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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.
Embassy Developments has announced its entry into Mumbai’s housing market with three premium residential projects planned in Worli, Juhu and Alibaug, together valued at over ₹12,000 crore.

Embassy Enters Mumbai Housing Market with Luxury Projects in Worli, Juhu and Alibaug

Embassy Developments has announced its entry into Mumbai’s housing market with three premium residential projects planned in Worli, Juhu and Alibaug, together valued at over ₹12,000 crore.
Housing price growth across India’s top eight cities slowed sharply to 6% in 2025, reflecting market consolidation after a strong 2024, with Bengaluru and Hyderabad showing relatively stronger momentum, according to PropTiger.

Maharashtra Government Sets 9% Annual Lease Rate for Government Lands in 2025, Based on SBI’s MCLR

The Maharashtra government has updated lease rents and interest on government lands to 9% based on SBI’s one-year MCLR for 2025, potentially raising costs for thousands of leased properties and housing societies in Mumbai and across the state. This could mean higher annual payments for common residents on such lands.
Mittal Builders is expanding its footprint in Matunga with a premium redevelopment project alongside Godrej Properties, while evaluating new opportunities in Five Gardens and Wadala.

Mittal Builders Strengthens Presence in Matunga with Premium Redevelopment Projects

Mittal Builders is expanding its footprint in Matunga with a premium redevelopment project alongside Godrej Properties, while evaluating new opportunities in Five Gardens and Wadala.
In a key February 2026 decision, MahaREAT ruled that homebuyers withdrawing from delayed projects under RERA are entitled to interest from the promoter's receipt of payments—not from later default dates—overturning a MahaRERA order in the Mullaji vs. Onyx Builders case involving stalled projects in Kurla West, Mumbai.

Architect’s Certificate Cannot Replace Occupation Certificate, Rules Authority

MahaRERA has ruled that uploading Form 4 does not amount to project completion without an Occupation Certificate, ordering refunds with interest to homebuyers after prolonged delay.
In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has cleared the path for the BMC to take direct control of a Malad East slum rehabilitation project, rehabilitating eligible dwellers at its own expense after cancelling a private developer's NOC for non-compliance. The decision prioritizes public amenities on civic land and highlights landowner rights in Mumbai's redevelopment landscape.

Bombay High Court: Slum Occupants Cannot Stall Eviction Over Disputes on Rehab Shop Location

The Bombay High Court has held that slum occupants cannot block eviction proceedings by disputing the location of their rehabilitation premises, ruling that such allotment disputes must be settled separately after vacating.