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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Telangana deposits ₹2,223 crore to Indiramma scheme beneficiaries

HYDERABAD: VP Gautam, managing director of the Telangana Housing Corporation, announced that the state government has deposited ₹2,223 crore this year into the bank accounts of beneficiaries under the Indiramma housing scheme. “Funds are transferred directly to each beneficiary’s account every Monday, based on construction progress for each house. This week alone, ₹252 crore was credited to 22,305 accounts, marking the largest weekly disbursement since the scheme’s launch,” Gautam stated. With this latest transfer, total funds allocated under the Indiramma Indlu scheme have reached ₹2,233 crore. Gautam noted that construction is advancing well, with approximately 2.18 lakh houses at various…

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Centre Approves 1.41 Lakh New Houses under PMAY-Urban 2.0

File photo NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has sanctioned the construction of an additional 141,000 houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0, bringing the total of approved housing units under this scheme to over 1 million. According to a statement, this decision was made during a meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC), chaired by Housing and Urban Affairs Secretary Srinivas Katikithala, on Wednesday. The new approvals span 14 states and Union Territories, including Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Haryana, Odisha, Uttarakhand, and…

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Mumbai civic body plans first independent online lottery for flats

Representative Images MUMBAI: For the first time, the BMC will independently conduct an online lottery for the sale of 426 homes across the city, with anticipated revenues of approximately Rs 308 crore. The flats, priced between Rs 55 lakh and Rs 1 crore, are situated in areas such as Kandivli, Bhandup, Byculla, Kanjurmarg, Jogeshwari, and Goregaon. These homes will exclusively be available for applicants from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Low-Income Group (LIG). The BMC obtained these tenements under Regulation 15 of the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034, which requires that developers allocate a portion of residential…

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Bombay HC Approves Vienna Apartments’ Housing Society Formation

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has permitted the registration of the Vienna Apartments Co-operative Housing Society in Juhu, overturning a state government decision from June 2021 that had prevented it. Justice Amit Borkar determined that the previous refusal was legally flawed and not aligned with the aims of homebuyer protection laws, including the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act (MOFA) and the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act (MCS Act). The Court re-established an earlier decision from December 18, 2020, which had granted the registration, and instructed the relevant authorities to issue the registration certificate within four weeks. The case revolves around the Vienna…

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Bengaluru Offers One-Time Scheme for B-Khata to A-Khata Conversion

BENGALURU: The Greater Bengaluru Authority revealed a ‘one-time settlement’ initiative on Wednesday, permitting all B-khata properties within its jurisdiction to apply for conversion to A-khata. A-khata refers to legitimate properties sanctioned by government planning agencies like the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA). In contrast, B-khata, often termed as ‘bogus khata’, applies to properties constructed without official approval. According to GBA Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao, “This one-time settlement grants all B-khata property owners a chance to apply for ‘single plot’ approval from the city corporations, leading to automatic conversion to A-khata.” He specified that B-khata flats or multi-storey units are not…

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Maharashtra Deputy CM Suggests Policy for Redevelopment Safety

THANE: The state housing department is developing a new policy aimed at preventing redevelopment projects from halting midway and ensuring residents are not displaced without compensation. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Saturday that developers will be required to deposit three years’ rent before commencing any redevelopment work. Shinde stated, “Some builders initiate redevelopment projects, displace residents from their flats, and either fail to pay rent or delay construction. Occasionally, they even trade rights with other developers, resulting in stalled projects and inconvenience for residents.” He continued, “To counter this, we are implementing a policy requiring builders to deposit…

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Noida Sports City Dues Exceed ₹11,000 Crore; 30% Recovered

NOIDA: Over 15 years after the initiation of the Sports City projects, residential towers have emerged across sectors 78, 79, 150, and 152. However, the promised stadiums, tracks, and sports fields remain largely unrealized. The primary issue is a massive financial discrepancy—the developers owe Noida Authority a staggering Rs 11,642 crore, yet only Rs 319 crore has been recovered to date, despite numerous court orders and high-profile investigations. The Sports City initiative was launched during the Commonwealth Games in 2010, aiming to create integrated townships that combined world-class sports facilities with residential and commercial areas. Developers were given large portions…

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Mohali Collector Rates Increase by 20%-32%

MOHALI: In a move that could impact the real estate sector, the Mohali district administration has announced a collector rate increase for residential properties ranging from 20% to 32% based on locality for the financial year 2025-26. The new rates will take effect starting October 23. Notably, commercial property rates will remain unchanged. For a complete list of the revised rates, please visit the official district website at www(dot)sasnagar(dot)nic(dot)in. In municipal jurisdiction areas, residential rates have escalated by 5% to 33%. Last year, adjustments were made in September, with increases spanning from 26% to 50%. This year’s rate per square…

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Visakhapatnam: VMRDA Issues RFPs for High-Rise Development

VISHAKAPATNAM: The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) has announced requests for proposals (RFPs) for the construction of apartment complexes in Midhilapuri and Vepagunta, as well as a 50-storey tower in Madhurawada. This marks VMRDA’s first initiative in residential housing projects in over a decade, as they have primarily focused on selling plots and land for government layouts in recent years. According to VMRDA, the upcoming projects will be executed using a public-private partnership (PPP) model and are expected to be priced below current market rates, catering to the ‘middle income group’ housing segment in Midhilapuri and Vepagunta. The 50-storey…

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South Goa Residents Urged to Report Unsafe Buildings

PANAJI: South Goa collector Egna Cleetus has released a public notice asking residents to report any unsafe or dilapidated buildings in the district. Citizens are encouraged to notify the local municipality about any structures that seem unsafe or structurally compromised. If the structure is outside municipal jurisdiction, individuals should contact the relevant block development officer for further action. “Residents are also urged to avoid living in or engaging in any activities in such buildings,” Cleetus stated. “Despite clear risks to life and property, some properties remain occupied for residential or commercial use.” The district administration emphasized that the primary responsibility…