Q: You are the youngest Real Estate Entrepreneur in India, a role model worth emulating. Please tell us what inspired you to get into this Real Estate field? According to Forbes, Real estate consultants are some of the happiest employees in the world. It gives me immense pleasure to deal with one of the most expensive assets available to purchase. I get a thrill from selling buyers a life-changing experience. Making a house into homes where they can make memories for a lifetime. Real estate also provides a path to financial freedom and a flexible schedule which has always been the way I wanted to work.
Q: You created history after being felicitated as Iconic RealEstate Consultant of the Year in Dubai at the Real Estate Mid-day icons award function. How was the feeling?
Awards make us feel good. They are an acknowledgement of a job well done and justification for the agony, the self-doubt, and the hard work that went into winning them. I have realized that no words can describe how I felt. I felt inspired, grateful, and most of all proud of my dream that turned into reality.
Q: You have over a decade-long real estate experience in Dubai, Tokyo and India. Amongst these, in which country do you enjoy working the most?
I enjoyed working in each part of the globe. But if you ask me which country I enjoy the most, it’s India and Dubai. The Indian market has given a strong ramp-up in the economy, and a very strong recovery post-Covid, especially in residential real estate in Delhi NCR and Mumbai. Dubai is characterized by dynamism and tax exemptions. Tax rates in others parts of the world are significantly higher and this is one of the biggest reasons for global buyers to view the Dubai property market favourably
Q: What is the future of Real Estate in India?
Observing current trends in the real estate sector in India, demand for residential properties is on the rise, this is due to heightened urbanisation and the rising surge of household income. India is now amongst the top appreciating property markets internationally. I feel there isn’t a better time to invest in the real estate market than now, also real estate always appreciates over the long term, which makes investing in property exceptionally rewarding
Q: In recent years, Real Estate has faced ups and downs. How do you deal with it?
India’s real estate sector suffered a major setback during the first and the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, but now it is showing signs of steady recovery. The real estate market is not ready to taper right now and will continue to move in a fast direction amid pent-up demand. Interest rates also have a major impact on the current boom. During these uncertain times, homebuyers are scouting for spacious projects, deploying sustainable materials and giving preference to self-sustaining societies. They are expecting a better experience and long- term connection with their house. I believe that given the changing needs and aspirations of people, the affordable housing and holiday home segment will continue to flourish in the coming few months.
Q: Being an Entrepreneur, How do you manage your work-life balance?
Just like you need a business plan to keep things on track and moving forward, one needs a plan to have a healthy work/life balance. Technology has been the key in achieving this. Having the ability to integrate work whilst I’m on the go allows me to be free when I need to be and not bound just to my office.
Q: During the pandemic-savaged year, when home sales plunged and commercial realty was facing a tough time, how did you manage to do business worth several crores during this most trying phase.
The second wave of the pandemic — like the first wave — hit both the housing and the commercial realty market in recent months. However, its impact was limited as developers were better prepared this time. Thankfully, with the decline in Covid cases, residential sales have started rising again, and along with that commercial real estate has also started showing signs of revival. Commercial realty is picking up momentum in the top cities of the country, driven by the IT/ITeS sectors
