For many, buying a residential property is the biggest investment they make in their lifetime. Last week, the government released for public comments a draft Real Estate Regulation Bill, which is said to be on …

The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (Credai) today said it would consider taking the government to court if its demand for excluding land cost from the proposed service tax on housing complexes …

The government announced for lower cost housing are expected to have a significant impact on the affordability of such homes, and encourage developers to get into the segment.
As per the government’s announcement, the value of …

The government will extend tax breaks for industrial park schemes and developers of real estate and road projects to stimulate the economy and lift growth to 8-9 percent by the end of 2010, the finance …

The Supreme Court today sought a response from the Centre, Maharashtra government and four real estate developers on Bharat Petroleum Corporation’s (BPCL) plea alleging a security threat to its refinery, Tata Electricity Company’s plant and …

Nepal may not be the obvious next property hotspot but the mountainous country between India and China is experiencing a mini real estate boom as wealthy Nepalese real estate investors seek a safe have for …

Two months after lower interest rates were announced for home loans up to Rs 20 lakh, public sector banks (PSBs) have cleared only 28,000 proposals and disbursed Rs 1,550 crore under this special scheme.
For instance, …

“The budget has failed to meet the expectations at this time of global downturn,” said Navin M. Raheja, managing director of the Delhi-based Raheja Developers. “The government has taken no initiatives towards reviving the sector, …

Cash-strapped realty major Emaar MGF may turn out to be the first major beneficiary of a government package in the real estate sectordue to its partnership with Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for the 2010 Commonwealth …

Generally, in a buyers’ market things are advantageous to the buyer, whereas in a sellers’ market the advantage is for the seller. What is the status of the real estate market now? “Currently we are …