[recent_post_slider design="design-1" limit="5" show_category_name="false" show_author="false"]
The Latest
Bombay High Court slams Tata AIG for denying a home loan insurance claim after a borrower’s sudden death. Justice Sandeep V. Marne upholds Ombudsman’s order, ensuring widow gets ₹27 lakh relief.

HC Slams Insurer for Denying Dead Man’s Home Loan Cover

In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has ordered Tata AIG to pay ₹27 lakh to a widow whose husband died of a sudden cardiac arrest. The case exposed how banks act as insurance agents and how insurers try to deny loan-linked claims. Justice Sandeep V. Marne’s verdict protects homebuyers from losing both loved ones and their homes.
  • September 11, 2025
Foreign universities in India could save US$113 billion in forex, serve over 560,000 students and create 19 million sq ft of education real estate demand, says a Deloitte–Knight Frank report.

Mumbai Redevelopment to Unlock 44,000+ Homes Worth ₹1.3 Trillion by 2030

Mumbai’s housing landscape is set for a major transformation with over 44,000 homes worth ₹1.3 trillion expected through society redevelopment by 2030. Suburban corridors lead with 96% of deals, while the state government eyes over ₹20,800 crore in revenue.
  • September 10, 2025
In a pioneering ruling, MahaREAT directs developers to repay a buyer's 2009 cash booking of ₹7.5 lakh as part of ₹15 lakh relief with interest, upholding an unregistered deal and piercing partnership defenses.

Delay Excused: Developer’s Appeal Against MahaRERA to Proceed

In a significant ruling for homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaREAT) has allowed a developer’s delayed appeal to proceed. The developer, Runwal Developers Pvt. Ltd., successfully argued that a long delay in challenging a MahaRERA order was due to their “bonafide” pursuit of a review application. While the court recognized the delay , it concluded there was no negligence or intentional prolonging of the matter. The appeal was allowed on the condition that the developer pays a cost of ₹10,000 to the homebuyers.
  • September 10, 2025
As India heads into 2026, real estate leaders see sustained demand across housing segments, rising importance of redevelopment, rapid growth in Tier-2 cities, and new asset classes shaping a more diversified and future-ready property market.

Mumbai Homebuyers Shift Gears: Premium Homes & 2BHKs Lead as Affordable Demand Fades

Mumbai’s housing market is seeing a clear tilt towards premium living, reveals ANAROCK’s Homebuyer Sentiment Survey (H1 2025). While demand for affordable homes in the city’s peripheries is weakening, a growing share of buyers prefer 2BHK units in the ₹90 lakh–₹1.5 Cr price bracket. The survey highlights that 81% of MMR homebuyers are concerned about rising prices, which have jumped across key micro-markets, from ₹24,950 per sq. ft. in Central Suburbs to ₹44,000 per sq. ft. in South Central Mumbai. New launches have moderated by 24% year-on-year, but trust in branded developers and the promise of timely delivery is driving demand. For Mumbai homebuyers, the choice is now clear: better location, better quality, and better value — even if it costs more.
  • September 9, 2025
The GST Council’s landmark reform slashes tax rates on cement and key construction materials from September 22, 2025. Homebuyers stand to gain as lower input costs reduce project expenses by 3–5%, boosting affordability in the mid-income and budget housing segments. Experts including Anuj Puri (ANAROCK) and the Cement Manufacturers’ Association hail the move as transformative, with potential to revive demand and accelerate project launches ahead of the festive season.

GST on Homes: Affordable at 1%, Luxury at 5%, Ready Flats Exempt

Affordable homes attract just 1% GST, under-construction projects 5%, while ready-to-move-in flats are exempt. With cement GST cut to 18%, construction costs may ease, but buyer benefits depend on developers.
  • September 9, 2025