Punjab Cabinet approves Unified Building Rules 2025, allowing stilt-plus-four-floor construction on plots over 250 sq yds in new urban areas. This boosts vertical growth in Mohali, Zirakpur, impacting Tricity property values, housing supply, and development in Chandigarh's periphery despite its Union Territory status. Key reforms ease approvals and optimize land use.
Punjab's amended PAPRA regulations mandate a 35% bank guarantee for real estate developers, effective November 2025, preventing fraud and prohibiting plot mortgages to safeguard homebuyers.
Goa's TCP Department greenlit 2.8 lakh sqm land for settlement, including Zuari Industries' massive 1.8 lakh sqm in Sancoale, North Goa. Goa Forward Party protests fiercely, claiming the orchard land, gifted by first CM Bhausaheb Bandodkar for jobs, faces real estate misuse amid environmental concerns.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has overturned a 2000 trial court verdict favoring Saif Ali Khan's family in the Rs 15,000 crore Bhopal ancestral property case, mandating a retrial within one year. It also upheld the 'enemy property' status after the family missed the 30-day appeal window, impacting the royal estate's future amid inheritance battles under Muslim Personal Law.
Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) now issues partial occupancy and completion certificates to developers under UP's rehabilitation policy. Those paying 25% upfront plus more get proportional certificates, like 40% payment for 40% units, unlocking possession for ready homebuyer flats stuck in delays. This boosts stalled project revival and buyer relief in NCR.
FICO urges Punjab government to reopen property registries within Ludhiana Municipal Corporation limits, frustrated by mandatory NOCs from GLADA, Improvement Trust, and MC that delay transactions. They propose collecting development charges at building map approval to cut red tape, prevent harassment, and boost ease of doing business for residents and industries.
UP RERA has removed 22 stalled projects, including Lucknow's The Citadel and Emerald Mall, from its abeyance list. This clears the way for construction to resume on 8,856 units across seven districts, bringing relief to homebuyers stalled by missing documents like land records and maps. The move boosts trust and economy.
Omaxe Group pushes forward with RERA applications for two key Ludhiana developments: a 5-acre site at Ghumar Mandi Fountain Chowk won via RLDA bidding, and a sprawling 70+ acre township on South City Road. These moves highlight the firm's dedication to transparency and growth in Punjab's vibrant real estate scene, blending community focus with urban perks amid recent approvals for similar...
MahaRERA has greenlit 809 housing projects across Maharashtra before Diwali 2025, spotlighting 41 in Raigad district amid a festive boom. From April to September 2025, 4,940 proposals gained approval, including 2,039 new registrations, signaling robust real estate momentum and buyer confidence in compliant developments.
RTI data uncovers 2,097 complaints against Nagpur builders from 2022-2025, with 77% of 2025 cases targeting developers. Unresolved cases hit 866 in 2024, signaling eroding trust amid surging disputes and calls for stricter oversight.
South Goa District Planning Authority announced revised CRZ guidelines finalization by November 15, 2025, after stakeholder talks. These changes tackle Category B construction issues, poised to revive over 1,200 stalled beachfront homes in Colva, Benaulim, and Mobor. Developers like Puravankara and Oberoi Realty eye quick restarts, boosting coastal real estate momentum amid balanced eco-rules.
HYDRAA's probe exposes Sri Aditya Kedia Realtors' illegal occupation of 2.34 acres Musi riverbed and 3.03 acres buffer zone in Manchirevula. Four 38-floor towers rise without proper stormwater drains, breaching Irrigation NOC terms amid flood risks and ownership disputes.
TNRERA's latest circular ramps up penalties for developers selling plots or flats in Vellore before registration, with base fines up to ₹15,000 per unit or 2% of project cost. Extra charges hit 50% for 10-50 illegal sales and 100% beyond that, aiming to shield buyers and enforce compliance in Vellore's real estate scene.
Mohali's district administration raised collector rates for residential properties by 20-32%, with peaks up to 67% in areas like Gillco Park Hills. Effective October 23, 2025, this hike boosts stamp duties, raising costs for buyers in GMADA sectors, JLPL, and more. Industrial rates up 30%; commercial unchanged. Transactions now hinge on higher valuations, reshaping the local real estate market.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that daughters cannot inherit ancestral property if succession opened before the 1956 Hindu Succession Act, following Mitakshara Law principles in Raipur cases.
Noida Authority has started a bold 'name and shame' tactic by placing public boards outside housing projects of developers failing to pay land dues. The initiative kicked off at Lotus Panache by Granite Gate Properties amid NCLT proceedings. While CEO Lokesh M says the boards just inform about claimed dues, residents argue it hurts buyer trust and revival plans.
The UT Estate Office in Chandigarh has launched a groundbreaking policy for monthly e-auctions of more than 700 freehold residential plots in prime sectors. This follows a record-breaking September auction yielding ₹168.85 crore, doubling reserve prices, to enhance market liquidity and set transparent benchmarks in India's priciest real estate hub.
The Punjab government has officially delinked change of land use (CLU) permission from building plan approvals in Ludhiana. This move restores the previous system, enabling developers to secure bank loans and clearances earlier. CLU permissions now last two years, extendable once for another two years with a 20% fee under Section 83 of the PRTPD Act, 1995. Investors benefit from streamlined...
The Howrah District Court has resolved 12 long-standing land disputes, freeing up 45 acres for major projects. This decision paves the way for Meridien's healthcare hub and Casagrand's logistics park, sparking ₹800 crore in construction by Q3 2026. It marks a significant boost for regional real estate growth.
The 2025 Jantri rate hike in Gujarat is reshaping Vadodara's real estate scene. Upscale spots like Alkapuri see price surges, while affordable areas stay stable. Rentals near universities strengthen, and industrial zones face rising land costs, affecting businesses.
Mohali's district administration has rolled out a hefty 20-32% increase in collector rates for residential properties, kicking in from October 23, 2025. This bump pushes rates from Rs 30,000 to Rs 36,000 and Rs 45,000 to Rs 56,000 per square yard, hiking stamp duties for buyers. Industrial rates jumped 30%, but commercial ones stayed put, marking the fourth straight rise since 2021 amid Mohali's..
The Jharkhand Real Estate Regulatory Authority has issued a new directive requiring all real estate promoters to submit quarterly updates alongside annual forms from October 16-30, 2025. Non-compliance will attract penalties, aiming to enhance oversight in the state's property market. (178 characters)
The Punjab Cabinet has greenlit amendments to slash reserve prices on prime government properties in Ludhiana, totaling Rs 8,000 crore. These assets, like Power Department sites and key lands, didn't draw bidders before due to inflated rates, as noted by Finance Minister Harpal Cheema.
The Punjab government has instructed PSPCL to pinpoint unused land in Ludhiana, eyeing about 40 properties for sale or lease. This includes spots like Power Colony in Sarabha Nagar and land near the District Administrative Complex. The move falls under the Optimum Use of Vacant Government Lands scheme, aiming to boost state funds. Surveys continue to wrap up the list by mid-October, skipping any.
Real estate developers in Ranchi are grappling with major delays as 327 building plans await civic body approval since January 2025. This backlog hampers new project launches and stretches construction timelines, impacting the city's growth and investor confidence.
