Vandana Ramnani was part of Hindustan Times’ nationwide network of correspondents that brings news, analysis and information to its readers.She no longer works with the Hindustan Times.
Articles by Vandana Ramnani
At last! Green shoots of recovery in the real estate market
Reduction in interest rates, a 10% to 20% correction in property prices and the fast approaching deadline for states to implement the Real Estate Regulatory Act is encouraging homebuyers to invest in real estate
Published on Mar 28, 2017 02:47 PM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times, Delhi
PMAY provides only 2%-10% benefit on property purchase
Higher benefit at lower ticket sizes. More builders to launch homes of up to 60 sq m carpet area
Published on Mar 28, 2017 02:15 PM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times, Delhi
Builders in a hurry to give possession to homebuyers to avoid RERA penalty for late delivery of apartments
Developers are getting part completion certificates to deliver apartments in incomplete projects to skip late delivery penalty
Updated on May 06, 2017 09:13 PM IST
Builders reducing size of housing units to improve affordability for homebuyers
The ticket size of new residential launches across top eight cities has seen an average decline of 14% year – on – year.
Updated on May 06, 2017 09:13 PM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times, Delhi
Litigation to be now ‘affordable’ for homebuyers
Property buyers can now take their legal battles against builders to the Supreme Court for as little as Rs 500 through the Middle Income Group Legal Aid Society
Published on Mar 11, 2017 06:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times
60 Credai members expelled
As many as 2,767 cases have been resolved since the customer grievance redressal forum was set up by Credai in 2012
Published on Mar 11, 2017 05:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times
Stick to what’s promised in advertisements and deliver projects on time, Venkaiah Naidu advises builders
Builders must change their outlook and come out with new business principles and models. They must also adopt digital transactions for greater transparency
Updated on Mar 22, 2017 06:06 PM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times, Delhi
Launching affordable housing not as easy as it seems
Cheap land and good location with proper connectivity essential to attract homebuyers likely to be difficult
Updated on Mar 22, 2017 06:06 PM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times, Delhi
Housing slump to continue, realty sector gets negative rating
India Ratings and Research has maintained a negative outlook on the real estate sector for the financial year 2018 and expects a continued slump in the sale of residential units
Updated on Mar 11, 2017 06:06 PM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times, Delhi
Homebuyer interest in property market picks up
Consumers being lured by developers with big discounts on completed, affordable projects and low EMI schemes
Updated on Mar 28, 2017 02:47 PM IST
Vandana Ramnani, HIndustan Times, Delhi
Impose penalty on property investors holding vacant housing stock to curb speculation
Heavy holding taxes and other penalties on real estate investors will help rationalise property prices, says a new report
Published on Mar 02, 2017 03:36 PM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times, Delhi
Train interviews, volunteering with NGOs: life’s getting to be exciting for millennials
Organisations are wooing gen next by offering them an individualised work experience
Updated on Feb 22, 2017 05:26 PM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times, Delhi
Designing playgrounds for special needs kids and greening terrace space: meet youngsters who want to change the world
From designing sensory play swings, helping people without access to online banking pay bills and growing organic vegetables atop city terraces, these youngsters have serious goals to accomplish
Updated on Feb 22, 2017 10:27 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Vandana Ramnani
Not a single affordable housing proposal received from private developers: Naidu
Affordable housing a huge opportunity for developers at the ‘bottom and middle of the pyramid
Updated on Mar 22, 2017 06:06 PM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times, Delhi
Developers scramble for Real Estate Act compliance, but buyers remain sceptical
Most builders are incorporating RERA provisions in the sale agreement with buyers and ensuring timely delivery of projects
Updated on Mar 22, 2017 06:06 PM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times, Delhi
Real Estate Regulatory Act: grey areas still persist and need to be plugged
Developers who have projects in states that are yet to adopt draft rules face a big challenge
Updated on Mar 22, 2017 06:06 PM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times, Delhi
Parking space, common areas to find separate mention in ‘RERA compliant’ agreements
Builders will now have to specify common as well as carpet areas in property sale documents
Updated on Mar 22, 2017 06:06 PM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times, Delhi
New project launches under joint development model soon
Joint development agreements are expected to improve land transactions, bring in more supply of land into the property market and encourage more private additional land owners to partner with branded developers
Published on Feb 13, 2017 04:35 PM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times, Delhi
Joint development a boon for housing sector
The budget proposal to pay capital gains tax for joint development projects after their completion is likely to bring in more supply of land into the property market
Updated on Feb 13, 2017 04:35 PM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times, Delhi
Budget 2017: Here’s how homebuyers will benefit from government’s thrust on affordability
Infrastructure status for affordable housing will make homes cheaper and give buyers more options as new launches increase
Updated on Feb 13, 2017 04:35 PM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times, Delhi
Budget 2017: A ‘surgical strike’ on investors?
Budget 2017 seems to be discouraging investors from building a residential portfolio for long-term wealth creation by giving limited incentive for continuing to give their house on rent
Updated on Feb 13, 2017 04:35 PM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times, Delhi
Budget 2017: Infrastructure status to affordable housing to boost real estate markets
Budget 2017 has proposed infrastructure status for affordable housing, a long-standing demand of developers, and also increased the allocation for the Prime Minister Awas Yojana from Rs 15,000 crore to Rs 23,000 crore
Updated on Feb 04, 2017 05:03 PM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times, Delhi
Clarity on Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, more tax benefits for homebuyers likely in today’s Budget
To boost sentiment and real estate sales , today’s budget announcements are expected to give a push to affordable housing and encourage first-time homebuyers to invest in property
Updated on Feb 01, 2017 11:21 AM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times
Property prices fell after note ban, likely to go down further, says economic survey
Real estate prices declined as cash shortages impeded property transactions, says the survey.
Updated on Jan 31, 2017 05:50 PM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times, Delhi
Budget 2017 holds key to real estate market revival
Buyers hoping clarity will emerge after Budget 2017
Published on Jan 30, 2017 01:52 PM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times, Delhi
Reviewing circle rates can curb black money use
Circle rates should be at par with market values of properties
Updated on Jan 28, 2017 05:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Vandana Ramnani
Demonetisation alone cannot suck out black money from property market
Rationalising tax structure, stamp duties can be permanent solutions
Updated on Feb 02, 2017 09:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Vandana Ramnani
NRIs back to their investing ways, expected to put in Rs 1150 crore in realty market in 2017
Demonetisation and RERA to boost NRI interest in India real estate market
Updated on Jan 24, 2017 11:38 AM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times, Delhi
Budget 2017: Here’s what Arun Jaitley can do to boost real estate
As Arun Jaitley prepares to present his third budget the key focus is likely to be on affordable housing, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and tax breaks to boost real estate sales.
Updated on Jan 23, 2017 08:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Vandana Ramnani, New Delhi
Uttar Pradesh polls: Disgruntled buyers start ‘no house, no vote’ Twitter campaign
Buyers upset with delays in possession hope to use the NOTA option while voting to convince politicians to resolve their problems when in power
Updated on Jan 21, 2017 10:51 PM IST
Vandana Ramnani, Hindustan Times, Delhi
