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In a blow to real estate borrowers, the Bombay High Court has ruled that a single mortgage securing multiple loans counts as separate transactions, forcing Mumbai developer Neepa Real Estates to pay an extra ₹72 lakh in stamp duty and penalties on ₹625 crore worth of loans.

MahaRERA Appellate Tribunal Overturns RERA Order, Emphasizes Homebuyer Rights Over Arbitration Agreements

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has overturned a RERA order, clarifying that arbitration clauses in prior agreements do not override the jurisdiction of the RERA Act in homebuyer disputes. The tribunal’s decision reinforces the importance of RERA in protecting homebuyers and ensures cases are decided on their merits.
Mumbai recorded 12,070 property registrations in September 2025, marking a 32% YoY rise and the best September since 2013. Stamp duty revenues grew 47% YoY to ₹1,292 crore, boosted by festive demand and strong buyer confidence in suburban markets.

MahaRERA Mandates Prominent Display of Project Details in Advertisements, Warns of Penalties

MahaRERA has directed that all housing project advertisements must prominently display the MahaRERA registration number, website, and project’s QR code, in a font size equal to or larger than the project’s contact details. Violators will face penalties.  
MahaRERA has cleared more than 5,000 homebuyer complaints in just 10 months, a move that brings long-awaited relief to families struggling with delayed homes and broken promises. With faster hearings and tighter checks on new projects, the regulator is aiming to protect buyers and prevent future disputes.

MahaRERA Directs Developer to Allocate Car Parking to Homebuyers, Warns of Penalty for Non-Compliance

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has ordered the developer of Suyog Nisarg Phase III to allocate promised car parking spaces to three homebuyers within 30 days. The ruling, delivered after the developer’s absence from the hearing, warns of penalties for non-compliance and highlights ongoing registration and compliance issues with the project.
Truliv, India’s most capital-efficient co-living startup, secures strategic investment from BCCL at ₹356.50 Cr valuation to expand into new cities and alternate hospitality asset classes like holiday homes and retirement living.

Institutional Real Estate Investments Surge to USD 1.3 Billion in Q1 2025, Marking 31% YoY Growth

Institutional real estate investments in India surged by 31% YoY to USD 1.3 billion in Q1 2025, driven by strong domestic inflows and significant growth in office, residential, and industrial segments. Mumbai led city-wise investments with an 841% increase.
In a key ruling, MahaRERA held that even when an Agreement for Sale is silent on the possession date, the builder must hand over the flat within a reasonable period of three years from the agreement date — failing which, interest is payable for the delay period. The order in the Mauli Omkar project case awarded interest from March 2019 to April 2023 to complainant Sabirali Tufhel Shaikh.

MahaRERA Appellate Tribunal Orders Developer to Refund Buyers, Rejects Cancellation Fee

The MahaRERA Appellate Tribunal has directed a developer to refund the outstanding payment with interest, rejecting cancellation charges. This verdict highlights the commitment to safeguarding homebuyers’ rights under the RERA Act.