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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Ahmedabad: 11 Tenements Sealed for Illegal PGs in Thaltej

Representative AI image AHMEDABAD: Authorities sealed eleven tenements at Soham Row Houses in Thaltej for allegedly running paying guest (PG) accommodations without proper authorization from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). The AMC had previously issued notices to these units, urging them to obtain the necessary permissions. However, compliance was not met, leading the estate TDO department in the North West Zone to seal three tenements on December 3 and eight on December 4. Earlier this year, a BJP Rajya Sabha MP called for legal action against unauthorized PG units during a coordination meeting with MPs and MLAs chaired by the…

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Rajasthan Halts ‘Patta’ Registrations Amid Long-ignored Issues

JAIPUR: In a significant step to regulate real estate practices, the state government has halted the registration of properties associated with housing society “pattas.” This informal documentation has been the source of countless complaints, legal disputes, and negative audit findings over the years. Sub-registrars are now forbidden from registering plots issued by private housing or cooperative societies, a regulation that experts believe should have been enacted a decade ago. The prohibition aims to address the rise of unauthorized colonies, particularly in Jaipur’s outskirts like Ajmer Road and Kalwar Road, where societies have been selling plots without valid land-use conversions or…

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Minister vows relief for rural properties in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: Following the state government’s easing of the Supreme Court-mandated Occupancy Certificate (OC) rule for property owners within Greater Bengaluru limits, there is now hope for thousands of homeowners in gram panchayat areas as well. During a meeting with Energy Minister KJ George, Bengaluru’s MLAs and MLCs requested an extension of the same exemption to panchayat areas, particularly those on the outskirts of GBA. The minister assured the legislators that relief for these residents would be forthcoming. Yeshwanthpur MLA ST Somashekhar highlighted the challenges faced by citizens, noting that much of Bengaluru’s real estate development is occurring in panchayat-governed areas.…

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Only 20% of Noida Housing Projects Have Cleared Dues

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of your content: — NOIDA: A detailed financial analysis of 116 group housing projects allocated between the mid-2000s and early 2010s reveals that the Noida Authority has yet to recover ₹34,283 crore in outstanding dues as of November 30. A significant portion of this total, roughly ₹26,000 crore, is associated with projects currently under insolvency proceedings or litigation, rendering them nearly impossible to recover in the short term. Of the outstanding amount, ₹18,703 crore is from nine Amrapali projects and five Unitech projects, both under the oversight of the Supreme Court. Additionally, ₹7,300 crore is…

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NBCC to Revamp Unsafe Tulsi Niketan Flats in Ghaziabad

GHAZIABAD: The National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) has been appointed to manage the long-anticipated redevelopment of Tulsi Niketan, which has been classified as an ‘unsafe’ colony for almost six years. On Monday, a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA), designating NBCC as the project management consultant responsible for overseeing construction in the housing complex. According to GDA Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, the redevelopment will occur in two phases under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with an expected completion timeline of three years. Constructed by the GDA in the 1990s on 7.8 hectares, the…

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Bhubaneswar: Plot Handover in Vasudev Vihar Delayed for Buyers

Representative AI image BHUBANESWAR: Progress in handing over the plots in the Vasudev Vihar scheme has been slow, with the Odisha State Housing Board (OSHB) yet to finish their development. In April 2022, OSHB, a state agency under the housing and urban development department, advertised the property comprising 166 plots of various sizes in Jagannathpur mouza, with bookings concluding in May 2022. The allotment procedure, initiated through a lottery system, was expected to conclude by December 2023, although the handover has yet to occur. Many buyers, primarily retired government employees, are eagerly waiting to take possession of the plots where…

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Sushmita Sen and Mom Acquire Two Mumbai Apartments for ₹16.89 Cr

NEW DELHI: Sushmita Sen’s mother, Subhra Sen, has acquired two apartments in the Elysian project by Oberoi Realty located in Goregaon East, Mumbai, for a total of ₹16.89 crore. Both purchases were officially recorded in November 2025. Subhra Sen’s first property cost ₹8.40 crore and encompasses a carpet area of 163.59 sq meters (1,760 sq ft), which also includes one designated car parking space. The transaction involved a stamp duty fee of ₹42.02 lakh along with registration charges of ₹30,000, as per property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards. The second apartment was acquired for ₹8.49 crore and shares the…

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Hyderabad: 40% of Neopolis Homes Struggle Amid Big Land Auctions

HYDERABAD: Recent high-stakes land auctions have spotlighted Neopolis, Kokapet’s prime real estate area, but the situation on the ground is less promising for developers. Industry estimates indicate that about 40% of the over 10,000 homes launched here in recent years are struggling to sell, particularly larger units exceeding 4,500 square feet, with some projects reaching up to 7,000 square feet. “With the latest auctions and project announcements, unsold inventory is expected to increase further. We could see an additional 4,000 units added to the market, potentially slowing sales,” cautioned a senior real estate consultant, emphasizing the over-saturation in Hyderabad’s property…

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Maharashtra Seeks SRA Input on Housing for First-Floor Slum Residents

Representative image MUMBAI: The state government has requested a report from the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) about allowing slumdwellers on the first floor of chawls to qualify for free or affordable housing. Officials from the housing department noted that the finance department is seeking detailed information on the potential financial implications for the government if concessions or exemptions are granted to developers to include first-floor slumdwellers in housing schemes. “The SRA must promptly address the finance department’s inquiries. Once that is accomplished, the matter will be presented to the state cabinet for approval, leading to the issuance of a government…

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Vasant Kunj Residents Protest Group Housing on Morphological Ridge

NEW DELHI: Residents of B-1, Vasant Kunj, protested at Jantar Mantar on Sunday against the approval of a group housing project proposed on the Morphological Ridge. The project received clearance from the Supreme Court-appointed Centre Empowered Committee, along with NoCs from DDA, MCD, the Airports Authority of India, and the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, as well as the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee. Protesters carried placards that read “Our Air, Our Right — Not for Sale” and “Building Towers, Burying Lungs,” voicing their opposition to the plans for three 10-storey luxury towers with three-level basements on…