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For decades, the rooftop was one of the most underused spaces in an Indian home. It was mostly reserved for drying clothes, children’s playtime, keeping plants, or even giving the family pet a little extra space to roam. Today, however, that familiar rooftop is taking on a far more valuable role—it can become a source of clean energy for your home and even your electric vehicle. Today, that is...

There is a special feeling that comes with owning a home. After years of saving, comparing properties and planning finances, finally getting the keys feels like the finish line. In reality, it is the beginning of a new financial chapter. Homeownership comes with costs that extend well beyond the purchase price — from the home loan EMI and registration charges to maintenance, repairs, insurance,...

A clean apartment complex is easy to admire. Maintaining one—and keeping hundreds of residents on the same page—is the real challenge. Here are five practical ways Indian housing societies can improve cleanliness, maintenance and community harmony. Walk through any busy residential society in India and you will see a small version of the country itself. Families and senior citizens share...

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...

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...

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...

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...