In a relief to property owners, the Karnataka government has extended the deadline to avail a 5% rebate on property tax payments for FY 2026–27. Taxpayers under the Greater Bengaluru…
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Housing sales in top 7 cities rise 8% y-oy; Chennai, NCR, Bengaluru lead as demand shifts to ₹1 crore-plus homes
Housing sales across India’s top seven cities reached 70,631 units in Q1 2026, marking an 8% year-on-year rise, though growth lagged new launches, signalling a temporary softening in buyer sentiment…
Mumbai real estate market records 13,800+ property registrations in April 2026; stamp duty collections at ₹1,100 crore
Property registrations in Mumbai are set to touch 13,864 units in April 2026, marking a 6% year-on-year rise from 13,080 units a year ago and the highest for the month…
Timing the market: Why investors are shifting from passive holding to cyclical real estate investing
For much of its history, real estate investing has been built on a simple idea: buy early, hold long, and allow time to do the heavy lifting. Property was viewed…
Brigade Group, Bain Capital to develop 2 mn sq ft mixed-use project in Bengaluru’s Whitefield
Bengaluru-based real estate developer Brigade Group has inked a partnership with global investment firm Bain Capital to develop a premium mixed-use project in Bengaluru’s Whitefield, with a total investment of…
KRERA slaps up to 5% project cost penalty on Bengaluru developer for non-compliance with an earlier refund order
Holding that there was a ‘persistent and systemic pattern of non-compliance’ with its binding directions, the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (KRERA) has imposed a penalty of up to 5%…
Why commercial real estate is gaining ground in investor portfolios
For decades, residential property has been the default real estate investment for individuals in India. It offered familiarity, emotional comfort, and the perception of long-term safety. For many households, buying…
Bengaluru real estate: Can the RWA restrict vehicular movement within a housing complex?
A resident of a Bengaluru housing society has questioned whether a Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA) can restrict vehicular movement on internal roads after the association allegedly closed several roads originally…
The rise of the quantified property market: How data is reshaping real estate decisions
For much of its history, real estate has been an instinct-driven asset class. Investment decisions were shaped by location narratives, broker recommendations, and anecdotal signals often passed through informal networks…
Three Tardeo societies to be revamped into ultra-luxury homes
MUMBAI: As one of India’s tallest residential buildings, Avaan Tower 2, rises in Mumbai’s Tardeo, three adjoining residential societies near the landmark Bhatia Hospital are set to be demolished as…