Foundations of Real Estate

“Foundations of Real Estate” is your one comprehensive book that shall give you an insight into the dynamic world of real estate. It is written for newbies and seasoned professionals giving insight into the basic disciplines of the real estate sector to provide lucid simple and easy-to-understand insights into the complicated arena that is the real estate industry. Starting with the introduction to the industry you take a walk across the evolution of real estate key players and stakeholders. The basics are laid in great detail covering the wide variety of real estate its historical trends and a landscape that is ever dynamic. The book takes an incisive look at property valuation and finance teaching you different valuation methods financial analysis techniques and methods to moderate investment risks. Learn to make investment decisions balancing risk and return and even in comparing real estate investments with other financial vehicles. Legal and regulatory elements are important in real estate and this book gives a bird’seye view of the intricacies of taxation regulatory frameworks and compliance. Urban planning sustainable housing and more importantly the effects of urban development with sustainable practices like LEED IGBC and GRIHA have been highlighted in this book. Readers get to explore innovative spaces and modern design trends with insights into contemporary architectural trends and the future of real estate designs. Now the market dynamics made easy with the knowledge to navigate the market and leverage research in making informed decisions.