Regulation

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...

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...

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...

Every monsoon, thousands of Indian apartment residents wake up to the same gut-wrenching sight — their vehicles submerged in what was once described to them as a "safe, covered" basement parking area. But when the water rises, so does an even messier question: who is legally responsible? The builder? The RWA? Or you? When One Spell of Rain Is Enough It did not take a cyclone. It did not take two...

You've saved for years. Finally, you're ready to invest in Indian real estate. You've identified a beautiful property in a promising location, the price is reasonable, and the market shows growth potential. But then you discover: you can't buy it. This isn't a financial issue—it's a legal one. Across India, certain states impose strict regulations on land and property ownership, particularly for...

A Power of Attorney (PoA) is one of the most powerful legal documents you can sign—and one of the riskiest if things go wrong. Whether it’s property, banking, or legal authority, you are effectively handing over control. But what happens when trust breaks, or the job is done? Can you take that power back? Yes, you can. But in India, cancelling a PoA isn’t just a casual decision—it’s a...

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...

Every few years, India announces a mega infrastructure project. An airport. An expressway. An industrial corridor. Farmland is acquired, compensation is paid, and the news cycle moves on. But what happens to the families left behind — now suddenly holding crores in cash and no land to farm? The answer, as Jewar's development corridor makes painfully clear, is complicated. And it has very little to do...

On January 27, 2026, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, leaders from India and the European Union concluded what European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the “mother of all deals.” After nearly two decades of stalled negotiations, breakdowns, and geopolitical recalibration, the European Union–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was finally sealed. The agreement spans goods, services,...