affordable housing India

Trump’s $100K H-1B Plan and the Future of India’s Real-Estate

India’s tech cities have been buzzing with construction cranes, glossy brochures, and a housing market that seems unstoppable. But across the ocean, a policy idea floated in Washington — a $100,000 H-1B visa fee — has rattled investors and homebuyers alike. Could one fee dampen the feverish property boom in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune? Let’s unpack the story. Property Law Alert : SC...

Festive Housing Market Set to Soar After GST Slash

Buying a home in India is more than just a financial decision — it’s an emotional milestone. Yet, soaring construction costs and multiple layers of taxation have kept many potential buyers on the sidelines. This September, the government announced a major GST cut on key construction materials, and the move is already being hailed by CREDAI (Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of...

SC Urges Powerful Fund to Rescue Stalled Projects

Imagine this: you’ve invested your life savings—or taken a big home loan—to buy your dream home. You’re paying EMIs. You’ve moved out of your parents’ place. But the construction drags, delays pile up, maybe it’s even stalled. It’s a nightmare. Sadly, this is the reality for many homebuyers in India, caught in stalled real estate projects—promises made, payments done, but delivery...

Unlock Smart Urban Living: The Rise of 2.5 BHK

Urban India is in the middle of a housing revolution—and it’s not just about flashy skyscrapers or smart-home tech. It’s about redefining how Indian families live, work, and grow. And at the center of this quiet evolution is an unusual yet powerful housing format: the 2.5 BHK. Neither a compact 2 BHK nor a sprawling 3 BHK, the 2.5 BHK hits that perfect middle ground. It’s the “Goldilocks”...

Affordable Homes Are Back in Focus? RBI’s Bold Step!

In a bold move to stimulate economic growth, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has slashed the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.50% and reduced the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by 100 basis points to 3% as of June 6, 2025. This marks the third consecutive rate cut this year, totaling a 100 basis points reduction. The central bank has also shifted its monetary policy stance from "accommodative" to "neutral,"...