The Karnataka High Court issued a landmark decision in early December 2025, clarifying that orders from the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) or its Appellate Tribunal cannot be executed as civil court decrees under the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). Justice M. Nagaprasanna ruled that RERA functions as a self-contained code, mandating enforcement solely through […]
Bengaluru’s XL Additional City Civil and Sessions Court ruled on November 20, 2025, that apartment associations cannot charge higher maintenance fees based on flat size for common services used equally by all residents. This landmark decision from the Purva Seasons Owners Association case in CV Raman Nagar mandates equal per-flat contributions for amenities like security, […]
Demand in India’s housing market remains structurally strong but is clearly in a post‑boom “cool‑down” phase, with early signs of quarter‑on‑quarter (QoQ) and year‑on‑year (YoY) dips in sales after the record post‑Covid run‑up. Developers, investors and intermediaries are now operating in a market that is recalibrating from frenzy to consolidation rather than slipping into a […]
Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has decided to enforce a one‑time, steep non‑construction penalty on vacant BDA‑allotted sites to push allottees to build houses and curb land hoarding in its layouts. The fine will be calculated as 10% of the current guidance value of the site and will be collected at the time of khata transfer, […]
A special land-grabbing court in Bengaluru has ordered an immediate halt to construction at a disputed site in Chikkabanahalli village after a social activist alleged that a leading builder used forged documents to encroach on government land and public pathways. What the court has ordered Allegations against the builder Action sought against officials and police […]
Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has dismissed and suspended a chain of revenue officials in its Begur division for allegedly issuing khatas to sites formed in illegal and unapproved layouts, marking the first such drastic internal action since the Authority came into force. The move follows a citizen’s complaint that triggered an inquiry into large-scale irregularities […]
Bengaluru has emerged as India’s leading premium housing market in the ₹2–5 crore segment during the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, reflecting the city’s strong demand momentum in upper-mid and luxury housing. According to market data, the city recorded sales of approximately 4,334 premium residential units, collectively valued at around ₹12,111 crore, marking a significant […]
Karnataka has introduced a new apartment law framework designed to close long-standing loopholes that allowed builders to retain land ownership while leaving large unpaid dues to apartment associations. The new law mandates automatic transfer of land ownership to registered apartment associations and establishes a special recovery mechanism for collecting long-pending dues from builders. This move […]
India is in the middle of a major reset of its tenancy framework, with new “Home Rent Rules 2025” and broader Model Tenancy Act–based reforms reshaping how rental agreements, deposits, rent hikes and evictions are handled as of late 2025. These changes aim to formalise rental contracts, protect tenants from arbitrary practices, and give landlords […]
Property prices and demand in Central Bangalore, both residential and commercial, have risen sharply in 2025, driven by infrastructure upgrades, strong corporate expansion, and a thriving technology sector. The market’s core is characterized by high-value transactions, premium product offerings, and a sustained interest from investors and businesses seeking strategic locations. Residential Property Trends Commercial Property […]
