Budget 2026 real estate expectations: Credai urges government to launch National Mission on Rental Housing

Ahead of Budget 2026, the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) has urged the government to launch a national rental housing mission, proposing tax incentives for both developers and tenants. In its Budget wishlist, the association has also reiterated its demand to revise the area norms and the ₹45 lakh price cap […]

Can real estate investors without registered sale agreements seek RERA relief for delayed possession?

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has dismissed multiple complaints against a stalled project near Mumbai, holding that investors relying on investment documents cannot seek relief under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, in the absence of a duly executed and registered agreement for sale. Mumbai real estate update: MahaRERA has dismissed […]

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 […]

Pune real estate: Property registrations fall 2.3% in 2025, stamp duty collections rise to ₹7,119 crore

The Pune real estate market recorded 185,657 property registrations in 2025, a 2.3% year-on-year (YoY) decline from 190,025 in 2024. On the other hand, stamp duty collections stood at ₹7,119 crore in 2025, a marginal increase from ₹7,098 crore in 2024, according to data from the Inspector General of Registration and Controller of Stamps, Maharashtra. […]

Uttar Pradesh real estate sector sees 53% jump in investments in 2025 amid pan-India developer interest: UP RERA chief

Investments in Uttar Pradesh’s real estate sector have increased by more than 53 per cent to touch nearly ₹69,000 crore in 2025, as developers from across the country, including Maharashtra and Karnataka, continue to show strong interest in the state, UP RERA chairman Sanjay R Bhoosreddy said at the ICC Real Estate Summit 2026 held […]

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 […]

CEO calls buyers of new flats in Bengaluru ‘complete dummy’, warns real estate is in trouble

A co-founder and CEO has sparked a massive debate online after calling anyone buying a new flat in Bengaluru a “complete dummy.” Taking to social media, he claimed the city’s real estate market is in deep trouble, citing the “desperate” tactics used by developers who are allegedly violating DND (Do Not Disturb) registries to push […]

Startup founders turn to luxury real estate, fueling high-value deals in Delhi, Mumbai, Gurugram

Several startup founders have made headlines with high-value real estate purchases. Once known for reinvesting every rupee into their ventures, many are now acquiring ultra-luxury homes and prime land in Delhi, Mumbai, and Gurugram, reflecting a maturing startup ecosystem and a drive to convert wealth into stable, long-term assets, say real estate experts. Several startup […]

Mumbai real estate: Studios, 1 BHKs and 2 BHKs made up nearly 60% of 2025 launches, as per MahaRERA data

Mumbai’s real estate market saw studio apartments, along with 1-BHK and 2-BHK homes, account for nearly 60% of all launches in 2025. In total, 42,643 housing units were launched during the year, according to the Maharashtra RERA data. Mumbai real estate update: Studio apartments, along with 1-BHK and 2-BHK homes, accounted for nearly 60% of […]