Stamp Duty Adjudication Goes Digital: Maharashtra Citizens Can Apply Online

The Maharashtra government has digitized stamp duty adjudication, enabling citizens to apply online and track case status. Homebuyers, who often face confusion about stamp duty amounts, stand to benefit most from this streamlined process.

Hiranandani Fortune City, Panvel, Becomes First to Implement Maharashtra’s New Online Property E-Registration

In a landmark move for the real estate sector, the Inspector General of Registration (IGR), Maharashtra, has launched a new online e-registration system for property agreements. Hiranandani Fortune City in Panvel is the first real estate project in the state to adopt this digital framework, marking a significant step toward enhanced efficiency and transparency in property transactions. The new system allows for the complete online registration of property agreements, eliminating the need for physical visits to Sub-Registrar Offices (SROs).

New Government Mandate: No more middlemen for rent agreements!

The government of Maharashtra has issued a new circular, effective immediately, canceling the appointment of all Authorized Service Providers (ASPs) for online Leave and License registration. This move aims to simplify the process for citizens and eliminate intermediaries, but it also places new responsibilities on tenants and landlords.

RBI to Sell Lonavala Bungalows with ₹6.55 Crore Reserve Price

The Reserve Bank of India has put its erstwhile holiday home, a property in Lonavala comprising three residential bungalows and non-agricultural plots, up for sale. The sale is being conducted through a sealed bid process, with a reserve price of ₹6,55,00,000.

Mumbai Property Registrations Reach All-Time High in First Half of 2025

Mumbai’s property market achieved an all-time high in the first half of 2025, recording 75,672 property registrations and INR 6,699 crore in revenue. This growth, detailed with insights from ANAROCK’s Anuj Puri, highlights a resilient market with increasing sales of high-ticket homes despite a slight dip in overall transaction volume for June.