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    Homebuyer News

    Waiting for 5% mortgage rates? Why buyers may wait years and pay more

    Homebuyers waiting for 5% mortgage rates may have to wait years as forecasts point to rates staying near 6% to 6.5%, while home prices rise. (Pexel/Representative image)
    World News
    Updated 2 hours ago

    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)
    Real Estate
    Updated 1 day ago

    Mortgage rates today: Should you choose a 6.35% ARM or 6.57% fixed mortgage?

    Mortgage rates today: Compare the 6.35% 5/1 ARM with the 6.57% 30-year fixed mortgage and see which loan may suit your homebuying plans. (Pexel/Representative image)
    World News
    Updated 3 days ago

    Mortgage rates today: 30-year rate at 6.53% — What homebuyers should know

    Mortgage rates today, August 26, 2026: 30-year rates fall to 6.53%, while 15-year rates hit 5.94%. Check ARM, VA and refinance rates. (Pexel/Representative image)
    World News
    Updated 4 days ago

    Why most US homebuyers choose fixed-rate mortgages: Costs, benefits and risks

    Learn how fixed mortgage rates work, their costs, benefits, risks and 30-year loan options. (Pexel/Represenatative image)
    World News
    Updated 5 days ago

    Mortgage rates slip to 6.50% as bond yields stay high: What homebuyers must know

    Mortgage rates slipped Friday, with the 30-year rate at 6.50%, but high bond yields and inflation worries continue to keep US home loan costs high. (Unsplash/Representative image)
    World News
    Updated 9 days ago

    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)
    Real Estate
    Updated 9 days ago

    Mortgage rates stay at 6.77% as US homebuyers pull back amid high housing costs

    US mortgage rates stayed at 6.77%, while refinance and home purchase applications fell, as high borrowing costs and weak affordability hit buyers. (Pexel/Representative image)
    World News
    Updated 11 days ago

    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 <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>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)
    Real Estate
    Updated 9 days ago

    NCDRC gives builder 3 months to complete housing project or refund buyers with 15% interest

    The complainants alleged that despite the lapse of several years, construction of the building remained incomplete, no occupancy certificate was obtained, and the builder never raised a demand for the remaining sale consideration. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 44 days ago

    Mohali Builder told to refund ₹25 lakh for project delay

    The agreement fixed December 18, 2011, as the date for handing over possession. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 48 days ago

    Chandigarh: Builder directed to refund ₹60 lakh to buyer over delay

    The commission awarded <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>75,000 as compensation for mental agony and harassment and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>35,000 towards litigation expenses. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 118 days ago

    RERA directs developer to hand over flat worth ₹89 lakh, pay interest for over 5-year delay

    RERA observed that the complainants had paid over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>75 lakh, which was more than 90% of the total cost, and had fulfilled their obligations. It rejected the builder’s argument that the delay was due to payment defaults and force majeure conditions, including the Covid-19 pandemic, noting that the committed possession date had already lapsed before the pandemic began. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
    Cities
    Published 124 days ago

    KRERA pulls up Bengaluru builder over khata delay, sets 30-day deadline

    Karnataka RERA has pulled up a Bengaluru developer for not issuing khata despite handing over possession and directed khata transfer in the buyer’s name within 30 days. (Representational Image)
    Real Estate
    Updated 218 days ago

    Mohali: Builder jailed for defying consumer commission order

    The case relates to a flat booked by the complainant with Emerging Valley Private Limited in its project located at Sector 115. (Representational Image)
    Cities
    Published 227 days ago

    As developer fails to pay interest, MahaRERA issues recovery warrant

    Alta Monte Signet project in Malad.
    Cities
    Published 246 days ago

    Can buyers approach Human Rights Commission for property possession delay?

    Distressed over the delay in getting possession of his apartment and the compensation ordered by RERA, a homebuyer in Bengaluru has now approached the National Human Rights Commission. (Representational photo)
    Real Estate
    Updated 619 days ago

    SC pulls up HDFC bank over ‘homebuyer harassment’

    The apex court suggested bank officials should be identified and investigated in cases where they have colluded with builders. (HT Photo)
    India News
    Updated 638 days ago

    MREAT orders coercive action against developer for failure to comply with refund order

    HT Image
    Cities
    Updated 981 days ago

    Property gets dearer in Gurugram as circle rates are hiked by up to 30%

    The new circle rates will be effective from April 1, the order said. (HT Archive)
    Cities
    Updated 1243 days ago

    Indiabulls Real Estate guilty of profiteering ₹6.46 crore to refund homebuyers

    Indiabulls Real Estate guilty of profiteering <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>6.46 crore to refund homebuyers
    Real Estate
    Published 1524 days ago
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