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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...

India's real estate market, once characterized by explosive growth and unbridled optimism, is entering a fascinating new chapter. We're not witnessing a crash—but rather a 'cautious recalibration'. It's the sound of the market catching its breath, reassessing valuations, and recalibrating expectations for what comes next. If 2022-2024 was about momentum, 2026 is about mindfulness. The question on...

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...

In boardrooms and on construction sites alike, few policy decisions carry as much weight for the Indian real estate sector as the Reserve Bank of India's repo rate call. On April 8, 2026, the Monetary Policy Committee chose to keep the rate unchanged at 5.25% — a move that, on the surface, sounds like the absence of news. But for home buyers, developers, and investors watching closely, it is anything...

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...

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...

Something big just happened in Indian real estate — and if you missed it, now is the time to pay close attention. On March 28, 2026, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Noida International Airport (Jewar Airport). This isn’t just another infrastructure project. It’s a structural shift that could redefine how an entire region grows, lives, and attracts investment for the next 20+ years. But...

If you have been tracking the Indian stock market in 2026, one picture stands out clearly — real estate stocks are bleeding. From blue-chip names like DLF and Godrej Properties to mid-cap players like Brigade Enterprises and Lodha Developers, the Nifty Realty index has witnessed one of its steepest corrections in recent memory. Yet behind every sharp correction in India's real estate sector lies a...

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...

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...