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Varun Singh, is a Senior Journalist who has extensively covered the Real Estate Sector for over one and half decade. His articles, insights, and opinion on the sector are widely read.
MahaREAT has ruled that homebuyers who file civil suits first for possession and interest cannot later file RERA complaints for identical reliefs, dismissing RERA complaints as non-maintainable due to forum shopping.

MahaREAT Orders Developer to Pay Interest and Upfront Payment Rebate to Homebuyers in Key RERA Ruling

A significant ruling by the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has mandated a developer to pay both delayed possession interest and a promised upfront payment rebate to homebuyers, in addition to the refund amount. The judgment clarifies that these financial reliefs are a mandatory part of the allottee’s protection under the RERA Act.
Minor Can Cancel Sale of Property by Guardian Once Attaining Majority_ Supreme Court Clarifies Rights

Minor Can Cancel Sale of Property by Guardian Once Attaining Majority: Supreme Court Clarifies Rights

Supreme Court rules that minors can cancel or repudiate sales of their property made by guardians without court permission — either by suit or by conduct — reshaping property law under the Hindu Minority & Guardianship Act.
Renewal of Lease = New Lease, Attracts Stamp Duty Bombay High Court

Renewal of Lease = New Lease, Attracts Stamp Duty Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has ruled that renewal of a lease deed constitutes a new lease, attracting fresh stamp duty. The judgment in the Tejomay Apartments case will significantly impact property owners renewing long-term government leases across Maharashtra.
With blockchain approvals, satellite tracking, and Aadhaar-linked beneficiary systems, Mumbai’s SRA 2.0 is rewriting how slum rehabilitation works — faster, transparent, and data-driven.

SRA Unveils Technology-Driven Reforms to Accelerate Slum Rehabilitation Across Mumbai

With blockchain approvals, satellite tracking, and Aadhaar-linked beneficiary systems, Mumbai’s SRA 2.0 is rewriting how slum rehabilitation works — faster, transparent, and data-driven.
Mumbai’s real estate market shows the first signs of fatigue — property registrations fell 14% YoY in October 2025, and stamp duty revenue dropped 17%. Experts say the festive shift and cautious buyers point to a cooling phase in India’s most vital housing market.

Mumbai Real Estate Market Slips: October Sees Over 11,000 Property Registrations but a Clear Slowdown is Emerging

Mumbai’s real estate market shows the first signs of fatigue — property registrations fell 14% YoY in October 2025, and stamp duty revenue dropped 17%. Experts say the festive shift and cautious buyers point to a cooling phase in India’s most vital housing market.