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For countless individuals, the dream of owning a home seems increasingly out of reach due to escalating prices and limited access to financing. In response, governments are launching a spectrum of housing initiatives.

New PMAY-U 2.0 guidelines offer a 4% interest subsidy on housing loans up to Rs 8 lakh for urban poor and middle-class families. Aiming to support one crore families by 2029, the scheme also includes provisions for women-led ownership and affordable rental housing, enhancing urban living standards and access to homes.

Government housing schemes in India are vital for first-time homebuyers facing high property prices and limited affordable options. Programs like PMAY-U 2.0 for urban areas and PMAY-G for rural regions, alongside state-level initiatives like MHADA and DDA, offer structured pathways to homeownership.

Housing sales in eight major Indian cities saw a 2 percent dip in early 2026. Demand slowed, especially in affordable housing. Bengaluru, however, showed strong growth. Other cities like Mumbai and Pune experienced declines. New housing supply remained steady. This indicates a shift towards quality-driven demand in the residential market.

India's private real estate sector is pioneering a new era with Pune's upcoming 105-acre township, set to function as a live environmental laboratory. Partnering with TERI, the project will continuously monitor air quality, water, waste, and livability, aiming for a performance-led, sustainable urban living model beyond mere certification.

Selling your flat in a cooperative housing society might feel like a labyrinth at times, particularly when it comes to securing the elusive No Objection Certificate (NOC). While some societies may drag their feet on providing this vital document, it’s important to note that they can only say 'no' if there are outstanding dues owed by the seller.

A new unified RERA portal now centralises real estate project information nationwide, offering homebuyers unprecedented transparency and ease of access. Buyers can now verify project registrations, builder compliance, and complaint statuses on a single platform, simplifying the purchasing process and reducing reliance on builder claims. This initiative aims to streamline data and empower consumers.

Meghalaya has officially kicked off its Census 2027 initiative, initiating a thorough house listing and housing census across its 12 districts. Over the next month, a digitally-driven team of 8,309 enumerators will be collecting essential data on housing conditions, water accessibility, sanitation facilities, and household assets, with operations running until June 14 to ensure no stone is left unturned.

Bachelors in Indian cities face widespread informal housing restrictions, including scrutiny over guests and late entries, despite paying equal rent. While no law explicitly bars them, legal challenges cite constitutional rights to equality, liberty, and privacy. Societies' powers to frame rules don't typically extend to blanket bans on unmarried individuals, with restrictions needing legal validity and due process.

Dana White has revealed that insects swarming the White house grounds could become an unexpected problem for UFC Freedom 250, the promotion’s planned outdoor event on the South Lawn. The historic card, expected to feature major UFC stars and attract massive attention, has already created unusual logistical concerns involving security, lighting, weather and now gnats potentially affecting fighters inside the octagon.

Amid 44°C temp, enumerators in Gzb & Noida ‘avoiding afternoon hours’

Industry players said one of the biggest drivers behind Noida’s evolution into an ultra-luxury housing destination has been the growing presence of branded developments.