The US Green Building Council (USGBC) announced six recipients, to receive the 2020 Greenbuild Leadership Awards at this year’s Greenbuild India conference. The awards recognise organisations and individuals advancing the development of sustainable and … READ FULL STORY
Q: What is self-redevelopment? How has self-redevelopment been a crucial aspect for societies, especially in aggressive real estate markets such as Mumbai? A: Under self-redevelopment, the entire redevelopment process is planned, executed and managed … READ FULL STORY
In cities like Mumbai, land is very scarce but the demand for housing is growing continuously. Moreover, some of the buildings in Mumbai and in other cities, have outlived their useful life and pose … READ FULL STORY
Update on February 1, 2020: The tax holiday for projects under the affordable housing category available under Section 80IBA which was available for the projects which are approved by March 31, 2020, will be … READ FULL STORY
Update on September 4, 2019: If media reports are to be believed, the government is planning to expand the scope of ‘affordable housing’ by including housing projects costing up to Rs 50-55 lakh in … READ FULL STORY
Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai, has been highly successful in limiting the further concentration of offices in south Mumbai and has emerged as one of the most noteworthy locations, vis-à-vis planned developments in Mumbai … READ FULL STORY
Mumbai’s Development Control and Promotion Regulation 2034 (DCPR 2034) is a blueprint for the growth of the city, in terms of improving infrastructure facilities, easing construction bottlenecks and addressing issues like redevelopment and slum … READ FULL STORY
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has eased the norms for the redevelopment of old dilapidated buildings in the metropolis. The civic body issued new guidelines in the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR), to … READ FULL STORY
While every individual dreams of owning a property once in his/her lifetime, many people still prefer to buy or invest directly in land. Land accounts for the major cost component of any real estate … READ FULL STORY
The much-awaited Development Plan (DP) 2034 of Mumbai was unveiled by the state government in May 2018, as the ‘Development Control and Promotion Regulation 2034 (DCPR 2034)’ and was put up for public suggestions. … READ FULL STORY
The much-awaited Development Plan (DP) 2034 of Mumbai is a mixed bag for stakeholders, as there are some positive provisions, as well as some other areas of challenge. It is interesting to note that … READ FULL STORY
As green outdoor spaces shrink in urban areas, most home buyers now prefer to buy homes that offer ample open space and greenery within the residential complex, to enjoy the benefits of nature and … READ FULL STORY
Around half-a-dozen housing societies in Mumbai, have got the go-ahead for self-redevelopment from the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), an official has revealed. The Mumbai District Central Cooperative Bank (MDCCB) has also … READ FULL STORY
