Practice Area
Institutional
Specialist representation for educational and institutional real estate: school land acquisition, training campuses, healthcare facilities, and purpose-built institutional assets across India.
50+
School Land Transactions
₹1,200Cr
Transactions Facilitated
28+
Institutional Clients
4.2 acres
Years of Expertise
Who We Represent
From school trusts to healthcare operators, we represent both sides of institutional transactions.
Buyers & Tenants
- School trusts and education groups seeking land for new campuses
- Healthcare operators acquiring sites for hospitals and clinics
- Corporate training academies and skill development centers
- International schools entering or expanding in Indian markets
- Research institutions and higher education bodies
Sellers & Landlords
- Landowners with educational-use compatible parcels
- Existing school operators exiting or consolidating assets
- Developers with approved institutional land banks
- Family offices divesting heritage educational properties
- Municipal and state development authorities
Regulatory Framework
Institutional real estate operates under a distinct regulatory framework. Educational land-use permissions require board-specific NOCs (CBSE, ICSE, IB) in addition to municipal approvals. FSI calculations differ from commercial norms, and land conversion from agricultural to institutional use follows state-specific procedures.
Transaction economics turn on payback periods rather than immediate returns. School trusts evaluate land cost per seat, construction timelines, and enrollment ramp-up assumptions.
Key Approval Bodies
- CBSE/ICSE/IB Board NOCs
- State Education Department clearances
- Municipal land-use conversion
- Fire safety and structural certifications
- Environmental impact assessments (where applicable)
Transaction Economics
- Land cost per student seat analysis
- Payback period modeling (7-12 years typical)
- Enrollment ramp-up assumptions
- Construction phasing economics
- Operating expense projections
Capabilities
School Land Acquisition
Site selection & sourcing
Healthcare Facility Sites
Hospital & clinic land
Campus Expansion
Consolidation advisory
Land Use Conversion
Agricultural to institutional
Leasehold Structuring
Long-term institutional leases
Training Campus Development
Skill center land
Board NOC Coordination
CBSE/ICSE/IB liaison
Economics Modeling
Payback & enrollment analysis
Selected Engagements
Case studies from recent institutional real estate transactions.
4 acres
Land conversion
DTCP coordination
2024
School Land Acquisition — Gurugram
Acted for the buyer in a 4-acre school land transaction, Sector 89. Site required land-use conversion from agricultural to institutional. Coordinated with DTCP, municipal authorities, and the buyer’s board consultant.
2.5 acres
Multi-specialty
Site analysis
2026
Healthcare Facility Acquisition — Noida
Advised healthcare operator on a 2.5-acre site acquisition for a multi-specialty hospital. Conducted catchment analysis, regulatory pathway assessment, and coordinated with the landowner’s family office.
Operational school
Staff transition
Board NOC
2023
Operational School Divestment — East Delhi
Represented seller in the divestment of an operational school asset. Transaction involved existing staff transfer agreements, board NOC coordination, and a structured handover timeline.
3 acres
Expansion
Phased development
2025
International School Campus Expansion
Sourced and structured acquisition of adjacent 3-acre parcel for established international school. Coordinated phased development approval and board expansion certification.
Institutional Practice
Keerti Kapoor
Founder | Magic Keys
Keerti Kapoor is the Founder of Magic Keys and a highly respected real estate professional with over 25 years of experience in the Indian real estate sector. Throughout his career, he has built a strong reputation for identifying opportunities, fostering trusted relationships, and facilitating successful transactions across residential, commercial, educational, and institutional properties.With deep market knowledge and a client-first approach, he has advised investors, developers, educational institutions, and business owners on property acquisitions, leasing, asset optimization, and strategic real estate decisions. His extensive industry network, negotiation expertise, and commitment to delivering value have positioned Magic Keys as a trusted partner for clients seeking reliable real estate advisory and transaction support.