Real Estate Guide

Before You Fall in Love with the View, Read the Blueprint

You've found a property that checks all the visible boxes — the location is prime, the exterior looks stunning, and the project brochure is nothing short of a masterpiece. But here's the question most buyers forget to ask: What does the floor plan actually tell you? At 99Realty, we meet buyers every day — from Noida to Ranchi, Lucknow to Durgapur — who make one of the most significant...

FY27 Property Market: Stability Brings New Confidence to Real Estate

Every financial year in India begins with a familiar tension. Investors wait.Buyers hesitate.Sellers delay. Not because the market lacks opportunity — but because policy unpredictability has trained them to. The Finance Act, 2026 breaks that pattern. Not through reform, but through restraint. No sweeping tax overhaul.No surprise recalibration.No headline-grabbing incentives. Instead, FY27...

SWAMIH Investment Fund II Is Here — What’s New For Homebuyers

Imagine paying a home loan EMI every month for seven years. You tighten your budget, skip holidays, and still manage your rent — all because the apartment you legally own is stuck in a construction limbo. The builder ran out of money. The project stalled. And you are left holding a piece of paper that promises a home but delivers nothing but anxiety. This is not a hypothetical. This is the real story...

EOI vs Booking Amount: The Truth Every Investor Must Know

When buying property in India, buyers are often asked to pay some money even before a formal agreement is signed. Two terms commonly used at this stage are Expression of Interest (EOI) and Booking Amount. Although they may sound similar, they serve very different purposes and carry very different legal and financial implications. Understanding the distinction between EOI and booking amount is critical...

Bhu Aadhaar: India’s Most Important Real Estate Reform of 2026

Buying land in India has historically involved a level of uncertainty that few other major economies experience. Buyers often navigate stacks of paper records, unclear boundary definitions, and fragmented ownership histories. Even after careful verification, doubts about the authenticity of land titles or potential disputes frequently remain. For decades, these challenges have created friction across...

How Global Investors Are Responding to Dubai Security Concerns

Dubai’s real estate market has long been considered one of the safest and most attractive property destinations in the world. Stable governance, investor-friendly regulations, tax advantages, and global connectivity have made the city a magnet for international capital. However, recent geopolitical tensions and missile attacks linked to the escalating Iran–Israel conflict have raised questions about...

PM Awas Yojana 2.0: Who Is Eligible and How to Apply in 2026

Imagine earning ₹40,000 a month, paying rent regularly, and watching property prices move further away every year. You have a steady job, a growing family, and a simple dream — a home of your own. For millions of Indians, this isn’t a hypothetical situation. It’s everyday reality. To address this gap between rising property prices and affordability, the Government of India launched Pradhan...

Branded Residences and the New Language of Indian Luxury

For years, Indian real estate has spoken one language: square feet. How big is the flat?How many bedrooms?What’s the price per sq ft? But quietly — almost invisibly — that language is changing. India’s housing market is no longer just about how much space you own. It’s about what that space says about you, how much you can trust it, and whether it will still hold value when the cycle...

Budget 2026: How Indian Real Estate Is Entering a New Phase

Budget 2026 is an infrastructure-led budget, anchored by a record capital expenditure of ₹12.22 lakh crore. Through a mix of capex, tax rationalisation, and regulatory nudges—from GST changes to REIT and SM-REIT frameworks—it strengthens the supply and investment side of Indian real estate, while near-term demand outcomes remain contingent on execution, state policies, and financing...

How Townhouses Are Redefining Urban Housing

Imagine waking up in a home that feels independent, looks premium, yet doesn’t demand the budget of a sprawling bungalow. A place where you have your own entrance, multiple floors, privacy, and still enjoy the safety and facilities of a community.That, in essence, is the charm of a townhouse. In recent years, townhouses—often called row houses in India—have quietly become one of the most...