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GST 2.0: Will building a house on your own plot now cost less than buying an apartment in a gated society?

India, Sept. 8 -- In its 56th meeting, the GST Council rolled out a new two-slab structure of 5% and 18%, terming it a Diwali bonanza for consumers. With rates on cement, marble, granite, fly ash bric... Read More


GST rate cuts: Is building on your own plot more affordable than buying an apartment in a gated society? Find out

India, Sept. 8 -- In its 56th meeting, the GST Council rolled out a new two-slab structure of 5% and 18%, terming it a Diwali bonanza for consumers. With rates on cement, marble, granite, fly ash bric... Read More


Alibaug real estate market: Kartik Aaryan's land deal and what homebuyers should know

India, Sept. 7 -- Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has made headlines with his first land investment, a 2,000 sq ft plot in Alibaug, purchased for Rs.2 crore. The plot is part of Chateau de Alibaug, a fl... Read More


Pitru Paksha 2025: Here's why homebuyers avoid property deals during this period

India, Sept. 7 -- The Pitru Paksha period, which commenced today, is traditionally seen as a lull phase for real estate activity in India. Property agents note that sales and leasing transactions rema... Read More


From starter homes to ultra-luxury rentals: Bengaluru's 1BHKs now fetch over Rs.1 lakh a month

India, Sept. 7 -- Once seen as a starter home, the 1BHK is being redefined in Bengaluru's luxury real estate market. High-end one-bedroom apartments now command monthly rents exceeding Rs.1 lakh, driv... Read More


UP RERA resolves 76% of complaints received so far this year; majority related to housing delays and possession issues

India, Sept. 7 -- In 2025, Uttar Pradesh RERA resolved close to 76% of the complaints filed with the regulatory authority. Of the 2,394 complaints received this year, 1,810 have already been addressed... Read More


Kab tak rent? Netizens weigh in on buying versus renting a home in the Hyderabad real estate market

India, Sept. 6 -- Hyderabad's soaring real estate prices are testing even high-earning professionals. A Reddit post by a city-based IT professional and his wife highlighted the rising cost of housing,... Read More


GST 2.0: Will cuts in cement, marble and tile rates make homes cheaper? Should homebuyers expect immediate relief?

India, Sept. 6 -- The GST Council's move to reduce tax rates on key construction materials like cement, granite, and marble is expected to lower project costs for real estate developers and offer some... Read More


GST 2.0 and real estate: Can lower taxes on construction materials help you buy an apartment?

India, Sept. 6 -- The GST Council's decision to slash tax rates on key construction materials such as cement, granite, and marble is likely to ease project costs for developers and provide some relief... Read More


GST 2.0 and real estate: Can lower taxes on construction materials help you buy an apartment this festive season?

India, Sept. 6 -- The GST Council's decision to slash tax rates on key construction materials such as cement, granite, and marble is likely to ease project costs for developers and provide some relief... Read More