Despite a combined annual income of ₹1 crore, a couple in Gurgaon says they feel “completely defeated” by a real estate market that offers zero value for money. With a budget of up to ₹1.7 crore, they have spent months searching for a home, only to find “pathetic” construction quality and mediocre builders. The frustrated […]
Housing demand in Bengaluru areas adjacent to metro stations has surged by 8-19%, according to data shared by NoBroker. Home prices in established metro hubs like Rajajinagar rose by 13% and 11% in Jayanagar, while rental values near the stations climbed as much as 18%, outpacing the broader city average. Housing demand near Bengaluru metro […]
The Supreme Court on Feb 2 upheld the initiation of corporate insolvency resolution proceedings against real estate firms Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Private Limited and Grand Venezia Commercial Towers Private Limited, reinforcing the rights of homebuyers and commercial allottees. The Supreme Court has upheld insolvency proceedings against real estate firms for Greater Noida project (PTI) […]
While Budget 2026 does not introduce any real estate–specific incentives, its sustained focus on development of planned growth clusters in tier-II and tier-III cities, including temple towns, is expected to unlock new opportunities across residential, industrial, logistics and mixed-use real estate in both established and emerging markets, say real estate experts. Budget 2026’s focus on […]
India’s budget for 2026-27, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, drew attention from business leaders across the country. Uday Kotak, founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts, describing it as a “budget for the real economy.” While noting the overall fiscal discipline, Uday Kotak highlighted […]
A Bengaluru housing society has allegedly demanded ₹1 lakh from a resale apartment buyer as a precondition for issuing a no-objection certificate (NOC) required for home loan disbursal. Bengaluru real estate: Can housing societies charge ₹1 lakh for an NOC from resale buyers? (Representational Image) (Pexels ) The issue came to light after a homebuyer […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Budget 2026 today, and the real estate sector is expecting a strong focus on affordable and rental housing. Industry stakeholders are seeking a broader definition of affordable housing, tax relief for homebuyers to improve affordability, and incentives for developers to encourage the construction of budget-friendly homes. Budget 2026 expectations: […]
Former ‘Million Dollar Listing’ star Josh Altman joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to break down California’s slow post-fire rebuilding process and warn that a proposed wealth tax could drive billionaires and jobs out of the state. Luxury real estate broker Josh Altman warned that California’s proposed wealth tax could drive a number of billionaires out of […]
Targeted congestion pricing in dense business districts, combined with demand-based parking management, can reduce traffic congestion, the Economic Survey 2025-26 has said, calling for policy intervention to manage rising congestion in large cities. Citing global examples such as Singapore and London, the survey noted that a dynamic, electronic, congestion-pricing system that automatically charges vehicles when […]
Real estate has long been among the least accessible asset classes for retail investors, constrained by high entry costs, limited liquidity and complex ownership structures. Technology-driven platforms are now seeking to dismantle these barriers and broaden access. Technology-driven platforms are lowering entry barriers to real estate and expanding investor access. (Photo for representational purposes only) […]