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Govt unveiling affordable housing plans in Varanasi as realty prices soar

Varanasi's property prices are soaring as VDA rolls out land pooling, new townships and affordable housing projects to support the city's rapid urban expansion

Delhi world's cheapest for property, salaries among lowest: Deutsche report

Delhi is the world's cheapest major city for a romantic date and relatively cheaper to buy properties but salaries of its people are also among the lowest, according to a report tracking the cost of living and quality of life. The report also found that Delhi offered the most inexpensive broadband internet globally, with a monthly connection costing USD 7.3 (around Rs 703), the lowest in the 69-city sample. Deutsche Bank's 'Mapping the World's Prices 2026' report, which compares cities on parameters of prices, salaries and quality of life, said a "cheap date" in Delhi cost USD 103 (around Rs 9,920), compared with USD 475 (around Rs 45,750) in Geneva, the most expensive city on the index. Delhi did not feature among the top 50 cities in the report's quality-of-life rankings, which consider purchasing power, safety, healthcare, cost of living, housing affordability, commute times, pollution and climate. The "cheap date" index factors in the cost of a bottle of wine, a pair of jeans,

Tier-II cities become real estate developers' next address for growth

Residential developers are expanding into India's Tier-2 cities as infrastructure upgrades, affordability and rising housing demand create new growth opportunities

Results preview: High base may weigh on developers' Q1 pre-sales

Developers have become selective in launching new projects: Analysts

Mumbai logs best May property registrations in 14 years at 12,315 units

Mumbai recorded 12,315 property registrations in May 2026, while stamp duty collections stood at over Rs 1,051 crore, Knight Frank India said

Nabard acquires leasehold rights to BKC commercial campus for ₹350 crore

Nabard has acquired leasehold rights to a two-building commercial campus in Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex from MTNL under a deal valued at Rs 350.72 crore

Real estate: Flexible payment plans offer ease but carry hidden costs

Those choosing such plans may also forgo the 8-10 per cent savings often available under down-payment option

Over 65% owners paid part of property deal in cash: LocalCircles Survey

A LocalCircles survey says black money use remains rampant in India's real estate market, with two-thirds of buyers paying in cash and 44 per cent admitting to bribing multiple officials

Mumbai property registrations fall 14% in Oct: Knight Frank India report

Despite a 14 per cent annual dip, Mumbai's housing market held steady above 11,000 registrations in October 2025, with demand led by mid-income buyers and Western suburbs

Mumbai property registrations rise 20% in Navratri 2025: Knight Frank

Mumbai recorded 6,238 property registrations during Navratri 2025, up 20% year-on-year, with state revenue collections touching ₹587 crore, Knight Frank said in a report

Redevelopment rush in Mumbai: Extra carpet area is the new dealmaker

For tenants, this translates into the promise of spacious, modern apartments replacing crumbling old buildings

Lender loses property documents: Apply to sub-registrar for title copies

Before you can do so, the bank must issue a non-traceable certificate, file an FIR, and publish a public notice in newspapers on your behalf

Mumbai property registrations slip 0.1% in July; luxury sales buoy revenue

Despite a marginal YoY dip in registrations, Mumbai's property market remained resilient in July 2025 with rising revenue and demand for high-value transactions

Bollywood actor Salman Khan sells Bandra West apartment for ₹5.35 crore

Flat in Shiv Asthan Heights sold on July 15, includes three car parks; average rate in Bandra West rose 2.41 per cent year-on-year to Rs 59,163 per sq ft in Q1 CY25

Flying high: Airport-adjacent micro mkts outpace city-wide price growth

Residential plot values in these corridors recorded a rise of 84 to 118 per cent, compared to a city-wide increase of 45 to 93 per cent

Saudi Arabia to allow foreigners, expats to buy property from January 2026

Saudi Arabia will allow foreign nationals to buy property in designated zones from January 2026, as part of Vision 2030. The move aims to attract expat investors and boost the real estate sector

What is the difference between registration and mutation of property?

Proper registration ensures that buyers have legal ownership of their property. Without it, they may face challenges in asserting their rights

Under-construction property: Check developer credibility before investing

Construction delays forced homebuyers to pay equated monthly instalments and rent simultaneously

Compare sale prices across payment plans to evaluate cost-effectiveness

If a developer offers a deferred payment plan but hikes the sale price, that would make the plan less advantageous

Mumbai property registrations fall 4% in February: Knight Frank India

11,541 property sale registrations second highest till date, contributing Rs 896 crore revenue