Budget 2022 Wishlist: 'Reduce interest rates on home loans, industry status for realty sector'
With Covid cases skyrocketing at the start of the year and uncertainty looming big over numerous sectors, the real estate sector is expressing its anxieties and doubts as well. Despite the fact that the market outlook is better than last year, sector analysts say the environment is not very supportive. Farook Mahmood, the Founder President of the Indian chapter of the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI), told Asianet Newsable that the industry has a long list of demands that have been submitted to the Union government. "The real estate industry should be given industry status. We have requested a modification to the GST, a reduction in stamp tax, and a reduction in the interest rate on home loans. But none of these things, in my opinion, will occur. They may offer a rate reduction on house loans at most "He was adamant. The real estate value in a few metro cities has dropped due to the worsening circumstances and the closure of several offices. Those planning to pu...