Category: Residential

Explore updates and trends in residential real estate including new housing projects, pricing, buyer preferences, and urban expansion. Learn about the factors shaping residential property markets in major cities and suburbs.

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Noida: Mahagun Mywoods Residents Protest Builder’s Neglect

NOIDA: Residents of Mahagun Mywoods protested late Sunday, demanding prompt action from the builder regarding various unresolved issues, including sewage treatment failures, electricity dues, inadequate security, and malfunctioning lifts. This protest is part of a series of weekend demonstrations addressing these ongoing concerns, as previously reported by TOI. Residents highlighted multiple infrastructure problems, such as a non-operational sewage treatment plant (STP1), halted construction on STP2, faulty lifts, loose electrical fittings, and neglected common areas. They are also pushing for the completion of flat registries, resolution of unpaid water bills, a thorough safety audit, and accountability for alleged financial mismanagement. Security…

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Delhi Police Confirms 12,860 Tenants This Year

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police have verified 12,860 tenants this year and filed nearly 900 cases against individuals for failing to comply with the mandatory verification requirement. According to police records, 27,497 tenant verification forms were completed in 2025, averaging around 2,291 forms per month. That year, 5,378 cases were registered against individuals who violated tenant verification norms. As of March 31, 2026, 12,860 tenant verification forms have been submitted, resulting in 896 cases filed under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) concerning disobedience of lawful orders from a public servant. “On a monthly basis,…

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Over 140 Eligible for ₹50 Lakh Housing Repair Aid in Ward 72

LUDHIANA: The state government will allocate financial aid to 144 beneficiaries from economically weaker sections to refurbish their homes through the Rangla Punjab scheme. Each beneficiary, mainly from the Jawahar Nagar camp in Ward 72, will receive Rs 35,000 for roof repairs, amounting to a total expense of Rs 50.4 lakh. The proposal was recently sanctioned by the finance and contracts committee of the Ludhiana municipal corporation after officials assessed the poor conditions of the homes. Beyond the damaged roofs, inspectors also discovered several houses with broken floors and door frames. As part of the wider Rangla Punjab initiative, six…

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Uttar Pradesh extends housing scheme to all scheduled tribes

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has broadened the scope of the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana-Gramin to encompass all remaining Scheduled Tribes (STs), with the goal of achieving universal housing coverage for tribal communities in the state. This decision follows a proposal from the Rural Development Department as the earlier targeted groups under the scheme neared saturation. Initially, the scheme included select communities such as Musahar and Vantangia, covering 18 castes and tribes from 2020-21 to 2025-26. According to the order, various tribal communities, including Bhotia, Jaunsari, Raji, Gond (along with its sub-groups Dhuria, Ojha, Nayak, Pathari, and Rajgond), Kharwar, Khairwar, Parahiya,…

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Delhi MCD Starts Survey on Residential Premises Misuse

NEW DELHI: In response to directives from the Supreme Court, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has launched a thorough initiative to pinpoint instances of residential properties being misused for non-residential purposes throughout the city. The Supreme Court’s order, issued in early April, involved municipal corporations from all capital cities, including the MCD, and mandated a thorough inquiry within their respective jurisdictions. MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar has directed all zonal deputy commissioners to conduct a targeted survey aimed at identifying residential areas that are currently being utilized for commercial or other non-residential activities. This survey will encompass all residential colonies,…

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DDA Awaits CBI Nod to Begin Signature View Demolition

Signature View Apartments NEW DELHI: The redevelopment of the Signature View Apartments is expected to face further delays as the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is still awaiting clearance from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to initiate the demolition of the buildings located in Mukherjee Nagar, north Delhi. Designated as structurally unsafe in 2023, the residential complex, built by the DDA, is set for demolition and redevelopment. The CBI is currently investigating allegations of corruption and irregularities related to the construction of these towers and has instructed the DDA to postpone demolition until it gathers necessary evidence from the site.…

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Kanpur Board Cuts Prices on 5,600 Unsold Flats

KANPUR: The Kanpur Development Authority (KDA) met on Friday to discuss the reduction in cost for 5,600 unsold flats from various schemes. The board approved a budget of ₹25.15 billion and committed to development works costing ₹1,291 crore for the ongoing fiscal year, reflecting a 70% increase from last year’s expenditure of ₹640 crore. Vijayendra Pandian, the divisional commissioner and chairman of the board meeting, stated that the significant number of unsold flats will now be sold at reduced rates based on 2018 prices. This reduction ranges from 4.60% to 23.19%, with flats priced between ₹8.86 lakh and ₹28.50 lakh.…

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Telangana property registration values set to rise in May

HYDERABAD: In a key initiative to enhance resource mobilisation, the state government has announced that property registration values will be revised starting the first week of May. The registration department has been instructed to make the necessary preparations for this change. This decision, made by the cabinet sub-committee on resource mobilisation, ends a year-long pause on the proposed increase. Initially planned for last year, the revision was delayed due to a downturn in the real estate sector and persistent requests from real estate associations for a postponement. However, with market conditions showing signs of stability, the government has decided to…

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KHB Unveils New Residential Layout on 92 Acres in Belagavi

Representative AI image BELAGAVI: The Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) is advancing plans for a new residential scheme in Honnihal village, located approximately 18 km from the city, spanning 92 acres and 7 guntas of land. The proposal has been submitted to the government, and public notification will follow pending project approval. The last residential layout developed by KHB was Devaraj Urs Colony in Basavan Kudachi nearly ten years ago. This new initiative aims to meet the increasing housing demand in the city by providing affordable options and enhancing public infrastructure. The KHB has earmarked land in Survey Nos. 43/1 to…

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Homebuyers Challenge Lavasa Corp’s Insolvency at NCLT

MUMBAI: Homebuyers in Lavasa, a hill town developed by Lavasa Corp, have submitted a new appeal requesting intervention from the appellate tribunal. They have cited significant issues within the resolution plan. In their appeal, the homebuyers have raised concerns about discriminatory treatment, arbitrary financial burdens, a lack of transparency in the insolvency process, and possible changes to key elements of the approved plan by the Welspun Group-Ashdan Properties consortium. In a detailed 99-page appeal, they requested a stay on the NCLT’s order regarding their case and urged the appellate tribunal to instruct the NCLT to review pending applications from homebuyers…