Archive for October, 2011

72% brokers and 60% buyers time their property buying decisions with the festive season

October 28, 2011

New Delhi, 24th October, 2011: A survey conducted by 99acres.com, revealed that the ongoing festive season will bring in cheer in the real estate market. 70% respondents said that freebies and exciting offers during the season do affect their property buying decisions. When we asked the brokers about their outlook for this festive season then [...]

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Fly high for less

October 28, 2011

Private jets are not just for the super rich. Michelle Higgin lists ways to get on board for half the price. Flying in a private jet may not be as far out of reach as you think. Though it’s still not cheap, prices are rivaling first- and business-class tickets — and even, occasionally, coach — [...]

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The Yazoo Park an Amusement park spread over 12 acre inaugurated in Virar

October 27, 2011

Mumbai: This could be the best possible Diwali gift for common Mumbaikars—who want to spend a day with their families—with loads of fun and entertainment. A state-of-the-art amusement park, for both children and adults, spread over a sprawling 12 acres of scenic land, was inaugurated with much grandeur at a glittering ceremony held here tonight [...]

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Rise in interest rate will cripple the real estate sector

October 27, 2011

“The rising inflation, the rise in interest rate and the global economy slowdown has already taken a toll on the real-estate sector. Any further rise in interest rate will further cripple the sector. As per urbanization report, there is a major shortage of apartments which are required in urban areas in India. Still one can [...]

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The couch traveller

October 27, 2011

A growing community of travellers finds willing hosts across the world. Sohini Sen on what makes couchsurfing so attractive. When Paroj Banerjee, a student of Tata Institute of Social Sciences, decided to visit Denmark some time back, she simply went to the website of hospitality exchange organisation Servas and surfed for the ideal family that [...]

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