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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Mumbai Landlords Risk Jail for Undisclosed Tenants

MUMBAI: The Mumbai Police have ramped up efforts to take action against property owners who neglect to provide tenant information to law enforcement agencies. This initiative has resulted in multiple first information reports (FIRs) being lodged at various police stations across the city, showcasing a zero-tolerance stance on what authorities classify as a critical breach of public safety protocols. The warning is clear: Landlords in Mumbai who fail to comply with reporting regulations face severe legal repercussions, potentially including imprisonment. In recent days, six FIRs have already been filed against property owners in areas such as Shivaji Park, Dadar, and…

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Pune Tenant Registrations Drop, Seven Police Stations Missing from Portal

Representative image created by AI Residents in rapidly developing areas like Ambegaon, Nanded City, Baner, Kharadi, Wagholi, Kalepadal, and Phursungi are encountering challenges with online registration of leave and license agreements for tenancy. This is due to the lack of integration of seven new police stations into the official e-registration portal. The portal, designed to simplify tenancy registrations by associating submissions with the correct police jurisdiction, still lists only 33 police stations instead of the updated 40. Consequently, tenants are being mapped to incorrect police entities, causing confusion and potential legal issues. “If a document is sent to the wrong…

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Goa’s New Guidelines for House Numbers and Repairs

PANAJI: The Urban Development Department has launched new guidelines to simplify the process of issuing bifurcation or separate house numbers for existing homes. These changes aim to alleviate challenges for nuclear families living in the same dwelling who require independent utility connections. In many instances, residents in larger homes have encountered difficulties in securing distinct house numbers, complicating their access to individual water and electricity connections. The bifurcation process is essential for families who wish to live separately within the same house, creating a scenario where different family members, sometimes functioning as independent units, need their own utility services. The…

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Goa CM Announces Housing Scheme for the Homeless

PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced on Monday that the state government will roll out a new housing scheme for the homeless, based on the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana but tailored specifically for Goa. He revealed that two areas of government land in Pernem have been earmarked for the project, where 1BHK flats will be constructed. Sawant stated that issues surrounding housing for the homeless would be addressed within two months, noting that applicants must possess a 30-year resident certificate to qualify. During a calling attention motion, Curchorem MLA Nilesh Cabral raised the need for a housing scheme for the…

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Akshay Kumar Sells Mumbai Properties for ₹7.1 Crore

NEW DELHI: Akshay Kumar has sold two adjacent residential properties in Sky City, developed by Oberoi Realty, for a combined total of ₹7.10 crore in Borivali East, Mumbai. Both sales were recorded in June 2025. As per documents from the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) examined by Square Yards, the first property is valued at ₹5.75 crore and features a carpet area of 1,101 sq ft (102 sq meters) along with two car parking spaces. The transaction included a stamp duty of ₹34.50 lakh and registration fees of ₹30,000. Akshay Kumar originally acquired this property in 2017 for ₹3.02 crore,…

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Homebuyers urge CJI, PM to let NBCC finish Supertech projects

Homebuyers from 16 halted housing projects by Supertech have reached out to Chief Justice of India B R Gavai and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging intervention to transfer these projects to state-owned NBCC instead of the NCR-based Apex Group. The buyers are requesting the Supreme Court to lift a stay imposed on a December 2024 order from the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), which directed that these projects be handed over to NBCC (India) Ltd for timely completion. This stay was placed following a revival proposal submitted to the Supreme Court by Apex Group. “After enduring over a decade…

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18,000+ Tenants and Servants Verified in Chandigarh in 15 Days

Representative image created by AI CHANDIGARH: In a bid to monitor anti-social elements and enhance security ahead of Independence Day, the Chandigarh Police initiated a special campaign to verify tenants and domestic helpers throughout the city. Over a span of 15 days, various police teams conducted verifications for a total of 18,497 tenants and helpers. During the campaign, officers in Sector 49 registered cases against two women employers in Sector 48 for not verifying their domestic helpers through the proper police channels. A total of 9,586 tenants and 8,911 servants were verified across the city’s 16 police stations. This initiative…

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EV Charging Points Required for New Housing Societies in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: All new group housing projects in Lucknow are now required to dedicate 20% of their parking spaces specifically for electric vehicles. These designated slots must include charging points and necessary infrastructure. This initiative is part of the updated building bylaws being implemented under Awas Bandhu to integrate EV infrastructure within the city’s residential developments. “This measure aims to promote low-emission transportation and facilitate the transition to sustainable mobility,” stated a senior official from the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA). Furthermore, the LDA plans to initiate a series of residential projects in areas like Gomti Nagar, Aishbagh, and Basant Kunj. The…

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Uttar Pradesh Receives ₹12,031 Crore for PMAY-Urban 2.0

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has received financial approval of ₹12,031 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) Mission 2.0, significantly advancing the goal of ‘Housing for All’ by providing pucca homes to the urban poor, according to an official statement released on Saturday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed officials to prioritize transparency and construction quality, noted the statement. As part of the initiative, geo-tagging and photographic recording of each house will become mandatory under PMAY (Urban) to facilitate real-time monitoring throughout the construction process. Additionally, all houses will feature disaster-resilient characteristics to protect against earthquakes, floods, and…

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679 PMAY Houses Completed in Bhaderwah, J&K

BHADERWAH: The Centre has successfully completed 679 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bhaderwah, as reported by the Block Development Officer. The execution of PMAY in this region reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to providing housing for all. In the financial year 2023-24, 718 beneficiaries were identified, with 679 houses completed, representing a significant achievement in rural infrastructure and welfare initiatives. Bhaderwah Block Development Officer Yasir Ahmed stated to ANI, “Finishing 679 houses within a single financial year under PMAY showcases our team’s dedication and the government’s vision of ‘Housing for All’. Special emphasis…