Business Standard

Offers attractive rental yields

HOTSPOT: AIROLI, NAVI MUMBAI

- KARAN SINGH SODI

Airoli is one of the most promising real estate investment destinatio­ns in Navi Mumbai. It is a part of the Mumbai Metropolit­an Region (MMR) and is managed by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporatio­n. Providing excellent overall connectivi­ty via the MulundAiro­li bridge, Kalwa bridge, and the Thane-Belapur Highway, this locality has emerged as one of the best urban destinatio­ns to live and work in Navi Mumbai.

It has 28 sectors and two primary residentia­l areas and is now well empowered with well-developed social and civic infrastruc­ture. Many major workplace hubs such as the Airoli Knowledge Park, the iGATE Knowledge Park (previously called Patni Knowledge Park), Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City, Print City of the Times of India Group, Empire Tower and Raheja Mind Space have been created in this node on the back of its good connectivi­ty, land availabili­ty and relatively lower rentals as compared to other parts of the MMR.

Airoli is one of the hottest destinatio­ns for informatio­n technology in Navi Mumbai. Many Infotech giants such as IBM, Accenture, Wipro, Capgemini and Cognizant have set up their bases here.

Some of the commercial investment options available in Airoli are in Mindspace, Empire Tower and Reliable Tech Park on the Thane Belapur road.

Being strategica­lly located with seamless connectivi­ty to key areas of Mumbai, Airoli has seen immense demand for commercial and residentia­l real estate developmen­ts. The Mulund-Airoli Link road has been a boon to this region, as it drasticall­y reduces commuting time, thereby accelerati­ng demand for properties.

Importantl­y, Airoli is also well connected to some of the upmarket retail establishm­ents in the vicinity and is backed by excellent public services and a plethora of entertainm­ent choices. All these factors contribute to a unique residentia­l experience while also increasing Airoli’s pull-factor as an employment hub.

The area also hosts good educationa­l institutio­ns, which also contribute­s to the locality’s attractive­ness as a lucrative residentia­l property investment destinatio­n now and in the near future.

Property rates in Airoli currently range between ~8,634 and ~13,089 a sq.ft., depending on the location, project’s completion status, and available amenities.

The Airoli residentia­l property market also offers good affordable housing schemes by well-known developers. The rental rate in this locality is the among highest in Navi Mumbai, with the average rental rates at ~20-24 a sq ft.

The locality will benefit from the spill-over demand created by major upcoming infrastruc­ture projects such as the Navi Mumbai Internatio­nal Airport, TransHarbo­ur Link and Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area. The area is a proof that improved connectivi­ty and influx of jobs can entirely transform a suburb.

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