Soft possession without OC is not lawful possession: MahaREAT rules in favour of homebuyer

In a major win for homebuyers, MahaREAT has ruled that “soft possession” without an Occupation Certificate does not count as lawful possession under RERA.

Godrej Properties Acquires 8.5-Acre Land Parcel in Mahalunge, Pune for ₹2,000-Crore Housing Project

Godrej Properties has acquired an 8.5-acre land parcel in Mahalunge, Pune, for a group housing project with an estimated revenue potential of ₹2,000 crore, strengthening its presence in the city’s high-growth western corridor.

Pune Records Over ₹7,100 Crore in Stamp Duty Collections in 2025, Highest in Four Years

Pune’s real estate market achieved its highest stamp duty collections in four years in 2025, supported by higher-value transactions despite a marginal decline in property registrations, according to Knight Frank India.

MMR Tops India’s Land Acquisition in 2025 with 32 Deals & 500+ Acres Transacted

Mumbai Metropolitan Region topped India’s land deals in 2025 with 32 transactions for over 500 acres, driving national total to 3,772+ acres amid strong demand for residential, mixed-use, industrial and data centre projects – per ANAROCK Research.

PMRDA Launches Mega E-Auction: Prime Shivajinagar Commercial Plot of 71,400 Sqm Hits Record Base Price of Rs 902 Crore

The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has launched an e-auction for 30 plots, highlighted by a prime 71,400 sqm commercial site in Bhamburda (Shivajinagar) at a historic base price of Rs 902 crore. Registration opens December 15, 2025, with live bidding on January 23, 2026, promising a boost to Pune’s urban development.