India, Aug. 18 -- Better returns, a mature and transparent market are some of the factors that have made investors flock to the country's commercial real estate. With commercial segment remaining the most favoured among all kinds of asset classes, high-net-worth investors and the uber-rich are now looking at pre-leased assets, primarily office assets, with hope.
As a result, the biggest incentive for investors is the rental yield that is much more than that available through traditional investment option - the residential segment. While the yield for Grade A commercial properties ranges from 7.5 to 8.5%, it is 2-3% in the residential segment. And investors start getting returns on their investments immediately and don't have to scout for a...