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Re-development is the new realty trend

  • Growing trend in cities like Mumbai
  • Beneficial for developers, residents, and the government

The real estate sector has undergone numerous changes over time. With the awareness of the need for a personal home increasing post-COVID, people are now prioritising homeownership more than ever. In this context, the real estate market in our country is showing strong performance. The sector continues to see new trends emerging regularly. Previously, there was a demand for apartments, which later shifted to bungalows, villas, row houses, and high-rise buildings, reflecting changes over time. Recently, a new trend called redevelopment has started gaining momentum.

In crowded cities like Mumbai, this trend is gradually growing. With increasing urbanisation and limited land availability, real estate rates in Mumbai have already skyrocketed. Despite this, there is insufficient availability to meet demand. As a result, redeveloping existing flats has become a viable solution. Many old buildings lack modern amenities and also face construction-related issues. Redeveloping such projects provides an opportunity to create new, modern residences. This trend benefits both residents and developers, leading many realtors to show interest in redevelopment projects. Residents can acquire upgraded apartments, while developers can build and sell new units. Additionally, increased floor space index contributes to revenue for the government.

There are several types of redevelopment. One of them is cluster redevelopment, where multiple neighbouring societies are combined into a larger project with improved infrastructure facilities. Another type involves redeveloping a single society with additional floors and amenities. However, there are some challenges in this process. Gaining the approval of all residents in the redevelopment project can be quite complex. Building construction permits and regulations also pose challenges. Cooperation between developers and the government can help streamline approvals, making the redevelopment project more efficient.
The Maharashtra government is offering several benefits to developers undertaking redevelopment projects. Recently, it reduced the premium for converting leasehold land to freehold land from 15% to 10%. For redevelopment projects on government-owned leasehold land, the premium has been reduced to just 5%. Additionally, a 50% discount is offered on premiums for cluster redevelopment. This encourages large-scale projects that can improve infrastructure along with redevelopment. Overall, redevelopment provides benefits to developers, residents, and cities, leading to an increase in this trend within the real estate sector.
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