12/11/2013
Mumbai
Developed by CIDCO, Dronagiri in Navi Mumbai has proved itself as a highly potential investment destination. Those who invested about a year back have already realised this, and those who are yet to decide, still have time to hit the jackpot. With the locality appreciating by over 30 per cent within one year, experts believe it to have a fate like Ulwe, which has been widely accepted as an investor’s haven.
With projects being developed by developers, such as Dwisha Developers, Akshar Builders & Developers and DevKrupa Enterprises, Dronagiri is seen as a prospective residential destination by many middle-income homebuyers. Those who cannot afford a property in even the outskirt nodes of Navi Mumbai, such as Ulwe and New Panvel, are looking forward to Dronagiri to own their first home.
Bhavin Keniya of Jalaram Investment and Real Estate Consultant says, “With property values still hovering between Rs 3,500-4,000 per sq ft today, many first time homebuyers, who have been staying on rent till now, prefer Dronagiri. In Ulwe, the property prices have already touched about Rs 4,500-5,000 per sq ft and New Panvel offers properties within Rs 4,000-4,500 per sq ft. Thus, a buyer with a budget of Rs 50 lakh may get a 2.5BHK in 1400 sq ft in Dronagiri, but in New Panvel, he may get only a 2BHK of 900-950 sq ft area.
Commenting on the future appreciation potential of Dronagiri, Keniya says, “Till three months ago, developers were only taking the booking amount and there were no construction activities going on here. However, in these three months, most of the projects have started being constructed and the property prices have appreciated by 15 per cent since then. In the coming one year, one can expect the prices to rise by at least 25-30 per cent.”
The Bokadvira Railway Station, which is being constructed near sector 47 and 48 of Dronagiri is supposed to join the Panvel-JNPT (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust) Line. While the station will still take about 2-3 years to flag off, its development is believed to be giving the real estate markets of nearby sectors such as 47, 48, 51, 52 and 53 a new high. Ashok Chhajer, CMD, Arihant Superstructures Ltd says, “While the upcoming rail network is expected to give a thrust to the property values, the buyers will have to wait for a longer time to reap best returns. A minimum of 3-5 years of investment horizon is advised.”
In addition to the railway network, the upcoming Mumbai Trans Harbour Link Project is also expected to push the real estate market of Dronagiri. An expert with Magicbricks.com says, “The locality is situated towards the end of the upcoming Mumbai Trans Harbour Link Project that connects Sewri in Mumbai to Nhava Sheva in Navi Mumbai. This link, when completed, will not only cut down the travel time between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, but will also boost real estate prices here.”
Thus, if you have already invested in Dronagiri, you have a reason to cheer. But, if you are still lingering upon your investment decision, Dronagiri is the place to be. Though, it is important that you first work out your investment horizon.