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Bengaluru landlord asks one month's rent just to view flat, internet screams 'scam'

India, Feb. 2 -- We have often heard of landlords demanding large deposits, high rent, or extra charges. But one recent incident in Bengaluru has taken this to a shocking new level. A young professio... Read More


MHADA update: 120 flats on offer in Mumbai on a first-come, first-served basis

India, Feb. 2 -- The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) on February 2 announced the sale of 120 flats in Mumbai on a first-come, first-served basis across several areas of the ... Read More


Union budget: Urban development, high-speed rail corridors to keep Uttar Pradesh on growth track

India, Feb. 2 -- Uttar Pradesh's share in the Union budget 2026-27 went up by approximately Rs.34,000 crore to nearly Rs.4.26 lakh crore, which includes central tax devolution and centrally sponsored ... Read More


FIR filed against Noida society, fined Rs.73L for violating ecology norms: Noida authority

India, Feb. 2 -- The Noida Authority on Sunday said it has filed a first information report (FIR) against the Amrapali Sapphire housing society for violating the air and water acts, and also flouting ... Read More


Budget 2026: How growth clusters in tier-II and III cities could boost real estate opportunities

India, Feb. 2 -- While Budget 2026 does not introduce any real estate-specific incentives, its sustained focus on development of planned growth clusters in tier-II and tier-III cities, including templ... Read More


Olive by Embassy announces two hotel properties in Pune's Baner and Wakad, having a total of 78 rooms

India, Feb. 2 -- Olive by Embassy, the tech-led hospitality brand of Embassy Group, announced on February 2 its entry into Pune with the launch of two hotel properties, including Olive Hotel Baner, wi... Read More


Bengaluru real estate: Can housing societies charge Rs.1 lakh for an NOC from resale buyers?

India, Feb. 2 -- A Bengaluru housing society has allegedly demanded Rs.1 lakh from a resale apartment buyer as a precondition for issuing a no-objection certificate (NOC) required for home loan disbur... Read More


Budget 2026 backs tier-2 city growth through infra push, offers little for affordable housing: CREDAI

India, Feb. 1 -- Budget 2026-27 reinforced the government's urbanisation push, prioritising infrastructure development in tier-II and tier-III cities. The renewed emphasis on these cities is expected ... Read More


Union Budget 2026: Five key demands of the real estate sector; from affordable housing reform to a push for rental homes

India, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Budget 2026 today, and the real estate sector is expecting a strong focus on affordable and rental housing. Industry stakeholders are ... Read More


Planning to buy property from an NRI? Budget 2026 simplifies TDS compliance

India, Feb. 1 -- Buying property in India from a non-resident seller has long involved cumbersome paperwork. In a significant compliance relief announced on February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sithar... Read More