Homebuyers Urge Karnataka to Fix Timelines in New Apartment Law

Bengaluru: Homebuyers across Karnataka have urged the state government to introduce clearer timelines and stronger enforcement mechanisms in the proposed Karnataka Apartment Bill to safeguard their rights on title transfer, apartment association registration, and compliance with Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) norms. Buyer groups say the new legislation must remove long-standing ambiguities that have allowed […]

Bengaluru Set for Vertical Growth After FAR Norms Relaxed

Bengaluru, February 9, 2026 — In a significant move to promote vertical development and optimize land use, the Karnataka government has expanded building norms in designated industrial areas by allowing a higher Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of up to 5.2. The revised regulations are expected to transform Bengaluru’s skyline and draw fresh investment into high-rise […]

Embassy Developments Announces Six New Residential Projects in North Bengaluru

Bengaluru, February 2026:Embassy Developments Ltd has unveiled plans to launch six new residential projects in North Bengaluru, marking one of its largest fresh-launch initiatives in recent years. The combined sales potential of these projects is estimated at over ₹10,300 crore, reflecting strong confidence in the city’s housing demand and the growth of northern corridors. Focus […]

Metro Orange Line Case: Judiciary Steps Back, Environment Concerns Remain

Bengaluru, Feb 6, 2026:The Karnataka High Court on Thursday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the revised alignment of Bengaluru’s proposed Metro Orange Line, holding that decisions related to route planning and infrastructure design fall within the domain of urban development authorities. The court, however, advised the authorities to give due consideration to environmental […]

Section 16 Insurance Now Mandatory at Possession, Says RERA Tribunal

Bengaluru: In a significant move to protect homebuyers, the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) tribunal has ruled that real estate developers must mandatorily hand over Section 16 insurance documents to apartment buyers. These documents cover construction quality and structural safety of residential projects. Failure to comply will make builders financially liable for any defect […]

Karnataka RERA Imposes Quarterly Penalties on Promoters for Delayed Project Reports

Karnataka RERA Imposes Quarterly Penalties on Promoters for Delayed Project Reports

Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) has introduced a strict penalty regime starting FY 2025-26 to ensure timely submission of quarterly progress reports (QPRs) by real estate promoters. Promoters must upload these reports on the K-RERA portal within 15 days after each quarter ends, or face a ₹25,000 fine per delayed quarter. Penalty Details The […]

BDA Steps Up Action on Unauthorized Layouts Across Bengaluru

Public Awareness Drive to Curb Unauthorized Property Purchases The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has launched a public awareness campaign to educate homebuyers about illegal layouts and unapproved land developments. The campaign aims to prevent citizens from purchasing plots that do not have statutory approvals. Officials said the initiative will focus on explaining approval procedures, required […]

Bengaluru’s Housing Divide: Premium Mansions Fly Off Shelves While Budget Flats Gather Dust

Bengaluru’s Housing Divide: Premium Mansions Fly Off Shelves While Budget Flats Gather Dust

Bengaluru’s residential real estate market shows a clear bifurcation: premium apartments with expansive layouts and top-tier amenities are selling briskly, while smaller, no-frills budget units accumulate unsold inventory amid sluggish demand. Premium Segment Surge Homebuyers increasingly target mid- to premium homes priced between ₹1–5 crore, which captured nearly 79% of H1 2025 sales despite a […]

Confident Group Chairman CJ Roy’s Death Amid IT Raids Highlights Real Estate Sector Pressures

Confident Group Chairman CJ Roy’s Death Amid IT Raids Highlights Real Estate Sector Pressures

Bengaluru, February 1, 2026– The tragic death of Confident Group founder and chairman Dr. C.J. Roy (Roy Chiriankandath Joseph), 57, on January 30 during an Income Tax raid at his Langford Town office has thrust Bengaluru’s real estate industry into the spotlight, reigniting concerns over intense regulatory scrutiny amid financial strains and project delays. Raids […]

Karnataka High Court Hears PIL on Kogilu Layout Demolitions: Residents Allege Violation of Supreme Court Guidelines

Karnataka High Court Hears PIL on Kogilu Layout Demolitions: Residents Allege Violation of Supreme Court Guidelines

Bengaluru, January 30, 2026 – The Karnataka High Court has taken up a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the December 2025 demolition of over 300 houses in Wasim Layout and Fakir Colony (also known as Old Fakir Colony) in Kogilu village near Yelahanka, North Bengaluru, amid claims of illegal encroachment on government lake-catchment land earmarked […]

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