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UP-RERA warns buyers on ‘assured returns’ schemes, ads

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has issued a public advisory to homebuyers, cautioning them against deceptive promotional schemes such as “assured returns” and “fixed rental income before possession.” The authority stated that these offers lack legal validity. UP-RERA noted that many developers continue to promote schemes like subvention plans, pre-EMI payments until possession, buyback guarantees, and lease assurance models to lure buyers. Some developers also use flashy offers like free cars, gold coins, and international trips. Sanjay Bhoosreddy, chairman of UP-RERA, stated, “Homebuyers should be wary of promotional schemes like assured returns…

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Housing Minister Demands Action on Builders Delaying Projects

File Photo NEW DELHI: Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has requested information on the number of real estate projects that have had their deadlines extended, as well as actions taken against developers with incomplete projects despite receiving three extensions. This request arises amid increasing concerns regarding builders’ failure to meet project completion commitments under RERA. According to the minutes from the latest Central Advisory Council (CAC) meeting—which included representatives from state RERAs, state governments, consumer bodies, and builders—Khattar’s request followed comments from Haryana RERA Chairperson Arun Kumar. Kumar noted that the project completion timeline is established by…