Ahead of the 80th Independence Day, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has launched 'DDA Karmajeevi Awas Yojana 2026', a special housing scheme that offers 25% discount on over 1,200 ready-to-move-in flats in Narela.DDA Karmajeevi Awas Yojana 2026 is a special housing scheme that offers 25% discount on over 1,200 ready-to-move-in flats in Narela. (DDA)The scheme is aimed at serving and retired government...
In many apartment complexes, residents often justify changes by citing what others have already done. “Everyone has outgrown their balcony,” or “Many neighbors have outgrown their bedrooms,” are common arguments during renovation disputes. However, legally, one unauthorized change does not justify another.The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to frame a comprehensive policy...
Investing used to be a two-part puzzle – deciding what to buy and then figuring out how to buy it.Technology is opening the doors to investment opportunities that were once out of reach, giving more people access to a wider range of regulated asset classes.Opening a trading account involves paperwork and branch visits. Investments in government securities were largely linked to institutions or...
India's broader real estate conversation has recently focused on the booming residential cycle. Driven by the structural shift towards premiumisation, rising urban household incomes and favorable financing, there has been a steady increase in the volume of residential launches and sales. Yet, beneath the surface of the residential bustle, a more quiet, institutional shift is taking place.Commercial real...
An Instagram reel has reignited the debate over whether amenities like reflexology paths, amphitheater and outdoor chess boards are real value additions or just marketing tools to help push projects forward.An Instagram reel has reignited the debate over whether amenities like reflexology paths, amphitheater and outdoor chess boards are real value additions or just marketing tools. (Photo for...
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA is expanding its presence in northern India with the launch of its second city-format store in Delhi. The new outlet located at DLF Avenue in Saket will open for customers on July 30, bringing the brand's home-furnishing range and popular dining experience closer to shoppers in South Delhi.IKEA's second Delhi City store will open in Saket on July 30, with the menu featuring...
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Maharera) has ruled that if the promised facility is not constructed within a reasonable period, a home buyer can demand a refund of the money collected by the developer for the proposed club house.MahaRERA has ruled that if the promised facility is not constructed within a reasonable period, a home buyer can demand a refund of the money collected by the...
Would you buy a compact apartment today if it meant buying a much larger house a few years later? As redevelopment picks up pace in cities like Mumbai and Pune, an increasing number of homebuyers are betting on old housing societies rather than brand new projects. The attraction is compelling: buy an old flat at a low price, get a larger apartment after redevelopment, and potentially gain significant value...
Real estate firm Ananth Raj Ltd on July 21 said it will spin off its data center vertical into a separate listed entity for further growth.Delhi-based Anant Raj Limited currently operates two distinct business verticals – a real estate business and a data center and cloud services business. (Photo for representational purposes only) (Pixabay)Delhi-based Anant Raj Limited currently operates two distinct...
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA is strengthening its presence in North India with the launch of its second city store at DLF Avenue, Saket in Delhi on July 30, spread over 30,000 sq ft, as part of its strategy to make its products more accessible through city-format outlets.Ikea is strengthening its presence in northern India with the launch of its second city store spread over 30,000 sq ft at DLF Avenue,...