Trust, data and discipline: The new standards investors expect from property platforms

Investors who closely track mutual funds, equities and fixed income are now applying the same scrutiny to property. For years, real estate in India operated largely on informal trust, built on reputation, personal references and word of mouth, even when large sums were at stake. That approach no longer aligns with how today’s investors think. […]

Economic Survey: Policy reforms like RERA and GST have led to a sustained real estate upcycle and boosted sales

Policy reforms such as the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA), Goods and Services Tax (GST), and the Housing for All mission have helped formalise the real estate sector. Backed by these measures, the sector entered a sustained upcycle from September 2021, reflected in improved sales driven by higher household savings being channelled into […]

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 […]

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 […]

UP RERA report card 2025: Real estate project registrations up 19%, capital investments jump by 53.5% led by Noida

Uttar Pradesh’s real estate sector recorded robust growth in 2025, with project registrations rising by 19%, capital investment surging by 53.5%, and approved residential and commercial units increasing by 22.5%, driven largely by Noida, according to a UP RERA report. Noida emerged as the top performer in 2025, with 69 registered real estate projects and […]

Year-ender 2025: Top 5 Karnataka RERA orders that redefined homebuyers’ rights

In 2025, the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (KRERA) issued a string of landmark rulings that strengthened homebuyer protections, tightened accountability for developers, and clarified the reach of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act in the state. From restraining lenders from taking over homes already sold to bringing statutory bodies within RERA’s ambit, these […]

From project suspensions, ad curbs to parking relief: MahaRERA strengthens buyer protection in 2025

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) stayed in focus through 2025 with a series of buyer-centric interventions. The year marked the first full calendar year under Chairman Manoj Saunik, who assumed office in September 2024. MahaRERA update: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority stayed in focus through 2025 with a series of homebuyer-centric interventions. […]

Real estate developers bullish on 2026, bet on end-user demand to boost sales and lift prices

The real estate sector is upbeat about 2026, with nearly two-thirds of developers across India optimistic about the residential segment and expecting demand to grow by more than 5% in CY’26. This sentiment suggests that growth in the coming year will be driven largely by end-user demand rather than speculative activity, a As many as […]

RERA has helped streamline the real estate sector and protect homebuyers’ interests, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on December 19, said that the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) has helped streamline the real estate sector, while also safeguarding the interests of homebuyers. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on December 19 that RERA has helped streamline the real estate sector while safeguarding the interests of […]

UPRERA approves 16 new projects with an investment of ₹3,200.16 crore

The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has approved 16 new real estate projects across nine districts of the state, involving an estimated investment of ₹3,200.16 crore, with Lucknow receiving the largest share. The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has approved 16 new real estate projects across nine districts of […]