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Suraksha Group expects to complete Jaypee Infra's stalled housing projects by 2028; to invest ₹3,000 crore

Suraksha Group to invest ₹3,000 crore in the next two years to complete Jaypee Infratech's stalled housing projects. The company has already completed 84 towers comprising 7,913 units and aims to wrap up possession by September 2028

2 min read15 Sep 2026
Money

Pool, park and gym missing: Karnataka homebuyers get relief from RERA after builder fails to provide promised amenities

Karnataka RERA recently fined a builder ₹10 lakh for failing to deliver amenities as promised. Here's how aggrieved buyers can register complaints online through state portals.

2 min read12 Sep 2026
Money

Bought a flat but didn’t get promised amenities? What homebuyers can do to seek justice

Homebuyers can report misleading property advertisements to RERA. Complaints can be filed online, enabling the regulator to penalize builders for false claims. Details here.

3 min read7 Sep 2026
Industry

Turf View remains residential as MahaRERA reverses deregistration; Prestige-DB Realty plan hit — What Tribunal said

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has reinstated the residential status of the Orchid Turf View project, reversing a previous MahaRERA decision to deregister it. A 2% penalty was imposed on promoters for reportedly misrepresenting facts.

2 min read4 Sep 2026
Money

Buying a home in Noida? UP RERA notifies new IFMS rules — Here's all you need to know

Here's all you need to know about Uttar Pradesh RERA's framework for collection, management, investment, transfer and utilisation of Interest Free Maintenance Security (IFMS) funds collected from homebuyers.

2 min read18 Aug 2026
Industry

Mint Explainer| Why the Supreme Court's IBC ruling is a win for homebuyers

The Supreme Court said proceedings against promoters and directors of a real estate company can continue if they arise from their own independent legal liability, even though proceedings against the company must remain stayed during the moratorium

4 min read3 Aug 2026
Money

20x rule explained: Simple property price test to decide if renting or buying a home is smarter

The 20x rule helps homebuyers compare property prices to rental values before deciding whether to buy or rent. Here's how the price‑to‑rent ratio works, its benefits and limitations and how EMIs, appreciation and personal finances shape smarter housing choices.

2 min read10 Jul 2026
Money

Bought a flat but possession was delayed? Here's what Supreme Court ruled on Delhi homebuyer's case

In a recent case, the Supreme Court ruled that homebuyers can claim compensation for delayed possession of their apartments, even after taking possession. Details here.

2 min read28 Jun 2026
Money

Circle rate vs market value: the hidden factor that can make or break your home loan

A property's sale price, circle rate and lender valuation often differ. Understanding the gap can help buyers avoid funding shortfalls, tax surprises and last-minute loan rejections.

3 min read17 Jun 2026
Money

India’s home loan boom runs into a paperwork wall

Heavy documentation, uneven processes and opaque practices continue to slow borrowers, even as credit fuels most home purchases.

6 min read21 Apr 2026