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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Goa to launch housing project in each taluka for the needy

PANAJI: The state government plans to establish one housing project in each taluka for residents who cannot afford homes or are currently homeless. This initiative will be carried out through the Goa Housing Board (GHB). According to GHB Chairman Jit Arolkar, the first project will be located in Pernem, featuring 100 one-bedroom flats. Arolkar stated that only residents of Pernem will qualify for long-term lease allocations. Arolkar further emphasized that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant desires similar projects in all talukas, highlighting that the flats will be made available to citizens under the Chief Minister Awas Yojana. The GHB is currently…

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20-Year Ban on Selling Regularized Houses in Goa: Draft Rules

PANAJI: The recently notified draft rules for the regularization of houses on government land specify that beneficiaries will not be permitted to sell or transfer the land, or any part of it, for a period of 20 years from the date of regularization. The state government has indicated that any transfer after 20 years will still require government approval. The draft Goa Land Revenue (Disposal Of Govt Land) (Amendment) Rules, 2025, further stipulates that applicants may incur a jail term of up to two years or a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh if they submit false declarations or…

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Rajasthan Housing Board Projects Thrive in Small Towns

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan Housing Board (RHB) has seen significant interest in its recently launched residential schemes targeting smaller towns and semi-urban areas within the state. On August 20, urban development and housing minister Jhabar Singh Kharra introduced several residential and commercial initiatives across major towns, smaller communities, and semi-urban regions. Shortly after, RHB began accepting applications for these projects. “Despite the application deadline being set for September 19, we received a higher volume of applications than available units for projects in Nainwa, Bundi district, and the Badi Road scheme in Dholpur. It’s encouraging to see such an interest even in…

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NBCC Requests Approval to Demolish Six Unsafe Towers in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: NBCC (India) Ltd, a government-run company, is advocating for the demolition of the remaining unsafe structures within the Green View housing project located in Sector 37D. After previously demolishing part of the project upon its designation as uninhabitable in 2022, the company has requested additional permissions from the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) to raze six more towers. Earlier this year, DTCP approved the demolition of three towers (E, F, and G), which are currently undergoing dismantling. NBCC officials emphasize the importance of timely approval to avert any potential accidents, as the remaining structures pose a significant…

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Demolition Mishap: Debris Damages Homes in Ahmedabad

Representative image AHMEDABAD: A routine demolition took a dangerous turn on Saturday evening when debris from a redevelopment project fell onto a neighboring apartment complex, causing damage and raising significant concerns about the builder’s safety protocols. The incident happened next to the Guru Kripa Apartment on Premchandnagar Road in the Satellite area, where the demolition of the Shagun-1 and Shagun-2 apartments was in progress—located on either side of the affected structure. At around 7:45 PM, complications arose during the demolition. Heavy debris from the collapsing buildings struck flats No. 7 and 3 of the Guru Kripa Apartment. Residents acted swiftly,…

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Bengaluru Buyers Struggle with RWAs and Asset Handover

BENGALURU: Apartment owners across the city are facing uncertainty regarding the establishment and registration of their resident welfare associations (RWAs). Issues range from the handover of communal assets to ambiguous directives from authorities. Residents report being pressured to assume maintenance responsibilities while still paying fees to the authorities, creating confusion about their rights, ownership, and the legal framework governing their associations. For example, in the BDA Kaniminike Housing Project, the civic authority issued a letter to homebuyers, urging them to form an association and submit a maintenance payment of 1%. This letter stated that all maintenance services, such as security,…

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UP Government Approves ₹736 Crore for PMAY Urban Housing

LUCKNOW: On Friday, the state government announced its budget for housing projects under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) for the 2025-26 financial year, allocating Rs 736 crore to provide housing for urban poor families across the state. This scheme aims to offer accommodation to underprivileged and economically weaker families, with joint efforts from both central and state governments. Once a family qualifies, grants and subsidies will be provided to assist them financially. Documentation, including geo-tagging and photographs of the home at various construction stages, will be uploaded to claim these benefits. Published On Sep 13, 2025 at 03:07 PM…

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Rudrapur: 790 Illegal Colonies’ Registry Ban Continues

UDHAM SINGH NAGAR: The Udham Singh Nagar district administration is maintaining its ban on property registrations in at least 790 illegally constructed colonies, which were identified earlier this year in May. A report detailing the violations and offering feasible solutions has been submitted to the housing secretary, with the next steps contingent on guidance from the state government. Pankaj Upadhyay, the secretary of the district development authority, stated, “The registration of plots in all identified illegal colonies has been halted. A comprehensive proposal addressing the issues faced and actions taken so far has been sent to the state government through…

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Hyderabad Duo Acquires Delhi Bungalow for ₹140 Crore

NEW DELHI: Sasidhar Chinta and Lakshmi Priyadarshini Chinta from the Hyderabad-based conglomerate Vishwa Samudra Group have acquired an 883-square meter bungalow in Jor Bagh, Delhi, for ₹140 crore, as per official documents. The sale deed was registered in June, and the executives paid ₹8.96 crore in stamp duty. The Vishwa Samudra Group is a multinational conglomerate involved in engineering and infrastructure. The group has not responded to RealtyDailyNews’s email inquiry. The property was owned jointly, requiring signatures from 10 representatives on the seller’s side. This transaction contributes to an ongoing trend of high-value deals in the Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone (LBZ),…

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Ranchi Police Urge Landlords: Ensure Tenant Verification

RANCHI: Tenant verification remains a largely overlooked practice in the city, with both landlords and police showing minimal commitment to this essential safety requirement. This issue has resurfaced in light of recent criminal activities. Following these incidents, Ranchi’s Superintendent of Police, Ajit Kumar, announced that all police stations are now mandated to collect tenant information. “We are addressing this issue seriously after two significant incidents in the past few days. Awareness campaigns will soon be rolled out for landlords to emphasize the importance of tenant verification,” Kumar stated. However, conversations with officials from five police stations—Lalpur, Hindpiri, Lower Bazar, Bariatu,…