Punjab's doubling of real estate development charges under new regulations dashes profit margins for builders and homebuyers in Ludhiana, Mohali, and Zirakpur amid urban expansion. Effective April 2025, the 50-120% increases impact residential, group housing, and commercial projects, escalating costs during real estate boom.
Punjab raises External Development Charges (EDC) by up to 100% for new projects starting April 2025. The move targets booming areas like Mohali, Jalandhar, and Ludhiana to boost state revenue amid a real estate surge.
Nashik Municipal Corporation triples development charges to Rs 350 per sq m starting April 2025, marking the first hike in 15 years, aiming to fund infrastructure projects and Kumbh Mela 2026-27 while developers anticipate rising housing costs.
Apartment buyers face additional burden with service tax on under-construction residential projects, developers demand buyers to pay.
The Pune Municipal Corporation has announced a 50% reduction in premium charges for small housing units under 50 square meters.