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Over 65 lakh rural landowners across 50,000 villages received property cards under the Svamitva scheme, unlocking economic opportunities through legal land ownership and digitized records.

MahaRERA has introduced a two-year tenure limit for Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) appointees to enhance transparency and ensure subject matter expertise in real estate project registrations.

Filing rental income on your tax return can feel overwhelming, but understanding deductions, benefits, and the right forms makes it simple. This guide breaks it all down for Indian homeowners.

MahaRERA has frozen 1,950 project accounts across Maharashtra in a crackdown on non-compliant developers, aiming to enforce accountability and protect homebuyers affected by delays and incomplete projects.

BMC collected a record ₹5,847 crore in property tax over nine months in 2024, with December alone contributing ₹2,501 crore. Strategic campaigns and extended office hours boosted collections, with the western suburbs leading contributions.

A homebuyers' body urges stricter regulations to tackle misleading real estate ads, calling for tougher penalties and transparency to protect buyers nationwide.

The Maharashtra government is driving urban progress with a Rs. 5,000-crore land records digitization project, starting with 10 cities like Baramati and Pandharpur. The initiative replaces outdated property tax and deed systems with transparent, updated land records.

Property transactions can be tricky, but a well-reviewed sale agreement ensures a seamless process. These steps suggested on Ghar, India's fastest growing property portal, simplifies key elements, helping you dodge pitfalls and make confident property decisions.

Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) on rent payments is mandatory for tenants/licensees renting properties under leave and license agreements in Mumbai.

In compliance with a Bombay High Court directive, 41 illegal buildings in Nalasopara East’s Agrawal Nagari, built on 30 acres of reserved land, are being demolished. The first phase of the operation rendered over 50 families homeless as municipal authorities cleared 7 buildings despite protests.

Buying a home is a big milestone, but the advertised price often hides unexpected costs. Here’s a quick guide to the key expenses you must plan for before sealing the deal.

Proposed IBC reforms by IBBI aim to resolve delays, ensure fair claims, and enhance transparency, offering relief to homebuyers and strengthening the real estate resolution framework.

As tax authorities tighten their grip on property transactions, landowners who enter Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) with builders are now under scrutiny for potential tax evasion.

Bombay HC directs Maharashtra’s local bodies to link with MahaRERA portal in three months for real-time CC and OC verification, ensuring transparency and preventing forgery.

Builder-buyer agreements must be registered after paying 10% of the property's worth, which concerns Noida and Greater Noida real estate developers. This requirement, they say, puts homeowners under a lot of financial pressure early on.