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.
Mumbai enjoys a sunny day at 30.6°C with moderate AQI of 158. Plan your week with our detailed forecast, air quality insights, and activity tips. Check now!
Mumbai enjoys a sunny 27°C day with clear skies on Dec 6, 2025. AQI improves to 158 from 'very poor' levels. Check the weekly forecast and health tips for outdoor plans.
Mumbai enjoys sunny 30.4°C weather on Dec 5, 2025, but masks advised after yesterday's 'very poor' AQI of 158. Get the full weekly forecast and planning tips.
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.
Mumbai's historic B Ward, a Congress stronghold, battles chronic garbage accumulation, water supply problems, and parking chaos despite ongoing redevelopment. Residents and leaders voice concerns.
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.
Mumbai enjoys sunny weather with 25.8°C on Dec 2, 2025, but faces poor AQI of 233 from previous day. Weekly forecast shows rising temps. Plan your week with our detailed report.
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.
BMC enforces GRAP-4 curbs in Mumbai with strict 28-point guidelines targeting construction, vehicles & industries. Key areas like Borivali, Andheri, Powai most affected. Read the full list of new rules.
Maharashtra government seeks SRA report on making first-floor slum residents eligible for free housing. Financial implications under scrutiny ahead of BMC polls.
Mumbai housing societies are turning the tables on developers, demanding higher compensation and amenities in redevelopment deals. Experts warn this trend could backfire, leading to stalled projects.
Parents in Mumbai raise alarm over dangerous conditions at historic Azad Maidan football grounds, citing child injuries and expired lease limbo. Calls for urgent government action.
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.
Congress leaders in Mumbai have demanded an FIR against BJP's Amit Satam for alleged inflammatory language against migrants. Police detained protesters. Explore the full story.
Bombay Parsi Punchayat suspends flat allotment to Irani family after three trustees reveal multiple property ownership and income threshold violations. Read the full investigation.
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.
Mumbai enjoys pleasant sunny weather today with 28.7°C temperature, but yesterday's very poor air quality (AQI 295) raises health concerns. Get tips for safe outdoor activities.
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.
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.