PMAY-U 2.0 Opens a New Door to Affordable Housing for Young Adults and Working Professionals

For a generation entering the workforce, buying a home in an Indian city can often feel like a distant milestone. Rising property prices, expensive home loans and high urban rents have made the first step onto the property ladder increasingly difficult. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0, however, is attempting to change that equation by widening access to affordable housing and creating rental...

Building Near an Airport May Get Easier: Why India’s New Height-Clearance Push Matters for Real Estate

For years, building near an airport has meant navigating a regulatory maze where a single question could reshape an entire project: How high can you build? For developers, architects and housing societies, the answer has often arrived too late in the planning process. A project could be designed, engineered and submitted for approvals, only to face a height-related objection from aviation authorities...

40% of India Office Occupiers Worry About Finding Quality Space Through 2028

India’s commercial real estate market is entering a new phase where the question is no longer simply about how much office space companies need, but whether the right quality of space will be available in the right location. Nearly 40% of office occupiers in India are concerned about securing high-quality, well-located office space through 2028, according to CBRE’s 2026 India Office Occupier...

Why Quality Is Becoming the New Growth Driver for Indian Real Estate

India’s real estate sector is entering a more mature phase, where quality, sustainability and long-term value are becoming as important as growth and scale. The market is estimated at nearly $585 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach around $926 billion by 2031, supported by institutional investment, REIT-backed assets, corporate leasing and the continued expansion of Global Capability Centres...

How GCC Giants Are Transforming India’s Commercial Real Estate Landscape

India's office market is changing—and this time, the story is not simply about IT companies taking up more desks. Behind the cranes, new business parks and glass-fronted office towers lies a much bigger transformation. global capability centres, better known as GCCs, are becoming some of the most influential occupiers of India's commercial real estate. These centres were once largely associated with...

Game-Changing Real Estate Judgment: Sellers Cannot Cancel Registered Sale Deed Over Unpaid Dues

In a significant judgment that is set to influence real estate transactions across India, the Supreme Court has ruled that a registered sale deed cannot be declared invalid merely because the buyer failed to pay the entire sale consideration at the time of execution. The landmark decision reinforces a core principle of Indian property law: once a sale deed is duly registered and ownership is intended to...

India’s Real Estate Momentum Continues: Why This Is an Excellent Time to Invest

The Indian real estate sector is entering the festive season on a strong and optimistic note. With the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintaining policy stability, a resilient economy, and improving investor confidence, both homebuyers and investors have several reasons to consider real estate as one of the most rewarding asset classes in 2026. At 99 Realty, we believe informed decisions lead to...

Ghost Flats Explained: Why Thousands of Homes Remain Vacant in India

India’s cities are expanding rapidly. New residential towers are reshaping skylines, infrastructure corridors are opening up, and demand for quality housing remains strong. Yet behind this growth lies an unusual contradiction: thousands of completed apartments remain unoccupied even as many families continue searching for suitable homes. These vacant properties are often described as “ghost...

How to Choose the Right Builder or Developer Before You Book Your Dream Home In 2026

Imagine finding the perfect apartment. The location is excellent, the amenities look impressive, and the sample flat feels like something straight out of a lifestyle magazine. Excited by the prospect of owning your dream home, you pay the booking amount and begin planning your future. Months later, however, the project gets delayed, promised facilities never materialize, and customer support becomes...

Beyond Cubicles: The Remarkable Rise of Experience-Led Offices in India

Walk into a premium office development in Mumbai, Bengaluru, or Delhi NCR today and you'll notice something different. The cubicle farms are gone. In their place: landscaped courtyards catching afternoon light, café counters humming with conversation, wellness lounges tucked between collaboration pods, and air systems so advanced they're managed by artificial intelligence. This isn't a tech campus in...