Bombay High Court Clarifies ‘Built-Up Area Wall to Wall’ Equals Carpet Area in Real Estate Development Dispute

In a landmark ruling on November 25, 2025, the Bombay High Court clarified that the contractual term ‘built-up area wall to wall’ equates to carpet area, dismissing a developer’s challenge to an arbitral award in a Mumbai land development dispute. The decision highlights the need for precise language in real estate agreements to prevent ambiguities over usable space.

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.

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.

Homebuyers Alert: MahaRERA Certificate Now Comes with Full Project Details

In a major move to protect homebuyers, MahaRERA has upgraded its registration certificates to include all crucial project details in bullet points, such as total built-up area, unit count, approved floors, and parking availability. This pro-consumer step ensures easier access to accurate project information at a glance.

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.