Real Estate News
Real estate bill a priority, says Vyas
New Delhi, June 18 : The real estate bill was a "priority" for the government, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Minister Girija Vyas said Tuesday adding that her ministry would endeavour to bring it to parliament during the monsoon session....
Full StoryUnique, green air-cooling system for Nalanda University
By Imran Khan, Patna, June 18 : Architects building the Nalanda International University at the ancient seat of learning in Bihar have decided to use the desiccant enhanced evaporative (Devap) air-cooling system. This is the first time such a system will be used in India....
Full StoryRealtors bat for reforms, urge Girija Vyas to play ball
Mumbai, June 18 : An apex body of realtors Tuesday reiterated its commitment to reforms in the realty sector and called upon the new Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Minister, Girija Vyas, to continue the unfinished task of her predecessor....
Full StoryGodrej Properties launches housing project in Kolkata
Kolkata, June 6 : Godrej Group real estate development arm Godrej Properties Thursday launched the fifth phase of its residential project here....
Full StoryBuy land directly to invest in Bihar, says official
Kolkata, May 17 : Entrepreneurs wanting to invest in Bihar should acquire land directly from farmers as land acquisition by the government would cost more, a top government official said Friday....
Full StoryBangalore, May 15 : Indian Real Estate Developers, Prestige Group recently bagged 14 awards across different categories hosted by IMAGES Retail, the Asia Pacific Property Awards and the Asia Pacific Hotel Awards for 2013 - 14 while Chairman & Managing Director of the company, Irfan Razack was awarded by Credai for 'Outstanding contribution to Real Estate.'...
Full Story"Only carpet area to be recognised in housing bill"
New Delhi, May 4 : Only the carpet area and nothing else will be recognised in the forthcoming housing regulatory bill proposed by the government, said a top official here....
Full StoryDelhi seeks cheap land from centre
New Delhi, April 16 : The Delhi government has written to the central government, seeking allotment of land for public utility projects at cheaper rates or even for free....
Full StoryJaiprakash seeks land for cement plant in Himachal
Shimla, April 9 : Infrastructure group Jaiprakash Associates has asked the Himachal pradesh government for permission to start land acquisition for its cement plant in the state, Industries Minister Mukesh Agnihotri informed the state assembly Tuesday....
Full StoryFaulty planning benefited private builders in Gurgaon: CAG report
By Jaideep Sarin, Chandigarh, April 9 : Nearly 360 acres of prime land in Gurgaon has landed in the hands of private colonizers and developers, thanks to "poor planning" of the Haryana government....
Full StoryErrant builder told to pay over Rs.50 lakh to flat applicant
By Rahul Chhabra, New Delhi, April 9 : A builder who failed to start a Greater Noida residential project on time has landed in trouble as a consumer court here has directed him to pay compensation of Rs.3 lakh and refund the over Rs.49 lakh cost of a flat to a complainant....
Full StoryPolicy changes key to affordable housing
By Vinod Behl: Affordable housing is the key to India's realty industry being able to change lanes to the fast track but cost escalations due to delayed permissions, lack of access to cheap credit and shortage of building material are proving to be major hurdles. The solution: Policy changes covering land to lending....
Full StorySiddha launches save water initiative
Kolkata, Mar 28 : Real estate major, Siddha Group as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) campaign to save water resources for the betterment of flora and fauna recently launched its initiative 'Save Our Water Bodies' at the Nature Study Park, here....
Full StoryProperty document only piece of paper if unregistered, unattested: Supreme Court
New Delhi, March 28 : The Supreme Court has said that a document bequeathing a property will remain just a piece of paper unless it is registered or attested by two witnesses to qualify it as a will....
Full StoryGoa not to let non-residents buy agricultural land
Panaji, March 22 : Residents of other states will soon no longer be able to purchase agricultural land in Goa, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar told the assembly Friday....
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