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AP Government Provides 50% VLT Relief to Stimulate Construction

VIJAYAWADA: In a notable policy shift aimed at alleviating the financial burden on property owners while boosting construction activity, the state government has decided to implement a 50% discount on vacant land tax during the construction process. This change was made in accordance with recent amendments to the existing legislation approved by the state assembly. According to the updated provisions, property owners engaged in construction will now only need to pay half of the vacant land tax during the construction period, effective from the start of construction until the occupancy certificate is issued. Officials believe this move will encourage timely…

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Telangana’s TDR Policy Causes Price Surge, Builders Object

HYDERABAD: A recent policy aimed at compensating landowners and fostering urban growth has sparked fresh controversy in Telangana’s real estate sector. Following the state government’s announcement last month mandating the use of transferable development rights (TDR) for certain high-rise buildings and allowing their use for setback relaxations, TDR prices have surged significantly across Greater Hyderabad. Builders, developers, and everyday property owners are now voicing concerns over what they view as an artificial price spike and potential market manipulation. TDR serves as a certificate awarded to landowners who relinquish property for public use, such as road expansion or infrastructure projects. Instead…

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Bengaluru Real Estate Stable Amid Global Tensions

BENGALURU: Despite ongoing global tensions, Bengaluru’s real estate market remains stable. Although investor sentiment has been affected, particularly among overseas buyers, there hasn’t been a notable decline in demand. Experts attribute this resilience to local factors, such as job growth, infrastructure improvements, and consistent homebuyer interest. “The demand from Middle Eastern investors has dropped by nearly 50% since unrest escalated, but we expect it to stabilize and potentially rise again. Even with a boost in property sales in the UAE, Indian properties are not facing distress sales. Given that returns on Dubai properties may stagnate, the robust growth in India…

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Vedaanta Senior Living to invest ₹200 crore in Kerala soon

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: Vedaanta Senior Living has announced plans to invest approximately ₹200 crore in Kerala over the next three years. As a part of this initiative, the company has introduced a senior living project named Eden Gardens in Ettumanoor, near Kottayam, with an initial investment of ₹50 crore. The project, spanning four acres, will feature 48 villas and around 30 apartments, with prices commencing at ₹76 lakh. This development signifies the company’s expansion in Kerala, where it already operates in Guruvayur and Kochi, with another project anticipated in Thrissur. The completion timeline for the project has not…

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Adani Enterprises Launches Three New Hotel & Airport Units

NEW DELHI: Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) announced that its subsidiary has established three new wholly-owned units focusing on hotel and real estate development, part of its airport city expansion strategy. Adani Airport City Ltd, a wholly-owned step-down subsidiary, has formed Adani Navi Mumbai Airport City Ltd, Adani Guwahati Airport City Ltd, and Adani Ahmedabad Airport City Ltd. The newly formed entities will engage in real estate operations, including construction and hospitality services such as integrated restaurants, banquet facilities, and business centers, according to a regulatory filing. The subsidiaries “will be involved in real estate activities with owned or leased properties,…

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Uttar Pradesh’s Draft Code Ties FAR to Road Width

NOIDA: The Uttar Pradesh government has released a draft unified building code aimed at significantly altering project developments in Noida, Greater Noida, Yamuna, and other industrial development areas. The new regulations propose to consolidate separate rules for each development authority into a singular comprehensive framework. They also aim to increase floor area ratio (FAR) limits across various categories, link higher FAR to the width of adjacent roads, reduce setback requirements, and eliminate height restrictions except where safety or heritage guidelines apply. The draft of the Unified Building Regulations for Industrial Development Authorities is now available for public comment on the…

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Maharashtra Launches 60 Private Property Registration Centers in July

Representative AI image PUNE: Property buyers and sellers in Maharashtra are set to benefit from quicker registrations and enhanced services as the state registration department gears up to introduce 60 privately operated registration centers starting this July. Inspired by the “passport seva kendra” model, these centers aim to simplify the registration process, albeit at an added cost to citizens. They will work alongside the state’s existing 517 government-operated registration offices. The initiative was first revealed last year by the revenue department and will be carried out in three phases. The initial phase will introduce five centers in high-traffic districts like…

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AP government accelerates LRS clearances before April 23 deadline

Representative AI image VIJAYAWADA: As the deadline for the Layout Regularisation Scheme (LRS) approaches next week, the state government is increasing efforts to boost revenue by accelerating the processing of outstanding applications in urban local bodies. Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P. Narayana conducted a review with town planning officials and municipal commissioners via teleconference, urging them to immediately process all eligible applications. He emphasized that undue delays not only inconvenience applicants but also hamper the state’s revenue collection efforts. The minister stated that town planning officials and commissioners would be held accountable for any lapses in application processing.…

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900+ Acres of Mhada Layouts to Be Redeveloped in Mumbai

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the given content, keeping the core information intact: Representative Image MUMBAI: In the coming years, a dozen Mhada layouts, covering 923 acres throughout the city, will be redeveloped, facilitating the rehabilitation of 75,445 residents currently living there, according to Sanjeev Jaiswal, vice-president and CEO of Mhada. The rehabilitation process is expected to take place over 5-10 years following the start of construction. During a media briefing on Friday, Jaiswal shared that some of the redevelopment projects have already been awarded, while tenders are being invited for others. Specifically, redevelopment proposals for the 250-acre Charkop…

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Mumbai: Four Bidder Contest for BMC’s ₹1,348 Crore Plot

Representative AI image MUMBAI: After the Supreme Court’s clearance over a year ago, the BMC is nearing the appointment of a developer for a prime six-acre plot in Lower Parel. Initially receiving a lukewarm response, four major bidders—Shapoorji Pallonji, K Raheja Corp, Peddar Realty (JSW Group), and Keystone Realtors (Rustomjee)—have now submitted their offers. “The plot will be leased on an ‘as-is’ basis, with the developer tasked with rehabilitating current occupants as part of the development,” stated an official. Once the proposal secures administrative approval, it will be forwarded to the civic improvements committee, which oversees civic property matters. The…