2020′s latest Interior Designing trends

Jan 21,2020 / By Supriya Mogarala / No Comment

The start of the new decade is the one perfect moment to update your house. Each year we look to decorate our house with certain details that will transform your house. All the decorators, designers, as well as the seasons, show us the trends in interior decoration trends that they are imposing to beautify the living spaces. There is a lot more than just furniture when it comes to interior design. The way you design your house represents and reflects your mindset and personality. The main purpose of interiors this year is to provide your house a look inspired by nature.

The main objective in the decoration during 2020:

In the trends, this year to decorate home materials such as wood, metals like silver, and gold comes with force.
This year, the common goal to decorate the houses will be full of ideas and extremely cozy and smooth proposals for the use of textiles and ethnic details that will allow you to give a personalized touch to every variety of options.

Trends of decoration:

Adding some spaces with natural materials:

Unlike previous years we will see designs that options other than open spaces with the communicated environment. Adding up natural materials like flowers, plants, various divisions of the environment at some places will grant greater privacy and intimacy to each environment because nature is always more welcoming.

Colors that are trends in interior decoration 2020:

The colour trends keep changing constantly year by year. In 2020 we will see more of sober colors, which will make the choices very simple.

Grey:

Grey is always trending because it is very neutral and will cover a wide range of combinations with different kinds of furniture. Grey colour can be used in various forms like painting interior walls, carpets, textiles, and furniture to beautify any part.

Pink:

Pink had already been a colour that has been as a constant for several years in interior decoration. Be it walls, textiles, accessories, and furniture, all shades of pink colour will give a delicate, sensitive, serene and elegant look to the house.

Purple:

One of the most attractive proposals in terms of interior colors of houses will be the presence of purple in furniture and accessories such as lamps or pictures on the walls. Colors like purple in its shades and combinations will strongly provide an elegant look to the interiors.

Green:

The dark and deep range of green shades will be seen in the furniture of the house. Green color will never fail to create an accent in the decoration of chairs, furniture, and walls.

Blue:

All shades of blue color will continue to present in decoration trends because it will reflect the elegance in walls, textiles, and furniture. All shades of blue color are absolutely amazing but cobalt blue will be the star of the interiors.

Materials that will be used in 2020:

Wood:

In terms of materials, trends had shown that wood as the main material. The wood, pine, oak, mahogany, dark wood or imitation wood, it is still present in force in 2020.

Wood in interior and exterior floors and walls.

Wood indoor, windows and interiors.

Wood future in all the rooms

Wood in decoration.

Wood in finishes.

Vegetable fibers:

The trend towards the vegetable fibers has been increasing day by day. These materials will provide a greater amount of textures to the decoration and will make them much more welcoming to the environment in the house.

Leather:

Leather furniture is one of the trends that will never go out of style. Leather is widely used in decorations of furniture and accessories like pillows and as next year we can expect various designs and types of leather furniture.

Metals:

The metals will come with force to the trends of 2020 in all its forms from those of industrial materials like steel. The metals can be incorporated into the interiors through the lamps and various accessories such as the frames, legs of furniture, coffee tables, and other small decorative pieces. The metal material can be adapted to decorate the house in various styles:

Modern style
Classic style
Eclectic style
Minimalist style
Vintage style

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Real Estate Round-up 2019: How India’s Real Estate Sector has Performed in Year 2019?

Jan 20,2020 / By Prahalad Singh / No Comment

Indian Real Estate 2019 Round Off

Real Estate is one of the key driving factors behind the growth of the Indian Economy and plays a pivotal role in the nation’s GDP growth. It is among the most recognized sectors globally. It creates millions of direct and indirect employment opportunities and supports the country’s development. It consists of 4 sub-sectors – Housing, Commercial, Retail, and Hospitality. The growth of this sector is well complemented by the growth of the corporate sector and the demand for office space as well as urban and semi-urban houses. The real estate sector of India ranks 3rd among the 14 major sectors that have a direct and indirect impact on all sectors of the economy.

The year 2019 has been a period of ups and downs for the Indian Real Estate Sector. There have been various policy and taxation related announcements in the last year. The market experienced the impact of the ongoing Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) crisis which resulted in a liquidity crisis and a slow pace of recovery in sales. On the other hand, the successful launch of India’s first Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) opened new avenues for investments in real estate while multiple government SOPs provided much relief to the housing sector.

Post the policy reforms of 2017 such as demonetization, RERA, and GST, the residential market is absorbing the impact of these changes and is on the path to recovery. India continues to retain its position as the world’s fastest major growing economy on the back of improved investor confidence and better policy reforms.

The growth of the Indian Real Estate Market in 2019 has been driven by numerous factors including technology, improved ease of doing business, dust settling post the implementation of reforms such as GST and RERA, and demand-supply dynamics, among others.

It is also expected that the real estate sector will incur more and more NRI Investments in both the short and long term.

In the year 2019, the realty sector has experienced its highs and lows. Affordable Housing performed beyond expectations within the residential segment, while the luxury apartments continued to witness subdued sales. On the other hand, the commercial segment saw most of the investment flowing in as the year comes to an end. Whereas, other asset classes such as warehousing, Coworking, and Co-living gained momentum.

Initiatives are taken By The Government

If we look back at 2019, we can not deny that the government did not make sincere efforts to strengthen the sector. A series of reforms and policy changes were adopted. Some of them are:

Reducing GST rates to 1% for affordable homes and 5% for under-construction flats/apartments
The announcements about NHB raising liquidity to the housing finance companies
Relaxation of External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) funds
Creation of Alternative Investment Fund of Rs 25,000 crore for Stalled Housing Projects
Successive Repo Rate cut coming to 9-years low (total 135 basis points in 2019)
Tax holiday to first time home buyers
Relaxation in FDI norms for a single brand retail
The government slashed the corporate tax rate to 25.17% from 30% for existing companies, and to 15% from 25% for new manufacturing companies.
In 2019, consolidation continued in the residential segment. Those developers who are either on the verge of insolvency or have their project stalled continued to re-enter the market through joint development, or mergers.
Technological advancement in real estate too increased in the last year.

Post-2017 reforms such as Real Estate (Development & Regulation) Act (RERA), the inventory pile-up kept increasing across markets. New launches had taken a hit. Increasing unsold inventory became a cause of concern as liquidity challenges coupled with RERA deadlines made it tougher to deliver the project. In spite of the odds, those with deep pockets or leading names in the realty sector continued to outperform in 2019.

Since the start of this calendar year, there is a decrease in unsold inventory, which is a positive sign for the industry’s revival. In 2020, this is likely to reduce further to healthy levels. Another crucial factor for improved sales was largely stagnant property prices. Going forward, we may witness investors, funds, and lenders showing confidence to finance future projects. If employment levels improve and inflation kept under check, the revival of the sector isn’t distant. The year 2020 may well be the turnaround year.

Market Size

The real estate sector in India is expected to reach a market size of US$ 1 trillion by 2030 from US$ 120 billion in 2017 and contribute 13% of the country’s GDP by 2025. Retail, hospitality and commercial real estate are also growing significantly, providing the much-needed infrastructure for India’s growing needs.

Housing Sector

As per the CBRE report, it is expected that out of the 2.3 lakh new unit launches in 2019 in the top 7 cities, nearly 40% or approximately 92,000 units were in the affordable segment, followed by mid-segment with a 33% share. The luxury and ultra-luxury segments amounted to the least share with 10% (approximately 23,000 new units). Apart from that, Center Approves 3.31 Lakh More Houses Under PMAY(U) to fulfill the housing needs of the Urban poorer.

Housing sales in 2019 saw a modest 4-5% annual growth with over 2.58 lakh homes sold during the year.
New housing launches in 2019 saw an 18-20% annual growth with over 2.3 lakh units.

Commercial Sector

As per the CBRE report, office leasing increased by more than 30% annually to cross 47 million sq.ft. during the first three quarters of 2019, exceeding its previous high of 2018. The leasing exercise reached about 15.4 million sq.ft. during Q3 2019, rising by nearly 23% on an annual basis.

Commercial office space continued to be the most sought-after asset class.

Forecast

Since the start of the year 2020, there is a drop in unsold inventory, which is a positive sign for the industry’s recovery. And it will probably see a growing trend in 2020. We expect the hurdles in the real estate sector to get resolved. Stagnant property prices was another factor for improved sales. Going ahead, we may clearly see investors, funds, and lending houses showing confidence to finance future projects. If employment levels improve and inflation remained under control, the recovery of the sector is not very far.

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Vastu tips for a rented house.

Jan 20,2020 / By Supriya Mogarala / No Comment

Vastu principles play a crucial role, not only when it comes to purchasing a house but also when migrating into a rental accommodation. We look at the crucial Vastu aspects that tenants must acknowledge, before concluding a deal.

Vastu Shastra, the ancient science of architecture, is about improving positive energies in your space. It applies evenly, to homes owned by individuals, as well as rental houses. Vastu Shastra principles, when implemented correctly in the living space, secure physical, spiritual and material well-being. Vastu faults can be improved, by implementing using changes in the rooms, by applying harmonious colors, by modifying the arrangement of objects or by using regulators and remedies.

Improving Vastu flaws

For the correction of Vastu defects, one can use Vastu composite paintings, yantra, and crystals, to bring tranquility and prosperity. Use logos like Elephants, Kuberan Gems, Buddhas and Paintings of Water bodies, Mountains or the Sun, as these are deemed. If you are previously living in a rented home that has Vastu deficiencies, negotiate a Vastu practitioner who can accompany you with supplements that do not demand modification of the space.

There are some other modest steps that one can undertake, to make the rental space friendly. For example, the usual mopping of the floors with salt water can cultivate the space. Light incense, dhoop or essential oils can cleanse the home and keep it smelling fresh. Performing melodic music or mantras can also produce a soothing ambiance. For reliable and sparkling energy, sustain a few plants or place flowers and beautiful pictures in the house. Keep the environment free of disorder, dust, and cobwebs, as it draws negative energy. Also, assure that the clocks in the home are in a working situation.

Points to investigate before relocating into a residence

One must keep fundamental things in mind when renting a house. Most importantly, avoid a residence with too much Vastu inconsistencies like a toilet in the north-east, or a kitchen in the north-east or south-west zone, or a removed corner in the north-east or south-west of the house. The master bedroom should be in the south-west region.

While renting a house or an apartment, try to find the story of the property – how flourishing the former occupiers were and the idea for them to shift. The objective of the main door is necessary, based on the individual’s date of birth. There are certain quadrants and the main door should adhere to this policy. Make a small haven, before occupying the house, to refine the space and cleanse it of any negative forces. A Ganesh puja, Navagraha Shanti (honor of the nine planets) and a Vastu puja should be executed.

Hence, opt for lighter colors on the walls and avoid clashing colors and too much grey or black. Before shifting, have the house freshly painted and service all leaking pipes, taps, broken furniture and shelves.

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Real Estate Listing Tips: How to Sell Your Listing Faster

Jan 17,2020 / By Prahalad Singh / No Comment

Property Listing Tips On Real Estate Portal

“Real Estate portals” are an excellent way to buy and sell the property. If your property has been listed in the market longer than expected then there is definitely something going wrong in your property listing. It may be due to the steep rise in property prices and low buyer sentiment that have kept the buyers away from the market sometimes, but at the same time, there is a possibility that poor listing makes it hard to attract the buyers.

We also agree that prices and buyer sentiments play an important role. If you are listing your property in a proper manner, that could also lead to it staying unsold. Considering the tough competition, property listing on a website is never enough. People must add all the required details in order to get maximum exposure on the property. Getting more viewers on your listed property increases the possibility of the property being sold. Therefore, Commonfloor.com looks at various ways through which you can enhance visibility and drive traffic to your property listing.

This allows people to list properties along with all the details that a potential buyer needs (for example, location of the property, size, no. of rooms, no of bathrooms, costs, etc.). Seekers can fulfill their property needs by accessing these data.

Below are a few simple tips that might help you reap more visibility and increase traction in your listing-

1) Submission Of Front End Listing

Avoid front end selection as it is not compulsory. It is not necessary that your listing should come on top of the search so that everyone can see.

2) Detailed Information

A buyer doesn’t want to jump page after page to find no. of bathrooms and bedrooms. He/she would prefer much if all the important information is provided at one spot.

3) Add Testimonials

If possible add the reviews of the other tenants if your property is leased out. Adding reviews of other tenants with pictures can add authenticity and create a positive opinion among the viewers.

4) Add Proper Pictures

A picture speaks louder than words and easy to understand. You will always benefit from the addition of excellent and high-quality images. Having original photos of your property draws people’s attention the right way. So, it is always advised to click and include photos of the bedroom, kitchen, living room, bathroom, garden, terrace, and other amenities to help the viewer know how exactly your property looks. If the house that you listed on the property portal for selling is currently occupied, make sure that it must be cleaned and free of the gathering for the photoshoot. A gathering-free apartment appeals more to the buyers/tenants. You can also add pictures of the locality or street that leads to your property. It can be a positive sign of your listed property.

5) Add Video Of The Property

Nowadays, many property portals allow posting a small video of the listed property. A video tour of the property makes your listing more genuine and also helps in indexing and increasing its visibility on search engines.

6) Stick To The Facts

Online channels make your life much easier than it would have been in their absence. So, never use this medium to hide the facts. A perfect listing might guide to many customers contacting you. But, the property will only be sold on its original value.

7) Show That Your Property is Different

Your property might be sea-facing, road-facing, etc. and that is its highlight. Let your listing clearly state that. Yours might be a property where an abundance of sunlight comes. This too is an important point to highlight during property listing.

8) Future Possibilities

A prospective buyer doesn’t know that you have a big terrace where a 1BHK flat could be built and you can enjoy a rent on it. This space could also be used to build a terrace garden or penthouse. If you clearly state the future possibilities, there is a high chance that your property could fetch a better price.

Advantages Of Property Listing On A Portal

In India, the online real estate market is on the rise and more and more people are using the internet to research property. Below are some benefits of listing the property online:

The online property listing is usually free but there are some nominal charges for a premium listing.
Both buyers and sellers have direct access to information. Hence, reduce multiple phone calls and site visits.
One can buy, sell, and rent their property without a real estate agent.
The online listing is a better option than newspaper classified listing. In the newspaper listing, you have to pay every week to list your property.
In the online listing, most of the websites allow uploading the property images. This makes the property a lot more attractive to potential buyers than newspaper listings.
Through online property listings, you can reach a much wider audience.
Online property portals have the filter options which enable the buyer to search according to their requirements.

So after a buyer or a seller understands their requirements they go through these simple process: –

What is the process for buyers to list their properties?

Below is the step by step process for the buyers to list their property:

Process for Buyers

Select the Country/ City/ Region where you want to rent/buy property
Choose the property that is suitable for you among the entire list of properties
If you have not registered on the website then register with your phone number and email id.
After you have registered yourself an automatic message is sent to the seller to contact you
If that does not happen then, the contact number of the seller is available for you
Contact the seller and arrange an appointment

What is the process for sellers to list their properties?

Below is the step by step process for the seller to list their property:

Process for Sellers

Register yourself on the website
List the property on the website by mentioning the locality and the address
Fill in all the details of your property i.e. number of rooms, property size, the number of floors, etc.
Fill in the contact details and your property will be listed on the website

So all in all, listing your property in real estate portals makes buying, selling, and renting a property a lot easier and convenient.

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Tier 2 cities and coworking spaces.

Jan 17,2020 / By Supriya Mogarala / No Comment

Tier 2 cities could drive Coworking:

Among the various types of shared office space concepts, coworking spaces have earned the highest popularity. Innovations by creating such workspaces have made a huge difference in the overall work environment of a workspace. Coworking operators had always ensured that it is not just individuals working separately under a roof but have created the phenomenon of maintaining a relationship with fellow coworkers. Meanwhile, in India coworking might still be in its initial stages of development as a profound form of office space in tier 2 cities. The coworking concept has seen its tremendous growth from the past several years and it is essentially the private sector’s response to meet today’s activity-based work requirements. The concept of coworking spaces is especially popular among boutique firms and startups today, for whom coworking spaces offer flexibility without the need to tie up lease obligation.

In India’s top cities of Delhi NCR, Pune, and Bangalore, coworking spaces are likely to lead to cost savings in the range of 20-25% when compared with leasing a traditional office space. The key drivers of coworking spaces in India are cost, infrastructure, and networking opportunities. While freelancers, startups, small-medium sized enterprises in India are primarily focused on the cost factor and infrastructure.

A growing number of coworking spaces in tier 2 cities like Indore, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Udaipur, Kota, Surat, Pune, and other cities have boosted the startup ecosystem. Startups who seek an ecosystem are able to create communities within coworking spaces. Boost of coworking spaces within the tier 2 cities are because of the rise of startup aspiration within the people. According to the research it has been stated that coworking spaces are present in more than 40 Indian cities including small cities. There are around 250 coworking spaces in tier 2 and tier 3 cities.

The reasons why all the tier 2 cities are expected to see a similar demand:

Emerging entrepreneurs in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities:

Smaller cities have technologically trained people who are experts in creating and adopting their own startup. For these skilled professionals to lease a reliable workspace with proper infrastructure can take a lot of time but coworking spaces will make it easier, shortens the gap and will allow such professionals to start their work immediately.

Government promotions:

Since the smart city mission was launched in 2015 to solve the problems in urban areas, this is also an opportunity that increases the opportunity in these cities that could see a lot of development and even the advent of more coworking spaces. The “Make in India” movement of the government is encouraging tier 2 and tier 3 cities to build, and this will also lead people relocating to tier 2 cities and that would encourage the necessity of coworking spaces.

Choking Cities:

A workspace must be easily accessible to employees and must be comfortably located for potential clients. Tier 1 cities face a lot of problems like parking problems, associated costs, and saturation. If coworking spaces would expand to tier 2 and tier 3 cities which have more affordable spaces to offer. It would offer a better quality of life and lower property taxes and rates. All these make tier 2 and tier 3 cities more appropriate for expansion.

Quality workspaces:

Coworking spaces offer high-quality offices that are 24*7 accessible at a reasonable cost. It is estimated that coworking spaces can save up to 30% compared to traditional self-managed offices. This will make tier 2 and tier 3 cities an attractive option.

Short term projects:

Indian as well as international entities who want to expand their organizations in tier 2 and tier 3 cities would sometimes need workspaces for a short period of time. This would increase the demand for coworking spaces in such locations. All such companies would prefer coworking spaces because of the lower operational costs and a flexible work environment which will have a scope of work and include prime land availability at a lower cost.

Demands of the modern workforce:

With an average age of 29, India is expected to become the country with the youngest workforce by 2020. Nevertheless, the economy is unable to generate jobs that can absorb the prospective employee base. As a consequence, the number of freelancers is increasing. These resources, apart from high remuneration, are also watching for some additional perks such as adjustable working hours, comfortable work locations, and the availability of high-quality utility services such as the internet, etc. Coworking spaces are an exemplary combination of these various necessities, thus becoming a popular option with businesses and professionals alike. From bootstrapped startups to established corporate houses, every organization is seeming to examine the opportunities in Tier-II cities in a coworking way.

Key Factors why Tier-II cities prefer coworking spaces:

Shortage of funds to leverage business in the early stage
Finding technology partners
Working with like-minded and highly enthusiastic people
Building network

Approximate no. of coworking spaces in few tier 2 cities:

One of the most important reasons for coworking spaces to be introduced in Tier-II cities has been the increasing numbers of home-grown startups and entrepreneurs from these localities. Initially, talented individuals had relocated towards tier 1 cities as only these places could present their chances to grow. But, with the evolution of technology, everything can be done through the internet. Recently, Jaipur got five coworking spaces. A high number of coworking brands are also developing in other cities such as Indore, Rajkot, Udaipur, Bhubaneswar, etc. Even Kota, a tiny city in Rajasthan recognized for its blooming coaching classes industry has its own coworking space. A large number of bright young minds in these areas would have definitely played an important role in such a decision.

Facts about coworking spaces in India:

84% feel more engaged and motivated since joining their coworking community.
82% cited an increase in the size of their business network.
83% reported a sense of isolation decreasing.
14 Million people are expected to work out of coworking spaces across India by the end of 2020.
The coworking industry is expected to reach a valuation of $2.2 billion by 2022.
Tier 2 cities are expected to grow to 8.5 million seats by 2020.
Over 14 million people are expected to work out of coworking centers by 2021.

The potential market in India:

The coworking industry is still in its nascent stage in the country, with various players rising in this market. This is considered in the fact that over 90% of India’s 300 shared workplace operators began their first coworking space in 2019 (Source: Coworkyard). With 3–4 startups arising every day over the past few years in India, the country has become the third-largest startup hub in the world, with a total employee base of a million. The numbers are expected to reach more than double by the end of 2020. Since, India has a huge freelancer workforce (second in the world), in excess of 15 million professionals, and developing comparatively fast. These two factors together present a potential demand for more than 3.5–4 million seats.

Thus, the future of coworking in Tier 2 cities in India will shape up in the future based on the number of employment opportunities generated in those cities. To keep the younger workforce motivated in the work environment might be a crucial factor in the coming years. Many large companies, who either own office spaces or are still operating through conventional leased-out buildings are also approaching coworking space operators in order to accommodate the flexibility of location to provide a creative workplace to their employees.

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