Mumbai: Leasehold housing societies can now convert to freehold for a fraction of the Ready Reckoner (RR) fee. The state has granted leasehold housing societies this concession, analogous to collector's land (class 2 occupation).

The Bombay High Court held that the state deserves a fair return on its land in a landmark decision. Justices B P Colabawalla and Somasekhar Sundaresan stressed that leasing rates need not be cheap if they fail to cover inflation, administration fees, and escalation.

Real estate purchases without due diligence raise financial risks. Proper procedures reduce risks and maximise profits. With so many inexpensive house ads, be careful and check all promises.

In a decisive move to expedite the allocation of houses to approximately 3,000 buyers, a high-powered committee led by the chief secretary has directed the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) to fast-track the approval of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Wave City.