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UP Govt Cuts Stamp Duty for Women Homebuyers: Real Estate Experts Welcome Move, Call for Broader Reforms

The Uttar Pradesh government has reduced stamp duty by 1% for women buying property up to ₹1 crore. Industry experts call it a progressive step that empowers women and boosts mid-segment housing, while also urging for broader tax reforms to make homeownership affordable for all.
MHADA

Why Are Thousands Rushing to Apply for the MHADA Konkan Lottery

Over 9,000 applications have already been submitted for the MHADA Konkan Lottery 2025. Here’s why affordable pricing, strategic locations, and a transparent lottery process are attracting so many homebuyers.
Affordable housing’s share of sales in India’s top cities has plunged to 18% in H1 2025. US tariffs on Indian exports could further hurt MSMEs—the core buyers of budget homes—risking defaults and slowing launches.

“Redevelopment Must Be Inclusive, Sustainable”: New Report Charts Roadmap for India’s Urban Future

A new report by GRSF and Primus Partners warns India’s cities face an unsustainable future without bold redevelopment reforms. “We must craft urban spaces that are resilient, inclusive, and future-ready,” said Aarti Harbhajanka, MD, Primus Partners, as the study set out a roadmap for zero sprawl, affordable housing, and smart infrastructure by 2047.
residential real estate

Residential Sales to Maintain Steady 10–12% Growth Path: CRISIL Ratings

India’s residential real estate sector is set for stable 10–12% growth over the next two years as demand rebounds, driven by lower interest rates and a rising preference for premium homes. While inventory is likely to inch up, developers’ strong collections and deleveraged balance sheets will help maintain healthy credit profiles, according to CRISIL Ratings.
Home loan

Home Loan EMIs to Fall as Banks Cut Lending Rates; Real Estate Sector Set for a Boost

In a major boost to homebuyers and the real estate sector, top Indian banks have reduced lending rates after the RBI’s recent repo rate cut. The move is expected to lower EMIs, revive housing demand, and encourage fresh property investments, especially in key urban markets like Mumbai and Pune.