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RERA in, but website lacks many details
Finding information on the site and navigating it also complex, unlike the portals of other states.
Structural auditor arrested for Mumbai foot overbridge collapse
A structural auditor was arrested in connection with last week’s foot overbridge collapse that left six people dead, police said.
Realty hot spot series: South Mumbai offers premium residential homes
South Mumbai offers high-end homes as well as key amenities like schools, hospitals and markets.
GST Council to consider implementation of lower GST rates for realty sector
The meeting is likely to deliberate only the transition provision and related issues for the implementation of lower GST rates for the real estate sector.
MMR, NCR lead affordable housing in last 5 years: Report
Both the regions contributed 55% share of the overall new budget housing supply between 2014 and 2018.
Drywall technology: Can it reduce construction timelines in Indian realty?
In a technology-driven lifestyle and rapid urbanisation, builders are largely exploring new construction and interior design options. The construction sector has seen major changes, with an increase in the usage of gypsum-based products.
Is 2019 the best time to buy a house?
The Indian real estate sector has witnessed several positive developments over the past few years, with schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), the granting of infrastructure status to affordable housing, 100 per cent tax exemption on the profits for developers building affordable homes, implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) and the subsidy schemes for first-time buyers of residential properties.
As property prices rise, more Indian women claim inheritance
Amendments in 2005 to the Hindu Succession Act, which governs matters of inheritance among Hindus, made women's inheritance rights equal to those of men.
RERA yet to resolve malpractices in real estate sector: Experts
The adjudicating officers themselves have powers to look at only certain sections of the act, while the main powers are bestowed only upon the members.
NBCC to monetise Jaypee Infratech assets to complete stuck projects
NBCC has also assured home buyers of completing pending projects within 3 years if its bid gets accepted.
Buying a house on a subvention scheme? Tread with caution
Interest subvention schemes can make buying a home easy for you in the initial stages, but watch out for the pitfalls.
SBI links pricing of loans and deposits to RBI’s repo rate
In a first-of-its kind move that will ensure faster monetary transmission, the nation’s largest lender State Bank of India, announced linking of its savings deposits rates and short-term loans to the RBI’s repo rate.