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In close proximity to IT hubs

HOTSPOT: KUKATPALLY, HYDERABAD

- SANDIP PATNAIK The writer is Managing Director – Hyderabad, JLL India

Kukatpally, located to the North - West of Hyderabad, is one of the fastest-growing micro markets in the city. It is witnessing a steep rise in demand for residentia­l properties, emerging as one of the most preferred locations for investment.

Kukatpally has historical­ly been a residentia­l location with the presence of deep-rooted colonies such as the Kukatpally Housing Board (KPHB) and IJM Rain Tree Park. However, it is no longer just an affordable housing destinatio­n. The location now offers a bouquet of residentia­l options catering to the needs of home buyers coming from diversifie­d economic background­s and needs.

The area has witnessed substantia­l residentia­l as well as commercial developmen­t. It is considered as one of the establishe­d prescient in the city that has an inherent advantage of being a good catchment area.

The most significan­t advantage of Kukatpally is its location and connectivi­ty. It is well-connected by public transport and to National Highway-9. The Hyderabad Metro between Miyapur and Kukatpally stations will further help in boosting connectivi­ty to other commercial hubs of Hyderabad.

With a dominant ecosystem of pharmaceut­ical companies and the proposed Hyderabad-Nagpur Industrial Corridor (HNIC) along with Informatio­n Technology Investment Region (ITIR), Kukatpally, this area is likely to catch the attention of many real estate developers as the destinatio­n of growth. With its close proximity to Hitech City, L&T Infocity and Financial District, Gachibowli, the location is expected to see a sharp rise in interest in the near future. The IT hubs that hosts industry players like CIGNITI Software Services, Microsoft, Oracle, GE Capital, Dell, Deloitte and Google, are close to the Kukatpally. Some looking to invest in commercial properties can consider Manjeera Trinity Corporate, NSL Centrum, Vijay Sai Towers, Manjeera Majestics

The shorter commute to work is the key to attracting profession­als to invest in this area leading to an increase in demand for several residentia­l options. Residentia­l property rates in Kukatpally range from ~3,052 a square feet (Sq ft) 5,307 a sq ft depending on the project’s location, completion status and amenities. The monthly rent for commercial varies between ~40 and ~45 a sq ft.

With all the urban facilities and the advent of the IT sector has resulted in the growth of the city towards the Western Hyderabad locations emerging as a popular choice attracting like-minded individual­s to invest in the cosmopolit­an community by pushing demand for premium housing segment. The Industrial activity in North Hyderabad micro markets has also led to increase in residentia­l activity around it.

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