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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Over 40 Ghaziabad housing societies fail fire safety test

GHAZIABAD: Buildings taller than 15 meters or covering over 500 square meters that do not possess a valid fire no-objection certificate (NOC) will incur all costs related to firefighting operations, warned Chief Fire Officer Rahul Pal on Monday. This notice followed the fire department’s issuance of warnings to 43 housing societies in areas like Indirapuram, Crossings Republik, and Raj Nagar Extension for lacking functional fire safety equipment. In the last two weeks, inspections at more than 165 societies revealed numerous violations, including encroachments and blocked access for fire tenders. This initiative was prompted by a recent fire at Gaur Green…

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Airport Set for Flights, Property Prices Surge in Greater Noida

NOIDA: The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has increased property allotment rates by 3.5% across all categories. The new rates, approved by the board on May 2, see commercial property priced at Rs 98,776 per sqm, while residential plots in developed sectors are now set at Rs 51,363 per sqm. This adjustment comes ahead of the anticipated commercial operations at the Noida International Airport, slated to commence on June 15. Officials believe the airport will position Greater Noida as a significant economic and logistics center, likely boosting demand from investors, businesses, and homebuyers. According to GNIDA’s additional CEO, Sunil…

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Gurugram’s Malibu Towne Country Club Receives OC, Reopening Soon

GURUGRAM: Country Club of Malibu Towne has finally obtained its occupation certificate (OC) after a two-year wait, allowing it to reopen after its closure in 2024. The township’s license, which expired in 2020, was renewed six years later, in January 2026, enabling the builder to proceed with the OC application. Authorities have confirmed that all outstanding paperwork, payments, and required corrections that led to the sealing of the club are now complete. Residents of Malibu Towne, which is home to nearly 10,000 people, can look forward to the reopening of essential amenities, including the swimming pool. The 204-acre township in…

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Jaipur: Owner Must Demolish Tilted Ramganj Building in 48 Hours

Representative AI image JAIPUR: The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the owner of a dangerously tilted five-storey building located on Jagganath Shah ka Rasta in Ramganj. A recent technical assessment has deemed the structure unsafe, prompting this action. Residents have expressed distress as the building has become increasingly unstable in the past few days. According to Bijendra Singh, deputy commissioner of JMC’s Kishanpole zone, the technical team submitted a report that led to this urgent notice being affixed at the site, instructing the owner to conduct a safe demolition. Authorities have cautioned that failure to…

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Bihar Requests ₹1,600 Crore from Centre for Rural Housing

PATNA: The state government has officially requested the Centre to release ₹1,600 crore as a “Mother Sanction” under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G). This move comes after the state’s Single Nodal Account (SNA) was fully depleted, requiring new funds to ensure the continued construction of rural housing. Rural Development Minister Shrawan Kumar stated that the request has been forwarded to the Union Ministry of Rural Development for approval, allowing for central assistance to be released in one comprehensive approval. This would enable ongoing payments to eligible beneficiaries. As per the minister, Bihar has utilized ₹5,566.08 crore on PMAY-G initiatives…

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Kerala’s LSG Minister: No Plans to Dismantle LIFE Mission Housing

KOZHIKODE: K M Shaji, the local self-government minister, stated that the UDF government has not decided to abolish the LIFE Mission housing scheme. Shaji informed reporters in Malappuram that various powers assigned to grama sabhas in panchayats—seen as a true representation of Gandhian gram swaraj—have been curtailed over the last decade. “Restoring these powers does not equate to dismantling the LIFE Mission. We have never suggested such an action,” he clarified. Shaji emphasized that the new government does not intend to dismantle initiatives established by the previous administration. “Government is a continuum. When a new government takes office, it cannot…

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UDH Alert Raises Concerns Over Jaipur’s Residential Commercialization

JAIPUR: The recent decision by the Urban Development and Housing (UDH) department to permit various commercial activities in residential zones has raised alarms among planners and officials. They caution that this change could alter the character of residential neighborhoods, exacerbate congestion, and overload civic infrastructure. Following a notification issued on May 14, most commercial constructions are now allowed in residential areas, with only a few land uses remaining restricted. Education and health facilities, community centers, industries, and plantations are banned in these zones; however, even these limitations have been relaxed in areas under the Chief Minister’s Jan Awas Yojana and…

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Lucknow to Redevelop Indira Nagar Complex for ₹110 Crore

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) plans to redevelop the aging Kailashkunj Commercial Complex in Indira Nagar, Ayodhya Road, transforming it into a modern mixed-use high-rise with commercial and residential spaces at an estimated cost of ₹110 crore. Spanning 6,046 square meters, the complex currently accommodates around 280 shops but is in a state of disrepair, with many units vacant and encroachments affecting common areas and parking. Officials stated that the existing structure will be demolished to make way for a 13-storey building, standing 45 meters tall. The ground and lower floors will feature retail shops and office spaces, while…

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Hyderabad’s Western Corridor Could See Rise in Property Registrations

HYDERABAD: If the Telangana government accepts new recommendations from the revenue department, property registration rates in the upscale western corridor could see an increase of nearly four times. Sources indicated to the TOI that the revenue department has suggested revised registration values ranging from Rs 50 crore to Rs 55 crore per acre for regions like Raidurg and Gachibowli, in contrast to the current rates of Rs 11.32 crore to Rs 13.85 crore per acre. The state government is yet to finalize whether to implement these recommendations fully or limit the increase to around 100%. Even a 100% hike would…

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Bengaluru Renters Disappointed as Promises Fall Short

BENGALURU: Numerous property owners who entered agreements with an asset management company have reported delays in receiving their rental income. Some owners claim they haven’t received payments for five to eight months. The number of such cases appears to be growing, raising concerns about disputes over leasing agreements. “I signed a lease with Jones Asset Management to rent out my 3 BHK flat last year. Initially, everything was fine, but later they began to delay rent payments by one or two months,” stated L Kumar, one of the property owners. Another property owner, Sriram P, expressed concern after not receiving…