Category: Housing Socieites

Digital Push Brings 23 Housing Societies Into Maharashtra’s Formal Framework

June 2, 2026

For decades, the registration of cooperative housing societies in Maharashtra remained trapped in a maze of paperwork, multiple office visits and prolonged approval timelines. The state’s latest digital initiative is now beginning to change that narrative. Just two months after the launch of the fully online cooperative society registration system on the Aaple Sarkar portal, […]

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India’s Real Estate Sector Faces Rising Construction Costs and Supply Chain Crisis

May 29, 2026

India’s real estate sector is entering a phase where rising construction costs are no longer a temporary concern but a structural challenge. Developers across the country are now openly acknowledging that global conflicts, supply-chain disruptions, labour shortages and raw material inflation have sharply altered project economics. According to industry estimates, construction costs have increased by […]

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Can Homebuyers Claim Brokerage Refund After Cancelling a Flat Booking?

May 19, 2026

The ruling highlights a growing reality in India’s housing market — cancellation disputes are no longer limited to builders alone, but increasingly involve brokerage accountability and transaction transparency. The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has clarified an important issue impacting homebuyers and real estate agents across the state — whether brokerage paid during a […]

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Vertical Slums, Silent Crisis

May 7, 2026

Mumbai’s growth story is no longer horizontal—it is rising vertically, quietly and without control. Across pockets like Govandi, Kurla, and Bandra East, informal settlements are no longer limited to ground-plus-one structures. They are evolving into multi-storey, unauthorized buildings—what many now call “slum skyscrapers.” This transformation is not just physical; it reflects a deeper imbalance between […]

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500 Unsafe Buildings, One Clear Message: Accountability Has Arrived

April 29, 2026

In a decisive move that shifts the conversation from negligence to accountability, the civic administration in Navi Mumbai has identified 500 buildings as unsafe, triggering immediate evacuation notices. The action follows a detailed, department-wise structural survey and aligns with directives issued by the high court—marking a stronger enforcement phase in urban safety governance. The buildings […]

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Bigger rehab homes proposed for Dharavi, but clarity still awaited

April 26, 2026

Mumbai’s redevelopment narrative is entering a more ambitious phase, with the state proposing a significant increase in rehabilitation housing sizes under the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP). The revised framework offers eligible residents homes ranging from 500 sq ft to 754 sq ft carpet area, marking a notable jump from the earlier 400 sq ft provision […]

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Dharavi Redevelopment Speeds Up Before Rains

April 16, 2026

Mumbai’s urban transformation narrative has taken a decisive turn as authorities move forward with pre-monsoon clearances in key informal settlements. The latest development in Dharavi’s Sector 6 signals both urgency and complexity in executing one of Asia’s most ambitious redevelopment projects. Nearly seven slum settlements in Sector 6 have been served notices to vacate either […]

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AI to Reshape Mumbai’s Realty Approvals

April 11, 2026

Mumbai is preparing for a significant transformation in its real estate approval ecosystem, as the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) moves toward deploying an advanced AI-driven system. The initiative is designed to simplify, accelerate, and bring greater transparency to a process that has historically been complex and time-consuming. At its core, this shift […]

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MahaRERA Momentum: More Projects, But Delays Continue

April 4, 2026

The real estate market in Maharashtra is moving steadily, with both new projects and ongoing developments shaping the current trend. The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has approved over 1,060 housing projects across the state. Nearly half of these are new registrations, while many existing projects have been given more time to complete. Out […]

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Lucknow Real Estate Outlook 2026: A New Era of Growth, Infrastructure & Investment Opportunities

April 2, 2026

Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is rapidly transforming into one of India’s most promising real estate destinations. With the 2026–27 financial year bringing significant government investments, progressive policies, and infrastructure upgrades, the city is poised to attract both end-users and investors. Driven by metro expansion, township developments, and smart city initiatives, Lucknow is stepping […]

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