Real Estate

Local demand saves the day for ceramics makers

The local market has emerged as a saviour for ceramics makers as the recovery in construction activities pushed up demand, helping manufacturers make a turnaround from the pandemic-induced losses amid a consistent fall in exports.
Housing sector sees almost complete rebound

The real estate and housing industry passed a relatively good year thanks to policy support for purchasing property with untaxed income as well as cheap bank loans.
Safe bet? Sovereign funds rethink once-reliable real estate

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced sovereign wealth funds to think the previously unthinkable.
Real estate sector becoming more optimistic of a rebound

Bangladesh’s real estate sector will hopefully be able to cope with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as instalment collection on previous sales started to pick up after the economy reopened in June, according to various realtors and financiers.
Real trouble brews for real estate, subsectors

The real estate sector and its subsectors are struggling to maintain their growth due to the economic slowdown induced by the coronavirus pandemic, exemplified by a slump in earnings by most of the listed companies connected to construction.
Allow black money in housing: REHAB

Real estate companies have urged the government to allow black money to be invested in the housing sector through the upcoming budget without prying into the sources as it would help the vulnerable industry survive the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Flat sales slow to a trickle

It’s never easy to buy or sell a home -- even in the best market conditions, said Peter Lane Taylor, a contributor to Forbes, in an article on Sunday. And in the current purgatory climate, it’s become nearly impossible.
Sheltech thrives on ethical business

Integrity, quality construction and timely delivery of projects can bring lasting success and reliability in the real estate business, said Tanvir Ahmed, managing director of Sheltech Group, one of the leading realtors in Bangladesh.
Realtors set sight on Mirpur as metro rail project fuels demand

Major realtors have set their sight on the capital’s Mirpur to propel their growth and court middle and higher middle income groups as the largely under-developed area has turned lucrative since the start of construction of the metro rail that passes through it.
Accountability the answer to real estate sector’s woes

In 2011, with great hope, Monwara Shameem had handed over her 8.25 decimals of land in Mohakhali DOHS to a reputed developer to construct a six-storied apartment building.
Bookings open for Shanta Pinnacle

Real estate developer Shanta Holdings yesterday started accepting bookings for “Shanta Pinnacle”, saying it was to be Dhaka’s first 40-
Rod prices to go down if transport problem eases

Prices of rod will come down by Tk 4,000 per tonne if the government withdraws the weight limit in carrying goods by trucks and eases congestion at the Chittagong port, said the industry association.
REHAB protests price spiral of construction materials

Realtors yesterday said a recent price hike of construction materials such as rods and cements will raise apartment prices, impacting sales.
Rod prices soar

Rod prices are spiralling with the soaring prices of melting scraps in the international market in the wake of US's announcement of 25 percent and 10 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports respectively from March 23.
Flat prices beyond reach of middle class

The organiser of the real estate and housing fair has gone all out to woo buyers, bringing in developers, construction and building material companies and loan providers under one roof.
REHAB membership a must for housing business: Tofail

None will be allowed to run business in the housing sector if the company does not become a member of the Real Estate & Housing
Real estate sales picking up

Realtors are expecting the property market to flourish in 2018 as sales have finally started to pick up this year upon
Realtors call for cutting registration fees of flats

Realtors yesterday once again urged the government to reduce registration fee, taxes and other charges to help low and middle-income families buy homes at reduced cost.
Real estate fair ends on high note

The five-day real estate show that saw a huge turnout and created enthusiasm among the sector people came to a close yesterday.
Foreign investments in Singapore property at 9-year high

Singapore is seen as a safer investment destination in turbulent world. Mega office deals helped drive foreign investment in local real estate to its highest level since 2007.
Proposal to reduce withholding tax rates for real estate sector

With a plan to relieve big cities including Dhaka of the pressure of excessive population, Finance Minister AMA Muhith proposes to reduce withholding tax rates for real estate sector in the 2016-17 fiscal year budget.
BTI plans big for small families

A place of residence is no longer an address; it has more to do with the emotions of the dwellers.
No questions on undisclosed funds in real estate, REHAB demands

Realtors yesterday urged the government not to question the source of an individual's undisclosed income to invest in real estate.
Toma gets contract to build eight buildings for Uttara apartment project

Toma Construction and Company yesterday got the contract to build eight of the 240 buildings for the Uttara apartment project,
Rescue package on the way for realtors

Housing and Public Works Minister Mosharraf Hossain yesterday pledged to announce an incentive package for the ailing real estate sector shortly.