Nisus Finance acquires residential property in Dubai Motor City for ₹536 crore

Nisus Finance Services Company Limited (NiFCO) on December 23, announced investment over ₹536 crore ($59.8 million) to acquire and refurbish a completed residential asset in Dubai’s Motor City, the company said in a statement. Sunteck Realty Ltd on November 24 announced its entry into the UAE market through Sunteck International, and unveiled the location of […]

Gujarat eases liquor norms in GIFT city to woo global investors; no change to state’s prohibition laws

The GIFT City, or Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, in the state has revised its ‘Wine and Dine’ policy, thus permitting liquor consumption in expanded areas. These include hotel terraces, lawns, and poolside zones, ANI news agency reported. The GIFT City is a smart city and the first operational International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in India.(Special […]

Bengaluru real estate: Homebuyers debate city centre flats vs outskirts villas amid career relocations

A Reddit post by a Bengaluru professional has sparked a major debate about the dilemmas faced by young homebuyers when choosing between convenience and long-term investment. Many Bengaluru residents are debating whether to purchase apartments near IT hubs like Bellandur or to stretch their budgets for villas on the outskirts, highlighting the trade-offs between affordability, […]

Delhi-NCR AQI crisis: Gurugram homebuyers question buying homes in a city ‘where, for four months, you choke on the air’

A growing number of homebuyers are questioning whether purchasing a home in Gurugram still makes sense, with pollution emerging as a key concern alongside affordability and job uncertainty. The debate gained traction after a 30-year-old tech professional wrote in a Reddit post that there was ‘no point buying in a city where, for four months, […]

‘Life changes in a year or two, not the city’, homebuyers flag key mistakes when buying a house in Bengaluru

A Reddit discussion has sparked a debate over what many believe is the most expensive mistake Bengaluru homebuyers are making in 2025: buying a home based solely on how their lives look today, particularly close to the eastern IT corridor, such as Whitefield, Varthur, Sarjapur, and Carmelaram. A Reddit thread has sparked debate on Bengaluru […]

Bengaluru real estate: Should you buy a house in the city or the suburbs?

A Bengaluru couple’s Reddit post about searching for an apartment in the city’s outskirts has sparked a debate after they highlighted challenges such as long commutes, weak infrastructure, and prices of ₹1.5 crore or more even for compact units. Their experience has reignited discussion on whether older homes in central neighbourhoods offer better long-term value […]

Allahabad HC stays UP govt’s order on Sunworld City project

GREATER NOIDA: The Allahabad High Court has stayed Uttar Pradesh government’s order that approved interest waivers and other benefits to realty firm Sunworld City in its 414,000 square metres mixed-land use township located in Sector 22D along the Yamuna Expressway. Yeida argued that the government had ignored the high court’s 2012 directions, ordered lease execution […]

SC greenlights conditional OCs in Noida’s Sector 150; What it means for Sports City projects

In a major relief for thousands of homebuyers awaiting possession since 2014, the Supreme Court has directed the Noida Authority to issue conditional occupancy certificates for housing projects in Sector 150 under the Sports City scheme, and to allow registries wherever developers have complied with building norms. In its order dated November 24, a bench […]

Yeida to meet UP officials on Dec 5 to decide fate of stalled Jaypee Sports City

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) will meet Uttar Pradesh government officials on December 5 in Lucknow to discuss unresolved issues surrounding the Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) Sports City project, officials aware of the development said on Monday. File Photo-Greater Noida , India – May 01: The Yamuna Expressway industrial development authority (YEIDA) on […]

Bengaluru resident with ₹7 crore net worth explains why buying a house in the city ‘makes zero sense’

A 32-year-old Bengaluru resident has sparked a discussion online after explaining why he refuses to purchase property in the city despite having a net worth of ₹7 crore and a monthly salary of ₹3.7 lakh. For now, the Redditor said he prefers renting in Jayanagar for lifestyle.(Shutterstock) In the post titled “Why buying a house […]