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Mumbai strengthened its position as India’s largest residential market in 2025, while office leasing touched 9.8 million sq ft—the second-highest level in over a decade—driven by GCC expansion, firm pricing, and disciplined supply, according to Knight Frank.

Mumbai Solidifies Position as India’s Largest Residential Market in 2025; Office Leasing Hits Second-Highest Level in a Decade

Mumbai strengthened its position as India’s largest residential market in 2025, while office leasing touched 9.8 million sq ft—the second-highest level in over a decade—driven by GCC expansion, firm pricing, and disciplined supply, according to Knight Frank.
  • January 12, 2026
Asia Pacific office leasing rose 11% to 105.5 million sq ft in 2025, with India accounting for 68% of total demand across the region, according to Colliers’ latest market insights report.

India’s REITs Make Up Just 19% of Listed Real Estate, Far Below Global Average: Vestian

India’s REIT market remains under-penetrated, accounting for just 19% of listed real estate value compared to a global average of 57%. Vestian Research says this gap signals strong long-term growth potential as India’s REIT ecosystem expands beyond offices into retail, logistics, and data centres.
  • January 11, 2026
In a ruling that clarifies the scope of RERA protections, MahaRERA has held that an initial investment later converted into a registered flat purchase creates a valid allottee-promoter relationship, entitling the complainant to withdraw from a delayed project and claim full refund with interest, irrespective of COVID-related extensions.

MahaRERA Rejects Builder’s Plea to Sell Flat Before Refunding Buyer

MahaRERA has ruled that builders cannot make refunds conditional upon resale of flats. In the Viva Vishnupuram case, the Authority ordered a full refund with interest after finding a decade-long delay in handing over possession, reinforcing the unconditional rights of homebuyers under Section 18 of RERA.
  • January 11, 2026
The Bombay High Court has ruled that occupants of government land whose leases expired decades ago cannot demand alternate commercial premises of equivalent size after demolition for public projects, limiting rehabilitation strictly to Slum Rehabilitation Authority norms.

Expired Leases, Encroachments and Redevelopment: Bombay High Court Limits Rehabilitation Rights in Bandra Government Colony Case

The Bombay High Court has ruled that occupants of government land whose leases expired decades ago cannot demand alternate commercial premises of equivalent size after demolition for public projects, limiting rehabilitation strictly to Slum Rehabilitation Authority norms.
  • January 10, 2026
MahaRERA has ordered the promoter of the Godrej 24 project in Hinjawadi to permanently rectify seepage defects under Section 14(3) of RERA, reinforcing that builders remain responsible for structural defects even after possession and that temporary repairs do not fulfil statutory obligations.

Builder of Godrej 24 Project Directed by MahaRERA to Permanently Repair Seepage Defects

MahaRERA has ordered the promoter of the Godrej 24 project in Hinjawadi to permanently rectify seepage defects under Section 14(3) of RERA, reinforcing that builders remain responsible for structural defects even after possession and that temporary repairs do not fulfil statutory obligations.
  • January 10, 2026