5 Essential Rules to Avoid Risky Property Buys: A Real Estate Advisor’s Insights
Real estate advisor Aishwarya Shri Kapoor shares a 5-point checklist to help investors and homebuyers filter out risky property trends and make informed decisions.
Real EstateProperty InvestmentTrendsRisk ManagementAishwarya Shri KapoorReal EstateJul 01, 2025
Her first filter: policy backing. “If a ‘green zone’ project isn’t backed by zoning policy or infrastructure in the Union Budget, it’s a brochure dream, not a market move,” she warned. According to her, a trend’s validity comes down to Government Commitment + Regulatory Backing.
Second, she advises tracking capital flow. “Trends backed by REITs, NBFCs, or fund houses—real. Trends hyped only by influencers or broker networks—avoid,” Kapoor said. If institutional money isn’t entering, the long-term play doesn’t exist.
Third is tenant demand. “You’re not buying steel and concrete. You’re buying future rent demand,” she explained. No corporate interest, she added, means no footfall, and no capital appreciation. Her metric: Rent CAGR = Trend Value.
Kapoor’s fourth checkpoint is exit liquidity. “New corridors may look promising, but if resale buyers aren’t showing interest or banks won’t lend—it’s dead weight,” she said. An exit premium only exists “if liquidity exists.”
Finally, she flags developer risk. “A great location can’t save you from a builder who defaults or delays,” Kapoor noted. Projects dominated by one or two undercapitalized developers carry brand concentration risk. Her formula: Trend Risk = Brand Concentration ÷ Execution Record.
“The rich don’t follow trends. They filter them—ruthlessly. Because in real estate, FOMO is paid for with 5 years of locked-up capital,” she says.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the first filter Aishwarya Shri Kapoor recommends for property trends?
The first filter is policy backing. A trend must be supported by zoning policy and infrastructure in the Union Budget to be considered valid.
Why is tracking capital flow important in property investment?
Tracking capital flow is important because trends backed by institutional money from REITs, NBFCs, or fund houses are more reliable. Trends hyped only by influencers or broker networks should be avoided.
How does tenant demand affect the value of a property?
Tenant demand is crucial because it indicates future rent potential. If there is no corporate interest, there will be no footfall and no capital appreciation.
What is the significance of exit liquidity in property investment?
Exit liquidity is significant because it ensures that resale buyers are interested and banks are willing to lend. Without liquidity, the property becomes dead weight.
Why is developer risk an important factor to consider?
Developer risk is important because a great location can’t save you from a builder who defaults or delays. Projects dominated by undercapitalized developers carry brand concentration risk.
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