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Ahmedabad Homes to Rise 5-10% from July 1 Amid Cost Surge

AHMEDABAD: From July 1, homebuyers in Ahmedabad may face a price increase of 5-10% for under-construction properties. This decision comes in response to a rise in construction costs caused by supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict. This decision was made during a meeting of approximately 400 developers organized by Credai Ahmedabad on Monday. The gathering aimed to evaluate the effects of rising raw material prices as the June price stabilization commitment by Credai approaches its end. Rajesh Vaswani, chairman of Credai Ahmedabad, noted that construction material prices have surged dramatically since the onset of the conflict. “Some raw…

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Ahmedabad Developers Consider Price Hike on Homes Under Construction

AHMEDABAD: On June 15, real estate developers in Ahmedabad will convene to discuss potential price increases for under-construction properties due to rising construction costs caused by supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict. The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI), Ahmedabad, has organized this meeting. Developers are expected to discuss both the likelihood of a price hike and the magnitude of any changes. Industry insiders indicate that ready-to-move-in and completed projects will likely remain unaffected, while those initiated within the last six months might see increases in the range of 5% to 7%. As the deadline…

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Gujarat RERA Requests Timeline Extensions for Govt Projects

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority (GujRERA) has reached out to the Roads and Buildings (R&B) department to inquire if there have been any extensions granted for government civil projects due to the West Asia crisis. Real estate groups are urging GujRERA to approve a six-month extension for ongoing projects, pointing to significant increases in construction costs and uncertainties in supply chains. Sources indicate that GujRERA is examining existing practices within the state government’s contracting framework before making decisions on the developers’ requests. A source from GujRERA stated, “The central government has granted extensions of two to four months…

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Crude Price Surge Delays Redevelopment Projects in Gujarat

AHMEDABAD: The ongoing conflict in West Asia is beginning to impact Gujarat’s real estate market, leading to a slowdown in redevelopment projects due to increasing construction costs and labor shortages. Industry sources report that many redevelopment negotiations have been stalled as developers reevaluate financial feasibility in light of rising costs. The surge in raw material prices resulting from the conflict has made previous offers untenable, exacerbated by labor shortages that are affecting project timelines. According to Ankur Desai, secretary of CREDAI Ahmedabad, the West Asia war has disrupted the supply of crude-related construction materials, complicating project execution and financial planning.…

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Builders request Gujarat RERA to extend project deadlines by 6 months

AHMEDABAD: The real estate developers’ association, Credai Ahmedabad, has requested the Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority (GujRERA) for a six-month extension on ongoing housing projects under the force majeure provision of the RERA Act. The appeal comes in light of increased construction costs, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages. In its communication to the regulator, the association highlighted that the ongoing conflict in West Asia has severely impacted the availability of crude-related construction materials, which is hindering project execution and straining financial planning in the sector. Developers are struggling to meet completion deadlines for current projects, with new launches and…