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Government home foreclosures and bank foreclosures were addressed in a recent proposal. However, analysts have pointed out that the proposal could be better.

Bubble trouble in Brazil Property prices are skyrocketing in Brazil. The construction sector is booming. And the mortgage market is expanding rapidly. But there is a growing concern that all this is unsustainable. And imbalances in the economy - an overvalued currency and high inflation - are exacerbating the dangers of the looming credit and property bubble. The average asking prices of new apartments across the country soared by 24.7% in April 2011 from a year earlier, according to Exame Magazine (using data from Ibope Intelligence, the largest Brazilian market intelligence firm). Based on the Ibope Intelligence figures, in April 2011:       *In Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro's most expensive district, the average price of        new properties rose 36% y-o-y to BRL13,031 (US$8,212) per sq. m., while the        price of existing properties increased 25% y-o-y to BRL12,134 (US$7,646)        per sq. m.       *In Jardim Paulista, Sao Paolo's most expensive district, the average price        of new properties rose 39% y-o-y to BRL9,120 per sq. m (US$5,747); the        average price of existing properties escalated 49% y-o-y to BRL6,959        (US$4,385) per sq. m. The FIPE ZAP Index of Dwelling Price Offers shows Sao Paolo dwelling prices up 25.9% during the year to April 2011, and up 83.7% over the past 3 years. In just two years (2008-2010), the average selling price of new one-bedroom apartments in São Paulo almost doubled. Newly launched two to four-bedroom apartments increased in value by between 40% and 60% over the same period, according to Embraesp, a local real estate research firm. Looking longer term, from 1996 to 2010, prices of newly launched apartments in São Paolo rose by almost 229% (131.6% in real terms), according to Embraesp, as the accompanying graph shows. For all years since 1996 price rises have been strongly positive, except in 2007, when house prices dropped slightly due

China is going to have a collapse soon. In the last ten years the new construction market has grown at 30% per yer. Its being supported by government paying for massive new real estate development. One day the Gov't in China is going to quit paying for this expansion and then it's really going to hurt.

In January 2011, distressed government houses and bank foreclosure sales fell in Colorado. Despite the decline, analysts stated that the crisis is not yet over.

Government foreclosure homes for sale, new houses and commercial real estate are still experiencing low demand. Economists predict that the trend will continue.

Government repo homes and bank foreclosures may be easing down in Boston. The expectation was based on the decline in the number of delinquent mortgages.

Government auction homes and bank foreclosures have remained high in Indianapolis. There had been some good news though, as a local housing group receives aid.

Canadian Grants Business Center helps small and medium businesses with Government grants, loans, subsidies and financing assistance needs. Canadian Grants Business Center, educates Canadians on funding programs that are offered through Government services that most businesses are unaware

Canadian Grants Business Center helps small and medium businesses with Government grants, loans, subsidies and financing assistance needs.Canadian Grants Business Center, educates Canadians on funding programs that are offered through Government services that most businesses are unaware of.

At Gujarat Summit in Gandhinagar, a non-binding MoU of Rs. 35 bn between Gujarat government and one of leading property developers of India, Tata Housing was pronounced. This agreement stands for incessant endeavors to generate reasonably priced townships and for the neighborhoods of Ahmedabad. Mr. Brotin Banerjee signed this MoU and Mr. Narendra Modi was also present at this event.

Government has taken initiative to develop few of the major cities of India like Pune, Jaipur, Surat, Kochi etc. The Government is planning to transform these cities into smart cities by developing world class infrastructure, creating more job opportunities and enhancing lifestyle. These planned cities are the business hubs of India. Development of these cities will not only boost business but also helps tourism industry improving India's image globally.

If the state government has its way, permission will not be given for the construction of apartments if it doesn't specify its water source. The government may soon come out with a condition for housing project promoters to specify source of water. Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said the No-Objection Certificate (NoC) would not be given by the authorities to apartments and other big housing projects if the projects don't have a water source. Replying to M Srinivas (JDS) in the legislative council, Siddaramaiah said he has received many complaints from people who purchase flats but find there's no water available. "Whether water is available or not should be checked first before giving NoC," he said.

The news is true. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms in the construction industry in India are likely to be relaxed by the government of India. The current real estate market is highly facing liquidity crunch for which the government is looking to boost up the flow of investments in the sector. The current FDI policy demands a lock-in period of three years for the investments made in India by foreign players. The three-year time is applicable right from the date of receipt or from the date of completion of minimum capitalization, whichever is later. But the draft policy proposes to relax this lock-in period for FDIs.

For privatization of six airports in India, a meeting was planned between Indian and international airport developers with officials from the Planning Commission. The six airports included Chennai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Guwahati. This move made by the government is reason enough for companies like GMR and GVK, which are renowned for airport development projects. These companies feel that this move by the government is likely to bring companies in the real estate and manufacturing sector. This will help in monetizing the airport in a better way along with analyzing the economic benefits irrespective of greenfield or brownfield projects.

Hero Honda Chawk is a messed up place. A crossing road was very much needed.Or else the traffic congestion is very bad. The new project that is Delhi-Gurgaon expressway, will relief this way a lot. The Union highways ministry and Haryana government have alas agreed for the construction of the highway. Haryana government said it will six-lane flyover would be constructed at this spot and would cost about Rs 100 crore. The budget is might also go up.

As we all know that general elections, the prime elections in a democratic country like India, are planned in April-May 2014. And now the whole nation is pinioning its expectations with it. Almost all the major industries are expecting great expectations from the upcoming government whereas Real estate industry too expects that more and more good changes will be conducted by upcoming government and state of affairs will change for the better future.

Sensex slips 340 pts on global woes; Q2 nos lift Infosys 7%
Sensex Down: 339 pt.
Nifty Down: 100 pt.

1. Failed Circuit Filter SEBI Pulls NSE
Sebi diredted nse to be carful and cautions in its dealings in the securities market and comply with all the legal requirements that govern its functions as a stock exchange. on october 5, 2012, a dealer at Emkay Global Finance has erroneously put in an order to sell a niftybasket consisting each of the 50 index constituents worth rs 950 crore, within a few seconds of the order being put into the system, nifty had crashed 16% before tradeing was stopped by the exchange.

2. Infosys posts 28% Q2 net profit
Infosys yet again have done better in its second quarter and cheered investors by announcing bonus shares. Murthy wants to avoid conflicts and maintain corporate governance standards at the firm he co-founded 33 years ago.

3.Vodafone wins 3,200crore tax case
Bombay high court ruled in its favour in the transfer pricing case relating to undervaluation of share capital issued by vodafone india Services Private Limited(Vodafone India) to its Mauritius parent.

4. Only limited Sahara investers claim refund from Sebi
The low demand will bolester sahara's argument before courts that it had repaid most of the investers who had come forward app. 4,600 to claim investments they had made in two groups cos's bonds.

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Shreyas Shipping & Logistics Ltd
CMP:69rs
Target:130rs
Duration:6-10 months
Percentage return:85%

Shreyas Shipping & Logistics Ltd (SSLL) is a dominant multimodal container logistics operator using land-sea-land route. Their claim is they are No.1 Coastal Operator in India with 51% market share, in handling domestic coastal cargo. It is also the India's largest container feeder vessel owning and operating company & first co to li

Prices of residential properties, including bank and government foreclosures for sale, declined in some areas of Tennessee in November. Memphis was one of the areas that experienced a decline in housing prices for the month.

Acquiring land is a pressing issue that the Andhra government has to address immediately as it embarks on the process of developing its new capital. It had earlier decided on developing the new capital along the Vijayawada-Guntur stretch, with large parcels of government land available in the Vijayawada-Guntur-Tenali- Mangalgiri (VGTM) region.

Though the budgets were passed along with the change in government, the lifestyle of the poor people still remains in the same position.The welfare of the property sector is taken care by the long term policies and recovers the property that belongs to the government to make sure the poor get homes.