GIFT City on fast track after bid for 2030 CWG

Ahmedabad’s successful bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games last week has renewed attention on GIFT (Gujarat International Finance Tec) City, a central business district in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar district. The idea to build an international financial centre on a greenfield site was conceived in 2007 by then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi. (Special arrangement) The idea […]

Saudi Arabia on track to open real estate market in January 2026

(Bloomberg) — Saudi Arabia said it’s progressing as planned with reforms that will allow foreigners to own a wide range of real estate — including in the holy cities — starting in January. Saudi Arabia real estate update: Non-Saudis will be able to buy residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial properties, in addition to acquiring land […]

Homebuyers’ body seeks changes in RERA law, calls for rules to verify developers’ track record before project approvals

Builders continue to ‘brazenly’ exploit homebuyers with project delays, fund mismanagement, and repeated violations of agreements, often under the watch of RERA authorities. The Supreme Court has repeatedly flagged such lapses, noting that despite having wide powers to investigate, penalize, and issue binding orders under the RERA Act, many authorities remain ‘passive spectators’. This raises […]