Budget 2026 real estate expectations: Will homebuyers get higher interest deduction and affordable housing threshold?

With the Finance Minister set to present Budget 2026 on February 1, homebuyers are keenly watching for measures that could impact affordability and financing. Personal finance experts say the focus should be on borrowing costs, tax incentives, and access to credit to help buyers plan their first or next home. Budget 2026: Homebuyers are seeking […]

Budget 2026 real estate wishlist: NAREDCO seeks higher affordable housing cap, rental housing incentives

Ahead of Budget 2026, real estate industry body NAREDCO on January 22 urged the government to revise the definition of affordable housing, recommending that homes priced up to ₹75–80 lakh be classified as affordable, instead of the current ₹45 lakh cap. The association also called on the government to promote rental housing by offering appropriate […]