The year 2009 will lift the gloom in the real estate market as the property market turns buyer friendly with the cuts in property rates and home loan rates. Developers for their part would benefit as they will focus on creating volumes at affordable price points.
The government move to boost home loans will definitely rejuvenate the low-segment borrowers borrowing loans upto Rs 20 lakh. Public sector banks have made their loans cheaper and private banks and HFCs are expected to follow suit. “The important thing now is for the supply side to catch up with the increasing demand in this segment,” say experts.
According to Sanjay Dutt, CEO Business, India, Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj, the thrust given by the Central Government to bring the economy to its full momentum is encouraging. The correction in real estate prices supported by lower interest is a trigger that would lead to many positive things.

Popularity: 1% [?]