Rera warns of action against agents charging arbitrary brokerage in Gurugram

The warning was issued on Wednesday to 1,840 registered real estate agents in Gurugram. They said that they have received several complaints about real estate agents charging more than half percent from property buyers which is against the rules of the Haryana Regulation of Property Dealers and Consultants 2009

Updated on: Sep 5, 2022, 12:24:27 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera), Gurugram, on Friday warned real estate agents of action against brokers charging arbitrary brokerage from property buyers and sellers.

Rera officials also said that they also found involvement of some agents in the sale of unregistered property. (Representative image/HT Archive)

“We will revoke, blacklist and debar agents or brokers who charge exorbitant commissions in contravention of the rule,” said KK Khandelwal, Rera chairman, Gurugram.

The officials said that the warning was issued on Wednesday to 1,840 registered real estate agents in Gurugram. They said that they have received several complaints about real estate agents charging more than half percent from property buyers which is against the rules of the Haryana Regulation of Property Dealers and Consultants 2009.

The rule disallows commissions above half percent of the agreed consideration value by sellers and purchasers on finalisation of the deal, officials said.

Officials said that they are trying to fix the issue and are working to blacklist agents who are charging arbitrary brokerage.

The Rera officials also said that they also found involvement of some agents in the sale of unregistered property.

“We have noticed that the real estate agents in Gurugram enter into an arrangement with the promoters for concluding deals with the allottees even when the project is unregistered,” said Khandelwal.

Warning real estate agents, officials said that concluding deals of unregistered property will attract penal action.

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Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More