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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.

🏠 Possession Refusal Considered Buyer’s Default: MahaRERA Sends Strong Message to Homebuyers

In a landmark ruling, MahaRERA held that homebuyers who refuse possession of ready flats cannot claim refunds or compensation. Once the project is complete and OC is obtained, the buyer must take possession — or risk being held in default.
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.

Apartment Loading Rises to 40% in Q1 2025, Highest in MMR

In Q1 2025, average apartment loading across India’s top 7 cities reached 40%, up from 31% in 2019, as per ANAROCK. MMR leads with the highest loading at 43%, while Bengaluru saw the sharpest rise. Experts link the increase to rising demand for luxury amenities — but warn that homebuyers now get just 60% of what they pay for as usable living space.