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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

Homebuyers' body FPCE wants changes in RERA law, pitches for rules to verify promoters' track record

RERA authorities currently do not verify whether a promoter has cleared all dues to allottees of other projects as well as charges levied by the central or state authorities or any courts/forums/quasi-judicial bodies.

Before you buy a home: 10 checks that can save you years of pain

Stalled projects, missing approvals and weak enforcement still trip up buyers—do your homework before you sign.

How RERA protects homebuyers in India

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, or RERA, has transformed the property market by bringing transparency, accountability, and protection for homebuyers.

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.

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

Why are real estate companies making a beeline for the primary market?

India has emerged as a top global destination for cross-border capital in real estate, ranking seventh worldwide in Colliers' June 2025 report. Fuelled by strong economic fundamentals and robust infrastructure growth, the sector is attracting significant investor interest

How To Scam-Proof Your Next Property Deal| Real Estate Traps & How To Avoid Them

From fraudulent land deals and fake ownership claims to misleading project advertisements, scammers continue to find new ways to deceive buyers. In this episode of Realty Returns, we dive into the persistent issue of real estate scams in India despite regulatory safeguards like RERA with our guests Jayesh Rathod, co-founder and director of Guardians Real Estate Advisory & Ketan Mukhija, senior partner at Burgeon Law. To safeguard your investment, experts recommend thorough title checks spanning at least 40 years, verifying developers on RERA websites, and seeking legal consultation before making a purchase. Inspecting land records and speaking to residents in the developer’s past projects can also reveal red flags. Stay tuned to learn how awareness and due diligence can protect your property investment!

Over 1.1 crore real estate units registered under RERA across 20 states since 2017, Maharashtra leads

According to data provided by NSE-listed real estate analytics firm PropEquity, the number of projects registered with RERA fell by 21 percent between 2022-2024. It, however, had grown by 145 percent to 25,281 projects between CY 2020 and 2022.

Economic Survey shows 89 lakh urban houses completed under PMAY, 1.38 lakh housing projects registered under RERA

The Economic Survey 2024-25 said that over 35,000 affordable housing units have been built in 23 cities, under the Smart Cities Mission and 199 projects worth Rs 9,200 crore have been implemented in over 50 cities.

Delhi RERA to make it compulsory for builder to advertise and sell projects on carpet area only

The Delhi body's guidelines will reinforce what has been laid out under the law governing real estate, that the carpet area should be mentioned in all promotional material.

Despite RERA rules, marketing of unregistered projects continues unabated, branded as 'expression of interest' period

According to real estate statutes, no residential or commercial development can be advertised without being registered with the respective state-level real estate regulatory authority. The advertisements are required to have details such as the RERA registration number, a QR code that leads to more details about the project, and the site address.

Why real estate majors are flocking to Mumbai’s redevelopment market

The redevelopment landscape in Mumbai has created a market for real estate players nationwide with strong balance sheets to pursue prime projects in the city

KRERA orders Shapoorji Pallonji to compensate Bengaluru homebuyer, dismissing COVID-triggered delay claim

Veena Ravishankar had booked a luxury apartment in Phase II Tower 4 (Maple) of the Parkwest project in Bengaluru in 2016, with an initial handover date of 2020.

Maha RERA pulls up Godrej Properties, orders refund of booking amount for a pre-RERA project 

The regulator concluded that the project was ongoing at the time of enactment of the real estate law and asked the developer to refund the entire Rs 15 lakh to an aggrieved homebuyer.

UP RERA warns to put 400 projects in 'abeyance' over delay in uploading maps, land records

The promoters have been continuously warned since 2018 to upload all the project documents on the portal

KRERA orders Developer to refund entire apartment cost for failure to deliver possession within 12 months

This comes as Bengaluru faces over 26,030 delayed projects, totaling more than Rs 28,072 crore, with some projects running behind schedule by over 4-5 years.

RERA reshaping real estate, more than 1.24 lakh complaints disposed of: Eco Survey

According to the Economic Survey, a total of 1,24,947 complaints have been disposed by the 32 state and union-territory level Real Estate Regulatory Authorities that were established as a result of the Act's passage.

Karnataka HC order to prosecute Ozone Group promoters to recover money hits a roadblock: RERA lacks provision

Experts say making promoters part of the execution proceedings is a challenge since the real estate law as it stands does not have the stipulation that allows for this.

KRERA orders Mantri Developers to pay half of total apartment cost to homebuyer for delay in possession

The regulator asked the developer to pay Rs 48.5 lakh for delaying possession of an apartment at Mantri Webcity 2A on Hennur Road for almost 7 years.

KRERA orders Embassy Group to compensate buyers Rs 4 crore for delay in luxury Bengaluru project

According to Karnataka RERA documents, the RERA registration period for the project Embassy One was 2019. However, the authority granted an extension for 9 months in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. When the developer failed to complete the project even by that date, the authority extended it till 2026 in March 2024.

Developers must repair structural defects in project up to 5 years after handover: KRERA

In this case, a buyer of a flat in Bengaluru complained to KRERA after the developer failed to fix the seepage from rainwater in his apartment.

Developers can’t charge homebuyers interest on unpaid dues if project is delayed: NCDRC

The development comes after Karnataka RERA recently order asked a home buyer to pay interest to the developer for failing to pay EMIs of a delayed project in Bengaluru.

UP RERA sets format for possession letters to flat buyers

If any construction work is still remaining in the unit, the promoter will have to clearly mention the remaining finishing work of the unit and the duration required for completion

RERA inspects 8 under-construction projects in Gurugram to grant more time for completion

Section 6 of the act says, the registration granted under Section 5 may be extended by the Authority on application made by the promoter due to force majeure in such form and on payment of such fee as may be