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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No New Rooftop Construction on Residential Buildings: WB Government

Representative AI image KOLKATA: The state’s urban development and municipal affairs department announced on Friday a ban on new rooftop constructions on residential buildings throughout the state. Existing rooftop setups in residential structures must be dismantled, and the rooftops restored for communal use by the residents, according to a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) released by the department. Current commercial rooftop establishments in non-residential buildings may continue operations, provided they occupy no more than half of the rooftop area, with the remaining space reserved as an emergency refuge. Additionally, buildings featuring rooftop establishments must maintain two unobstructed access points. This SOP…

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Mohali Development Body to Issue Clearance Certificates Soon

MOHALI: The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) is set to host a one-day camp at PUDA Bhawan on Saturday, September 13, aimed at distributing various clearance certificates to allottees, promoters, and developers. The event will take place in the meeting hall on the second floor starting at 9 AM. Chief Administrator Vishesh Sarangal stated that GMADA is committed to providing a wide range of services to the public in a timely and efficient manner. These services include the issuance of conveyance deeds, no dues certificates, and permissions for property transfers and building plan approvals. Clearances for projects will also…

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Jaipur: 18 Lal Dungri Homes Caught Between JDA and JMC-H

JAIPUR: Residents of Lal Dungri find themselves in the middle of an escalating dispute between the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) and the Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Heritage (JMC-H). The contention arises from a colony originally established by the JDA, while JMC-H is now issuing demolition notices to multiple dilapidated structures. The situation has sharply declined near Ganeshpuri Basti, where annual soil erosion causes the lower part of a mound to collapse. The illegal activities of land mafia excavating the mound have destabilized the foundations of homes above, leaving some walls precariously suspended. Specifically, behind Meena Petrol Pump near Galta Gate, unauthorized land…

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Mumbai housing society redevelopment to add ₹1.3L crore homes: Report

NEW DELHI: The Mumbai region is set for significant redevelopment, with over 44,000 new homes expected by 2030, valued at ₹1.3 lakh crore, according to a report by Knight Frank. On Wednesday, the real estate consultant Knight Frank India released insights indicating that Mumbai’s redevelopment landscape is evolving remarkably. “A blend of policy incentives, asset-light developer strategies, and favorable capital markets have transformed redevelopment into a strategically valuable endeavor,” the consultant noted. Knight Frank estimates that ongoing society redevelopment projects in the Mumbai (MCGM) area will yield a total of 44,277 new homes worth ₹1,30,500 crore. Since 2020, 910 housing…

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Civic Body Demolishes 32 Flats in Gurugram Without Approval

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: GURUGRAM: In a significant action against unauthorized constructions, the enforcement team of the corporation demolished and sealed 32 under-construction flats on Tuesday. According to officials, the illegally constructed flats were situated in Anamika Enclave, Sector 14, lacking mandatory map approval from the MCG and a fire safety NOC. “The building was missing a fire escape door, which is essential in case of a fire emergency,” stated MCG assistant engineer RK Mongia. He emphasized that any illegal construction in the city will not be tolerated, and similar strict measures will be enforced going…

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Bengaluru: No OC Required for Homes Under 1,200 Sq Ft

BENGALURU: Constructing a home on a 30×40 site within Greater Bengaluru Authority limits has become more straightforward. In a significant development for many residents, the state government announced on Tuesday that individual houses on plots of 1,200 sqft—featuring ground-plus-two floors or stilt-plus-three floors—will no longer require an occupancy certificate (OC), reports Niranjan Kaggere. The new directive authorizes the government to exempt specific types of buildings from the mandatory OC requirement. This decision follows increasing concerns from homeowners after a recent court ruling mandated OCs even for smaller residential properties. Officials noted that this exemption aims to simplify compliance and prevent…

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Nagpur to Launch Housing Project for Sanitation Workers Soon

NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is set to initiate a housing project under the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Awas Yojana. Shersingh (Satish Dagor), chairman of the Maharashtra State Safai Kamgar Commission, announced on Monday that the first phase will include the construction of 392 two-BHK flats, each spanning 500 square feet, in mauja Nari at an estimated cost of ₹93 crore. A detailed project report has been approved, and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is expected to conduct the bhoomipuja soon. “This project has been long overdue, but it has now overcome all obstacles and will provide dignified housing for sanitation…

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VB Probe Looms Over Manimajra Housing Project in Chandigarh

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content, maintaining key details and clarity: — CHANDIGARH: The Municipal Corporation (MC) has initiated a high-value housing project in Manimajra with a reserve price of approximately Rs 800 crore, raising significant concerns due to the lack of a formal policy for allocating 15% of housing units to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), as required by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). This issue is notably sensitive given the ongoing Vigilance investigation into the Uppal Housing Society in Manimajra. Though launched in 2005, the society did not construct or allot any EWS…

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Over 50 Plots Assigned on Anant Nagar Lottery’s First Day

Representative Image LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) launched the lottery process for the Anant Nagar Housing Scheme on Monday at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan. On the first day, a draw was held for 56 plots, attended by applicants. The draw included allocations for 19 plots of 450 square meters and 37 plots of 162 square meters, with approximately 1,400 applicants vying for the plots. LDA Vice Chairperson Prathamesh Kumar announced that an additional 155 plots measuring 200 and 288 square meters will be allocated on Tuesday. The final draw for 121 plots of 112.5 square meters will occur on…

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Chandigarh’s Vacant Properties to Be Auctioned Every Four Months

CHANDIGARH: Following a remarkable turnout at the recent auction for residential properties, the UT estate office plans to conduct property auctions quarterly. Nishant Kumar Yadav, the deputy commissioner and estate officer, stated, “We are in the process of developing a calendar for property auctions. This schedule will ensure that vacant properties held by the estate office are regularly auctioned, allowing interested buyers to participate. This approach aims to enhance the availability of properties in the city to meet growing demand.” In the latest freehold residential property auction, every residential site was sold. Notably, a property in Sector 33, covering 1014…