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?
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?
Pearl Queen in Santacruz leads Mumbai's self-redevelopment wave. Societies become promoters, bypass builders for bigger homes & profits. Discover the success stories.
Lucknow Development Authority approves seven new residential projects near Gomtinagar Extension. Board also freezes flat prices for a year and introduces special discounts for gallantry award winners.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Greater Noida Authority approves Birla Estates & Floral Homes as co-developers for stalled projects in Sectors 1 & 10 under UP's rehab policy, boosting homebuyer hopes.
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.
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.
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.
Hurry! LDA Atal Nagar Housing Scheme registration booklet available until Nov 30. Only 2,496 flats available with prices starting from ₹9.82 lakh. Complete your registration by Dec 2.
Municipal Corporation Amritsar distributes housing approval letters to 674 families under PMAY scheme. Beneficiaries to receive financial assistance for home construction.
Delhi Development Authority launches Karamyogi Awas Yojana offering 3,656 HIG, MIG & EWS flats exclusively for government employees in Narela. Registration starts mid-December with 25% rebate.
Delhi Development Authority launches Karmayogi Awaas Yojana offering 25% discount on ready-to-move-in flats in Narela for government employees across HIG, MIG, EWS categories.
Ironwood appoints Balaji Raghavan to lead affordable housing portfolio, strengthening their commitment to accessible real estate development across India.
Maria Bilal, a communications professional living in Delhi for 13 years, faced housing discrimination upon return from sabbatical. Brokers repeatedly told her owners refuse Kashmiri Muslim tenants. Read her shocking story.
Luxury home prices in India's top 7 cities rose 40% since 2022, outpacing affordable housing growth. Delhi-NCR leads with 72% appreciation. Explore market trends and data.
After returning from sabbatical, Maria Bilal faced repeated rental rejections in Delhi due to being Kashmiri Muslim. Discover how housing discrimination affects professionals in the capital.
Twenty US states challenge Trump administration's homeless funding policy. Learn how this legal battle affects vulnerable populations and state resources nationwide.
Chandigarh urban planning department refuses CHB's request for plotted housing in Rajiv Gandhi Technology Park, citing Master Plan 2031 restrictions and environmental concerns. Learn what's next.
Assam launches Rs 4.5 crore rental housing complex in Dibrugarh for government employees. Project supports city's development as Assam's second capital. Read more about this initiative.
Karnataka launches ambitious IT, SpaceTech and Startup Policy 2025-2030, targeting 50% national market share and 5% global SpaceTech presence by 2034. Read more about the state's tech vision.
Punjab cabinet approves low-impact housing policy while foresters warn of ecological disasters similar to Himachal and Uttarakhand. Learn about the controversy.
Bill Pulte, dubbed 'Little Trump,' is creating waves as FHFA director with unorthodox tactics, ethics controversies, and radical housing proposals. Read about the internal White House conflicts.
The average 30-year US mortgage rate increased to 6.24%, near its 2024 low. Despite the slight rise, home purchase applications surged, signaling potential late-year market activity.
Los Angeles dramatically reduces annual rent increases from 3-8% to 1-4% for stabilized apartments. Historic move aims to ease housing burden for 1.5 million Angelenos. Read more.
A groundbreaking DBS Bank analysis reveals India stands at a historic economic crossroads where current policy decisions could unlock unprecedented growth or stall progress for decades to come.
Delhi Development Authority launches Jan Sadharan Awaas Yojana with 1,350 flats starting at ₹14 lakh. Don't miss this golden opportunity for affordable housing in prime Delhi locations!
After four consecutive weeks of relief, US mortgage rates have reversed trend, with the 30-year fixed rate climbing to 6.22%. Discover how bond market movements are impacting home loan costs and what this means for prospective buyers.