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BIGGEST Real Estate Myth BUSTED!

BIGGEST Real Estate Myth BUSTED!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Do home prices really never fall? Ramalingam Kalirajan begs to differ.

SC Verdict Instills Hope For Real Estate Reforms

SC Verdict Instills Hope For Real Estate Reforms

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'The directives to enhance last-mile funding, consider revival funds, and systemic reforms across the sector are expected to revive stalled projects, improve accountability, and accelerate the delivery of affordable and mid-income housing.'

India's real estate laws need change

India's real estate laws need change

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

Indian property market and its regulations need to be reformed further to attract foreign direct investment while the demand for space for business process outsourcing is expected to cross over two crore square feet in the next three-five years.

Developers want single-window clearance before real estate law

Developers want single-window clearance before real estate law

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Real estate biggies expcet single window clearance for upcoming projects.

New real estate law strikes fear among builders

New real estate law strikes fear among builders

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

New law could pose challenges of cost escalation, increased paperwork, fear developers.

Solution To Real Estate Insolvencies Soon

Solution To Real Estate Insolvencies Soon

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'In real estate project insolvency, no one size can fit all.'

Enforcement Directorate Searches Merlin Group In Money Laundering Probe

Enforcement Directorate Searches Merlin Group In Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches on the Merlin Group, a Kolkata-based real estate company, as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. The searches follow previous raids on the group and its promoters, with the ED investigating alleged financial links between the company and West Bengal government officials.

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Realty Firm's Ties to West Bengal Politicians

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Realty Firm's Ties to West Bengal Politicians

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating a Kolkata-based realty company, Merlin Group, for alleged financial links to West Bengal politicians and officials as part of a money laundering probe, seizing digital devices and documents during raids.

Enforcement Directorate Widens Probe Into Merlin Group Money Laundering

Enforcement Directorate Widens Probe Into Merlin Group Money Laundering

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches against entities being probed in connection with the money laundering case against Kolkata-based real estate company Merlin Group and others. The action follows previous raids on April 8 and focuses on alleged financial links between the company and West Bengal politicians and officials.

Enforcement Directorate To Target Crypto Frauds, Terror Financing

Enforcement Directorate To Target Crypto Frauds, Terror Financing

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is shifting its focus to emerging financial crimes such as cryptocurrency fraud, terror financing, cyber-enabled crimes, and narcotics trafficking, according to Director Rahul Navin. The agency reported a high conviction rate and significant asset restitution to victims of financial fraud.

SC strikes down WB law regulating real estate sector

SC strikes down WB law regulating real estate sector

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The judgement came on a plea of 'Forum For People's Collective Efforts' , an umbrella homebuyers association, challenging the constitutional validity of West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act, 2017, which is more or less identical to the Centre's RERA.

CBI to Probe 590 Crore Embezzlement from Haryana Government's IDFC Bank Accounts

CBI to Probe 590 Crore Embezzlement from Haryana Government's IDFC Bank Accounts

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is set to take over the investigation into the embezzlement of 590 crore from Haryana government accounts held with IDFC First Bank in Chandigarh. The Haryana government decided to hand over the probe to the central agency last month following allegations that funds were diverted for personal use through shell companies and real estate investments.

A word on real estate foreclosures

A word on real estate foreclosures

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

Foreclosure is a procedure that takes place when the borrower is not able to pay the loan on time. Due to this reason the lender (banks, financial institutions) would declare the borrower as a defaulter. If the borrower is not able to meet the loan expectations for a prolonged period of time, then the lender would try to sell the property and recover the losses that were created by the lender.

Financial Crimes Decline Due To Agency Action: ED

Financial Crimes Decline Due To Agency Action: ED

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) reports a decline in traditional financial crimes due to sustained investigative actions and government initiatives, while highlighting emerging challenges like cryptocurrency fraud and terror financing.

TVS Venu Group to bolster financial services presence with Jana SFB stake

TVS Venu Group to bolster financial services presence with Jana SFB stake

Rediff.com19 May 2026

TVS Venu Group has agreed to acquire a minority stake of up to 9.9 per cent in Jana Small Finance Bank, including a 4.9 per cent ownership by TVS Motor Company, through a combination of primary issuance of warrants and a secondary purchase.

How to boost Jammu & Kashmir's real estate sector

How to boost Jammu & Kashmir's real estate sector

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Unless security is given paramount importance, it is difficult for real estate activity to pick momentum in J&K.

Hanumakonda Man Allegedly Kills Pregnant Wife, Daughters in Swimming Pool

Hanumakonda Man Allegedly Kills Pregnant Wife, Daughters in Swimming Pool

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A man in Hanumakonda district is under investigation for allegedly murdering his pregnant wife and two young daughters by pushing them into a swimming pool. Police are investigating the motives behind the alleged crime.

CBI Takes Over Probe into 550 Crore Haryana Government Fund Embezzlement

CBI Takes Over Probe into 550 Crore Haryana Government Fund Embezzlement

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The CBI has registered an FIR to investigate the alleged embezzlement of 550 crore from Haryana government accounts held with IDFC First Bank, following a referral from the state government.

Real Estate could be Bedrock of Economy

Real Estate could be Bedrock of Economy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

If the real estate sector is properly managed, it could drive not just finance but demand for a range of products and services, observes T N Ninan.

Husband Arrested In Delhi Dowry Death Case After Woman's Fall

Husband Arrested In Delhi Dowry Death Case After Woman's Fall

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Delhi police have arrested two men, including the husband, in connection with the death of a 25-year-old woman who allegedly fell from a building in Inderpuri. The woman's family alleges dowry harassment and violence leading up to her death.

Dowry Death Case: Delhi Woman's Frantic Calls Before Death

Dowry Death Case: Delhi Woman's Frantic Calls Before Death

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 25-year-old woman's family alleges dowry harassment and foul play after she died from a fall in Delhi. Her final calls for help haunt them as police investigate.

'Real estate decline to go on for 2 years'

'Real estate decline to go on for 2 years'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

Making a presentation on Indian Real Estate Sector: Slumdog or Millionaire at an event hosted by the Observer Research Foundation, Sameer Nayar, managing director and head of real estate (Asia Pacific), Credit Suisse, said that land use laws in India are the most antiquated.

$4 bn set to enter real estate

$4 bn set to enter real estate

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Over $4 billion belonging to various global realty funds is ready to enter the Indian real estate sector on the back of $1 billion which has already come in, according to Bobby Parikh, managing partner, BMR & Associates.

Should You Fall In Developers' Flexible Payments Trap?

Should You Fall In Developers' Flexible Payments Trap?

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Deferred payment plans may come with a cost, which may not be immediately visible.

Decoding the real estate Bill

Decoding the real estate Bill

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

No promoter is allowed to advertise, market, book, sell or offer for sale, or invite persons to purchase any plot, apartment or building, in a project without registering with the authority.

Real estate Bill: Will it create consumer comfort?

Real estate Bill: Will it create consumer comfort?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Real estate business and market have so far been the monopoly of promoters, developers and builders.

Real Estate Bill: A good omen

Real Estate Bill: A good omen

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Buyers suffer because they often don't know the relevant details.

Real estate draft bill may help home buyers

Real estate draft bill may help home buyers

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Concept of a real estate Bill has been around in the government for almost 10 years now.

Ex-Chief Secretary Criticises Himachal CM Over Housing Project Graft Claims

Ex-Chief Secretary Criticises Himachal CM Over Housing Project Graft Claims

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Former chief secretary Vinit Chowdhary has criticised Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu over his handling of graft allegations in the Chester Hill housing project.

Why some states could delay real estate regulator Bill

Why some states could delay real estate regulator Bill

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Laws in several states are inconsistent with the model Bill passed by Parliament.

Kuwait cracks down on illegal real estate after fire

Kuwait cracks down on illegal real estate after fire

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Authorities in Kuwait have launched a crackdown on illegal property extensions in the wake of a devastating fire at a seven-storey building that claimed the lives of 50 people, including 46 Indians, according to a media report on Saturday.

ED Opposes Robert Vadra's Plea In Money Laundering Case

ED Opposes Robert Vadra's Plea In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has opposed Robert Vadra's petition in the Delhi High Court, challenging a trial court order that summoned him in a money laundering case linked to a land deal in Haryana's Shikohpur.

5 trends that will reshape India's real estate market

5 trends that will reshape India's real estate market

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

At a time when capital allocations to real estate are growing globally, investors are expecting transparency standards in real estate to be at par with other asset classes, says Anuj Puri.

Robert Vadra Withdraws Plea In Money Laundering Case

Robert Vadra Withdraws Plea In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Businessman Robert Vadra unconditionally withdrew his petition in the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order that summoned him in a money laundering case linked to a land deal in Haryana's Shikohpur.

Builders welcome Real Estate Bill, provision of jail harsh

Builders welcome Real Estate Bill, provision of jail harsh

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The new law would boost home buyer confidence as well as investment in the realty sector.

Delhi Community Mourns Father And Son Killed In Stabbing

Delhi Community Mourns Father And Son Killed In Stabbing

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A 62-year-old man and his 27-year-old son were fatally stabbed in their Delhi apartment, leaving the community in shock. Police have arrested a suspect, and a financial dispute is suspected as the motive.

Will the new Real Estate Act be a game changer?

Will the new Real Estate Act be a game changer?

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The Act envisages that the states and Centre will formulate specific rules for real estate regulation.

Cabinet amends real estate bill to stamp out illegal practices

Cabinet amends real estate bill to stamp out illegal practices

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Real estate bill seeks to impose penalties, including de-registration of the project and other fines in case of a breach.

Real estate could be exempted from central environmental rules

Real estate could be exempted from central environmental rules

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Urban ministry changes rule before public consultation by environment ministry

Chief Secretary Gupta Dismisses Land Scam Allegations as Baseless

Chief Secretary Gupta Dismisses Land Scam Allegations as Baseless

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta has dismissed allegations of irregularities in the Chester Hill housing project, asserting his innocence and claiming a conspiracy against him. The controversy involves alleged violations of land laws and accusations of benami land deals.