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Karnataka’s Fee Hike Raises Inventory Concerns Amid Slow Sales

BENGALURU: Karnataka’s decision to increase the property registration fee to 2% of the transaction value is set to affect Bengaluru’s housing market, which is already struggling with affordability issues for buyers. The rise in transaction costs for home purchases is steep, with experts warning it may diminish buyers’ confidence in the market. “This change will strain homebuyers’ budgets,” noted Navin Dhanuka, director at ArisUnitern RE Solutions. He added that developers will likely need to adjust project financing to sustain demand, given that significant inventory is expected to enter the market in the coming quarters. Industry estimates suggest that Bengaluru’s housing…

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Karnataka’s hike in property registration fee sparks backlash

DHARWAD: The state government’s decision to raise property registration fees by 2% has provoked significant backlash from the public and opposition parties, which are now urging an immediate reversal. Deputy opposition leader Arvind Bellad criticized the Congress government’s “anti-people policies” that are adding to the burdens of citizens already facing rising costs. “The government has suddenly doubled the property registration fee. For low-income and middle-class families, this increase—raising stamp duty and registration charges to 7.6%—is a heavy burden,” he remarked, calling for a return to the previous rates. Citizens claim that the state government has used the guise of “better…

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Transit-Oriented Development Can Transform Bengaluru’s Traffic

Representative image The Revised Master Plan-2041 seeks to enhance the sustainability and livability of the city, harnessing advanced technologies and consulting expert global organizations to foster balanced growth over the next two decades. After withdrawing the controversial Master Plan-2011 draft, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has now issued global tenders to develop the Revised Master Plan-2041 (RMP-2041). This ambitious undertaking aims to align rapid urban growth with sustainable planning to create a well-connected, environmentally friendly urban space. The state government plans to engage top private firms through international bidding, moving away from dependency on state-run bodies. Spanning over 500 sq…

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TCS Signs ₹2,130 Crore Lease for 1.4M Sq Ft in Bengaluru

Mumbai-based Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has secured a new lease for 1.4 million square feet of office space at 360 Business Park in Electronic City. This represents one of the largest office transactions in Bengaluru in recent years. Lease documents obtained by TOI through Propstack indicate that the agreement includes Towers 5A and 5B, consisting of 6.8 lakh square feet in Tower 5A and 7.2 lakh square feet in Tower 5B. The landlord for this space is Labzone Electronics City Pvt Ltd. The agreement is structured in two phases. The first phase, which encompasses the ground floor plus seven floors,…

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Property Owners Criticize Bengaluru Body for High Khata Fees

BENGALURU: The high khata transfer fee set by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has faced criticism from property owners in its developed layouts. Property owners express willingness to pay a transfer fee but dispute the significant increase introduced by the BDA. They assert that the hike is not justified and imposes an undue financial strain on individuals updating property ownership records without any meaningful additional service or benefit. A common complaint is that the BDA charges the same fee for transferring khata to a dependent’s name after the original owner’s death as it does for standard sale transactions. Owners have…

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Abhishek Kapoor Named New CEO of My Home Constructions

NEW DELHI: My Home Constructions, a subsidiary of the My Home Group based in Hyderabad, has announced the appointment of Abhishek Kapoor as the new chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. Kapoor recently resigned as group CEO and executive director at Puravankara. “Our goal is to strengthen My Home’s footprint in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Mumbai through innovative products and exceptional customer service,” Kapoor stated. He will be responsible for driving the company’s growth strategy, focusing on business development, land acquisition, sales and marketing, strategic partnerships, and operational execution. My Home Constructions currently has over 50 million sq ft of construction…

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Bengaluru Authority to Launch in September

BENGALURU: The state government is finalizing preparations to launch the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) on September 2. This new entity will replace the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) with five municipal corporations. Draft orders for the new corporations have already been issued, objections have been considered, and a final notification is expected soon. The historic BBMP headquarters, which has housed the city’s administration since 1947, is being renovated to serve as the Chief Minister’s office in his role as Chairperson of the GBA. The Bengaluru Urban Development Minister, acting as Deputy Chairperson, will work from the upgraded Deputy Mayor’s office.…

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Bengaluru invites global bids for revised 2041 master plan

BENGALURU: The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has initiated a global tender to develop the Revised Master Plan (RMP-2041), which aims to create a comprehensive vision for the city’s future. This decision follows the previous RMP-2031 being put on hold due to criticism over insufficient scientific foundation, inadequate stakeholder involvement, and failure to tackle the city’s rapid and unplanned growth. Interested bidders can submit proposals until September 30. BDA officials assert that the new plan will rectify past shortcomings and establish a robust framework for managing Bengaluru’s growing population, increasing traffic, and urban expansion. A high-tech 3D drone survey is currently…

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Microchip Acquires Bengaluru Office Space for ₹176 Crore

Representative image Bengaluru: Microchip Technology, a US-based semiconductor leader, has acquired 1.72 lakh sq ft of office space in Whitefield for ₹176 crore. This is one of the largest office buyouts in the city this quarter. According to the registered sale deed from Propstack, the purchase consists of two commercial blocks located at 170-172, Phase 2, EPIP Zone, Whitefield. The seller, Ascendum Solution India, is a part of Cincinnati’s Vora Group, which is involved in IT services, business solutions, and real estate. The office space comprises two blocks measuring 92,098 sq ft and 80,395 sq ft, each featuring a basement,…

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Karnataka HC Advocates for GIS Land Mapping in State

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has mandated the state government to create a unified technological platform using Geographic Information System (GIS) to provide a single, verifiable source for all land-related information. The court’s directive requires that the platform incorporates a GIS-based foundation, serving as a comprehensive and unalterable map of land parcels throughout the state. It will utilize high-resolution satellite imagery from the Forest Survey of India (FSI) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to accurately demarcate and geo-tag all designated forest boundaries in accordance with historical gazette notifications. Additionally, it will monitor forest cover via remote sensing data…