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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Chennai’s Rental Market Challenges for Single Women

Representative AI image Women renters in Chennai are contending with moral policing and broker harassment, despite an increasing acceptance in the rental market. For Priyanka M, who relocated from Tiruvallur, it took six months and nearly 60 house viewings to finally find a rental in Egmore. Shreya P, now living in T Nagar after moving from Salem, faced different challenges, including harassment from brokers and scrutiny regarding her profession and lifestyle. Although data indicates that the city is becoming more welcoming to independent women renters and proptech platforms are emerging to limit broker interference, the reality remains challenging. Many house…

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Bhubaneswar Residents Accuse Developer of Road Encroachment

Representative image BHUBANESWAR: Residents of a prominent housing project in GGP Colony have accused the developer of encroaching on their common road to facilitate a neighboring construction project. The residents report that heavy vehicles and construction machinery have been using the road designated solely for their housing complex, creating inconvenience and safety hazards for over 50 families. They claim this is happening despite the second project not having secured the necessary approvals from local authorities. As part of the ongoing dispute, residents further allege that the developer has occupied common areas within their existing complex, including parts of the ground…

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Trichy’s Luxury Flats See High Demand From Buyers

TRICHY: With rising calls to designate Trichy as the state’s second capital, residential flat prices in key locations have surged, often exceeding those in parts of Chennai. Land prices have increased nearly 25% in the last two years, with premium flats now starting at over Rs 1.5 crore. Developers report sustained interest from buyers in high-end apartments, featuring larger floor plans and modern amenities, driven by improvements in the city’s infrastructure. Real estate professionals attribute the sharp rise in land prices to significant investments in public infrastructure, such as Tidel Park and industrial estates, as well as airport expansion and…

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Experion Developers to Invest ₹1,500 Crore in Noida Housing Project

NEW DELHI: Experion Developers has announced a ₹1,500 crore investment to develop the residential project SAATORI in Sector 151, Noida. The project, which spans five acres, features three standalone towers rising to G+38 floors, with one dedicated tower for 4BHK residences. BK Malagi, Vice Chairman of the company, stated, “This ₹1,500 crore investment underscores our long-term commitment to providing lasting value and world-class living standards.” DPA of Singapore is the architectural consultant, while Plandscape from Bangkok is responsible for the landscape design of the project. Published On Feb 12, 2026 at 04:41 PM IST Join a community of over 2…

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Bihar asks Centre to release ₹3,000 crore for PMAY-Gramin

PATNA: The Bihar government has requested the Centre to expedite the release of the pending ₹3,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G), as announced by a state minister during Wednesday’s assembly session. In response to a question, Rural Development Minister Sharwan Kumar explained that the Centre had previously released ₹91 crore in January, which was distributed among PMAY-G beneficiaries without an SNA account. “We faced challenges in establishing an SNA account for fund distribution under PMAY-G. We have asked the Centre to release ₹3,000 crore, allowing us to distribute the funds to beneficiaries without an SNA,” he…

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Maharaja of Tehri to Sell 3.2 Acres in Delhi for ₹1,000 Cr

Representative Image NEW DELHI: Another significant bungalow deal of around ₹1,000 crore is on the horizon in the national capital, as Maharaja Manujendra Shah of Tehri Garhwal plans to sell his property on Bhagwan Das Road to a local entrepreneur noted for his substantial footprint in the food and beverage sector, according to sources familiar with the situation. The 3.2-acre bungalow marks the second acquisition for the businessman, who has also secured an agreement to purchase the first official residence of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on Motilal Nehru Road in Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone (LBZ) for over ₹1,100 crore. As…

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Mumbai’s January Stamp Duty Collections Soar Amid Big Home Sales

Mumbai, which stands as the nation’s largest and priciest property market, has achieved its highest-ever stamp duty earnings for January. This surge can be attributed to substantial transactions, despite a decline in registration volumes. According to data from the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) and Controller of Stamps, Maharashtra, the financial hub recorded 11,219 property registrations in January, generating over Rs 1,012 crore in stamp duty revenue for the state. Registration numbers saw an 8% decrease compared to the previous year, yet this performance marks the second-highest January on record. This trend suggests that transaction activity remains resilient in the…

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Ansal Heights Families in Gurugram Demand Action Against Builder

GURUGRAM: More than 300 families living in Ansal Heights, Sector 92, have appealed to the Haryana Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) for urgent intervention, claiming that their housing project has been inhabited for almost a decade without the required occupancy certificate (OC). Residents stated in a release on Sunday that the developer began providing fit-out possession in 2015, promising that the OC would be obtained within six months. However, nearly 10 years later, the certificate has not been secured, raising serious concerns over safety and the legality of the occupation. An occupancy certificate is a legal requisite that…

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Noida Builder Owes ₹1.8 Crore; Shivalik Homes Buyers Wait 10 Years

NOIDA: Over 350 homebuyers at Shivalik Homes in Greater Noida’s Surajpur have been waiting for more than a decade for paperwork confirming their ownership. Families have moved in over the years, yet property registries have remained inactive due to the developer’s outstanding lease rent dues of around ₹1.8 crore and failure to provide essential documents for occupancy and completion certificates. The project, managed by Cosmos Infraestate Private Limited and initiated in 2010, consists of four residential towers. Residents reported receiving fit-out possession in phases—Tower D in 2015, Tower B in 2016, and Towers A and C in 2017. However, necessary…

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Manesar Civic Body to Target PGs in Residential Flats

GURUGRAM: On Thursday, the Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) initiated a major crackdown on residential properties unlawfully operating as paying guest (PG) accommodations and other commercial entities while avoiding higher property taxes. They have issued a warning stating that failure to register property IDs may lead to disruptions in essential services such as waste collection and water supply. In a firm notice to property owners, the civic body acknowledged that a significant number of properties recorded as residential are actually being utilized fully or partially for PGs, hostels, and various commercial uses. Joint Commissioner Lokesh Yadav stated, “Property owners have…