Category: INDIA / WORLD

When India Chooses Space: The New Geometry of Urban Housing

March 31, 2026

In real estate, size is never just a number it is a signal. Across India’s top cities, homebuyers are sending a decisive message: they are willing to stretch budgets, absorb higher ticket sizes, and recalibrate financial priorities but they are no longer willing to compromise on space. The numbers now validate what market behaviour has […]

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MHADA lottery likely by March 31; around 5,000 affordable homes expected

MHADA lottery likely by March 31; around 5,000 affordable homes expected

March 20, 2026

Mumbai’s affordable housing segment is likely to see a significant development soon as the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) prepares to announce its housing lottery for 2026. According to MHADA officials, the housing draw for Mumbai is expected to be declared before March 31. Vice President and CEO Sanjeev Jaiswal confirmed the timeline […]

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Mega Metro and Tunnel Projects Set to Reshape Mumbai

Mega Metro and Tunnel Projects Set to Reshape Mumbai

March 18, 2026

Mumbai stands at the threshold of another major infrastructure transformation. As the city continues to expand and mobility challenges grow, the Maharashtra government has outlined a series of ambitious projects aimed at strengthening connectivity and modernising the state’s transportation network. In the Budget 2026–27, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced multiple initiatives focused on expanding metro […]

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MahaRERA Backlog Highlights Need for Faster Dispute Resolution

March 17, 2026

India’s real estate regulatory framework was introduced to strengthen transparency and accountability in the sector while protecting homebuyers. Yet, the pace of dispute resolution continues to raise concerns as pending cases remain a challenge. A substantial number of disputes remain unresolved before the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA), underlining ongoing delays in resolving conflicts […]

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Maharashtra’s Fiscal Pressure May Push Ready Reckoner Rates Up

Maharashtra’s Fiscal Pressure May Push Ready Reckoner Rates Up

March 16, 2026

Rising debt and revenue deficit may lead to more than 5% increase from April  In Maharashtra’s evolving real estate landscape, fiscal realities are beginning to shape policy decisions. Mounting financial pressure on the state exchequer and a growing debt burden may soon lead the government to revise ready reckoner (RR) rates, potentially increasing them by […]

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9th Edition of the Real Estate & Construction Industry Leadership Awards 2026

Realty Quarter Announces the 9th Edition Real Estate & Construction Industry Leadership Awards 2026 in Mumbai

February 21, 2026

Mumbai, India – April 2026: Nominations Now OpenLeading real estate media and knowledge platform Realty Quarter proudly announces the 9th Edition of the Real Estate & Construction Industry Leadership Awards 2026. While the official event date and venue will be announced shortly, nominations for the prestigious awards have now officially commenced. Continuing its legacy of […]

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Bigger Homes, Higher Value: Mumbai Records Highest January Stamp Duty Collection

Bigger Homes, Higher Value: Mumbai Records Highest January Stamp Duty Collection

February 11, 2026

Mumbai’s property market has started the year with an interesting trend, fewer homes were sold compared to peak months, but buyers spent more on each purchase. As a result, January recorded the highest-ever stamp duty collection for the month, showing that homebuyers are now choosing better and bigger homes instead of just increasing transaction numbers. […]

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When Homebuyers Become Developers - MahaRERAs Order Reshapes the Rules of Real Estate Recovery

When Homebuyers Become Developers: MahaRERA’s Order Reshapes the Rules of Real Estate Recovery

February 7, 2026

In an important decision that could change how stalled housing projects are handled in Maharashtra, MahaRERA has taken a rare step by giving homebuyers the power to move their delayed project forward. The order concerns the unfinished Clan City township at Rohinjan, a project that has remained incomplete for nearly 16 years, leaving hundreds of […]

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MHADA Unlocks 120 Unsold Flats Under FCFS Sale Model

February 5, 2026

Mumbai’s housing story often revolves around demand outpacing supply, yet paradoxically, completed homes sometimes remain unoccupied due to procedural delays and allocation challenges. In a corrective move, the Mumbai Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has announced the sale of 120 unsold flats across the city under a first-come-first-served (FCFS) model, aiming to place ready […]

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Balancing Shelter and Open Spaces: Supreme Court Reviews Slum Rehabilitation Policy

Balancing Shelter and Open Spaces: Supreme Court Reviews Slum Rehabilitation Policy

In a development that could influence Mumbai’s future urban landscape, the Supreme Court has sought responses from the Maharashtra government and civic authorities on a challenge to the Bombay High Court’s decision permitting slum rehabilitation on land originally reserved for parks, gardens, and playgrounds. The dispute revolves around Regulation 17(3)(D)(2) of the Development Control and […]

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