Construction

Buying a home in your 30s or 40s often revolves around a different set of priorities. A shorter commute to the office, proximity to schools, an extra bedroom for a growing family or a location close to business hubs may influence the decision. But what happens when you are approaching retirement or have already crossed 60? The priorities begin to change. The daily rush of office life gradually takes...

The journey to buying a home has changed dramatically. A few years ago, prospective buyers primarily depended on newspaper advertisements, property portals, hoardings, brokers, and personal recommendations to discover properties. Today, that journey often begins with a social media post, a short video, a property walkthrough, or an influencer sharing their experience of a residential project. For real...

Buying an apartment is rarely just about four walls, a balcony and a good location anymore. Modern homebuyers are looking at something bigger — the lifestyle that comes with the home. And among the amenities increasingly making a difference, one stands out for its everyday usefulness: an in-house gym. Imagine this: It’s 6:30 in the morning. You don’t have to get dressed for a commute, sit in...

From property bookings and developer collections to cement, steel, suppliers and contractors, India's real estate ecosystem runs on thousands of payments. As a new 0.4% MDR applies to specified high-value UPI merchant transactions, the bigger question is not whether homebuyers will pay more—but whether the cost of moving money through the construction ecosystem will eventually find its way into property...

India's 2026 BRICS presidency has placed greater emphasis on trade, resilient supply chains, industrial cooperation, connectivity and infrastructure. While BRICS is not a real estate programme, these priorities could have an indirect impact on India's property landscape by strengthening the economic activity that typically drives demand for industrial, logistics, commercial and residential real...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...