For retail investors, the wisest decision is investing in a home

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Om Ahuja:  Feb 02 2013, 03:05 IST
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in this segment will come down to 8 per cent in Q4 2013. Meanwhile, supply in the price range of Rs 5,000-10,000 per sq ft is expanding.

On the surface, aspirational and affordability levels are driving such trends. However, smart residential property investors will identify the right products priced below Rs 4,000 sq ft in key growth cities as the best option. In cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune and Gurgaon, one can still find good projects in this price segment for long-term investments and appreciation.

The time-related value of money and inflation are two key parameters that one needs to take into consideration. A careful study of the graph above and factors in the growing population, it is easy to see that intelligent investments into residential real estate in India will definitely pay off over the mid-to-long term.

— The author is CEO-Residential Services, Jones Lang LaSalle India

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