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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.
India’s housing market is witnessing a structural shift toward premium homes, with properties above ₹1 crore now making up half of total sales, while affordable housing demand has dropped 17% year-on-year, according to Knight Frank India’s latest report.

Premium Homes Dominate as Affordable Housing Sales Drop 17% YoY in 2025

India’s housing market is witnessing a structural shift toward premium homes, with properties above ₹1 crore now making up half of total sales, while affordable housing demand has dropped 17% year-on-year, according to Knight Frank India’s latest report.
Bombay HC quashes ₹3 Cr+ stamp duty demand against Romell Real Estate in Malad slum redevelopment case. Court rules Permanent Transit Camp (PTC) cannot be added to consideration per Guideline 26 & holds CCRA order time-barred beyond 6-year limit under Section 53A.

Only ₹11 Fine Each on Two Top BMC Officials for Delaying Court Orders to Demolish Illegal Structures

In a stinging order, the Bombay High Court imposed a token ₹11 cost each on two senior BMC officials for delaying compliance with its directions to demolish an illegal mezzanine floor in Kirti Chambers, Fort — underlining that civic authorities cannot treat court orders casually.
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MHADA Launches Sale of 118 Mumbai Flats on ‘First Come, First Served’ Basis from February 17

MHADA Mumbai sells 118 flats on first-come-first-served basis from Feb 17, 2026. Apply online at bookmyhome.mhada.gov.in.
India’s housing market is shifting toward bigger homes, with average apartment sizes rising 17% in two years as luxury demand surges and buyers prioritize space, lifestyle, and premium living.

Deceptive “Automatic Extension” Clause Fails: MahaRERA Tribunal Rescues Homebuyer from Builder’s Delay

In a significant win for property buyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has ruled that builders cannot use “automatic extension” clauses to bypass RERA deadlines. The Tribunal ordered Theme Infraprojects to refund ₹62 lakh with interest to a buyer after rejecting the builder’s claim that one-sided agreement clauses justified a six-year delay.
MahaRERA orders new developer to hand over flat and pay interest despite claiming it never received payment, holding both builders jointly liable in Mumbai Evergreen Woods case.

New Builder Said “We Didn’t Take Your Money.” Buyer Still Won: MahaRERA Orders Possession, Interest in Mumbai Project Dispute

MahaRERA orders new developer to hand over flat and pay interest despite claiming it never received payment, holding both builders jointly liable in Mumbai Evergreen Woods case.