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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought much of the world and many of the key gateway markets in Asia that we discuss in this paper, to a near standstill. It has been an almost domino effect, where the health crisis has led to an economic and financial crisis. However, out of crisis can emerge new and interesting opportunities, as can be seen in the GDP forecast for 2020 and 2021, with China and Hong Kong, in particular indicatively forecasting the widest jump of over 700 bps – a clear indication of economic growth potential and the opportunities that will come with it.

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Despite the slowdown in real estate markets accelerating across most of the world into the second quarter of the year, acquisition trends in two key global cities, both in China, have turned positive. Global volumes started to wane around March this year, but the weakness in Asia Pacific had already been apparent for some time, as all of the region’s top 10 metros suffered double-digit declines in the first quarter. In contrast, more than half of the key metros in Europe and the U.S. recorded an increase in transaction activity, as economic shutdowns and travel restrictions were implemented later in the quarter.

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India Real Estate: What changed due to Covid-19? 

1. Raw material supply chains disrupted

• Construction requires more than 200 items

• Dependence on China for elevators, steel, etc.

• Limited availability and possible hike in raw material prices

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We are presently living in unprecedented times and Covid-19 has – in more ways than one - altered the way we live, think, work, or even socialize with people around us. However, there lies an opportunity in every crisis and Covid-19 looks no different. All industries including Indian real estate are now diligently working to innovate and strategize their business. Among the key noticeable trends already, Indian residential sector is all set to embark on a different growth trajectory with ‘home ownership’ gaining significant preference among the new-age millennials, probably because it renders high level of security.

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