Tag Archives: Office Demand

Chennai’s dipping commercial space may edge out IT industries

Chennai is facing a dearth of quality large format office space which could force information technology as well IT-enabled service (ITeS) companies to look to neighbouring States, according to a study by a London-based global property consultancy firm. Kanchana Krishnan, director of the Chennai branch of the firm, said that the shortage of office space is… Read More »

Bengaluru sees office space crisis, rental costs up 50% in 2 years

Real estate in many parts of the country is in bad shape. But there’s one big exception – commercial space in Bengaluru. A surge in demand, including from MNCs looking to establish or expand R&D and engineering centres, has left developers scrambling to supply quality office space in time. Some say rental costs in certain areas… Read More »

Hyderabad to see 16 million sq ft office space addition in 3 years

Enthused by the entry of technology majors such as Google and Apple, the demand for commercial office space in Hyderabad is expected to remain strong and could see upward momentum in 2016-17 boosting the number of leasing transactions, says a property consultant. Hyderabad is expected to see addition of nearly 16 million square feet of new… Read More »

Centre gives approval to fund World Trade Centre project in Hyderabad

The plans of the TS government to set up World Trade Centre in Hyderabad along the lines of Mumbai and Bengaluru got a boost on Monday with the Centre giving in-principle approval to fund the project. With this, Hyderabad will join the global network of World Trade Centres, a hub for international businesses. It will be… Read More »

Planning to invest in real estate? Commercial or residential, which is a better bet

Commercial or residential? Which makes for a better real estate investment bet? Most of us prefer residential, but commercial has its own rewards. Experts feel commercial property ensures higher return over residentials, while giving a steady flow of income. India remains a preferred back office destination for much of the developed world. With the economy showing… Read More »

London office prices seen falling 20% after Brexit vote

London office-property values may fall by as much as 20% within three years of the country leaving the European Union (EU) as businesses relocate and the economy stagnates, according to Green Street Advisors LLC. “New leasing will slow dramatically,” said Hemant Kotak, an analyst at the London-based research company. Retail-property values across the country could fall… Read More »