Mumbai’s redevelopment story is entering a decisive phase, where long-standing physical constraints are being redefined by policy intent. The civic body’s move to relax building height restrictions linked to road width under DCPR 2034 is not just a regulatory adjustment—it is a strategic shift that could reshape how the city grows, rebuilds, and utilises its […]
Narrow Roads, Taller Ambitionsmore
MahaRERA’s Circular 50/2025 is an important step to solve a common problem in real estate projects—cancellations getting stuck due to non-cooperative buyers. Earlier, even if a developer followed the legal process—issued notice under Section 11(5) of RERA and got an order for cancellation—the process could not move ahead if the allottee refused to sign. Because […]
MahaRERA circular 50/2025: easing cancellation issues, but some gaps remainmore
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 […]
500 Unsafe Buildings, One Clear Message: Accountability Has Arrivedmore
In a decisive shift towards enforcement-led governance, Mumbai’s Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has moved beyond directives to action—freezing developers’ sale inventory to secure transit rent for slum dwellers. For the first time, sale flats equivalent to three years’ rent are being locked in as financial security, ensuring that eligible beneficiaries are not left vulnerable to […]
Locking Inventory, Enforcing Accountability: SRA’s New Playbookmore
Maharashtra has initiated a decisive administrative shift by moving cooperative housing society registrations to a fully digital framework. Through the Aaple Sarkar Portal, the state’s cooperation department is aiming to reduce delays, limit the role of intermediaries, and bring greater transparency into the system. The reform is anchored in efficiency. By digitising submissions, documentation, and […]
From paperwork to portal: Maharashtra resets housing society registrationmore
Mumbai’s fast-paced redevelopment has brought construction and demolition (C&D) waste into sharper focus, prompting the civic body to introduce a more disciplined and accountable system. In response, a structured Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been implemented to regulate waste management across projects, making segregation at source and real-time tracking of waste movement mandatory. Clear segregation […]
BMC tightens construction waste tracking in Mumbaimore
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 […]
Bigger rehab homes proposed for Dharavi, but clarity still awaitedmore
Maharashtra’s real estate ecosystem is on the brink of a structural shift, with the state preparing to introduce a portal for digitally signed property valuation reports. While the move may appear procedural, its implications are far deeper—impacting transparency, efficiency, and decision-making across the property lifecycle. At its core, the initiative is designed to simplify access […]
Digital Valuation Set to Reshape Property Transparency in Maharashtramore
Maharashtra’s real estate ecosystem is entering a phase where regulatory momentum is no longer just about approvals—it is about discipline, timelines, and credibility. In FY 2025–26, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) cleared 10,379 housing projects, covering fresh registrations, corrections, and timeline extensions. The scale of this activity reflects not just sectoral demand, but […]
MahaRERA’s 10,000+ Approvals Signal Scale — But Also a System Under Watchmore
Mumbai’s next phase of urban expansion is beginning to take clearer shape, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) securing 216 acres in Raigad. While the scale itself is notable, the more significant story lies in the model being adopted — one that repositions landowners from passive sellers to active stakeholders in the development […]
MMRDA’s 216-acre Raigad move signals a deeper shift in Mumbai 3.0 strategymore
