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Gurugram proposes circle rates for 2026-27; Dwarka Expressway may see the steepest hike of up to 67%

India, March 30 -- Starting April 1, homebuyers in Gurugram could face a noticeable increase in stamp duty and registration costs, as the district administration has proposed revised collector (circle... Read More


Tamil Nadu RERA calls labour, material shortages 'lame excuses'; pulls up developer for delay

India, March 29 -- The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TN RERA) has said labour shortages, material constraints and approval delays are 'lame excuses' for project delays, holding a develo... Read More


Income Tax changes 2026: From April 1, HRA rules require disclosure of rent paid to father

India, March 29 -- Amit, a salaried professional in Mumbai, pays an annual rent of Rs.1.8 lakh to his father and claims HRA. From April 1, 2026, his tax filings require greater scrutiny and disclosure... Read More


Bengaluru couple shares rental mistakes after living in 3 homes before finding 2BHK for Rs.19K

India, March 29 -- A Bengaluru based couple recently shared their experience of renting homes in the city, revealing the mistakes they made before finally finding a 2BHK apartment for Rs.19,000 per mo... Read More


Mohali: Omaxe residents protest against poor amenities

India, March 29 -- Residents of Omaxe New Chandigarh on Saturday staged a protest at the IT Tower on the Chandigarh-Baddi Road to demand basic amenities promised at the time of possession by the devel... Read More


A home, a memory, a milestone: Half-a-century-old Laxmi Niwas set to fall for Sewri-Worli elevated corridor

India, March 29 -- The demolition of half-a-century-old Laxmi Niwas, one of the two oldest chawls required for the Sewri-Worli Elevated Corridor, began on Friday, marking the end of an era in Prabhade... Read More


SoBo, Worli apartment prices hit western suburbs: Are Borivali, Goregaon and Andheri competing with South Mumbai?

India, March 29 -- Mumbai real estate market's western suburbs, such as Borivali, Goregaon and Andheri, are increasingly approaching benchmarks traditionally associated with South Mumbai and premium l... Read More


SoBo-Worli apartment prices in Western suburb: Are Borivali, Goregaon and Andheri catching up with South Mumbai?

India, March 29 -- Mumbai real estate market's western suburbs, such as Borivali, Goregaon and Andheri, are increasingly approaching benchmarks traditionally associated with South Mumbai and premium l... Read More


Income Tax changes 2026: 50% HRA relief to Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad; taxpayers must weigh old vs new regime

India, March 28 -- Extending the 50% HRA exemption to cities such as Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Bengaluru can significantly boost take-home pay for salaried individuals, especially those previous... Read More


'I want techie tenants only': Bengaluru listing sparks fresh debate on rental bias

India, March 28 -- A rental listing in Bengaluru has ignited debate over discriminatory practices in the city's housing market after a landlord explicitly stated a preference for 'techie tenants only,... Read More