Kolkata Home Sales Surge: 33% Jump in July Registrations, Small Flats Drive Demand

Kolkata’s property market is on the rise. Home registrations jumped 33% in July 2025, with compact flats under 500 sq. ft. driving more than half of sales. South Kolkata led with the highest share, while Rajarhat and Khardaha topped the list of most active locations.

MahaRERA Tribunal Holds Ex-Partner as ‘Promoter’, Affirms Allottee’s Rights in RERA Battle

In a key ruling, the MahaRERA Appellate Tribunal has held a former partner in a real estate firm to be a ‘promoter’ under the RERA Act, rejecting his plea to waive the mandatory pre-deposit before appeal. The decision affirms the rights of an allottee in a delayed possession dispute and reinforces the legal safeguards built into RERA.

Danube Properties Extends 1% Monthly Payment Plan to Office Buyers with New Dubai Sports City Project

Danube Properties has launched Aspirz by Danube in Dubai Sports City, a 40-floor mixed-use tower featuring 266 offices and 432 hotel apartments. For the first time, the developer is extending its 1% monthly payment plan to office buyers, a move that could reshape commercial ownership options for SMEs and startups in Dubai.

Anjali Tendulkar Buys Apartment in Virar, for ₹32 Lakh

Anjali Tendulkar, wife of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has purchased a residential apartment in Virar, district Palghar, for a consideration of ₹32 lakh, with the transaction registered on May 30, 2025.

Affordable Homes Slip Away: Construction Costs Up 40%, Affordable Housing Share Falls to 12%

Affordable housing is fast slipping out of reach for Indian homebuyers. Construction costs are up 40% in five years, and affordable housing supply has shrunk from 40% in 2019 to just 12% in H1 2025