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: […]
HDFC Capital Advisors Limited, the real estate private equity arm of the HDFC Group, has partnered with Curated Living Solutions (CLS), to launch India’s first large-scale institutional rental housing platform. With an investment corpus of ₹1,000 crore, the platform will develop and manage rental assets across co-living, student housing and worker accommodation, with a focus […]
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has proposed introducing a joint taxation system for spouses, under which married couples could file a single income tax return by combining their incomes and applying revised tax slabs. Under such a regime, rental income from property would be taxed at the household level rather than being […]
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 […]
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 […]
In 2025, landlord-tenant disputes dominated social media conversations across India, with Bengaluru emerging as a focal point in the residential rental sector. From demands for six to nine months’ rent as security deposits to deductions for painting, cleaning, and minor repairs, tenants took to social media platforms to share experiences they describe as ‘arbitrary’ and […]
Nearly one-fifth of India’s shopping centres have slipped into ‘ghost mall’ status, but reviving even a small portion of this dormant stock could unlock ₹357 crore in annual rentals, according to Knight Frank India’s retail study, Think India, Think Retail 2025 – Value Capture: Unlocking Potential. Nearly one-fifth of India’s malls are now ‘ghost malls’, […]
A Bengaluru renter has raised an alarm on Reddit about what he describes as a “new flat rental scam” targeting people searching for affordable homes in the city. In a detailed post, titled “Bengaluru New Flat Rental Scam,” the user narrated how scammers are exploiting too-good-to-be-true listings on popular real-estate platforms to dupe unsuspecting tenants. […]
If you want rental income without buying and managing property, SM REITs (Small and Medium REITs) offer a way to earn steady payouts and modest gains with ease, transparency, and liquidity minus the hassle of dealing with tenants or physical assets. Like traditional REITs, SM REITs pool investor money to buy and manage income-generating properties, […]
As Bengaluru’s apartment rentals surge, many tenants struggle to recover their security deposits after moving out. Landlords often delay or refuse refunds even when dues are cleared and the home is returned in good condition. Bengaluru real estate: A Reddit discussion highlights tenant-landlord disputes, with tenants sharing the financial and emotional stress caused when landlords […]