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Should you buy a house next to an electrical transformer? Experts weigh in

real estate

Updated on Feb 10, 2026 03:24 IST

Homebuyers are increasingly wary of surroundings, not just amenities. A buyer’s concern over a home near an electricity transformer raises questions about whether such properties are worth buying. (Photo for representational purposes only)

What young couples should consider before buying property

Couple reportedly skips lavish wedding, buys house instead; even marries in the new home, surrounded by loved ones.

real estate

Updated on Feb 9, 2026 04:26 IST

Why earning ₹1 lakh a month isn’t enough to buy a home in Bengaluru anymore

A Bengaluru homebuyer earning <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh a month says homeownership feels unattainable as soaring prices, high down payments, fees and EMIs put affordable housing out of reach for the middle class. (Photo for representational purposes only)

real estate

Updated on Feb 8, 2026 03:56 IST

SRA developer booked for criminal intimidation and demolishing homes

mumbai news

Published on Feb 8, 2026 00:44 IST

36 investors allege 32nd Avenue investment fraud; ED alerted in EOW probe

FIRs cite <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2.5 crore deal and investors promised lease-backed returns. Payments allegedly stopped after initial months; police tracing fund flow via bank records. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

gurugram news

Published on Feb 7, 2026 22:40 IST

Rao Inderjit reviews Gurugram projects, sets landfill, drainage deadlines

175 new rainwater recharge units planned before monsoon. Properties without functional RWH may face OC cancellation, while polluting units risk penal action. (HT Photo)

gurugram news

Published on Feb 7, 2026 22:36 IST

Ishaan Khattar buys luxury apartment in Mumbai for ₹29.3 crore

Ishaan Khattar has bought a luxury apartment in Mumbai’s Pali Hill for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>29.37 crore, as per property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix.

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Updated on Feb 9, 2026 04:36 IST

CREDAI plans to undertake reforestation drive across 1 lakh acres over five year

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Updated on Feb 7, 2026 12:13 IST

Reliance MET City launches ‘Metropolis,’ a mixed-use project in Haryana

Reliance MET City, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries, on February 7 announced the launch of 100 acres of ‘Metropolis by MET City’, a 140-acre mixed-use project in Daryapur, Jhajjar district, Haryana.

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Updated on Feb 7, 2026 11:56 IST

31 cities transformed under Smart Cities Mission, 43 near completion: RTI reply

Only 31 of 100 selected cities have been converted into ‘smart’ cities under the five-year project launched in 2016, which has been extended three times, an RTI reply by the housing ministry shows. (Picture for representational purposes only)

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Updated on Feb 7, 2026 10:44 IST

Is paying 60% of your income on EMI a smart homebuying move?

As Bengaluru’s home prices rise, buyers, especially younger households, are questioning whether to stretch EMIs to 60% of income or stick to the 30–40% affordability rule. (Photo for representational purposes only) (Pexels )

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Updated on Feb 8, 2026 03:51 IST

Why a ₹1 cr Bengaluru flat is still unaffordable on a ₹2.8 lakh monthly salary

As Bengaluru’s home prices rise, a 36-year-old single-income professional earning <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2.8 lakh a month highlights the dilemma of buying a flat now or investing in plots to defer ownership. (Photo for representational purposes)

real estate

Updated on Feb 8, 2026 03:58 IST

HC scraps JVPD land auction, flags undervaluation and bidder collusion

mumbai news

Published on Feb 7, 2026 00:48 IST

Gurugram: Owner of 32nd Avenue arrested in cheating case

The 34-year-old, a resident of DLF Camellias in Sector 42 on Golf Course Road, was arrested by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Gurugram Police on Friday (HT Photo)

gurugram news

Published on Feb 6, 2026 23:34 IST

AI summit impact: Delhi 5-star hotel rooms cross ₹1 lakh per night

The AI Impact Summit will take place at Bharat Mandapam in central Delhi from February 16 to 20.

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Updated on Feb 9, 2026 07:34 IST

Noida Authority launches new plot schemes: All you need to know

The Noida Authority has said that it has come up with multiple plot schemes across categories. (Representative Image)

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Updated on Feb 7, 2026 04:43 IST

Standard Chartered Bank sells office space in Mumbai's BKC for ₹197 crore

Standard Chartered Bank has sold an office unit in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>197 crore, property registration documents accessed by Propstack show. (Photo for representational purposes only)

real estate

Updated on Feb 7, 2026 03:26 IST

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged: What buyers must know before buying a ₹1 cr home

Planning to buy a house? From a financial planning perspective, a commonly followed rule of thumb is to fund no more than 50–60% of the property value through a home loan (Photo for representational purposes only).

real estate

Updated on Feb 7, 2026 03:27 IST

RBI keeps interest rates unchanged, bringing EMI stability for homebuyers

The RBI’s February 6 decision to hold rates steady brings predictability to borrowing costs and boosts buyer confidence, though high property prices continue to limit affordability and keep fence-sitters cautious, say experts.

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Published on Feb 6, 2026 07:29 IST

OVS leases retail space spanning 11,000 sq ft in Sky City Mall, Mumbai

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Updated on Feb 7, 2026 03:33 IST

Is Bengaluru mirroring US' Bay Area as NRIs pay full price for luxury homes?

A high-value villa resale in Whitefield has reignited debate over whether Bengaluru’s housing market is starting to mirror Bay Area in the US, where global capital outpaces local buyers. (Representational Image)

real estate

Updated on Feb 7, 2026 04:10 IST

Renting out a flat doesn't exclude a homebuyer from consumer protection: SC

The Supreme Court has held that merely renting out a residential apartment does not automatically exclude a homebuyer from the definition of a “consumer” under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

real estate

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 04:10 IST

Warehousing stock crosses 610 msf in 2025, Tier I cities account for 82% share

India’s warehousing stock crossed 610 million sq ft in 2025, with the top eight Tier I cities accounting for 82% or 498 million sq ft, JLL said on Feb 5. (Picture for representational purposes only)

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Updated on Feb 5, 2026 13:38 IST

SC upholds NCLAT order directing NBCC to take over Supertech’s stalled projects

First and foremost consideration is to protect homebuyers' interest and ensure that they get homes: Supreme Court in Supertech matter (Photo for representational purposes only)

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Updated on Feb 6, 2026 04:17 IST

Mumbai: Arkade signs redevelopment project in Goregaon worth ₹350 crore

real estate

Published on Feb 5, 2026 09:13 IST

Mumbai: Oberoi Realty highest bidder for the Bandra railway plot at ₹5,400 cr

real estate

Published on Feb 5, 2026 07:25 IST

Average housing price growth slowed to 6% in 2025 across the top 8 Indian cities

The average housing price growth slowed to 6% in 2025 across the top 8 cities in India, a significant dip from 17% growth recorded in 2024. (Representational Photo)

real estate

Published on Feb 5, 2026 06:56 IST

Budget 2026 brings clarity on tax deductions for under-construction home loans

Budget 2026 offers clarity to under-construction homebuyers by bringing pre-construction interest within the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 lakh deduction cap (Photo for representational purposes only)

real estate

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 03:21 IST

Jabil expands footprint: Leases 4.1 lakh sq ft warehouse near Pune

Apple supplier Jabil Circuit India has leased a 4.1 lakh sq ft warehouse in Pune’s Ranjangaon for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>94.84 lakh a month on a 10-year lease, documents show. (Photo for representational purposes only)

real estate

Updated on Feb 7, 2026 04:46 IST

MahaRERA passes landmark order; gives development rights to homebuyers

mumbai news

Published on Feb 5, 2026 01:30 IST

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