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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.
In a major win for homebuyers, MahaREAT has ruled that "soft possession" without an Occupation Certificate does not count as lawful possession under RERA.

Ask for Full Interest Upfront – Or Lose It in Appeal: Mumbai Tribunal’s Wake-Up Call to Homebuyers

Buyers won delay interest at MahaRERA despite default — but lost appeal for asking extra interest “till date” without pleading it earlier. Tribunal: “No new demands in appeal.”
In a landmark ruling on November 25, 2025, the Bombay High Court clarified that the contractual term 'built-up area wall to wall' equates to carpet area, dismissing a developer's challenge to an arbitral award in a Mumbai land development dispute. The decision highlights the need for precise language in real estate agreements to prevent ambiguities over usable space.

Building on a Relative’s Land? It Doesn’t Make You the Owner

A four-decade-old property battle between two brothers from Akola ended with the Bombay High Court ruling that constructing a house on family land doesn’t grant ownership. The Court clarified that licences are personal rights that end with the licensee’s death.
Real estate stocks began the trading session on a mixed note as Indian markets turned volatile. While select developers like DLF showed early strength, several major realty counters faced selling pressure, pointing to a cautious and range-bound day for the sector.

🏗️ Realty Stocks Wrap Up a Mixed Week — All Eyes on Diwali Booking Data to Drive Next Leg of Rally

Realty stocks closed the week on a steady note, powered by large developers amid fading festive momentum. As Diwali ends, investors await booking data and institutional cues to see whether the rally can broaden next week.
Mumbai’s Festive Gloom_ Property Registrations Hit New Low, Signalling a Slowdown Ahead

Mumbai’s Festive Gloom: Property Registrations Hit New Low, Signalling a Slowdown Ahead

Mumbai’s Diwali week brought no festive cheer to real estate — property registrations fell to just 915 between October 20 and 26. With prices still high and buyers hesitant, the city’s housing market may be facing an early sign of slowdown.
In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court has affirmed that once you buy land, get it registered, and take possession after due permissions, no authority can revoke the deal years later over unrelated old agreements – a huge boost for property buyers in Maharashtra.

If You’re a Loan Guarantor, Your Property Can Be Attached and Auctioned — Even If You Move Court, Rules Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has ruled that cooperative societies can legally attach and auction a guarantor’s property for unpaid loans — even if the guarantor files a civil case. The judgment clarifies that civil courts have no jurisdiction once recovery begins under the MCS Act.