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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LDA Checklist Seals Private Hostels, Tenants Left in Limbo

Representative AI image LUCKNOW: Shivam Kumar, a resident of a private hostel in Aliganj, is now searching for new accommodation after the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) sealed his hostel due to non-compliance with fire safety norms. He was paying a monthly rent of Rs 10,000 and had put down a security deposit of Rs 4,500, which the hostel authorities have refused to refund. “I chose this place because it was affordable and close to my coaching and the university. Now, I’m forced to leave without any backup,” said Shivam. Like Shivam, over 100 students in the city are affected after…

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Salman Khan’s Bandra Sea-Facing Project Receives MCZMA Approval

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) has approved a proposal for a new sea-facing residential building owned by Salma Khan, mother of actor Salman Khan, in Bandra (West). The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had previously granted the Intimation of Disapproval (IOD) for this project last year. The Khan family plans to build a ground-plus-stilt-plus-six-storey residential structure with a total built-up area of 1,014.11 square meters. Salman Khan currently lives with his parents at the nearby Galaxy Apartments in Bandra. The MCZMA reviewed this proposal among 46 applications at its meeting on June 16, characterizing it as the “proposed…

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Karnataka Announces One-Time OC Waiver for Residential Buildings

HUBBALLI: The state government has announced a one-time exemption from the requirement of an occupancy certificate (OC) for specific residential buildings completed on or before May 31, 2026. This exemption applies to buildings that have either applied for permanent electricity connections, received temporary ones, or were built without any connections. According to a press release from Hescom, the exemption is intended for G+3 residential buildings or those with stilt parking plus four floors, situated on plots of up to 2,400 sq ft, allowing for a 20% variance. These structures must be completed by May 31 within the Hescom jurisdiction, which…

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Owners Protest for PG Regularisation After Sealing in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: Opposition to the Department of Town and Country Planning’s (DTCP) proposed sealing and demolition actions against illegally operating paying guest (PG) accommodations and guesthouses grew stronger on Thursday, as several operators and residents staged a protest march and mahapanchayat in DLF-3. DTCP is set to resume its sealing and demolition efforts starting July 1. The enforcement team has already begun distributing pamphlets instructing occupants of PGs and guesthouses to vacate by June 30. This protest occurs amidst ongoing actions against unauthorized constructions and commercial activities in residential areas of DLF phases 1 to 5, following directives from the Punjab…

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Centre OKs 6.18 lakh PMAY-Gramin homes for Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW: The Central government has extended the minimum support price (MSP) procurement period for wheat, gram, and lentils in Uttar Pradesh until July 8. They have also approved over 6.18 lakh houses in the next phase of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, as stated in an official announcement made on Thursday. The details were shared by Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during a review meeting held with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at Yojana Bhawan in Lucknow. Chouhan presented approval letters for extending the MSP procurement for the rabi marketing year 2026-27 and for sanctioning…

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Sealing Drive Leaves Young Execs ‘Homeless’ in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: By midday, many found themselves homeless. For numerous young professionals residing in paying guest accommodations and rental flats in DLF-3, the current sealing operation against unauthorized constructions has intensified their workdays into a frantic struggle — racing against time to pack up and evacuate. Some were alerted by neighbors or landlords, while others were caught off guard upon arriving home to find police vans and bulldozers waiting outside. All tenants had a mere one or two hours — sometimes even less — to gather their belongings. This crackdown, led by the town and country planning department, comes on the…

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Tenants in Gurugram must leave illegal PGs by June 30

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has issued a public advisory urging occupants of illegal paying guest (PG) accommodations, guesthouses, hotels, co-living facilities, and commercial establishments on residential plots to seek alternative arrangements by June 30. This action pertains primarily to residential plots in DLF Phases 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. The DTCP has encouraged all occupants, tenants, and paying guests to verify the legal status of their properties and, if necessary, secure alternative accommodation ahead of the July deadline to avoid disruptions from sealing or restoration actions. The advisory, released by the district town planner…

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PG Hostel and Bar Penalized for Fire Safety Violations in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: The Telangana fire department has issued notices to a bar in Madhapur and a paying guest hostel in Kondapur for violating the Fire Services Act after inspections revealed inadequate firefighting equipment. During the inspections of Sky100 Kitchen and Bar on the seventh floor of Excello Building in Madhapur, and Venkateshwara Coliving & PG Hostel at Marthanda Nagar in Kondapur, officials assessed the functionality of firefighting systems, emergency exits, and other fire safety protocols. “The inspection team found that required equipment was missing, which raises concerns about readiness in case of a fire,” stated district fire officer-I, Rangareddy, Khaja Kareemulla.…

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Bengaluru Housing Premiumisation Endures Amid AI Disruptions

BENGALURU: While artificial intelligence is reshaping the tech landscape, the residential real estate market in Bengaluru continues to thrive, fueled by the expanding GCC ecosystem, a skilled workforce, and evolving expectations of homebuyers, as stated by industry leaders. At the RealtyDailyNews Realty & Beyond Summit Bengaluru held on Tuesday, real estate professionals highlighted Bengaluru’s shift from an IT-centric market to a diverse technology and innovation economy, leading to new residential demand patterns. They asserted that although AI might impact job roles, it is unlikely to hinder the city’s long-term housing needs. The panel featured notable figures including Mallanna Sasalu (CEO-South,…

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Experts: Senior Living Demand Shifts to Active-Aging Communities

BENGALURU: The perception of senior living in India is evolving from that of mere old-age homes to a recognized housing segment that promotes independence, community, healthcare, and lifestyle services, according to industry leaders on Tuesday. The insights emerged during a panel discussion at the RealtyDailyNews Realty & Beyond Summit in Bengaluru, focusing on creating active-ageing communities. The panel featured Shreya Anand, Director of Vedaanta Senior Living; Adarsh Narahari, Founder & MD of Primus Senior Living; Viswa Prathap Desu, COO – Residential at Brigade Group; and Sumathy Anantharam, Co-founder of Manasum Senior Living, moderated by Mahaveer Shankarlal, Director and Head of…