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Real Estate Guide

UP RERA grants four-month extension to realty projects amid the West Asia crisis

Published on Aug 25, 2026 06:48 pm IST
Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has granted a four-month extension to eligible real estate projects amid disruptions in construction material supplies due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, subject to developers meeting specified regulatory requirements. (Photo for representational purposes only)
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Mumbai buyers pay Dubai prices, but luxury ends at compound wall: Reddit post

Mumbai real estate market’s soaring property prices have sparked an online debate on social media platform, Reddit. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Updated on Aug 25, 2026 11:30 am IST

Bought property jointly? Mumbai ITAT clarifies tax benefit need not be 50:50

Mumbai ITAT ruling: Tax treatment for jointly owned property may depend on actual financial contribution, not just names on the title deed. (Photo for representational purposes only)
Updated on Aug 23, 2026 09:00 am IST

NRI plans to sell Navi Mumbai 2BHK before redevelopment; Redditors backs move

Navi Mumbai real estate: A NRI has taken to Reddit to seek views on his decision to sell his 2BHK apartment in Navi Mumbai before his housing society undergoes redevelopment (Picture for representational purposes only)
Published on Aug 21, 2026 02:35 pm IST

Mumbai's BMC to implement OC amnesty scheme for hsg societies; 5 things to know

Mumbai real estate update: The BMC House has approved an amnesty policy to help eligible housing societies obtain OCs, potentially benefiting around 12 lakh homeowners across nearly 25,000 residential buildings without OCs. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Updated on Aug 21, 2026 09:32 pm IST

Maharashtra plans to cap upfront payment by homebuyers at 80%: Explained

Maharashtra government plans to restrict developers from collecting the entire property consideration before the project receives final completion registration. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Updated on Aug 21, 2026 09:48 am IST

MahaRERA rejects homebuyers’ plea over swapped bathroom fittings

MahaRERA has dismissed homebuyers' complaint alleging unauthorised substitution of bathroom sanitary fittings by a developer of a project near Mumbai. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Updated on Aug 21, 2026 08:51 am IST

Delhi Master Plan 2047: Will new homes put pressure on Noida, Gurugram prices?

Delhi Master Plan 2047: The new housing stock expected under under MPD 2047 could reshape Noida and Gurugram's real estate markets, with buyer demand increasingly segmented by location, affordability and property type. (Photo for representational purposes only)
Updated on Aug 20, 2026 03:56 pm IST

Mumbai couple earns 3.5 lakh monthly, but paused 1.7 cr home purchase over EMI

Mumbai real estate: A couple were close to booking a 1.7 crore 2-BHK apartment in Mumbai’s suburbs last weekend, but eventually put the purchase on hold after assessing the financial burden. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Updated on Aug 21, 2026 08:44 am IST

UPRERA consolidates rules with amendments to strengthen buyer protection

UPRERA has consolidated its general regulations, incorporating nearly a dozen amendments to streamline project compliance and strengthen homebuyer protection. (Photo for representational purposes only)
Updated on Aug 21, 2026 09:46 am IST

MahaRERA directs real estate agent to pay 1% brokerage to homebuyer

MahaRERA said that a registered real estate agent must honour his written commitment to share 1% of the brokerage with the homebuyer. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Updated on Aug 21, 2026 10:06 am IST

Bengaluru security deposit woes: Tenant asks, ‘Did anyone ever get 100% back?'

Bengaluru security deposit row: A Reddit post asking whether tenants have ever received the full amount back has sparked a discussion online, highlighting that getting 100% can feel like a lottery. (Photo for representational purposes only)
Updated on Aug 18, 2026 09:16 am IST

Bengaluru tenant says ‘no issues’ during stay, problem began after vacating flat

Bengaluru rentals: A tenant on Reddit advised renters to record a detailed move-in video, documenting the property’s condition and any existing damage to avoid disputes later. (Photo for representational purposes only)
Updated on Aug 17, 2026 01:09 pm IST

Haryana RERA sounds alarm, urges buyers to steer clear of unregistered projects

Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA), Gurugram, has issued a public advisory cautioning buyers against purchasing or booking plots, flats, villas, apartments or other units in unregistered real estate projects. (Photo for representational purposes only)
Updated on Aug 16, 2026 10:07 am IST

Can homebuyers claim interest for delay after taking possession?

Delayed possession: Homebuyers who accept possession of a delayed flat can still claim interest from the developer for the period of delay, the Bombay High Court has ruled. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Published on Aug 13, 2026 08:56 am IST

Haryana RERA grants 4-month extension to realty projects amid West Asia crisis

US-Iran war: Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA), Gurugram, has granted a four-month extension to the completion timelines of eligible real estate projects registered with the authority. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Updated on Aug 13, 2026 09:53 am IST

MHADA Lottery 2026: 13 years, countless attempts and finally a home

MHADA lottery 2026 results for the Mumbai real estate market including winners for 2,640 affordable homes were announced on August 6, 2026.
Updated on Aug 11, 2026 09:59 am IST

MMRDA hires Singapore firm for Mumbai 3.0 plan: What it means for real estate

MMRDA has entered into an agreement with a Singapore-based firm to prepare a vision document and a comprehensive master plan for Mumbai 3.0, which is expected to cover 323.44 sq km, including 124 villages. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Updated on Aug 10, 2026 07:35 pm IST

Pune tenant says landlord deducted entire deposit for paint, cleaning and RO

Pune tenant’s dispute over a security deposit has sparked a debate on Reddit over what landlords can legitimately deduct when a tenant moves out. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Updated on Aug 10, 2026 12:00 pm IST

MahaRERA extends real estate project timelines by 4 months amid West Asia crisis

MahaRERA has granted a four-month extension to real estate projects across Maharashtra, following a Central government advisory issued last week urging state RERAs to extend project timelines. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Updated on Aug 08, 2026 10:22 am IST

MHADA lottery 2027 to offer over 2,000 affordable homes in Mumbai: CEO

MHADA lottery 2027 is likely to have around 2,000 to 2,500 affordable homes for sale in the Mumbai real estate market, MHADA Vice President and CEO Sanjeev Jaiswal told Hindustan Times Real Estate.
Updated on Aug 09, 2026 04:37 pm IST

Mumbai: MHADA lottery 2026 results announced, click here to check winners list

MHADA lottery 2026 results were announced on August 6, 2026 for winners of 2,640 affordable homes in the Mumbai real estate market.
Updated on Aug 07, 2026 10:00 am IST

MHADA Lottery 2026 results today: Will you be one of the 2,640 lucky homebuyers?

MHADA lottery 2026 results for 2,640 affordable homes in the Mumbai real estate market will be announced today at noon (Picture for representational purposes only)
Published on Aug 06, 2026 11:19 am IST

MHADA lottery 2026: Results for 2,640 homes in Mumbai to be announced on Aug 6

MHADA lottery 2026 results for Mumbai will be announced on August 6, 2026 at noon. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Updated on Aug 06, 2026 09:58 am IST

Mumbai society asks couple for marriage certificate before renting 1 lakh flat

Mumbai real estate: After nearly 10 days of house hunting and a monthly rental budget of almost 1 lakh, a married couple thought they had finally found their ideal 3BHK in the western suburbs. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Updated on Aug 05, 2026 09:46 am IST

Bengaluru landlord demands rental agreement before refunding 10,000 deposit

Landlord-tenant row: A Bengaluru tenant has sparked a discussion on Reddit after alleging that his landlord refused to refund the remaining 10,000 of his security deposit unless he returned his copy of the signed rental agreement. (Photo for representational purposes only)
Published on Aug 03, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Planning to buy a 1.5 crore flat? Reddit users share how to afford one

1.5 crore apartments are being bought by salaried professionals, technology workers and young couples seeking their first homes, with some receiving financial support from their families. (Photo for representational purposes only)
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 08:42 pm IST

Maharashtra plans blockchain for real estate to digitise land records: Explained

Maharashtra government is preparing to introduce a new law that will enable the use of blockchain technology in the real estate sector, marking one of the state's most significant digital governance initiatives for the property market. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Published on Jul 29, 2026 09:43 am IST

HT Exclusive: KRERA chief calls Bengaluru tilted tower rebuild ‘unprecedented’

Bengaluru's OC-approved tilted tower rebuild an 'unprecedented case'; fresh RERA registration may not be required, Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority Chairman Rakesh Singh told HT Real Estate (Photo for representational purposes only)
Updated on Aug 02, 2026 04:49 pm IST

Mumbai developers push buy now, pay later offers: Should buyers take the plunge?

Mumbai real estate market is witnessing a resurgence of 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) schemes this monsoon, with developers luring homebuyers ahead of the festive season. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Updated on Jul 29, 2026 09:41 am IST