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Bengaluru rental row raises key question: Can landlords deduct repair costs from security deposits?

India, March 25 -- A tenant dispute in Bengaluru has reignited concerns over landlord practices and tenant protections, after a renter alleged that a substantial portion of her security deposit was wi... Read More


BEST renting out prime commercial spaces below market rates, claims committee

India, March 25 -- At a time when the Brihamumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking is reeling under accumulated losses exceeding Rs.10,000 crore, it is undervaluing its own assets, ... Read More


Sattva Group launches 15-minute city in North Bengaluru; expects over Rs.8,600 crore revenue from 50-acre housing project

India, March 24 -- Sattva Group has launched Sattva City, a 50-acre residential development in North Bengaluru, with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of over Rs.8,600 crore, the company said... Read More


Why this Ahmedabad founder keeps a house in Goa despite rarely visiting the place: 'Even if it's just for 5 days'

India, March 24 -- An Ahmedabad-based founder recently shared a LinkedIn post explaining why she maintains a home in Goa even though she rarely stays there. While her family suggests a hotel would be ... Read More


Construction costs across real estate asset classes projected to rise 3-5% in 2026: JLL

India, March 24 -- Construction costs for real estate projects are expected to rise by 3-5% across asset classes in 2026, driven by higher input costs, including labour, which may increase by 5-12% fo... Read More


Are Bengaluru's first-time tech buyers pausing real estate purchases amid AI layoff fears?

India, March 24 -- The Bengaluru real estate market, largely driven by first-time tech buyers who invest in the Rs.70 lakh to Rs.1.5 crore segment, is beginning to hit the pause button as conversation... Read More


Workday India Pvt Ltd leases 1.94 lakh sq ft in Chennai for a monthly rent of Rs.1.85 crore

India, March 24 -- Workday India Private Limited, an enterprise artificial intelligence platform, has leased 1.94 lakh sq ft of office space in Chennai from Cowrks India Pvt Ltd at a monthly rent of R... Read More


First-time homebuyers get younger: 64% buying property are under 35 years; Bengaluru leads the trend

India, March 24 -- The profile of the first-time homebuyer is undergoing a marked shift. In 2019, only 38% of buyers were under 35; by 2026, that share rose to 64%, with Bengaluru accounting for nearl... Read More


Can MahaRERA order the demolition of a car parking space based on homebuyers' complaints of inadequate space?

India, March 24 -- In a case involving parking, Mumbai-based homebuyers approached the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA), seeking demolition of an allegedly defective mechanical ... Read More


Flexible office market surges 3X to 110 mn sq ft; Bengaluru tops, followed by Delhi-NCR

India, March 24 -- Flexible office space in India has crossed the 100 million sq. ft. mark, with total inventory tripling between 2020 and 2025 to reach 110-114 million sq. ft., growing at a 23-25% CA... Read More