Credai mulls suspending membership of serial offenders
In its bid to attract serious players and weed out habitual defaulters, the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association or Credai is mulling o
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Govt cracks the whip, bars builders from diverting cash paid by buyers
In a far reaching development aimed at protecting the interests of property buyers, real estate developers across the country will now be barred from
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Mira Road: Enjoy a high-quality lifestyle at down to earth prices
One of the few pockets close to Mumbai that still offers hope to price conscious buyers, Mira Road today has something for everyone - from budget flat
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Smart Socho: How to invest in a pre-launch project and live to tell the tale
Investing in a pre-launch project in a subdued market is like playing with dynamite next to a furnace. Both cases are likely to blow up in your face.
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Landmark Verdict: Bombay HC allows construction in mangrove-buffer zone
In a major verdict that could have a far-reaching positive impact on the fortunes of the troubled real estate industry, the Bombay high court in a rec
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Smart Cities List: Mumbai, Jaipur, Lucknow in, Kolkata, Bengaluru out
All union territories (including the capital Delhi) and a majority of state capitals including Mumbai, Jaipur, Vijayawada, Lucknow, Raipur, Guwahati a
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SMART SOCHO: How to get max value for your property in a bad market
Selling or renting property in a rising market is easy but the real challenge lies in getting the max value when the market has hit rock-bottom, as it
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Shapoorji Pallonji bags US$ 200 mn FDI deal, to build 20,000 affordable homes
Shapoorji Pallonji Group, the Mumbai-based business conglomerate with diverse interests spanning construction, real estate, textiles, engineerin
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Pune Realty Outlook: Silver lining in the midst of gloom
Pune\'s residential real estate market shows signs of stress on various counts. Stagnant prices, increasing inventory and many buyers sitting on the f
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Builders ditch luxe homes for smaller, cheaper units to boost sales
In a major turnaround triggered by rapidly falling sales and rising number of unsold inventory, developers across the country are now rushing to build
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SMART SOCHO: Is your new home in a structurally sound building?
Anil's Pharande's joy new no bounds when he moved into his new apartment, with his wife and five-year-old daughter. The compact 1BHK in Mumbai's subur
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SMART SOCHO: Planning to rent? Here's what you need to know
Rental accommodation. A term most of us are familiar with having lived in one at some point of our lives, for many others it continues to be the mains
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Destination Panvel: From weekend retreats to budget homes
Panvel\'s emergence as a preferred realty destination has a lot to do with its affordable property rates, excellent connectivity and upcoming mega inf
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SMART SOCHO: 5 essential questions every home buyer needs to ask himself
Buying a home is arguably one of the single most important decisions in a person’s life. However, assessing its financial implications on his ot
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Realty industry poised to make a strong comeback: Farshid Cooper
Green shoots of recovery are now visible in the property sector after a prolonged 5-year downturn. Farshid Cooper, Director at Spenta Corporation,
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Mah govt freezes property tax in Mumbai for next five years
In a major relief to nearly 2 crore Mumbaikers and an estimated 17 lakh middle-class residents of Mumbai, a majority of whom stay in chawls and older
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