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Barapullah Phase III opens: Will it impact property markets?

A view of the sunset over the Barapullah flyover, in New Delhi, India.

real estate

Updated on Sep 30, 2026 03:45 IST

Delhi winter pollution plan: Real estate developers seek balanced approach

The Delhi government has announced a series of measures to curb winter air pollution in the national capital, including a complete ban on construction and demolition activities during the peak pollution period. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times) (Representational photo)

real estate

Updated on Sep 29, 2026 02:57 IST

MMR leads Q3 housing sales as top 7 cities clock over 1 lakh units

MMR recorded the highest housing sales among India’s seven major cities in July-September 2026, with approximately 31,750 units sold, followed by Bengaluru with around 16,670 units, as per a report by Anarock. (Photo for representational purposes only)

real estate

Updated on Sep 29, 2026 04:05 IST

Akshaye Vinod Khanna buys an apartment in Mumbai for ₹33.26 crore

Akshaye Vinod Khanna has bought an apartment on Mumbai’s Malabar Hill for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>33.26 crore,

bollywood

Updated on Sep 28, 2026 07:59 IST

Bengaluru leads office leasing as top seven markets clock 54.4 mn sq ft

Office space demand across India’s top seven markets remained firm during the first three quarters of 2026, with cumulative leasing rising 7% year-on-year (YoY) to 54.4 million sq ft (Photo for representational purposes only)

real estate

Updated on Sep 28, 2026 07:13 IST

After Mumbai’s ₹711 crore luxury Juhu tower deal, could Delhi-NCR be next?

Embassy Developments Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dinesh Thakkar, founder, chairman, and managing director of Angel One Limited, to sell an entire residential tower at Embassy Terazza, Juhu, for approximately <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>711 crore.

real estate guide

Updated on Sep 29, 2026 04:07 IST

Godrej Properties adds ₹6,000 cr luxury project in Marine Lines, South Mumbai

Godrej Properties Ltd has entered into a development agreement for a 2.5-acre prime land parcel in Marine Lines, South Mumbai, where it plans to develop a luxury housing project. (Photo for representative purposes only)

real estate

Updated on Sep 28, 2026 03:49 IST

‘Show guest ID’, Bengaluru landlord’s demand to unmarried tenant sparks debate

Bengaluru tenant flags landlord’s restrictions on male visitors on Reddit (Photo for representational purposes only).

real estate guide

Updated on Sep 28, 2026 24:47 IST

Delayed flat possession doesn’t forfeit your interest claim

Allahabad High Court has clarified that a buyer accepting possession after a prolonged delay does not, by itself, amount to waiving the right to claim interest (Photo for representational purposes only)

real estate guide

Updated on Sep 28, 2026 02:55 IST

Housing sales fall 6% in top 9 cities in Q3 2026; Pune, Chennai lead decline

Housing sales across India’s top nine cities stood at 1.03 lakh units in Q3 2026, declining 6% year-on-year (YoY) and 4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) amid muted demand and a decline in new supply, a report by PropEquity has said. (Photo for representational purposes only)

real estate

Updated on Sep 27, 2026 03:15 IST

Signature Global enters Gurugram West with 194-acre farmhouse villa project

Signature Global on September 25 announced its entry into Gurugram West, or Farrukhnagar, with plans to develop a 194.22-acre ultra-luxury farmhouse villa destination. (Picture for representational purposes only)

real estate

Updated on Sep 26, 2026 05:24 IST

Why did your landlord increase your rent? Reddit users share bizarre excuses

Landlords citing everything from “nice round numbers” to a tenant’s housekeeping habits as reasons for increasing rent have sparked a discussion on Reddit. (Picture for representational purposes only)

real estate guide

Updated on Sep 25, 2026 04:11 IST

DDA orders structural audits of pre-2001 high-rises

DDA has mandated structural safety audits for high-rise buildings constructed before 2001, with owners or occupiers required to bear the cost. (Representational photo)

real estate

Updated on Sep 25, 2026 04:15 IST

Sajid Nadiadwala’s production house leases two Andheri offices for 11 months

Sajid Nadiadwala’s production house, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Private Limited, has leased two office premises in Mumbai’s Andheri West for 11 months at a total rent of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>55 lakh (Photo for representational purposes only)

real estate

Updated on Sep 24, 2026 14:19 IST

Max Estates bets on Ghaziabad: What it means for homebuyers

Improved connectivity through the Delhi–Meerut Expressway, RRTS and Metro, coupled with rising end-user demand, is giving Ghaziabad a new residential identity. (Representational photo)

real estate

Updated on Sep 26, 2026 11:33 IST

Senior living market shifts beyond one-size-fits-all model: Report

The senior living sector is moving beyond a one-size-fits-all model, with Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities catering to distinct consumer segments and presenting varied opportunities for developers and operators (Photo for representational purposes only)

real estate

Updated on Sep 26, 2026 10:24 IST

Puravankara forays into Delhi-NCR, secures 13.44-acre land parcel in G Noida

real estate

Updated on Sep 23, 2026 02:34 IST

Embassy Developments inks ₹711-cr deal for Juhu residential tower

real estate

Updated on Sep 23, 2026 02:31 IST

India overtakes Hong Kong to become Asia’s fourth-largest REIT market

real estate

Updated on Sep 21, 2026 15:24 IST

Gulshan Group, Ourika Estates to invest ₹750 crore in premium housing projects

Gulshan Group has partnered with Ourika Estates to develop two land parcels in Ghaziabad and Lucknow, with a planned investment of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>750 crore in the first phase (Photo for representational purposes only)

real estate

Updated on Sep 21, 2026 15:02 IST

Why Gen Z is ditching the 'rent forever' mindset to invest in real estate sooner

Gen Z is reshaping real estate investment priorities, with 49% planning to use their gains to buy a property, according to the Anarock Real Estate Homebuyer Survey. (Photo for representational purposes only)

real estate guide

Updated on Sep 25, 2026 13:29 IST

Bengaluru’s ₹200 ‘software charge’: What property owners need to know

Bengaluru property tax: GBA has started levying an annual ‘software charge’ of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>200 on residential properties and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,000 on commercial properties. (Photo for representational purposes only)

real estate

Updated on Sep 21, 2026 03:06 IST

1BHK demand strongest in MMR at 18%, followed by Pune at 10%: Anarock survey

Demand for 1BHK homes is relatively strong in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) at 18%, followed by Pune at 10% and Bengaluru at 9%, a survey has said. (Photo for representational purposes only)

real estate

Updated on Sep 20, 2026 07:30 IST

Bengaluru landlord says finding a ‘genuine tenant’ is tough

A Bengaluru landlord has taken to Reddit, saying that while getting enquiries for a 2BHK was not difficult, finding 'genuine' tenants who agreed to the terms and followed through after property visits was tough. (Photo for representational purposes only)

real estate

Updated on Sep 19, 2026 05:45 IST

Tier-2 cities outpace top 8 markets with 63% housing price growth in 5 years

real estate

Updated on Sep 19, 2026 04:22 IST

Real estate developers should partner with civic bodies on infra: MoHUA Secy

real estate

Updated on Sep 19, 2026 04:26 IST

DLF expects to open 7 lakh sq ft Goa mall by March next year

DLF is expected to make its retail debut in Goa with the 7 lakh sq ft mall set to open in February-March next year, a top company official said on September 18. (Photo for representational purposes only)

real estate

Updated on Sep 19, 2026 04:28 IST

First Jewar Airport, now F1: Will its revival be the next real estate boost?

A return of recurring F1 events could drive demand for hotels, serviced apartments, short-term accommodation, retail and F&B along the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, say real estate experts. (Photo for representational purposes only)

real estate

Updated on Sep 19, 2026 05:49 IST

Why Mumbai’s ₹1–5 crore properties are the new investment magnet for celebrities

real estate

Updated on Sep 19, 2026 06:21 IST

Looking to buy property this festive season? ₹50L– ₹1.5 cr emerges as sweet spot

Homebuyer preference surveys indicate that possession certainty is increasingly shaping purchase decisions, with buyers seeking greater certainty, lower execution risk and clearer timelines. (Photo for representational purposes only)

real estate

Updated on Sep 18, 2026 02:02 IST