Domestic PE Funds Emerging as Preferred Investment Option for HNI’s

Mary Eatock

Domestic private equity funds in the real estate space are emerging as a preferred investment option for high net-worth individuals and family offices in the country. Over the last few years, money from institutional investors that was part of such funds has dried up. Banks have been directed by the central bank to reduce their exposure to real estate. “In such a scenario, HNIs are investing with fund houses as these offer better yield to the investors,” says Sandeep Kotak , executive vice president and business head for commercial real estate at Kotak Mahindra Bank . As a portfolio, capital market offers an 8% return while HNIs can get a return of 18-22% from domestic funds investing in real estate. In

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Jul
18

Reasons to Break a Lease or Rental Agreement

Harry Bennetts
Categories: Real Estate Trends

Believe it or not, there are some legitimate reasons to break a lease. This article explores instances when breaking your lease is possible. Read on to learn more.

It is important to understand your rights as a tenant before you sign a lease. There are some reasons to break a lease that will be accepted by all property owners, but not many. If you are unsure of your rights, it is always best to contact a legal expert in order to prevent legal trouble from mishandling your lease. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you can always contact a legal aid office or the tenants’ rights organization in your state.

Be All You Can Be

Joining the Army, or any other branch of the United States military, is one of the legitimate reasons to break a lease. T

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Jul
18

Go green, go broke?

Harry Bennetts
Categories: Real Estate Trends

Is it really worth it to protect the environment? Well, companies of all shapes and sizes think so, including Dell (NASDAQ:DELL), IBM (NYSE:IBM) and HSBC Holdings (NYSE:HBC). I’m assuming that most people, if given the choice, would go green if it had no negative impact on their bottom line. We all live on Earth so it makes sense that we would not want it to deteriorate, but sometimes it’s just not cost efficient to reduce our footprint. So, how does this affect commercial real estate? I wasn’t totally sure at first, or necessarily interested, until I read an article on NERIonline.com. The large costs associated with going green deter many professionals working in the commercial real estate realm from investing in green initiatives. The c Read full article…

Jul
17

$343,000 USD – Kahana, Lahaina, HI, US

Eliza Seekamp

“Motivated Seller!”Phone:(808) 264-4753Cell:(808) 264-4753Fax:(808) 442-0993Address:4242 Lower Honoapiilani Rd.Type:ResidentialBedrooms:1Bathrooms:1Size:736 sq. Read full article…

Jul
17