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Housing sales down 13% YoY to 98,761 units in Q1 2026, falls below 1 lakh after 18 quarters: Report

Home sales across India’s top nine cities dipped by 13% year-on-year to 98,761 units in the first quarter of 2026, slipping below the...

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

A Bengaluru based couple recently shared their experience of renting homes in the city, revealing the mistakes they made before finally finding a...

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‘Buying a flat at the brink of war… worth the commitment?’ Homebuyers turn cautious amid US–Israel–Iran war

Amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict and rising inflation concerns, home purchase decisions are slowing as buyers adopt a wait-and-watch approach, brokers say. At...

‘Find me a 3BHK, I’ll pay you half month rent’: Bengaluru tenant frustrated with house hunt in HSR Layout, Koramangala

A frustrated house hunter in Bengaluru has taken to Reddit with an unusual offer to bypass the city's grueling rental market. The user...

1,000 acres opened for cluster redevelopment in Mumbai to boost livability, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said around 1,000 acres have been opened for cluster redevelopment in Mumbai to ensure residents are rehabilitated within...

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Beyond Section 80C: Real estate repositioned for year-end returns and liquidity

By the time March arrives, most Indian investors know the routine: review tax-saving options, reassess deductions, and evaluate property largely through one question:...

Industrial and warehousing stock across eight real estate markets hits 549 mn sq ft in 2025, led by Mumbai and NCR

The industrial and warehousing sector across eight real estate markets in India surpassed 549 million sq ft in 2025, up 13% from 486...

SWAMIH Investment Fund II in process of being formally launched: Sitharaman

New Delhi, Mar 23 (PTI) SWAMIH Investment Fund II was announced as part of the recent Union Budget, and is in the process...

Enforcement Directorate flags Indians buying Dubai property with credit cards: Risks, rules, and what buyers should know

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has flagged cases in which Indians used credit cards to purchase property overseas, particularly in Dubai, raising questions about...

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

Amit, a salaried professional in Mumbai, pays an annual rent of ₹1.8 lakh to his father and claims HRA. From April 1,...

State BJP office allotted extra 15,000sq ft at Nariman Point

MUMBAI: The state government has allotted the additional 15,000sq ft sought by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its state headquarters at...

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

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

Beyond book closing: Investors reposition real estate in March rebalance

A singular, narrow objective has historically characterised the final weeks of the Indian financial year: the tax-saving scramble. It was the era of...

House hunting or tenant screening? Why bachelor tenants face additional scrutiny from landlords

Finding a rental home as a bachelor often comes with an added layer of scrutiny. Beyond just browsing listings, many face informal screening...

Mohali: Omaxe residents protest against poor amenities

Residents of Omaxe New Chandigarh on Saturday staged a protest at the IT Tower on the Chandigarh–Baddi Road to demand basic amenities promised...

VVCMC doubles water tax, increases property tax by 15%

MUMBAI: The Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVMC) has raised property tax by 15% and doubled water tax in its ₹4,208 crore budget...

Housing sales down 13% YoY to 98,761 units in Q1 2026, falls below 1 lakh after 18 quarters: Report

Home sales across India’s top nine cities dipped by 13% year-on-year to 98,761 units in the first quarter of 2026, slipping below the...