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India housing market

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RBI

Homebuyers Rejoice: RBI’s 50 bps Rate Cut Lowers EMIs, Boosts Affordable Housing Prospects

In a significant move for homebuyers, the RBI has cut the repo rate by 50 bps to 5.5%, making home loans cheaper and boosting affordability in the affordable and mid-income housing segments. Developers and industry leaders welcome the decision, expecting renewed demand and faster project execution.

Rain, Floods, and Real Estate: The Complex Relationship in Bangalore

A viral X post from a Bangalore homeowner raises concerns about stagnant property prices near flood-prone Manyata Tech Park. But data shows a different story—prices in the area have doubled in three years. This article explores the complex relationship between rain, real estate, and resilience in India’s fastest-growing city.
MahaRERA

MahaRERA Becomes First in India to Cross 50,000 Housing Project Registrations

MahaRERA has made history by becoming the first and only state real estate authority in India to register over 50,000 housing projects. With 35% of the nation’s total registered housing developments, Maharashtra outpaces Tamil Nadu and Gujarat by a wide margin, reflecting its leadership in regulated real estate growth.
Nirmala Sitharaman to present the union budget

Budget 2025 and Its Impact on Foreign Investments in the Luxury Housing Sector

Budget 2025 is expected to introduce key reforms in FDI regulations, tax incentives, and REITs, enhancing foreign investment in India’s luxury housing sector.
Nirmala Sitharaman to present the union budget

Builders ask Govt To Reconsider GST on FSI Charges, Warns of Potential 10% Increase in Housing Prices

CREDAI has strongly opposed the proposed 18% GST on FSI (Floor Space Index) and Additional FSI charges, claiming that it could raise housing prices by 7-10%, making affordable housing projects financially unfeasible. The real estate body has urged the government to reconsider the move, warning that it could lead to stalled developments and disrupt the housing market.