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Focused and committed to Dharavi revamp project, awaiting letter of award from Maharashtra authorities: Adani Realty

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Focused and committed to Dharavi revamp project, awaiting letter of award from Maharashtra authorities: Adani Realty

The company says the recent events have no impact on its commitment and ability to successfully undertake this important project for Mumbai.

UP Global Investors Summit 2023 | The House of Abhinandan Lodha plans to invest Rs 1,800 cr in over 600 acres across the state

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UP Global Investors Summit 2023 | The House of Abhinandan Lodha plans to invest Rs 1,800 cr in over 600 acres across the state

The company says it will continue to focus on north and western India, where it sees tremendous scope for branded land development.

Budget 2023: Will Rs 10 crore cap on capital gains deductions hit redevelopment in Mumbai realty market?

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Budget 2023: Will Rs 10 crore cap on capital gains deductions hit redevelopment in Mumbai realty market?

Landlords looking to sell their land parcels to developers face around 20 percent tax on capital gains above Rs 10 crore. But experts say they can reduce outgo by structuring the deals.

MahaRERA allows deregistration of a real estate project by developers with conditions

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MahaRERA allows deregistration of a real estate project by developers with conditions

The MahaRERA said the process of deregistration is being introduced as there are instances where developers who have registered their real estate projects are unable to commence and complete the construction of the same.

26 percent jump in stalled real estate projects in under a year: MahaRERA

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26 percent jump in stalled real estate projects in under a year: MahaRERA

The MahRERA has taken up 624 of these projects that are 70 percent done to drive them towards completion.

MC Explainer: Can Maharashtra RERA classify and rate real estate developers or projects?

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MC Explainer: Can Maharashtra RERA classify and rate real estate developers or projects?

After the Bombay High Court recently raised the query, Moneycontrol spoke to legal experts to understand whether this can be done so that people can make informed decisions.

Maharashtra readies homes for Raigad village hit by landslide in 2021

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Maharashtra readies homes for Raigad village hit by landslide in 2021

MHADA, the state housing development authority, plans to construct 231 houses spread across 17 acres at a cost of Rs 77 crore for Taliye village landslide victims. The homes will be given free of cost.

Mumbai civic body got Rs 33,274 crore in property tax, developer premium since COVID-19 hit

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Mumbai civic body got Rs 33,274 crore in property tax, developer premium since COVID-19 hit

Almost half of the collections were on account of a surge in developer premium collections in financial year 2022.

Budget 2023-24: BMC allocates Rs 25 crore to improve air quality of Mumbai, will monitor dust emission from real estate projects

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Budget 2023-24: BMC allocates Rs 25 crore to improve air quality of Mumbai, will monitor dust emission from real estate projects

The BMC in its budget for 2023-24 has indicated a 16% hike in the property tax from the upcoming fiscal of 2023-24

Budget 2023: Builders with mixed portfolio may not be impacted by cap on capital gains deduction

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Budget 2023: Builders with mixed portfolio may not be impacted by cap on capital gains deduction

Some developers expect the limit on deductions to hurt sales of ultra-luxury homes

Delayed possession: Maharashtra authorities recover Rs 100 crore from developers

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Delayed possession: Maharashtra authorities recover Rs 100 crore from developers

A sum of Rs 11.42 was recovered in Mumbai, Rs 55.57 crore in Mumbai Suburban, Rs 32.76 in Pune district and Rs 15.10 crore in Raigad district, MahaRERA has said

Arvind SmartSpaces plans to invest Rs 1,000 crore over 2-3 quarters

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Arvind SmartSpaces plans to invest Rs 1,000 crore over 2-3 quarters

The real-estate firm to deploy the money in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Pune. The company's will continue to focus on residential real estate in these four cities in the next two years

Bank of Baroda takes part-possession of Nirmal Lifestyle's mall in Mumbai

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Bank of Baroda takes part-possession of Nirmal Lifestyle's mall in Mumbai

The bank’s move follows the failure to repay a loan of Rs 161 crore. BoB took possession of 3.4 lakh sq ft area, under the Sarfaesi Act, on January 24, 2023. A demand notice was first issued on December 6, 2019

Mumbai builders seek series of waivers to redevelop projects

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Mumbai builders seek series of waivers to redevelop projects

Developers owe more than Rs 800 crore towards development charges to planning authorities in Mumbai; they have also sought waiver of penalty and interest on such charges.

Going, going, gone: 3BHK flats in Mumbai with EV parking, solar power for under Rs 1 crore

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Going, going, gone: 3BHK flats in Mumbai with EV parking, solar power for under Rs 1 crore

For the first time in its history, MHADA is offering premium amenities — comparable to those offered by private builders — in its affordable housing project in a tony suburb.

CIDCO amends building reconstruction policy; 51% consent required for redevelopment of buildings in Navi Mumbai

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CIDCO amends building reconstruction policy; 51% consent required for redevelopment of buildings in Navi Mumbai

According to developers, more than 350-400 buildings are likely to directly benefit from this change in policy.

What the 2 new Metro lines mean for Mumbai real estate — check details of land appreciation and property prices

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What the 2 new Metro lines mean for Mumbai real estate — check details of land appreciation and property prices

PM Modi on 19 January inaugurated two new Metro lines in Mumbai. The 18.6 km-long Mumbai Metro Rail line 2A connects suburban Dahisar (East) with the 16.5 km-long DN Nagar (yellow line) while metro line 7 joints Andheri (East) with Dahisar (East).

Delayed home possession: Maharashtra govt to auction properties worth ₹6.77 cr of developers near Mumbai

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Delayed home possession: Maharashtra govt to auction properties worth ₹6.77 cr of developers near Mumbai

In the last five years, MahaRERA has issued 751 recovery warrants against developers for around Rs 717 crore, as per June 2022 data.

Auction of Nirmal Developers' land in Mumbai by state authorities for alleged default postponed

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Auction of Nirmal Developers' land in Mumbai by state authorities for alleged default postponed

The auction of 2,634 sq. mt land at a base price of Rs 31.81 crore was scheduled today at 11 am but has been postponed after a technical issue was raised by the developer

MahaRERA investigators to begin site visits of real estate projects over suspected financial wrongdoings: officials

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MahaRERA investigators to begin site visits of real estate projects over suspected financial wrongdoings: officials

Initially, 40 to 45 stalled real estate projects where developers have declared higher costs than they have actually incurred will be inspected by the investigators.

Maharashtra Real Estate Tribunal sets aside MahaRERA order mandating portals to register as real estate agents

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Maharashtra Real Estate Tribunal sets aside MahaRERA order mandating portals to register as real estate agents

Real estate websites had challenged the order in MREAT, saying they do not participate in any prospective or actual transactions in any manner and are merely involved in advertising the properties.

MahaRERA to issue notices to 18,000 real estate projects for failing to upload info

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MahaRERA to issue notices to 18,000 real estate projects for failing to upload info

Notices are being issued to old as well as new projects by the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority. These projects claim to be RERA registered but are yet to share information about their finances, work and certificates to be RERA compliant, say officials

MC Exclusive: Dharavi redevelopment work likely to start in Oct 2023: Project CEO SVR Srinivas

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MC Exclusive: Dharavi redevelopment work likely to start in Oct 2023: Project CEO SVR Srinivas

Srinivas says once the letter of intent is issued to the Adani Group this month, an MoU will be signed in February 2023. This will be followed by a master plan and a special purpose vehicle. Work will commence after monsoon, he said.

Maharashtra: 5,990 affordable homes for sale via lottery system in Pune region, 2,908 to be sold on first come, first served basis

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Maharashtra: 5,990 affordable homes for sale via lottery system in Pune region, 2,908 to be sold on first come, first served basis

The unit size for each flat varies from 300 sq ft to above 600 sq ft, and the price varies from Rs 13 lakh to above Rs 60 lakh, depending on the area, according to MHADA.

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