Real Estate Guide

Relief for UP tenants and landlords: Cabinet cuts stamp duty on rent agreements

Published on Sept 17, 2026 11:02 am IST

UP Cabinet cuts stamp duty on rent agreements up to 10 years: The move is aimed at encouraging formal tenancy agreements and reducing disputes between landlords and tenants (Photo for representational purposes only)

Bengaluru tenant asks if landlord can make her vacate 5 months into lease

A Bengaluru tenant who was asked to vacate just five months into an 11-month rental agreement turned to Reddit for advice after the landlord said the apartment was being put up for sale. (Photo for representational purposes only)

Published on Sept 15, 2026 02:14 pm IST

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Should homebuyers opt for payment plans over freebies?

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Mumbai’s festive property offers are shifting from traditional freebies to flexible payment plans, easing buyers’ cash-flow burden without necessarily lowering property prices.

Updated on Sept 15, 2026 08:58 am IST

3 BHK in South Mumbai’s old bldg up for monthly rent ₹7.25 lakh, sparks debate

Mumbai real estate market's 3 BHK apartment listing in upscale Breach Candy area of South Mumbai has caught the attention of social media users. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Sept 12, 2026 10:44 am IST

Housing societies must have CC, IOD and developer NOC to apply for OC: BMC

Mumbai real estate update: BMC’s new Occupation Certificate (OC) amnesty SOP makes clear that housing societies cannot seek relief merely because their buildings lack an OC; valid valid Intimation of Disapproval (IOD) and Commencement Certificate (CC), along with the developer’s NOC, remain key requirements (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Sept 12, 2026 11:12 am IST

MHADA puts 324 affordable homes on sale in Nashik; prices start at ₹11 lakh

Nashik real estate update: MHADA has put 324 affordable homes for sale in the Nashik region, priced between ₹11 lakh and ₹27 lakh. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Sept 11, 2026 09:20 am IST

Moving into a PG? 5 things to check about the structure

Delhi building collapse on Sunday has once again raised questions about structural safety, unauthorised construction and the condition of ageing residential buildings in the national capital. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Sept 09, 2026 07:23 am IST

₹25,000 salary, ₹15-20 cr land: Redditor upset as dad 'spends like a crorepati'

A Redditor has sought advice after claiming that his father had started spending and borrowing money in anticipation of selling around 4.5 acres of family land on the outskirts of Nizamabad, Telangana. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Sept 09, 2026 07:20 am IST

Slum-free Mumbai in 10 years: What Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’s plan means

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ assertion that Mumbai can become 100% slum-free within the next 10 years experts said is not merely a housing target, it signals a potentially significant change in how the city’s land resources will be planned. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Sept 08, 2026 09:07 am IST

What happens to Mumbai’s high-rise buildings after 30 years? Redditors debate

Mumbai real estate market's skyline continues to build upwards, a question that is rarely part of the conversation around new luxury towers is beginning to attract attention. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Sept 10, 2026 09:10 am IST

MahaRERA declines homebuyer’s plea for developer to buyback flat near Mumbai

MahaRERA declines homebuyer’s plea for developer to buyback flat near Mumbai over leakage, dampness related issues. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Sept 07, 2026 10:11 am IST

Bengaluru proposes property tax reliefs for vacant plots converted into parking

Bengaluru may soon offer 100% property-tax incentives to owners of vacant plots who convert their land into dedicated multi level parking facilities. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Sept 06, 2026 09:56 am IST

Construction costs rise 34% and housing prices increase by 59% in India: Report

US-Iran war impact: Housing prices across India's top seven cities have skyrocketed twice as fast as construction costs over the last five years (Photo for representational purposes only)

Updated on Sept 07, 2026 10:09 am IST

Mumbai redevelopment: More than 1,000 projects launched since 2020, says Report

Mumbai real estate market's redevelopment segment has reported more than 1,000 projects since 2020, comprising 13% of city's overall residential supply and 15% of housing sales. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Sept 06, 2026 10:45 am IST

Gurugram flooding crisis: Can PPPs and municipal bonds fund the infrastructure?

Gurugram flooding: Every monsoon, the city seems to rediscover the same question: why does a city that has spent hundreds of crores on stormwater infrastructure continue to flood. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Published on Sept 04, 2026 03:06 pm IST

MahaRERA: Developer must bear stamp duty costs promised to buyer during booking

MahaRERA ruled that a real estate developer cannot shift the burden of stamp duty and registration charges to a homebuyer after initially promising to bear those costs at the time of booking. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Sept 03, 2026 08:53 am IST

Bengaluru tenant shocked after reading lease conditions shared by the landlord

Bengaluru real estate update: A tenant new to the city has sparked a discussion on Reddit after expressing shock over some of the clauses mentioned in a rental agreement. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Sept 02, 2026 09:08 am IST

MahaRERA says husband can file complaint for wife’s flat: Here’s how

Delayed possession: MahaRERA allows husband to file RERA complaint against developer over alleged delay in handing over his wife’s flat in Nagpur. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Sept 01, 2026 09:02 am IST

Mumbai homeowner shares ordeal on Reddit as redevelopment stuck for 15 years

Mumbai redevelopment news: A homeowner has taken to Reddit seeking advice after his housing society in Mulund remained stuck in redevelopment for more than 15 years. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Sept 03, 2026 09:02 am IST

Raksha Bandhan: Does a sister have equal rights in family property? Know the law

Raksha Bandhan 2026: A common question around family property is whether a sister has the same legal rights as her brother. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Aug 31, 2026 09:02 am IST

MHADA Lottery 2026: All about the costliest apartment in Pune's housing draw

MHADA lottery 2026 for the Pune real estate market has the most expensive apartment in Tathawade, in the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) limits. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Aug 31, 2026 09:09 am IST

Planning to cancel your flat booking? Here’s how much developers can deduct

MahaRERA has clarified that developers can prescribe cancellation deductions that differ from those in the authority’s model allotment letter, provided the terms are clearly disclosed to homebuyers. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Aug 29, 2026 09:37 am IST

Do daughters’ children have equal share in a grandfather’s property in Haryana?

A linguistic ambiguity in a Haryana government notification had left some families in a peculiar legal limbo. (Photo for representational purposes only)

Updated on Aug 28, 2026 09:03 am IST

Bombay HC allows stamp duty refund to developer after deal falls through

Pune real estate: The Bombay High Court directed Maharashtra government authorities to refund ₹70.12 lakh stamp duty to a developer after a Development Agreement (DA) for a Pune real estate project failed to materialise. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Aug 28, 2026 10:03 am IST

UP RERA extends project deadlines by 4 months: Which housing projects qualify?

UP RERA on August 25, granted a four-month extension to eligible real estate projects amid disruptions in construction material supplies due to the ongoing West Asia crisis, subject to conditions. (Photo for representational purposes only)

Updated on Aug 26, 2026 09:03 am IST

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 after a Reddit user questioned whether homebuyers paying ₹8 crore- ₹ 10 crore or more for apartments in prime areas. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Aug 29, 2026 09:40 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 has given final approval to 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 28, 2026 10:06 am 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

Home / Real Estate / Real Estate Guide

Real Estate Guide

Hi, {{name}}