Buying a home in your 30s or 40s often revolves around a different set of priorities. A shorter commute to the office, proximity to schools, an extra bedroom for a growing family or a location close to business hubs may influence the decision. But what happens when you are approaching retirement or have already crossed 60? The priorities begin to change. The daily rush of office life gradually takes...
There was a time when owning a home in India meant having a house with a courtyard, a terrace where the family could gather in the evening, and enough space for everyday life to unfold at its own pace. Today, the picture of urban home ownership is changing. From the growing skylines of Ranchi and Jamshedpur to the rapidly developing residential corridors of Delhi-NCR, Kolkata and Pune, high-rise buildings...
From property bookings and developer collections to cement, steel, suppliers and contractors, India's real estate ecosystem runs on thousands of payments. As a new 0.4% MDR applies to specified high-value UPI merchant transactions, the bigger question is not whether homebuyers will pay more—but whether the cost of moving money through the construction ecosystem will eventually find its way into property...
India's 2026 BRICS presidency has placed greater emphasis on trade, resilient supply chains, industrial cooperation, connectivity and infrastructure. While BRICS is not a real estate programme, these priorities could have an indirect impact on India's property landscape by strengthening the economic activity that typically drives demand for industrial, logistics, commercial and residential real...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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