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South India's Luxury Housing Boom: What FY26 Data Reveals The ultra-luxury real estate market in India is witnessing a seismic shift, and nowhere is this more visible than in South India. According to a joint report by India Sotheby's International Realty and CRE Matrix, three southern
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Summary $1.7 billion in real estate transactions closed in Q1 CY2026, up 37% year-on-year. Core asset acquisitions surged 178% to $1.03 billion; Q2 has already crossed $1.48 billion. Domestic investors led for the first time since 2014 holding 72% of Q1 2026 investment volume. REITs and InvITs
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Summary Karnataka has extended the 5% property tax rebate deadline to May 31, 2026, covering 25 lakh properties across five urban local bodies in the Greater Bengaluru Area The rebate applies only to lump-sum, single-instalment payments, part-payments are ineligible GBA is staring at a ₹500 crore revenue shortfall versus last
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Summary Dubai has eliminated the AED 750,000 minimum property value requirement for solo investors seeking a 2-year residency visa Joint buyers still need a minimum of AED 400,000 (~₹94 lakh) to qualify, a guardrail against visa-pooling Indians are Dubai's largest foreign buyer group, making up 22%
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Breaking real estate news: Maharashtra sets a new benchmark in India real estate regulation and project approvals for FY2025-26 Summary MahaRERA approved 10,379 real estate projects in FY2025-26, a landmark annual record for india real estate Nearly 50% of approvals belong to MMR, covering Mumbai Suburban, Thane, Raigad, and
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The latest real estate news highlights strong momentum in the real estate India sector, especially in the commercial segment. According to recent industry data, the India real estate office market is expected to grow significantly, reaching USD 135.43 billion by 2031, driven by rising demand for modern workspaces and
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In a significant development for the real estate sector, the Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA), Gurugram bench has successfully cleared all pending cases filed up to 2024. This move marks a major step towards faster dispute resolution and improved regulatory efficiency in one of India’s most active real
Summary India’s real estate PE investments stood at $4.3 billion in FY26, up 16% YoY, marking a 7-year high. Total deal count rose to 60 transactions, compared to 41 in FY25, indicating stronger activity. Average deal size declined to around $70–71 million, showing a shift towards smaller,
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Summary Bengaluru authorities have proposed increasing the permissible deviation from approved building plans to 15% The move could improve liquidity and correct pricing in affected properties. Homeowners can regularise deviations by paying a penalty, obtain OC, and enable smoother resale without legal hurdles. However, it raises concerns over long-term market
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Summary Dubai’s real estate market is rebounding after a slowdown caused by geopolitical tensions. March saw fewer transactions due to uncertainty, but demand remained intact. With conditions stabilizing, delayed investments are returning. Prime areas continue to attract interest, though recovery is expected to be gradual, reflecting a market reset
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Summary RBI has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, ensuring home loan EMIs remain stable for now. The decision brings clarity for homebuyers and helps developers plan with more confidence. Stable rates are also encouraging alternative investment approaches like fractional real estate for accessing premium properties with lower
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Summary Housing sales fell 4% YoY in Q1 2026 due to global uncertainty Unsold inventory crossed 6 lakh units, giving buyers more power Prices still rising in NCR & Bengaluru, showing market strength Seen as a temporary slowdown, with demand expected to recover India's residential real estate market