Budget and its announcements for housing projects.
According to Sunil Mishra, Chief Strategy Officer, PropTiger.com, the budget has been cautious albeit balanced for the real estate sector. "One of the standouts for the real estate sector was definitely the affordable housing segment being granted infrastructure status. Housing for All by 2022, is not just a dream but a necessity for a country like India that’s urbanising at a rapid pace. The move to measure the areas in affordable housing projects – 30 sq mts for the projects in municipal limits in the 4 metros, and 60 sq mts for the rest of India, on carpet area as against the earlier built-up area, will translate into homes that are 30 per cent larger. This should amplify the interest of developers further, to build more affordable projects, thereby, increasing supply," he said.
Additionally, he was also of the opinion that 100% deduction for profits, for affordable housing projects which earlier needed to be completedin three years, now have to be completed in five years will bring relief to developers plagued by approval issues, a common sight in the country.
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Echoing his view, Ravi Ahuja, Director, Office Services & Investment Sales, Colliers International India admitted that the infrastructure status will indeed act as a catalyst to meet the objectives of Housing to all by 2020. "Credit offtake towards affordable segment of housing will lead to creation of supply specially for both stake holders the first home buyer and developer who will now have access to cheaper funding. The Govt. will redefine 'affordable housing' - this is very much required, as we expect the government to make a deliberate decision on defining affordable housing keeping in view the differentiation between Tier 1, 2 and 3 locations / cities across the Indian geographies” he added.
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