12 Sep 2025

Noida Authority carried out a demolition drive in Salarpur Khadar village, targeting illegal multi-storey buildings constructed on 24 plots. Around 39 developers had put up nearly 60 buildings, many of which were marketed as 1BHK to 3BHK apartments priced between INR 30 lakh and INR 65 lakh. While court stay orders stopped demolition on some plots, the authority demolished site offices and tin sheds on three other plots. Officials have said they will apply land mafia laws, take action against illegal groundwater extraction, and continue monitoring the site with daily inspections under senior supervision.Read more

12 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has clarified that homebuyers in projects undergoing insolvency proceedings can claim possession once their claims are verified and admitted by the resolution professional. This ruling highlights the protection of individuals who invest significant amounts in properties but face delays due to the developer's insolvency. The decision comes after cases where buyers had paid most of the property cost but could not move in because the projects were stuck under insolvency proceedings.Read more

12 Sep 2025

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has partnered with a private sector bank to provide support to urban poor beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0. The collaboration aims to simplify banking processes and guide individuals in arranging their equity contribution. A pilot involving 600 beneficiaries has been rolled out, with each required to contribute an average of around USD 1,500 under the 40:40:20 cost-sharing model.Read more

12 Sep 2025

The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) carried out enforcement drives in Gurugram's Sector 85 and Sector 49, targeting unauthorised obstructions on public roads. Gates and a guard room put up by a developer in Sector 85 were demolished for blocking access, while in Sector 49, a resident association was found to have converted part of a road into a park. Officials stressed that public thoroughfares must remain free from encroachment.Read more

11 Sep 2025

The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) postponed the demolition of Samarth Complex after an urgent intervention by the state Urban Development department. The building is among 65 illegal structures in Kalyan and Dombivli, built since 2020 with forged approvals, including fake RERA certificates, and in some cases, on government land. Many unsuspecting buyers paid INR 15-40 lakh for 1BHK and 2BHK flats using bank loans. Protesting residents threatened self-immolation if demolition went ahead, citing earlier government assurances. A 2022 SIT probe exposed widespread fraud, leading to arrests, while courts later ruled the buildings illegal. The final decision now rests with the state.Read more

11 Sep 2025

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) demolished and sealed 32 under-construction flats at Anamika Enclave in Sector 14. The structures had been raised without mandatory approvals, including building plan clearance, fire safety certification, and required fire escape provisions. The demolition was carried out by the enforcement wing of the civic body under the supervision of senior officials and with police support. Authorities said unauthorised buildings strain basic infrastructure and are often linked to illegal water and electricity connections.Read more

11 Sep 2025

The Karnataka government has removed the requirement for an occupancy certificate (OC) for individual homes of up to 1,200 sq ft built on 30-40 plots in Greater Bengaluru, when they are ground-plus-two or stilt-plus-three stories. The change responds to concerns that even small residential structures were being held up by mandatory OC rules. High-rise, commercial, and mixed-use projects still need OCs. It aims to simplify procedures for many homeowners without affecting larger or riskier buildings.Read more

11 Sep 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) recently carried out anti-encroachment operations in Ghansoli and Koparkhairane after property owners and developers failed to comply with issued notices. Under the directives of senior civic officials, unauthorised structures were demolished with the assistance of machinery, labourers and police deployment. The action followed repeated violations where developers had continued construction without mandatory approvals despite warnings from the civic body.Read more

10 Sep 2025

Brigade Enterprises Ltd has announced plans to generate INR 2,500 crore in revenue through a new luxury housing project in East Bengaluru. The development, spread across 10.75 acres, will feature a saleable area potential of 2.5 million square feet under a joint venture with a landowner. The company reaffirmed its focus on Bengaluru as its primary market, highlighting the city's connectivity, infrastructure, and lifestyle strengths.Read more

10 Sep 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) announced the attachment of fresh assets valued at about INR 186 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with the Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL) bank loan fraud case. The properties attached include 154 residential flats and receivables linked to 20 flats in Mumbai. This follows earlier attachments in the same case, taking the total value of seized assets to INR 256.23 crore.Read more

10 Sep 2025

Mumbai's housing sector is witnessing significant transformation through society redevelopment, with over 44,000 new homes expected to come up by 2030, valued at around INR 1.3 lakh crore, according to Knight Frank India. Since 2020, 910 housing societies have signed development agreements, unlocking more than 326 acres of potential land. Western suburbs are projected to account for the majority of these additions, while South Mumbai will see modest growth. With nearly 1.6 lakh societies eligible for redevelopment, and state revenues from free-sale units and GST projected at over INR 13,000 crore combined, redevelopment is proving to be a major driver of urban renewal.Read more

10 Sep 2025

MHADA has launched its latest online housing lottery in Nashik under the Inclusive Housing Policy, offering 478 flats priced between INR 5.48 lakh and INR 27 lakh. Spread across six neighbourhoods, with the largest supply in Mhasrul and Agar Takli, these compact homes are aimed at the Economically Weaker Section. The registration process is open only through MHADA's official website and mobile app. Officials stressed that no middlemen are authorised. This initiative marks the third such lottery by the Nashik Board this year.Read more

10 Sep 2025

The Anant Nagar Housing Scheme in Lucknow began its lottery process earlier this week, allotting more than 50 plots on the first day. Spread over 785 acres along Mohan Road, the project is designed to provide housing for around 1.5 lakh residents. The scheme features residential plots, commercial spaces, group housing, and PMAY-supported homes for EWS and LIG categories. Transparent lottery procedures and detailed planning for infrastructure, green spaces, and an Edutech City are part of the development.Read more

10 Sep 2025

Homes England has teamed up with Vistry Group to create a new joint venture called Hestia, aimed at accelerating the development of large, mixed-tenure communities in England. Backed by a combined investment of GBP 150 million (around USD 203.58 million), Hestia will focus on residential projects ranging from 400 to 3,000 homes each. The initiative aligns with the UK government's target of building 1.5 million homes in this parliamentary term and also seeks to support smaller housebuilders while promoting social and affordable housing.Read more

09 Sep 2025

The Delhi Development Authority's Apna Ghar Aawas Yojana saw all 152 flats offered under the scheme booked within an hour of opening on 5 September. The units, located in Lok Nayak Puram and Narela, were expected to fetch about INR 100 crore. Following the response, DDA extended the scheme until 26 November 2025, giving buyers more time to apply for remaining ready-to-move-in flats across income categories. Officials linked the surge in demand to revised marketing efforts, with the scheme forming part of a larger housing push that included more than 7,500 flats in different parts of the city.Read more