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homebuyer news

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)
Published on Jul 13, 2026 08:47 am IST

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

The commission awarded 75,000 as compensation for mental agony and harassment and 35,000 towards litigation expenses. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 17, 2026 06:27 am IST

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 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)
Published on Apr 28, 2026 08:08 am IST

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)
Updated on Jan 24, 2026 06:02 pm IST

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)
Published on Jan 15, 2026 08:04 am IST

As developer fails to pay interest, MahaRERA issues recovery warrant

Alta Monte Signet project in Malad.
Published on Dec 28, 2025 09:40 am IST

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)
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 11:45 am IST

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)
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 08:10 am IST

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)
Updated on Apr 04, 2023 11:56 pm IST

Indiabulls Real Estate guilty of profiteering 6.46 crore to refund homebuyers

Indiabulls Real Estate guilty of profiteering 6.46 crore to refund homebuyers
Published on Jun 28, 2022 10:58 am IST

Homebuyers anticipate lockdown exit as need for affordable houses swell around

The 3D Model Of The City Home Enclave Project.
Updated on May 14, 2020 03:27 pm IST

Homebuyers prefer flats over villas with 70% NCR projects being high-rises: Report

The report by Anarock, a real estate consultancy, said that in Gurugram around 73% homebuyers in 2019 bought an apartment in a high-rise instead of investing in plots or villas.
Updated on Jan 21, 2020 12:42 pm IST

NBCC gets homebuyers’ nod to complete Jaypee projects

Jaypee Greens , project wish town, at greater Noida.
Updated on Dec 18, 2019 12:36 am IST

Majority of homebuyers, some lenders vote in favour of NBCC bid to acquire Jaypee Infra

For homebuyers, NBCC has proposed to complete about 20,000 flats in three and half years, while Suraksha in three years.
Updated on Dec 17, 2019 03:08 pm IST

Find ways to release loan to homebuyers: Supreme Court

The bench also asked NBCC, the receiver and court-appointed forensic auditors to work out the modus-operandi and feasibility to sell 5,229 unsold flats.
Updated on Sept 12, 2019 05:59 am IST

How homebuyers managed to secure a landmark victory

The Supreme Court of India , upheld the constitutional validity of the Section 5(8) (f) of the IBC Code which gives right to the homebuyers to approach the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) under the IBC.
Updated on Aug 31, 2019 02:11 pm IST

Mumbai builder arrested for cheating 350 homebuyers of 4 crore

A 42-year-old real estate developer from Navi Mumbai, who allegedly cheated around 350 homebuyers of 4 crore four years ago, was arrested on Monday.
Updated on Aug 14, 2019 03:53 am IST

Give certificates to Amrapali homebuyers or face jail: SC

On July 23, the Supreme Court had cancelled the registration of the Amrapali Group under Rera.
Updated on Aug 14, 2019 04:18 am IST

Deserted by builder, homebuyers in Lucknow form company, complete project in 1.5 years

The developer had constructed only the basic structures of the two 16-storey towers.
Updated on Aug 10, 2019 01:15 pm IST

Supreme Court upholds homebuyers’ rights in builder bankruptcies

The court ruled that homebuyers’ rights will remain at par with lenders.
Published on Aug 09, 2019 03:04 pm IST

Greater Noida sets up dedicated cell to help homebuyers

The Greater Noida authority has set up a dedicated cell that will assist homebuyers in getting details about the legality of a housing project.
Updated on Aug 01, 2019 03:19 pm IST

Amrapali homebuyers write to court receiver, seek registration of flats in Noida

Amrapali homebuyers on Thursday wrote a letter to senior advocate R Venkataramani, the court receiver, requesting him to immediately start execution of registration of the flats as per the SC order.
Updated on Jul 26, 2019 02:47 pm IST

‘Amrapali cheated homebuyers, sell their properties’, says Supreme Court; asks NBCC to finish projects

An unfinished residential project of Amrapali at Sector 76 in Noida
Updated on Jul 23, 2019 11:59 am IST

SC asks Centre for ‘uniform’ plan to protect homebuyers

According to the petitioners, the IBC law — passed in 2018 — does not guarantee the interests of homebuyers in case a project cannot be revived and has to be liquidated. (Pradeep Gaur/ Mint)
Updated on Jul 09, 2019 11:15 pm IST

Aggrieved homebuyers demand CBI probe to ascertain role of Noida officials

Aggrieved homebuyers demand CBI probe to ascertain role of Noida officials (Photo by Virendra Singh Gosain / Hindustan Times)
Updated on Mar 03, 2019 03:40 am IST

Will not repay our home loans if government does not help: Amrapali homebuyers

Amrapali homebuyers at a protest against the UP government outside Noida stadium on Jan 20. Virendra Singh Gosain/HT file
Published on Mar 03, 2019 03:22 am IST

Average age of homebuyers is down to 30, finds research

The report said most common type of property searched by buyers is flats and apartments, as shown by an analysis of online search data.
Published on Feb 27, 2019 04:58 am IST

Homebuyers revive Gurugram’s realty market

This change in sentiment is particularly strong in developing sectors along the Dwarka Expressway, where there has been an uptick in sale and purchase in the secondary market (pre-owned homes), and prices have moved upwards by an average of 5-7%.
Published on Feb 25, 2019 05:16 am IST

4,557 homebuyers’ complaints solved since UP Rera formed

The UP Rera was formed on the basis of the Rera Act, 2016, and had come to Greater Noida in September, 2018.
Published on Feb 25, 2019 02:44 am IST