International luxury realty firm enters India

08 Feb 2021 Editorial Team

The luxury real estate arm of Christie's—Christie's International Real Estate, a global player in ultra luxury residential space, has announced entry into the Indian market space in a tie-up with New Delhi-based Himmat & Rohini Singh LLP.

The real estate firm said as high-net-worth Indians seek second-home opportunities not only within the country but around the globe, the company could assist them by leveraging its global network.

After the initial impact of Covid-19, the luxury real estate industry has grown substantially in India as buyers are looking for larger, more versatile spaces to combine their professional and personal lives as part of the growing "work from home" culture, the company said.

Himmat & Rohini Singh LLP, established in New Delhi in 2005, was founded by husband and wife, Himmat Singh and Rohini Chaudhri Singh, with experience in the luxury residential sector.

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