RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%, making loans cheaper, but is now the right time to buy a house?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on December 4 cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%. Following earlier rate reductions this year, the move further strengthens the value proposition for homebuyers, especially in the affordable and mid-income segments that are highly sensitive to interest rate changes. First-time and mid-income buyers stand to benefit […]

Bengaluru real estate sees 37% surge in villament demand in 2025; Here’s why buyers are making the shift

Driven by the desire for space and privacy, Bengaluru buyers are swapping high-rises for villaments, luxury homes that offer the feel of a villa with the convenience of an apartment. NoBroker data shows demand jumped 37% in Q3 2025, far outpacing the 13% rise in regular apartment demand. “The spike is driven primarily by end-users […]