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...
Real Estate Guide
For decades, buying a home in India has been associated with a familiar milestone: get a job, get married, raise a family, buy a bigger house. But what happens when the children have grown up, the career has ended and the calendar suddenly looks much less crowded? For many Indians turning 60, retirement is not the end of the road. It is the beginning of a different chapter—one where the question...
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 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...
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...
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...
You've done the math. Toured the flat. Imagined your family on that balcony on the 14th floor. But there's one question most Indian homebuyers never think to ask — and it could be the most important question of all: Does this building have a working fire safety system? If you think that's a dramatic way to start a property blog, consider what just happened in Ghaziabad recently. The Audit That...
A seismic shift is happening in India's real estate sector, and the numbers tell a compelling story. According to the latest eXp Realty India report, the number of RERA-registered real estate agents in India surged by 19% in 2025—a growth rate that signals far more than just increasing agent numbers. This is a watershed moment for India's property market, one that speaks volumes about evolving consumer...