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Coastal Realty Faces 3BHK Apartment Shortage

MANGALURU: Real estate professionals along the coast are raising concerns about a growing disparity between the expectations of homebuyers and the offerings from developers. The most significant shortfall is evident in the demand for 3BHK apartments priced at Rs 1 crore or below, although certain segments of 2BHK and premium properties are witnessing an oversupply. DB Mehta, president-elect of CREDAI Karnataka, noted that buyers have shifted their preferences towards larger homes post-pandemic. However, new developments have not aligned with these preferences. “The most pronounced mismatch exists in the sub-Rs 1 crore 3BHK segment, where demand remains robust, but the inventory…

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Builders seek Bengaluru authority’s help to fix e-khata delays

BENGALURU: Builders in Karnataka are facing challenges with delays in property registrations and project handovers, attributed to e-khata and approval-related issues, even for projects that have already received occupancy certificates. Addressing these concerns, the Karnataka chapter of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (Credai) submitted a request to the GBA on Monday, urging immediate intervention to streamline processes. The challenges were highlighted at the South Con 2026 conclave on Friday, where Credai representatives from all five southern states discussed the ongoing delays. Developers pointed out that despite having project approvals, hold-ups in e-khata clearance and completion certificates…