Category: REAL ESTATE NEWS

LDA’s Anantnagar Scheme: 498 Residential Plots Open for Allotment in Phase 2

May 4, 2026

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has announced a significant opportunity for homebuyers and investors with the launch of the second phase of its Anantnagar residential plotted development scheme. A total of 498 residential plots will be made available through an online registration process starting April 28, with the window open until May 27. This initiative […]

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Air India Building Deal Signals Strategic Shift in Mumbai’s Administrative Core

May 2, 2026

The Maharashtra government’s move to acquire the iconic Air India building is more than a routine real estate transaction—it reflects a calculated shift in how the state is planning its administrative future. With ₹1,600 crore already transferred by the Finance Department to the Public Works Department, the process has clearly entered its final stage. The […]

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A Two-Decade Dispute Ends, But Leaves a Larger Message

A ₹1,000 crore dispute, a legal battle of over 20 years, and one clear message from the Supreme Court—property rights cannot be bypassed through strategy. The order asking Larsen & Toubro to vacate the Pali Hill bungalow is not just the end of a case; it clearly defines the limits of tenancy and the importance […]

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Narrow Roads, Taller Ambitions

May 1, 2026

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 […]

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MahaRERA circular 50/2025: easing cancellation issues, but some gaps remain

April 30, 2026

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 […]

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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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Locking Inventory, Enforcing Accountability: SRA’s New Playbook

April 28, 2026

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 […]

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From paperwork to portal: Maharashtra resets housing society registration

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 […]

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BMC tightens construction waste tracking in Mumbai

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 […]

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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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