MREAT Rules Part OC No Shield: Lodha Group to Pay Interest for Delay in Possession

In a major boost for homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MREAT) has ordered Lodha Crown Buildmart Pvt. Ltd. to pay interest for delayed possession of flats in the New Cuffe Parade project. The Tribunal clarified that partial Occupancy Certificates do not exempt builders from liability and reinforced that delay must be calculated from the date promised in the sale agreement.

Mumbai’s Rental Agreements Increasingly Go Digital: 88,267 E-Registrations Recorded in Q1 2025

In the first three months of 2025, Mumbai saw 96,322 rental agreements registered. A significant 88,267 of these were e-registrations, indicating a strong trend towards digital processing in the city’s rental market.

KL Rahul and Suniel Shetty Acquire Prime Land in Thane for ₹9.85 Crore

Indian cricketer KL Rahul and Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty have purchased 7 acres of undivided land in Thane West’s Owale locality for ₹9.85 crore. Located near Ghodbunder Road, this strategic acquisition marks another high-profile entry into Mumbai’s booming real estate sector.

SHAKTI KAPOOR SELLS JUHU APARTMENT FOR RS.6.11 CR; SHRADDHA KAPOOR HAD GIFTED 50% SHARE IN 2019

Bollywood star Shakti Kapoor has sold his apartment in the prestigious Silver Beach Heaven Co-operative Society, Juhu, for Rs.6.11 crore. Registered in December 2024, the deal involved a built-up area of 81.84 sq. m (around 881 sq. ft.) and incurred a stamp duty of Rs.36.66 lakh plus registration charges of Rs.30,000. This sale underscores Juhu’s continued appeal as a premium residential market among celebrities

Between Dec 20-24, India’s Tallest Tower Sold 4 Homes Worth Rs 324 Crore

Between December 20 and December 24, 2024, Palais Royale, India’s tallest tower, sold four luxury flats for a total of Rs 324 crore. The transactions included properties located on the 61st floor, each costing Rs 81 crore, with special stamp duty discounts for female buyers.