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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.
MHADA

MHADA to Build One Lakh Homes in Two Years Under Maharashtra’s Affordable Housing Initiative

Maharashtra government, through MHADA, is set to develop one lakh affordable homes statewide within two years. The initiative includes rental housing, hostels, and eco-friendly redevelopment. A recent Pune Board lottery for 3,662 homes received overwhelming participation, reaffirming public trust in MHADA’s transparent allocation system.
Mumbai

Mumbai’s Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Stagnation as Property Registrations Plateau

Mumbai’s real estate sector appears stagnant as property registration data for January 2025 reveals minimal growth compared to the same period last year. With just six more registrations than in January 2024 and stable stamp duty collections, the market shows no signs of significant movement or price appreciation.
MHADA

MHADA Pune Board to Hold Computerized Lottery for 3,662 Flats on January 29

The MHADA Pune Board will hold a computerized lottery draw on January 29, 2025, for 3,662 flats across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, PMRDA, and Solapur districts. With over 71,642 applications received, the event promises transparency via the IHLMS 2.0 system. Winners can view results live on MHADA’s platforms.
Nirmala Sitharaman to present the union budget

Developers Look to Union Budget 2025-26 for Growth-Oriented Real Estate Policies

As the Union Budget 2025-26 approaches, the real estate sector is optimistic about reforms to boost growth, address urban housing challenges, and improve homebuyer confidence. Developers advocate for raising the price cap on affordable housing, increasing PMAY allocations, providing tax benefits, and promoting sustainability initiatives to transform India’s urban landscape.
Affordable housing

Affordable Housing Crisis: Will Budget 2025-26 Turn the Tide?

India’s affordable housing segment, once a cornerstone of the real estate market, has witnessed a sharp decline, with its supply share dropping from 40% in 2018 to just 16% in 2024. Anuj Puri, Chairman of ANAROCK Group, highlights how changing buyer preferences, rising input costs, and diminishing government incentives have impacted this critical sector. With the Union Budget 2025-26 around the corner, there is hope that decisive policies and renewed focus could revive affordable housing and restore balance to the housing market.