1st Edition of International Real Estate Expo (IREX) 2015 successfully held in New Delhi
IREX is the first of its kind international real estate show to be held in India. The first edition presented real estate investment opportunities for high net worth individuals who are looking to invest in high-end properties in India and outside. International real estate companies like Damac Properties, Emaar Properties, Sotheby’s International Realty, Trafalgar, R.P.Global, Herald, Aristo, Ray White etc. participated in the show. The show also had participation from Indian luxury developers like Mahindra Lifespaces, Tata Housing, DLF, Raheja Universal, Jaypee Greens, Vatika, Lavasa etc.
IREX presented investment opportunities in high end Residential, Commercial, Hotel & Leisure etc. Leading Indian and international companies involved in community and master development, high rise buildings, premium residential towers, office towers, hotel and leisure facilities, retail outlets showcased their latest projects.Real Estate Investment opportunities in US, Canada, UK, Europe, UAE, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand were showcased at the show.
Some of the companies from UK and US offered unique investment options. While Trafalgar Properties from UK were offering Airport Parking Spaces and Student Accommodation as investment opportunity,InvestUS from US, Aristo Developers and Kingdom Abroad from Cyprus offered novel concept of overseas real estate investment combined with citizenship. Shangri-La Hotels from Sri Lanka were offering luxury residences in the picturesque city of Galle in Sri Lanka.
Knight Frank India was the Knowledge Partner to IREX, 2015.Mr. ShishirBaijal, Chairman& Managing Director, Knight Frank India said, “Indian real estate buyers are looking for either a second home, or want a place to holiday in, or some buy because their children are studying abroad. Increasing globalization, comparable valuations overseas and investment considerations, are few factors that are driving them to buy such properties. IREX 2015 is the right platform which enableone to choose from the best options available abroad, as well as in India for the premium luxury segment. It feels great to be associated as the Knowledge Partner with a platform of this kind”.
Appreciating the whole endeavour of IREX, 2015Mr.Niall McLoughlin, Senior Vice President, DAMAC Properties said, “Indian’s are the largest buyers of real estate in Dubai as they recognized the intrinsic value of luxury real estate in a progressive city, with international standard regulations, a tax-free environment and a booming tourism industry, all just three hours flight from New Delhi. IREX 2015 is a crucially important part of our marketing activities for the year where we will showcase a broad range of luxury living experiences including palatial villas overlooking championship-standard golf courses managed by the Trump Organization, private apartments in the Burj Area, limited edition branded developments in collaboration with global fashion brands such as Versace, FENDI and Bugatti, as well as luxury hotel apartments in key locations to capitalize on a tourism which will grow to more than 20 million visitors annually over the next five years.”
In line to make the entire platform an experiential international real estate avenue for India, IREX 2015 showcased three top-notch designers labels like Gauri Khan Designs, RaseelGujralAnsal’sCasa Paradox and Meera and Muzaffar Ali’s House of Kotwara. The trio showcased custom designed interior spaces at the first edition of IREX with a view to make both buyers and developers aware of the importance of stylish and designer inspired living spaces.
Ms. Gauri Khan was the Chief Guest at the VIP Reception of IREX. While speaking about her interior design company’sparticipation in IREX, Ms.Gauri Khan said, "The globe-trotting Indian today lives in a boundary free world, living and working in all the seven continents. Long tenures overseas, both for pleasure and work, makes holiday homes in exotic destination a way of life. I very warmly welcome the first edition of IREX, the one platform to discover high quality residences across the globe. Besides presenting a very venerable bouquet of addresses within India represented by the finest names from the real estate industry.”
Coinciding with the show,IREX Investment Forum was organised which dwelt on various issues of international real estate investment in India. Real Estate experts from Knight Frank India, Sotheby’s International Realty and Sumo Globalpresented and analysed various potential investment destinations and prospects.
The next edition of International Real Estate Expo (IREX 2016) will be held from 7th to 9th October, 2016 at Ashok Convention Hall, Ashok Hotel, New Delhi.
For more details, please contact:
MayankChhatwal
Associate Vice President
GMN Road Shows & Events
(Organisers of IREX)
120 Sector 44, Gurgaon 122002
Tel: 0124-4932020
Mobile: 9818880538
Email: mayank@gmnindia.com