Homebuyers

One Group has committed to invest around Rs 700 crore to restart and complete the integrated township project, which spans 26.18 acres and includes 26 towers with nearly 3,000 housing units. The move is expected to pave way for completion of homes for thousands of affected homebuyers and bring long-awaited clarity and relief to them.

The new luxury home code: Wellness, space and privacy

Data from JLL shows that demand for homes sized 3,000 sq ft and above rose by nearly 25% YoY across Delhi-NCR in 2025. Experts said that buyers are favouring projects with lower population density, independent floors, and villa-style residences that offer both exclusivity and community living.

ED arrests Jaypee Infratech’s Manoj Gaur in homebuyer fraud case; homebuyers see ‘ray of hope’

Jaypee Infratech went into insolvency in August 2017 after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) admitted an application filed by an IDBI Bank-led consortium

Supreme Court issues notice to builder in Gurugram’s Chintels Paradiso case as homebuyers file contempt plea

The homebuyers have accused the developer of failing to commence reconstruction of the damaged towers as directed by the court and of halting rent payments to displaced residents, in violation of both judicial and administrative orders.

UPRERA allows work to resume on 22 projects, bringing relief to 8,800 buyers

Work on these projects, some of which are in NCR, was suspended in July last for failing to upload documents such as land ownership records and building maps on the regulator’s portal

Home prices rise 7–19% across cities in Q3 2025; Delhi-NCR leads with 19% jump

The report also highlighted that new supply across the top eight cities saw a 0.1 percent annual decline, with 91,807 units launched. However, new launches registered a 9.1 percent growth over the previous quarter, signaling cautious optimism among developers.

UPRERA clears projects in emerging UP cities including Ayodhya and Jhansi

According to the authority, the combined investment for these six projects stands at Rs 176.28 crore and will lead to the construction of 501 new units, comprising residential flats and commercial shops.

Noida Authority cracks down on builders defaulting on payments even after enjoying concessions

The stalled projects have left thousands of homebuyers in limbo. Officials said that while the Noida Authority has managed to execute registries for 3,724 apartments, an additional 5,758 units remain blocked because developers are yet to clear their outstanding dues.

UPRERA greenlights Rs 1,948-crore worth of projects; realty growth spreads to Jhansi, Firozabad

The eight projects will add more than 3,000 new homes and commercial units across six cities and will be range form affordable to mid-income housing categories

New GST regime kicks in, but cheaper homes may take months to materialize

Developers are currently in the process of recalculating project budgets and tax liabilities under the new rules. This includes assessing how input tax credits and revised rates affect overall cost structures, experts said.

Homes to get cheaper? CREDAI says will pass on GST cut benefits to buyers

While GST cuts on inputs sucha s cement and steel are a positive step, 'high' stamp duty remains as concern, CREDAI has said

Buying a home gets tougher: 8 in 10 Indians struggle with rising prices

In the top seven cities, average prices have climbed from Rs 6,001 per sq. ft. in Q2 2023 to Rs 8,990 per sq. ft. by Q2 2025, up by around 50 percent.

Two-slab GST plan to make homes cheaper, boost real estate sector: Experts

Market observers say that the proposed move aims to simplify the rules and developers will get the benefit of lower taxes. Due to this, homebuyers will also be able to get homes at cheaper rates.

Luxury real estate surge in NCR: The rise of new hubs and high-return investments

Data from JLL shows a 9 percent jump in sales for luxury homes priced Rs 5 crore and above in Delhi-NCR in H1 2025, with 5,168 units sold, accounting for 65 percent of all luxury housing sales nationwide, which, experts say, reflects a deeper aspiration for quality living, privacy and world-class amenities among HNIs, young professionals and NRIs.

Noida’s Sector 150 leads India’s housing boom with 139% price surge since 2021

Fuelled by large-scale integrated projects and strong investor appetite, the rapid rise of Noida's Sector 150 underscores how select pockets in the NCR are redefining the country’s real estate growth story.

Area watch | DLF to Trump Towers: SPR is new hotspot in Gurugram real estate

Between 2020 and mid-2024, average apartment prices along SPR surged by 125 percent, making it one of the fastest-appreciating micro-markets in Gurugram

Tier-1 housing market hits record Rs 3.6 lakh crore sales in H1 2025; NCR and MMR lead

The National Capital Region (NCR) topped the chart in revenue contribution, accounting for 26 percent of the market share. It was followed by Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) with 23 percent revenue share.

CBI launches massive crackdown on builders and banks over homebuyer fraud in NCR

CBI conducted searches at 47 locations across NCR, across Delhi Gurugram, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad. Various incriminating documents and some electronic evidences have been seized during the searches.

Buying your first home? Here are five things to keep in mind

The excitement of owning your first home is unmatched. However, navigating this process requires careful planning and clarity. Whether it is budgeting or location selection and legal checks, every decision counts.

Housing inventory dips 3% in Q2; top 4 cities hold 79% of unsold stock

According to data from ANAROCK, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Hyderabad, the National Capital Region, and Pune collectively hold 79 percent of the total housing inventory in these major markets.

Home-buying sentiment strengthens in south and west India, says Knight Frank survey

The study found that access to health and educational amenities ranked high among decision-making factors. Kolkata (80%) and Hyderabad (81%) also saw robust purchase intent, driven by long-term security considerations

Delhi HC directs Orris Group to give possession to Greenopolis Phase-1 homebuyers

The project was launched in 2011 and possession was to be given to buyers in 2015, but till date not even a single unit has been delivered. The Greenopolis project is located in sector 89 in Gurugram.

Homebuyers prefer fresh launches over ready-to-move-in homes; 42% of homes sold were in new projects in 2024

According to data from ANAROCK, 42 percent of 4.60 Lakh homes sold in the top seven cities in 2024 were fresh launches. Bengaluru and Chennai saw the highest new supply absorption share in 2024 – 53 percent each out of approximately 65,230 units in Bengaluru and 19,220 units in Chennai.

From Vastu considerations to additional parking space, this is how India searched homes in 2024

Buyer preferences varied not just geographically but also on factors shaped by cultural and economic forces. This held true for the rental market as well. These understandings, experts say, could enable builders to fine-tune their strategies to attract a wider audience.

Better buy than pay hefty rent: Bengaluru sees a change as Gen Z, millennials turn homebuyers

Brokers point out that demand for homebuying among millennials and Gen Z has surged 30-45 percent compared to the same period last year