
Runway to Real Estate: How Navi Mumbai International Airport is redrawing Mumbai's housing map?
Mumbai’s skyline won’t be the only thing changing after the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). New airports always bend the economic gravity of a region, jobs, hotels, logistics and retail follow runways. For Mumbai, a megacity that’s long been choking at its sole international hub (CSMIA), the NMIA is more than a transport project: it’s a new growth spine for the eastern Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

The Allure and Alarm of Prime Land Deals!
Real estate in cities like Mumbai thrives on trust. When legal or moral lines blur, that trust becomes fragile. The Cuffe Parade case serves as a timely reminder a sea-facing view loses value if it stands on shaky ground. For investors and homebuyers alike, the true luxury isn’t just a prime location; it’s peace of mind built on lawful, ethical foundations.

Inside Bengaluru's Q2 2025 Housing Story: Price gains, premium projects, and smart buyers!
The Bengaluru residential market in Q2 2025 reflects a city at a crossroads, balancing rising prices, selective demand, and a strong shift toward premium living. According to our latest report, the quarter recorded a 3.2% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decline in new home purchases, while new project launches dropped sharply by over 31%.

Pune Real Estate Market 2025: Strong momentum with a temporary pause in August!
Pune has always been one of India’s most promising real estate destinations. Known for its thriving IT corridor, robust education ecosystem, and evolving industrial hubs, the city continues to attract both homebuyers and investors. In August 2025, property registrations in Pune recorded 13,253 units, reflecting a 3% dip compared to August 2024. While at first glance this may appear like a slowdown, the broader data tells a different story one of resilience, stability, and long-term growth potential.

Alibaug: From weekend getaway to South Mumbai’s second-home extension!
Alibaug is no longer just a scenic weekend break. It is on the cusp of transformation, gradually shedding its holiday-home-only identity and laying the foundations to function as a meaningful extension of Mumbai’s high-end real estate ecosystem. With improved connectivity, developer interest, rising demand and celebrity endorsement, it offers both lifestyle appeal and investment promise.

Bengaluru OC exemption for buildings on plots over 1,200 sq ft: What you need to know?
Bengaluru’s decision to exempt OC requirements for buildings on plots larger than 1,200 sq ft is bold and controversial. At its heart, it seeks to resolve a long-standing problem: the paradox of completed homes being denied basic utilities due to bureaucratic and legal constraints. For many homeowners, this is a welcome relief.

From Boom to Correction: How India's top cities will shape housing demand in 2025?
India’s residential real estate sector is entering a crucial phase in 2025. Despite global economic uncertainties, domestic demand remains strong, driven by urbanization, job growth, and rising incomes. As reported by Hindustan Times, housing sales across major cities such as Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, and Pune are projected to grow between 4% and 25% year-on-year in Q3 2025.

From Old to Gold: How redevelopment is lifting the face of residential real estate in Mumbai/Pune?
The launch of the ₹1,000 crore Arnya-Supreme Universal fund marks a turning point for residential redevelopment in Mumbai and Pune. It represents more than just capital it signals confidence, structure, and scalability in a sector that has long struggled with fragmentation and execution risk.

From Oranges to Offices: What does Nagpur's IBFC mean for residential real estate?
On 17 September 2025, Hindustan Times reported that the Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA) has initiated acquisition of ~1,710 acres of land on Nagpur’s outskirts to build an International Business & Finance Centre (IBFC). The plan is to model it after Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai or GIFT City in Gujarat. This is a big move; one with far-reaching implications for how real estate in Nagpur will evolve, especially in the residential sector. Let us look at the details of the plan, how it may drive changes in housing demand, supply, prices and urban form, and what buyers, developers, local residents, and investors might expect.

Sumadhura’s ₹2,000 crores bet: Plots, apartments & the future of Bengaluru housing!
Sumadhura Group’s ₹2,000 crore investment is more than a business expansion; it’s a strong signal of Bengaluru’s evolving housing story. With plotted housing in Devanahalli and mid-market projects in tech corridors, the developer is aligning with what buyers want today: value, location, and lifestyle. As costs rise and affordability shifts, Bengaluru’s housing market will increasingly be shaped by the mid-segment and premium categories, offering buyers both challenges and opportunities.

From sprawl to high rise: What urban footprint growth means for homebuyers in 2025!
India is undergoing one of the largest urban transformations in the world. A fresh report from Square Yards, summarized in a Hindustan Times article, reveals that the built-up area (i.e., the urban footprint in terms of land covered by manmade structures, buildings, and other tangible surfaces) across India’s top eight cities has more than doubled from 2,136 sq km in 1995 to 4,308 sq km in 2025.

Revolutionizing Indian Real Estate: Impact of the Unified RERA Portal
Discover how the Unified RERA Portal launched by the Housing Ministry will boost transparency, buyer confidence, and accountability in Indian real estate.

7.5 Acres, ₹500 crores: How Hyderabad's land auction will transform housing in 2025?
This auction on 20 August 2025 marks a pivotal juncture in Hyderabad’s housing and urban finance trajectory. Through strategic auctioning of KPHB land and unfinished flats, the Telangana Housing Board is reinforcing Hyderabad’s reputation as a resilient and attractive real estate hub driven by connectivity, developer confidence, and innovative governance.

Delhi-NCR Housing Boom 2025: How Dwarka Expressway & UER-II are Redefining Urban Living
The launch of Dwarka Expressway and UER-II is not just an infrastructure upgrade; it’s a real estate revolution. Prices are climbing, demand is booming, and new housing corridors are emerging across Delhi-NCR. If balanced properly with affordable housing, these projects could mark the biggest housing transformation in NCR since the Delhi Metro expansion.

Why ₹1 crore+ homes are the new normal in India's housing market?
Premium housing redefining India's property market in 2025. Learn why homes over ₹1 crore now make up 62% of sales and which cities are leading the luxury boom.

JLL News: Four Seasons elevates the "Branded Residences" concept with latest delivery!
Mumbai, the city of dreams, just raised the bar, quite literally. The iconic Four Seasons launched one of the world’s tallest branded residential towers in the heart of Worli. Developed by Provenance Land, this exquisite skyscraper is not just about height, it is prestige, privacy and luxury redefined.

Bollywood Meets Brick & Mortar: Why Celebrities are Betting Big on Indian Real Estate?
From legacy building to short-term gains, India’s celebrities are treating real estate as a dynamic and strategic asset. As Mumbai’s skyline evolves and new markets emerge, one thing remains clear: real estate is now a serious business in Bollywood. Whether you’re an investor, fan, or market watcher, tracking these celebrity moves offers insight into trends, locations, and the future of Indian real estate itself.

Disneyland in Manesar? A residential Revolution in the making!
Discover how the upcoming Disneyland-style theme park in Manesar, Haryana, will transform the residential landscape.

JLL Insights: What does Smartworks' anchor investment mean for India’s real estate market?
Smartworks is at the Intersection of Coworking and Commercial Real Estate. The ₹173.64 crore raised by Smartworks from anchor investors is more than just an IPO milestone, it’s a reflection of the growing institutional belief in India’s real estate-backed coworking industry. With its vast footprint, cost-efficient model, and strong growth trajectory, Smartworks is well-positioned to lead this sector.

Golden Visa Changes UAE 2025: What Indian investors need to know?
A short read on how UAE's Golden Visa 2025 changes impact the real estate investment plan for Indian investors.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Real Estate: A Sector's Resilience
The COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill, and the Indian real estate sector was no exception. The sector, which is a significant contributor to the country's GDP, faced unprecedented challenges as the pandemic spread across the country. However, despite the initial slowdown and uncertainty, the Indian real estate market demonstrated resilience and adaptability. In this blog, we will explore how the sector reacted to the pandemic, the challenges it faced, and the opportunities that emerged.

Real Estate Legacy with International Roots!
The scope of overseas luxury real estate is manifold. The growth curve of India has seen a substantial rise with good news in all directions. The spending ability of everyone is rising and their understanding of real estate being a safe investment is growing. Coupling these two facts and adding the influx of Indian developers in international market encourages these trends. The familiarity with the Indian brand, the attractive returns, the diversified options, and aspirational triggers combined reflects a growing future for overseas property ownership. However, the process must be carried out with utmost precision with thorough due diligence, regulatory awareness, and trusted local partnerships. If done right, a home overseas can be a legacy you pass down to you coming generations rewarding them both tangible and intangible values across borders.

Digital Transformation in Real Estate: The integration of AI
Digitization is one of the biggest technological drives in the world. In fact, for India, the population hasn’t witnessed such a spurring impact of any drive since the 1991 Liberalization. The shift from the brick and mortar established to everything being on the virtual platform has been massive and impactful to all the stakeholders of businesses. The introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and interfaces in the processes has set a new standard for running business across all geographies. The penetration of AI coupled with the availability of data with the population has proven to be a successful combination. The future for this stream of operations foreseeably has a bright future.

Property Tax 101: NRI's Guide!
There is a fair amount of confusion about tax implications for NRIs who want to sell any house property that they may have in India. This article explores how much tax is payable and TDS deductible in the case of NRIs who want to sell property in India.

Indian retail sector paves way for residential sector to rise!
The scope of collaboration between retail and residential sectors is manifold. It cannot be limited to a certain figure for this quarter. The reports suggest that the future of retail sector in India in the coming 3 quarters is remarkable. Grade A supply of retail shopping malls, in the ongoing pace, is expected to reach 7 million sq. ft. by the end of 2025. With this momentum, the growth of retail and residential is predicted to be healthy and in an expansion mode with an abundant supply of quality spaces in key micro-markets in the top 7 cities.

Festive Season: The catalyst for real estate market in India
The dynamicity of India as a secular country plays home to multiple ethnicities and their respective festivals. The concept of festivals is not just a celebration but a pompous occasion of renewal and fresh beginnings. Although the entire year is blessed with various occasions, the commencement of the widely held festive season usually begins from the month of September and goes on till the end of the year.
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