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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Suryakumar Yadav’s Wife Buys Mumbai Apartment for ₹7.18 Crore

File Photo NEW DELHI: Devisha Yadav, wife of cricketer Suryakumar Yadav, has acquired an apartment in Godrej Sky Terraces, Chembur, Mumbai, for ₹7.18 crore. The apartment spans a carpet area of 1,402 sq ft (130.25 sq meters) with a total area of 1,516.20 sq ft (140.86 sq meters), as per property registration documents accessed by Square Yards on the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) website. The transaction was officially registered in February 2026. The residence also includes two dedicated car parking spaces. A stamp duty of ₹35.90 lakh and registration fees of ₹30,000 were paid during the transaction. In March…

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Lucknow RWA Protests Emaar India’s Clubhouse Sale

LUCKNOW: Residents of Emaar Gomti Green protested against what they claim to be the unlawful sale of their clubhouse by Emaar India. The residents argue that the clubhouse, initially built for their convenience and community activities, was sold to an external party without consent. Now operating as a commercial venue, the clubhouse has raised significant security concerns. Additionally, late-night events are reported to disturb children’s education and the overall tranquility of the community. Holding banners and placards, residents staged a symbolic protest at the clubhouse and outside Emaar India’s offices. They further expressed their frustrations about ongoing issues with electricity,…

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Ajit Jain of Berkshire Hathaway Purchases ₹85 Crore Gurugram Flat

Image for representation NEW DELHI: Ajit Jain, vice-chairman of insurance operations at Berkshire Hathaway, has purchased a 7,400 sq ft apartment at DLF The Camellias in Gurugram for approximately ₹85 crore, according to sources familiar with the transaction. Jain, who typically resides outside India, traveled to Delhi recently to complete the deal. “NRIs account for over 25% of DLF’s ultra-luxury market, and Jain is a leading figure among them,” noted a source involved with the transaction. “The extensive amenities in such projects are major attractions for individuals who want temporary residences in India.” Jain did not respond to inquiries via…

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Cluster Redevelopment, Policy Reform Essential for Mumbai Housing: Jaiswal

As Mumbai navigates redevelopment pressures, aging cess buildings, and expanding urban aspirations, MHADA’s cluster-led, policy-backed approach signals a shift from piecemeal interventions to integrated urban transformation. At the RealtyDailyNews Realty Real Estate Conclave 2026, Sanjeev Jaiswal (IAS), Vice-President and CEO of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), outlined a strategic roadmap to address Mumbai’s growing housing affordability challenges. With land constraints, high premiums, and complex redevelopment issues shaping the real estate landscape, Jaiswal emphasized the importance of cluster redevelopment and policy reforms as key solutions. Describing the issue, Jaiswal noted Mumbai’s decreasing land availability and increasing housing costs.…

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Centre greenlights 5,000 homes for displaced in Manipur

IMPHAL | NEW DELHI: Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has sanctioned the construction of 5,000 homes for the rehabilitation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Manipur, as confirmed by officials. The decision came after a meeting between the minister and Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh in the national capital on Monday evening. Khemchand was accompanied in the meeting by the state’s two deputy chief ministers, Nemcha Kipgen and Losii Dikho. Officials stated that the homes will be built under PMAY-G for the Financial Year 2025-26, aimed at assisting the IDPs affected by the ongoing law…

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Rajkot Residents Weep as Demolition Displaces Them; Seek Help

File Photo RAJKOT: A significant demolition initiative by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) in the Jangleshwar area has left many families uncertain about their future housing options. Officials defend the operation, stating it is essential not only to remove encroachments but also to combat crime. Initiated on Monday, the RMC aims to dismantle over 1,400 illegal settlements along a 2.5-km stretch, having already demolished approximately 1,350 structures by Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses reported emotional scenes as heavy machinery rapidly demolished homes. Sharifaben, a woman in her 60s, faces an uncertain future. Recently recovering from hip replacement surgery, she has found temporary…

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Ludhiana: Incomplete Atal Apartment Brochures Confuse Applicants

LUDHIANA: The Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) is facing renewed scrutiny over its flagship Atal Apartment Scheme. As it begins issuing forms for the draw of pending high-income group (HIG) and medium-income group (MIG) flats, many prospective applicants have raised significant concerns about the department’s transparency and procedural readiness. The main issue revolves around the absence of project brochures. Applicants have claimed that the LIT is charging Rs 500 for each application form, yet these forms are being distributed without the necessary brochures. These brochures are essential for outlining the project’s official terms and specifications, leaving many applicants confused and “applying…

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Kerala Achieves 500,000 Homes via LIFE Mission: CM

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced on Monday that the LDF government has successfully constructed five lakh houses under the LIFE Mission, a significant milestone towards eradicating homelessness in Kerala. In a Facebook update, Vijayan explained that the housing initiative was started in 2016 to provide secure homes for the homeless throughout the state. “The LIFE Mission, initiated by the LDF government in 2016 to make Kerala homelessness-free, has now seen the completion of five lakh homes,” he mentioned. The Chief Minister revealed that a state-level celebration to commemorate this achievement is scheduled for February 24 in Thiruvananthapuram. He also…

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Govt Approves 2.88 Lakh Homes Under PMAY-Urban 2.0

NEW DELHI: The Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) convened on Monday in New Delhi, sanctioning a total of 2.88 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0). With the latest approval of 2,87,618 houses, the total number of houses approved under the scheme has exceeded 13.61 lakh. The newly approved houses span 16 states and Union Territories (UTs), categorized under various PMAY-U 2.0 verticals: Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC) – 1.66 lakh houses, Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) – 1.09 lakh houses, and Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) – 12,846 houses. The Ministry of Housing and…

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Online Booking for 518 EWS Flats in Nagpur Begins Feb 24

NAGPUR: Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has announced a new initiative aimed at supporting the economically weaker section (EWS) of the city by launching online applications for 518 affordable housing flats under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0. On Sunday, Mayor Neeta Thakre and Municipal Commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari revealed that registrations will commence at 3 PM on February 24 and will close at midnight on March 31. Allotments will be conducted through a computerized online lottery system. The initiative will include 518 flats consisting of 210 one-bedroom-hall-kitchen (1 BHK) and 308 two-bedroom-hall-kitchen (2 BHK) units, situated at Mouza Nari in…