Khata not transferred after possession: KRERA pulls up Bengaluru builder, directs action within 30 days

The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (KRERA) has pulled up a Bengaluru-based developer for failing to issue the khata to a homebuyer despite handing over possession of the apartment. The regulator has directed the builder to ‘transfer and facilitate’ the khata in the buyer’s name within 30 days of the order date. Karnataka RERA has […]

MMR, Bengaluru, Pune lead with 126 land deals across India in 2025; residential projects take the largest pie

At least 126 land deals covering over 3,772 acres were closed across seven top cities in 2025, compared with 133 deals for more than 2,514 acres in 2024. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) led the activity with 32 deals spanning 500 acres, followed by Bengaluru with 27 deals over 454 acres and Pune with 18 […]

Embassy Developments to invest ₹7000 crore to develop luxury residential projects in Mumbai

Bengaluru-based real estate company Embassy Developments Ltd (EDL) plans to invest over ₹4,500 crore to develop three premium residential projects across Worli, Juhu, and Alibaug in the Metropolitan Region (MMR) and ₹2,500 crore to complete existing projects in the region, the company said on Jan 20. Bengaluru-based Embassy Developments plans to invest over ₹4,500 crore […]

Bengaluru’s ‘pigeon-hole’ 2 BHKs fuel debate over whether the city is going the Mumbai way

As property prices rise across East Bengaluru, a growing number of homebuyers are raising concerns over what they describe as ‘pigeon-hole’ 2 BHK apartments, homes that offer expansive open spaces and amenities on the outside but cramped, poorly designed interiors within. A Reddit thread has highlighted the struggles of first-time buyers and tenants who say […]

Lodha Developers net debt up ₹800 cr in Q3 to ₹6,170 cr due to land purchases

New Delhi, Jan 18 (PTI) Realty firm Lodha Developers Ltd’s net debt rose 15 per cent during October-December period to ₹6,170 crore because of aggressive land acquisitions for business expansion. Lodha Developers’ net debt rose 15% in October–December to ₹6,170 crore due to aggressive land acquisitions for expansion. (Photo for representational purposes only) (Pixabay) Lodha […]

Bengaluru real estate: Can you still buy a ₹1 crore apartment in the tech capital amid soaring prices?

Bengaluru’s housing market has witnessed price growth, making the once‑aspirational ₹1 crore budget out of reach for many buyers. With average property rates now ranging around ₹15,000 to ₹18,000 per sq ft in prime IT corridors, even modest 2 BHK apartments in areas like Whitefield, Sarjapura, and Yelahanka often exceed ₹1 crore in value, experts […]

Bengaluru real estate: Do lower-floor apartments offer better value over premium sky-facing top floors?

As Bengaluru property prices rise, homebuyers are struggling with trade-offs between budget and top-floor apartments in high-rises that typically come with an additional cost. A Reddit post by a first-time buyer who purchased a 3BHK on the first floor of a 20-storey tower has sparked a debate among prospective homeowners over the pros and cons […]

Bengaluru PG crisis: Six paying guest accommodations sealed; ₹1.96 lakh in fines imposed for violations

The Bengaluru Central City Corporation has sealed six Paying Guest (PG) accommodations and imposed fines worth ₹1.96 lakh after inspections revealed serious lapses in hygiene and basic safety standards, according to a statement issued by the city’s apex municipal body, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) on January 16. The Bengaluru Central City Corporation sealed six PGs […]