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Mumbai’s sea-facing versus sea-view luxury homes premium explained

Published on Oct 22, 2026 09:14 am IST

Mumbai real estate market: The distinction between a sea-view apartment and a genuinely sea-facing residence, with an uninterrupted panorama of the coastline, can translate into a significant premium. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Gurugram’s stilt-plus-four row: What changed, and what it means for homebuyers

Gurugram’s stilt-plus-four (S+4) housing policy has become a flashpoint between urban development and infrastructure planning. (Photo for representational purposes only)

Published on Oct 22, 2026 11:09 am IST

Mumbai air pollution: BMC cracks down on construction sites, issues stop-work notice

Mumbai’s deteriorating air quality index (AQI) has prompted the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to take action against construction sites violating air pollution guidelines. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Published on Oct 21, 2026 08:07 pm IST

Mumbai air pollution: What are BMC’s construction ban rules, and when can work be suspended?

Mumbai AQI: Construction and redevelopment activities have come under increased scrutiny as the city’s air quality deteriorates, with several locations recording hazardous pollution levels in recent days. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Oct 21, 2026 10:07 am IST

NDMC to implement new property tax regime in Lutyens’ Delhi

Updated on Oct 19, 2026 10:06 am IST

MahaRERA recovers ₹369 crore against ₹1,037 crore dues from developers to homebuyers; Mumbai leads

MahaRERA has recovered ₹369.45 crore in compensation for homebuyers across 273 real estate projects, against which 516 recovery warrants worth ₹1,037 crore were issued to the developers in the last 9 years. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Oct 16, 2026 10:01 am IST

Mumbai redevelopment: Why maintenance bills may rise after homeowners get possession of new flat

Mumbai real estate market update: Redevelopment offers bigger homes and modern amenities, but homeowners must prepare for higher monthly maintenance bills and long-term upkeep costs. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Oct 16, 2026 09:58 am IST

Dharavi redevelopment: Construction begins; 5 things about the project and completion deadlines

Dharavi redevelopment project's construction of the rehabilitation component began on October 12, 2026, with a bhoomi poojan ceremony at a 22-acre railway land parcel in Matunga, Mumbai. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Oct 14, 2026 11:38 am IST

Can you buy and sell parking spaces in India as investment assets, like flats and shops?

Legal provisions governing the allotment and ownership of parking spaces impose several restrictions, making their commercial exploitation by third parties in most real estate projects unworkable, say experts (Photo for representational purposes only). (Unsplash)

Updated on Oct 14, 2026 09:06 am IST

MahaRERA: No tenants for shop; why a senior citizen couple’s plea was rejected

MahaRERA rejected the plea of senior citizens who had purchased a shop in Pune to generate rental income during retirement. The couple claimed they were unable to find tenants because of poor visibility and inadequate access caused by an incomplete 24-metre-wide Development Plan (DP) road. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Oct 13, 2026 09:43 am IST

Navratri 2026 real estate offers: Are gold, gadgets and payment plans worth it?

Navratri 2026: Festive offers may sweeten property deals but homebuyers should look beyond freebies and discounts to assess a home’s price, location, connectivity and the developer’s track record. (Photo for representational purposes only)

Updated on Oct 12, 2026 09:04 am IST

Bengaluru’s rental maze: Landlord interviews and then the battle to get your security deposit back

Bengaluru rental market: For tenants, finding a house on rent can feel like a job interview, while getting their security deposit back can become a test of endurance. (Photo for representational purposes only)

Published on Oct 11, 2026 04:37 pm IST

Navi Mumbai International Airport: Planning to buy an apartment? Here’s how much it costs

With Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) having been operational for nearly a year, the area around the airport is beginning to emerge as a residential and investment hub within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), experts say. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Oct 09, 2026 08:22 am IST

Short-term rentals: Rules landlords should know before the first tenant arrives

Short-term rentals in NCR are under scrutiny, with Noida and Ghaziabad residents’ associations raising security concerns. (Photo for representational purposes only)

Updated on Oct 07, 2026 08:02 am IST

Mumbai: Tenant alleges landlord refusing ₹1 lakh deposit refund, cites ₹3.7 lakh for repairs in flat

Mumbai real estate: A Mumbai tenant whose family lived in a rented apartment for around a decade has alleged that the landlord refused to return their ₹1 lakh security deposit, (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Oct 05, 2026 09:37 pm IST

₹1.2 lakh monthly rent for 650 sq ft 2BHK in Navi Mumbai's Vashi sparks debate on Reddit

Mumbai real estate update: A Reddit post claiming that a 650 sq ft 2BHK apartment in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, near Mumbai, is being offered at a monthly rent of ₹1.2 lakh has triggered a debate over the rising cost of housing. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Oct 05, 2026 03:59 pm IST

Maharashtra sets two year redevelopment deadline; up to three years in exceptional cases | Explained

Mumbai real estate: The Maharashtra government has introduced a time-bound framework for the redevelopment of cooperative housing societies, requiring developers to complete projects within two years. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Oct 05, 2026 11:59 am IST

UPRERA approves 11 real estate projects with investment worth over ₹2,086 crore

UP RERA said it has approved 11 projects across five districts, involving an estimated investment of over ₹2,086 crore. (Photo for representational purposes only)

Published on Oct 02, 2026 10:06 pm IST

MahaRERA says it cannot decide whether MHADA can levy property tax on homebuyers before possession

MahaRERA said it lacks jurisdiction under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, to decide whether the MHADA can levy property tax on a homebuyer for the period before the flat's possession is handed over (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Oct 03, 2026 11:03 am IST

UP eases land-use rules: Authorities can approve changes up to 6,000 sq m | Explained

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has cleared an important change in the way land-use approvals are processed, handing development authority boards, including the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA). (Picture for representational purposes only)

Published on Oct 02, 2026 12:07 pm IST

Maharashtra’s new housing society redevelopment rules: Key changes explained

Mumbai redevelopment news: Maharashtra government has tightened the redevelopment process for co-operative housing societies, placing greater emphasis on member participation, time-bound documentation and majority approval in the appointment of developers. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Oct 04, 2026 11:06 am IST

Mumbai property registrations rise 5% in Sept; Ganesh Chaturthi sees 22% jump

Mumbai recorded 12,622 property registrations in September 2026, up 5% from 12,070 registrations in September 2025. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Oct 02, 2026 09:00 am IST

RWA Watch: Can residents stop paying CAM charges if the housing society fails to provide services?

RWA Watch: Residents of a housing society in Greater Noida West protest over alleged deficiencies in basic services and restrictions on the entry of delivery personnel and workers.

Updated on Oct 01, 2026 12:57 pm 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 ₹711 crore.

Updated on Sept 29, 2026 09:37 am 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).

Published on Sept 28, 2026 10:46 am IST

YEIDA launches housing and hotel plots near Noida International Airport

Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has launched separate plot schemes for group housing and hotels (Photo for representational purposes only)

Updated on Sept 28, 2026 01:37 pm 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)

Updated on Sept 28, 2026 08:25 am IST

Pitru Paksha 2026: Why homebuyers put property purchases on hold during Shraddh

Pitru Paksha 2026, which begins on September 26, is traditionally seen as a subdued period for the real estate market across the country. (Picture for representational purposes only)

Updated on Sept 26, 2026 02:46 pm IST

IBC helps 1.4 lakh homebuyers as developers revive stalled projects

India's insolvency regime has helped more than 1.4 lakh homebuyers move closer to or receive possession of homes stuck in stalled real estate projects, with financially stronger developers stepping in to revive distressed developments. (Representational Image)

Updated on Sept 25, 2026 06:59 pm 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)

Published on Sept 25, 2026 01:16 pm IST

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