#Housing Development

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[allthecanadianpolitics]

Amid sluggish housing construction starts in Ontario, the Progressive Conservative government is working on a use-it-or-lose-it policy that would force developers in the province to act on building permits that have been green-lit by municipalities.

The policy was first proposed by Premier Doug Ford in late August as a counter-offensive strategy during the government’s Greenbelt scandal response, but is now being formalized by his new Housing Minister Paul Calandra.

Representatives for Calandra told Global News the policy “is being worked on” but could not provide a timeline, citing the complexity of the housing file and the focus on implementing the recommendations from the province’s housing affordability task force report.

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[newyorkthegoldenage]

The NYC Housing Authority's Alfred E. Smith Houses on the Lower East Side was one of the first public housing developments to be integrated. The complex is home to 8,000 people, half of whom are children. This photo from May 3, 1956 shows mothers and babies in the playground.

Photo: Bob Wands for the AP via the Denver Post

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The Dutch Touch

ph. Nathan Bennt

National Geographic October 1986

[ehouzer]

Budget 2024 - What It Means for The Real Estate Industry - Part III

The Indian Union Budget 2024 has been released, and its implications for the real estate sector are substantial. This article will delve into the various facets of the budget, examining how the proposed changes will impact the real estate industry. As one of the most dynamic real estate markets in India, Gurugram's developments are keenly watched by investors, developers, and homebuyers alike. For a comprehensive overview of real estate in Gurugram and to stay updated on market trends, visit Ehouzer.

Key Highlights of Budget 2024

Increased Infrastructure Investment

One of the most significant announcements in the 2024 Budget is the increased allocation for infrastructure development. The government has earmarked an additional ₹2 trillion for infrastructure projects, which includes improvements in transportation, urban planning, and public utilities. This investment is expected to have a ripple effect on the real estate sector.

For Gurugram, this means enhanced connectivity and infrastructure. New roads, metro lines, and better public services will make the city more attractive to investors and homebuyers. Improved infrastructure typically leads to an increase in property values and a boost in real estate activities.

Affordable Housing Incentives

The Budget 2024 continues to emphasize affordable housing, a key focus area for the government. The introduction of new incentives for developers who build affordable housing projects is expected to drive the construction of more budget-friendly residential options. This initiative aligns with the government's goal of providing housing for all and is likely to stimulate demand in the residential real estate sector.

In Gurugram, the demand for affordable housing has been on the rise due to the influx of professionals and the growing population. With these new incentives, developers are likely to invest more in affordable housing projects in the region. For detailed insights into the real estate opportunities in Gurugram, explore Ehouzer

Tax Reforms and Benefits

The Budget introduces several tax reforms that are expected to benefit both developers and homebuyers. Key among these is the increase in the tax deduction limit on home loan interest payments. Homebuyers will benefit from higher deductions, making homeownership more affordable.

For developers, the Budget proposes tax incentives for the construction of green buildings and eco-friendly projects. This shift towards sustainability is expected to influence real estate development trends, encouraging the adoption of green building practices.

These tax reforms will likely boost the real estate market in Gurugram, as more homebuyers and developers take advantage of these benefits. To understand how these changes may impact your real estate investments, visit Ehouzer.

Impact on Residential Real Estate

Demand for Residential Properties

The combination of increased infrastructure investment and affordable housing incentives is expected to drive up demand for residential properties. In Gurugram, the residential real estate market is likely to see a surge in demand as more people look to invest in property due to improved infrastructure and attractive housing options.

This uptick in demand is also anticipated to influence property prices. While affordable housing projects may provide budget-friendly options, the overall rise in property demand could lead to increased prices in other segments of the residential market.

Shift Towards Sustainable Living

The Budget’s emphasis on green building incentives is expected to accelerate the shift towards sustainable living. Developers in Gurugram are likely to adopt more eco-friendly practices and technologies in their projects. This shift not only aligns with global sustainability trends but also meets the growing demand from environmentally-conscious homebuyers.

Sustainable living features, such as energy-efficient appliances, solar panels, and green spaces, are becoming increasingly popular. Homebuyers in Gurugram will benefit from these developments, gaining access to more sustainable and energy-efficient housing options.

Commercial Real Estate Developments

Growth in Office Spaces

The infrastructure investment outlined in the Budget is likely to benefit the commercial real estate sector, particularly the office space market. Enhanced connectivity and improved urban infrastructure will make Gurugram an even more attractive location for businesses.

Companies are expected to seek out modern, well-connected office spaces to accommodate their growing operations. This increased demand for office space will drive commercial real estate development in Gurugram, with new projects and expansions likely to emerge.

Retail and Mixed-Use Developments

The commercial real estate market in Gurugram will also see growth in retail and mixed-use developments. The increased focus on infrastructure and urban development will attract more retail businesses and mixed-use projects, which combine residential, commercial, and recreational spaces.

These developments are expected to enhance the urban landscape of Gurugram, providing residents and visitors with more shopping, dining, and entertainment options. For insights into the latest commercial real estate trends and opportunities, visit Ehouzer.

Investment Opportunities

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

The Budget 2024 includes provisions for the growth of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which offer a viable investment option for those looking to invest in real estate without directly purchasing property. REITs provide an opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of real estate assets and benefit from rental income and capital appreciation.

Investors in Gurugram should consider exploring REITs as a way to diversify their investment portfolio and gain exposure to the commercial real estate market. The growth of REITs in India presents new opportunities for both individual and institutional investors.

Affordable Housing Projects

With the new incentives for affordable housing, developers are likely to focus on projects that cater to the budget segment. Investors looking to capitalize on this trend can explore opportunities in affordable housing projects in Gurugram. These projects are expected to offer attractive returns due to the high demand for affordable housing.

For more information on investment opportunities in the real estate sector, including affordable housing and REITs, visit Ehouzer.

Regulatory Changes and Their Impact

Simplified Land Acquisition Processes

The Budget proposes measures to simplify land acquisition processes, which is expected to benefit real estate developers. Streamlined procedures will reduce delays and lower costs associated with land acquisition, facilitating faster project completion.

In Gurugram, these regulatory changes will likely lead to a more efficient real estate development process. Developers will be able to expedite their projects, which will, in turn, enhance the overall growth of the real estate market in the region.

Enhanced Transparency and Accountability

The Budget emphasizes the need for greater transparency and accountability in the real estate sector. New regulations are expected to address issues such as project delays, non-compliance, and financial transparency. These changes aim to build trust among investors and homebuyers.

For stakeholders in Gurugram, these regulatory changes will contribute to a more transparent and reliable real estate market. Developers and investors can benefit from the increased clarity and accountability in real estate transactions.

Challenges and Considerations

Potential Impact on Property Prices

While the Budget's initiatives are likely to boost the real estate sector, there are concerns about the potential impact on property prices. Increased demand for residential and commercial properties may lead to higher prices, which could affect affordability for some buyers.

Homebuyers and investors in Gurugram should consider these factors when making real estate decisions. It is essential to stay informed about market trends and property price movements to make well-informed investment choices.

Balancing Supply and Demand

The growth in real estate development, driven by increased infrastructure investment and affordable housing incentives, must be balanced with supply and demand dynamics. Overbuilding or misalignment between supply and demand could impact the stability of the real estate market.

Developers and investors in Gurugram should carefully assess market conditions and demand trends to ensure that new projects align with the needs of the market.

Conclusion

The Union Budget 2024 presents a range of opportunities and challenges for the real estate industry, with significant implications for the market in Gurugram, Haryana. Increased infrastructure investment, incentives for affordable housing, tax reforms, and regulatory changes are set to shape the future of real estate in the region.

As the real estate landscape evolves, stakeholders in Gurugram must stay informed and adapt to the changes to leverage new opportunities and address potential challenges. For more detailed insights into the real estate market in Gurugram and to explore investment opportunities, visit Ehouzer.

For personalized advice and assistance with your real estate investments, contact us.

[robthepensioner]

What used to be a field just outside Poulton-le-Fylde is now covered in houses.

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Challenges in Securing Affordable Housing Loans Amid Biden's Initiative

Challenges Faced by Developers in Securing Affordable Housing Loans When the officials at Resia, a multifamily housing developer located in South Florida, first learned about the Biden administration’s initiative to provide low-interest loans for housing projects situated near transit stations, they viewed it as a compelling opportunity. Gus Cabrera, the director of business development at Resia,…

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Creating Pathways to Homeownership: Community Partners’ Impact in Palm Beach County

Community Partners of South Florida Helps First-Time Homebuyer Secure Dream Home in Historic Northwood

West Palm Beach, FL – Community Partners of South Florida (CPSFL), a non-profit organization based in Palm Beach County, recently helped new homeowner Teneisha Cavanaugh purchase her three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home in the historic Northwood neighborhood.

Teneisha, a CPSFL client for over three years, utilized the organization's counseling services to improve her budgeting skills and increase her income. She worked closely with Ana Lopez (NMLS#340649), CPSFL’s Community Development Lending Manager, throughout the home-buying process.

“I gathered Teneisha’s loan package and presented it to several lenders,” said Lopez. “A partner at Capital Federal Credit Union in Lubbock, Texas, agreed to work with us. Together, we ensured Ms. Cavanaugh secured the best home loan program for her needs.”

As a comprehensive community development organization, CPSFL offers a wide range of services through its Homeownership Program. These include lending services, pre-purchase, and post-purchase counseling, ensuring clients receive support at every step of the home-buying journey.

“We truly are a one-stop shop,” said Lynda Charles, VP of Housing Services. “From financial coaching to pre-purchase counseling and lending services, our goal is to help buyers secure the best loan terms, even if that means partnering with external lenders.”

CPSFL’s vision of investing in people, places, and systems is at the core of its mission to ensure neighborhoods and residents thrive. Their read more

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Macrotech Developers to Launch Major Projects Amid Strong Housing Demand

Real estate giant Macrotech Developers has announced plans to launch nearly Rs 12,000 crore worth of properties by March 2025. The company, which operates under the Lodha brand, is capitalizing on the robust housing market to expand its offerings.

In the recent June quarter, Macrotech successfully launched projects valued at Rs 3,000 crore. This follows a successful 2023-24 fiscal year, where the company achieved a record Rs 14,520 crore in sales bookings.

Looking ahead, Macrotech aims to further boost its sales by launching 18 new projects, including expansions of existing developments, in the remaining three quarters of this fiscal year. These projects, spread across Mumbai and Pune, are expected to contribute significantly to the company's growth.

The company's strong financial performance is evident in its first-quarter results. Sales bookings increased by 20% to Rs 4,030 crore, driven by the high demand for housing. Additionally, Macrotech's net profit soared by 2.7 times to Rs 475.3 crore in the June quarter.

While the company's growth is impressive, it also comes with an increased debt burden. Net debt rose by 43.5% to Rs 4,320 crore due to investments in land acquisition and construction.

Despite the increased debt, Macrotech remains optimistic about its future. The company's strong pipeline of projects, coupled with the positive market conditions, positions it well for continued growth and success.

[the-city-in-mind]

Yes Theory visits China's copy of Paris, complete with smaller-scale Eiffel Tower and a mini-Montmartre on a hill. It actually works very well as an example of a dense, walkable neighborhood that has a vibrant nighttime streetlife, but also showcases where the developers abandoned parts of it, leaving it unfinished. The interiors aren't quite as nice as the exteriors, too.

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Prevention & Safety

Put below is a link to sign a petition. In South Park, Pennsylvania, a developer plans to cut down an old-growth forest and put housing there.

Not only is this an environmental risk, but also it risks the health of the people because of where they plan to build roads and housing. This area of land has been left undeveloped for a reason. There's an old coal mine beneath the surface of the earth, that if put under more stress, could collapse given incentive. There is already evidence of deep pits and areas where the ground is sinking, showing that this is already occurring.

If that was not a serious enough reason to halt the development of houses there, this would also affect the local wetlands (where the water runs off to when it rains). So if houses were put there, meaning water would have nowhere to go, it would most certainly flood and cause erosion-- which could only speed up the process of a collapse.

If only for the safety of the people who might live there if this development continues, please consider signing the petition linked below.

All extra details about the development/petition can be found through the link.

Reblog to spread the petition!!

Link!

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To whomever lives here,

I was once four years old and I used to look at your home.

I don’t know if it was your home then. I don’t know if you rent – if you’ve only lived here for a little while. You might have checked your letter box and been confused as to why anyone would write.

This letter is for me. Just in case it was your home then. Or, just in case you like the idea that a four-year-old used to look at this house.

I don’t expect a reply. I don’t know if I want a reply. I just want to let you know.

There used to be a paediatrician in that plain building next to you. I think.

This was the very early 90s and I was very very young, so it might have actually been something very different. But it had a waiting room, magazines, yellowish lights, and it was a very dark and rainy day. I remember looking out the window at the rain. Then at the coloured glass in the window of the building opposite. I stared and stared at it.

When we left, I made my mum walk around outside in the rain so I could look at your building a bit more. It was small and beautiful, like a possum in a hedge. Little squares of colours in the windows. I’d seen their like in church; I didn’t know you could have coloured glass in a home.

I asked mum if it was bigger on the inside. My mum answered it probably wasn’t. This answer excited me. I wondered if the walls felt like a hug. The garden was small and green. I imagined fairies living in it.

In that childish way, I very suddenly decided that was the sort of home that I wanted to live in when I was grown. Not a mansion, or a manor, or a castle, or a house.

I asked my mum what sort of home was that.

She told me it was a cottage.

I asked my mum if it was rare. I’d learned that word just now in a National Geographic my mum read to me, and now I looked upon the cottage as if it were a Przewalski's horse. My mum gave me a true, dull, disappointing, practical history of our town's housing development.

I could see why they would replace cottages, but I couldn’t see why anyone would want to.

I now live in one of those buildings that replaced those cottages. In the sunlight my apartment building gleams like a boxy orange tom cat. On Sundays I clean my tiny home – top to bottom, cracks and all – in half an hour – and this is marvellous. I hear the lorikeets more than my neighbours. I have a tiny 1.5x2.5m balcony where I squeeze two aging wicker chairs, two clothes airers (for drying), and twenty-seven pot plants. I wave at Maria, the elderly woman who lives in the apartment opposite – she used to grow tomatoes on her enviably larger balcony before a storm ripped her greenhouse. I walk to the shops, to my doctors, to my friends.

And sometimes I walk past your place. I’m four years old again. And I look at the coloured glass in the windows.

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"The Greatest Land Sale Ever Held in Toronto," Toronto Star. March 20, 1913. Page 4. ---- The sale of lots in our two new Surveys - GREENMOUNT AND WOODMOUNT PARKS - has been phenomenal. Since we opened up these two new properties, Iess than two weeks ago, we have already sold $200,000 of units, and night nest we will have passed the $300,000 mark in sales.

Come Out and See for Yourself Good Friday and Saturday Take advantage of the holiday to-morrow and the half holiday Saturday to look over these properties been making about the tremendous development that is now going on in this section of the city.

GREENMOUNT PARK AND WOODMOUNT PARK

We want everybody to come. Our motors are at your service.

Remember, coming out with as will not obligate you in any way. Our policy has always been to stand back of our statements and prove them at our own expense

Take the Broadview car to Danforth Avenue. Look for the McEachren men and McEachren autos which will take you direct to the property.

Phone us if you wish and we will have you wherever tour office take our auto from there,

W. N. McEachren & Sons, Limited

63 Victoria Street

Phone Adelaide 42

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Tweed Shire Council calls for community feedback on future housing growth

Tweed Shire Council is asking residents to have their say on proposed options to meet future demand for housing and employment land over the next 20 years.

Have your say on options for managing growth and housing over next 20 years Looking south from Tweed Heads towards the Tweed valley: How would you like to see the Tweed develop over the next 20 years? Join in the conversation at one of several engagement opportunities over coming weeks. Tweed Shire Council is asking residents to have their say on proposed options to meet future demand for…

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