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.

Ex Parte MahaRERA Ruling Put on Hold

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has temporarily halted an ex parte MahaRERA order against Siddhitech Developers. The ruling, which previously mandated the developer to execute sales agreements and pay interest for delayed possession, is now stayed pending appeal, though the developer is barred from creating third-party rights on the subject flats.

Developer’s Accounts Frozen for Failure to Pay Allottees, Tribunal Rejects Plea to Unfreeze

A Mumbai-based real estate developer, Altaa Construction, has had its plea to unfreeze bank accounts rejected by the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal. The accounts were frozen by authorities due to the developer’s continuous failure to comply with orders dating back to 2020, which mandated the payment of Rs. 71 lakh in interest to allottees. The Tribunal cited a “dilatory strategy with malafide intentions” on the part of the developer, noting the allottees’ five-year struggle to recover their dues.