LIC Housing Finance slashes home loan interest rates
LIC Housing Finance reduces home loan rates, starting at 7.15% for high CIBIL scores. New rates reward creditworthy borrowers and make home financing more affordable. Details inside.
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UP Notifies Kashi-Vindhya Region for Development
Uttar Pradesh government establishes Kashi-Vindhya Regional Development Authority to boost planned urbanisation and economic growth in seven eastern districts, including Varanasi. The move aims to create a major metropolitan area.
Pune Society's Dog Feeding Area Solves Stray Conflict
Pune's Megapolis Sangria Society creates a dedicated dog feeding spot, fostering harmony between residents and community dogs. Discover how this model solves a common urban issue.
Delhi's New TOD Policy Sparks Haphazard Development Fears
Delhi's new Transit-Oriented Development policy draft removes key planning safeguards, raising concerns over chaotic growth. Experts warn of infrastructure gaps. Read the full analysis.
Auda Expands Transit Oriented Zone to 10 Major Roads
Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority approves TOZ benefits for 4,604 hectares along 10 roads, offering FSI of 4.0. Plan awaits state government nod. Read details.
US New Apartment Permits Jump 10.9% in March
US housing starts and permits for new apartments surged in March 2024, signaling a robust construction sector. Building permits for multi-unit projects led the growth. Read the full analysis.
Haryana CM Announces Plots for 7,000 Landless Families
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announced 100-sq-yard plots for 7,000 landless families, new govt jobs, and major welfare reforms in Ladwa. Read about housing, anti-corruption & women empowerment schemes.
Gujarat Uses CSR Funds to Bridge PMAY Housing Gap
Gujarat govt directs PSUs & top firms like Reliance & Adani to use CSR funds, up to ₹1 lakh per family, to help 7,000 poor beneficiaries finish their PMAY houses. A new model for social welfare.
Chennai: ₹33.10 Lakh Housing Scam, 11 Victims Cheated
Chennai police search for Vinoth Babu, who allegedly cheated 11 people of ₹33.10 lakh by promising TNUHDB flats in Tondiarpet. Case registered, investigation ongoing.
Saudi Arabia Offers 84% Land Discounts for Affordable Housing
Saudi Arabia launches a landmark housing initiative, offering residential plots at up to 84% discount in Riyadh. Learn about the lottery, eligibility, and market impact.
339 LIG Flats for Sale in Telangana via Lottery
Telangana Housing Board offers 339 affordable 1BHK flats for LIG in prime locations like Gachibowli. Prices start at Rs 11.25 lakh. Apply online before lottery dates in January.
DDA offers 25% discount to govt employees for flats
Delhi Development Authority announces a special 25% discount on flats for government employees under the Karmayogi Awas Yojana. Full details on eligibility, application process, and benefits here.
Gujarat Sets June 30 Deadline for Urban Development Plans
Gujarat govt directs 17 municipal bodies to finalise draft development plans by June 30, 2025, accelerating urbanisation ahead of the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Key details inside.
Indore's Slum-Free Plan: 16,000 PMAY Houses by 2027
Indore launches a massive urban renewal drive, targeting 16,056 new flats under PMAY 2.0 to become slum-free in five years. Learn about the ₹2,200 crore project and its impact.
Telangana to sell housing plots, regularise land holdings
Telangana govt plans to sell small housing board plots, regularise additional land, and tighten lease controls to resolve long-pending issues and protect public assets. Details inside.
YEIDA Raises Plot Size, Income Cap for Affordable Housing
YEIDA revises affordable housing scheme, increasing minimum plot size to 40sqm and income eligibility to Rs 8 lakh. Over 3,800 plots planned across Noida sectors. Read details.
RBI rate cut impact on affordable housing: A reality check
RBI's 125 bps rate cut in 2025 lowers home loan EMIs, but high costs and weak borrower affordability keep developers away from affordable housing. Will supply respond?
Shinde: Cluster Redevelopment Outperforms SRA in Thane
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde urges Thane residents to back the cluster redevelopment model, highlighting wider eligibility, larger flats, and superior civic amenities compared to SRA schemes.
Mumbai Societies Build Towers Without Developers
Pearl Queen in Santacruz leads Mumbai's self-redevelopment wave. Societies become promoters, bypass builders for bigger homes & profits. Discover the success stories.
Bronx Affordable Housing Project Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Dynamic Star LLC, owner of Bronx's Fordham Landing, files Chapter 11 to halt foreclosure. $55M state funding for 900 affordable units now under review. Read the latest on this major NYC housing development.
OSHB, BDA Allot 1,600+ Plots in Bhubaneswar
Odisha's housing bodies have allotted over 1,600 plots and houses in Bhubaneswar. Details on schemes like Satyasai Enclave, Ekamra Residency, and future projects revealed in the assembly. Read more.
Bengaluru bachelors fined Rs 5000 for overnight guests
A Bengaluru housing society fined tenants Rs 5,000 after two women stayed overnight. The rule targets only bachelors, sparking a viral debate on privacy and discrimination. Read more.
LDA Proposes 5% Extra Housing Discount for Soldiers
Lucknow Development Authority to offer an additional 5% discount on flats to armed forces personnel with gallantry awards. Proposal up for approval on Dec 5. Read more.
Bengaluru's New Master Plan Drafting Begins After Decade
Greater Bengaluru Authority and BDA to jointly draft Bengaluru's new master plan, each handling their jurisdictions. The long-awaited update aims to shape the city's future growth.
Bajaj Housing Finance shares fall 9% after major stake sale
Shares of Bajaj Housing Finance tumbled over 9% after a massive block deal worth ₹1,890 crore. The move follows Bajaj Finance Ltd.'s plan to sell a stake. Read for key details and market impact.
DDA's 25% Discount on Flats: December Booking Open
Delhi Development Authority announces a huge 25% discount on flats. Bookings open from December 1. Grab this limited-time offer for affordable housing in Delhi.
Mohali Approves Rs 38 Crore Development Projects
Mohali Municipal Corporation clears 72 development projects focusing on roads, parks, gyms and market upgrades. Mayor Amarjit Singh Jeeti Sidhu announces major infrastructure push.
Tavleen Singh: India's cities need emergency attention
Columnist Tavleen Singh argues India must declare urban decay a national emergency, shifting focus from temples to building livable cities with clean air and affordable housing.
Viksit Uttar Pradesh-2047 Draft Nears Completion
Uttar Pradesh's ambitious Viksit UP-2047 project enters final phase with 9.8 million suggestions processed by IIT Kanpur. First draft expected by December end. Read more about this transformative vision.
Tier II Housing Sales Value Up 4% Despite Volume Decline
India's 15 major Tier II cities saw housing sales value increase 4% to ₹37,409 crore in Q3 2025, while volumes dropped 4%. Gujarat cities dominate with 60% market share. Experts call it strategic pause, not slowdown.
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