Not Just Developers! Tribunal Says Society is Also a Promoter Under RERA

In a major ruling, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal held that a society redeveloping its own property after terminating the builder is also a “promoter” under RERA — making it liable to compensate flat buyers and requiring it to deposit funds before appealing.

Vikas Jain Appointed President of NAREDCO Maharashtra NextGen, to Drive Finance-Led Growth in Real Estate Sector

Vikas Jain, CEO of Labdhi Lifestyle, has been appointed as President of NAREDCO Maharashtra NextGen. A turnaround specialist known for reviving stressed projects, Jain aims to drive sectoral growth through finance-focused leadership, RERA compliance, and technology adoption, positioning the real estate sector for a $1 trillion future by 2030.

MahaRERA Becomes First in India to Cross 50,000 Housing Project Registrations

MahaRERA has made history by becoming the first and only state real estate authority in India to register over 50,000 housing projects. With 35% of the nation’s total registered housing developments, Maharashtra outpaces Tamil Nadu and Gujarat by a wide margin, reflecting its leadership in regulated real estate growth.

India’s Top Realtor Body Declares War on MagicBricks Over ‘Anti-Broker’ Campaigns

In a dramatic showdown, NAR-India has issued a nationwide directive cutting ties with MagicBricks, accusing the real estate platform of disrespecting and misleading the broker community. The apex body is demanding a public apology, while urging regulators to take action.

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.