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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Delhi’s Small Residential Buildings: No More Physical Inspections for Regularisation

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has eliminated the requirement for mandatory physical inspections for the regularization of residential buildings up to 105 square meters, officials announced on Wednesday. According to an official statement, this decision aims to simplify the building regularization process and mitigate delays in resolving pending cases. Under the updated system, property owners will no longer require a physical inspection by an engineer for regularization approval. Instead, applicants can submit a certified undertaking by an authorized architect along with an online fee. “This decision was made to reduce procedural obstacles and enhance citizen-friendliness in civic…

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Register Rental Agreements Online: Simplify with Maharashtra’s Help

PUNE: The registration department is advising property owners to execute registered leave-and-licence agreements instead of relying on notarized rental agreements. They warn that unregistered agreements could lead to legal complications, particularly during police verifications and tenancy disputes. According to officials, registered online agreements provide stronger legal standing and are seamlessly integrated with police records through the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS). “Once a leave-and-licence agreement is registered online, tenant details are automatically shared with the police. Property owners do not need to submit them separately,” explained Abhaysinh Mohite, Deputy Inspector General (IT) of the registration department. He…

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BPTP to Invest ₹1,200 Crore in Gurugram Residential Project

NEW DELHI: BPTP is set to invest approximately ₹1,200 crore to develop the Downtown 66 residential project in Sector 66, Gurugram, with a projected gross development value of around ₹2,500 crore. The project, situated along Golf Course Extension Road, will feature 504 residences in 3BHK and 3.5BHK layouts. Prices are expected to start at ₹5.32 crore. Architectural and interior design is overseen by AEDAS, with Coopers Hill serving as the landscape consultant. Additional consulting firms involved include RWD1, Manish Consultant, RSMS, ATN Consultants, Sanelac, and Proion. Published On May 26, 2026 at 03:00 PM IST Join a community of over…

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Prayagraj to launch OTS for house tax arrears in June 2026

PRAYAGRAJ: Over 90,000 property owners in Prayagraj are set to benefit from a significant relief in house tax dues as the Municipal Corporation gears up to introduce a One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme in the first week of June. This initiative will waive interest on outstanding house tax amounts for both residential and commercial properties, offering substantial aid to many defaulters throughout the city. Officials estimate that nearly ₹90 crore in accumulated interest may be waived under this scheme, which will be available for four months until September. The city boasts more than three lakh registered properties; however, around two…

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AU Real Estate to Invest ₹1200 Crore in Ghaziabad Project

NEW DELHI: AU Real Estate is set to invest around ₹1200 crore in developing Cosmos Corner, a residential project on approximately 5.6 acres in Siddharth Vihar, Ghaziabad. The land, acquired by Cosmos REIT—a fully owned subsidiary—was purchased for ₹336 crore through an auction by the Uttar Pradesh Awas Vikas Parishad. This project will feature approximately 831 residential units across 40 floors, with an estimated revenue potential of ₹1600 crore upon completion. Currently, homes are priced starting at ₹6,900 per sq ft, with offerings including 3BHK apartments of 1,780 sq ft, 3BHK with a multipurpose room at 1,972 sq ft, and…

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Over 40 Ghaziabad housing societies fail fire safety test

GHAZIABAD: Buildings taller than 15 meters or covering over 500 square meters that do not possess a valid fire no-objection certificate (NOC) will incur all costs related to firefighting operations, warned Chief Fire Officer Rahul Pal on Monday. This notice followed the fire department’s issuance of warnings to 43 housing societies in areas like Indirapuram, Crossings Republik, and Raj Nagar Extension for lacking functional fire safety equipment. In the last two weeks, inspections at more than 165 societies revealed numerous violations, including encroachments and blocked access for fire tenders. This initiative was prompted by a recent fire at Gaur Green…

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Airport Set for Flights, Property Prices Surge in Greater Noida

NOIDA: The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has increased property allotment rates by 3.5% across all categories. The new rates, approved by the board on May 2, see commercial property priced at Rs 98,776 per sqm, while residential plots in developed sectors are now set at Rs 51,363 per sqm. This adjustment comes ahead of the anticipated commercial operations at the Noida International Airport, slated to commence on June 15. Officials believe the airport will position Greater Noida as a significant economic and logistics center, likely boosting demand from investors, businesses, and homebuyers. According to GNIDA’s additional CEO, Sunil…

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Gurugram’s Malibu Towne Country Club Receives OC, Reopening Soon

GURUGRAM: Country Club of Malibu Towne has finally obtained its occupation certificate (OC) after a two-year wait, allowing it to reopen after its closure in 2024. The township’s license, which expired in 2020, was renewed six years later, in January 2026, enabling the builder to proceed with the OC application. Authorities have confirmed that all outstanding paperwork, payments, and required corrections that led to the sealing of the club are now complete. Residents of Malibu Towne, which is home to nearly 10,000 people, can look forward to the reopening of essential amenities, including the swimming pool. The 204-acre township in…

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Jaipur: Owner Must Demolish Tilted Ramganj Building in 48 Hours

Representative AI image JAIPUR: The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the owner of a dangerously tilted five-storey building located on Jagganath Shah ka Rasta in Ramganj. A recent technical assessment has deemed the structure unsafe, prompting this action. Residents have expressed distress as the building has become increasingly unstable in the past few days. According to Bijendra Singh, deputy commissioner of JMC’s Kishanpole zone, the technical team submitted a report that led to this urgent notice being affixed at the site, instructing the owner to conduct a safe demolition. Authorities have cautioned that failure to…

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Bihar Requests ₹1,600 Crore from Centre for Rural Housing

PATNA: The state government has officially requested the Centre to release ₹1,600 crore as a “Mother Sanction” under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G). This move comes after the state’s Single Nodal Account (SNA) was fully depleted, requiring new funds to ensure the continued construction of rural housing. Rural Development Minister Shrawan Kumar stated that the request has been forwarded to the Union Ministry of Rural Development for approval, allowing for central assistance to be released in one comprehensive approval. This would enable ongoing payments to eligible beneficiaries. As per the minister, Bihar has utilized ₹5,566.08 crore on PMAY-G initiatives…