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5 stories from 3 sources

Strong premium demand meets rising property costs and compliance burdens

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9:11 AMEconomic Times Realty

Maharashtra makes structural fitness, provision for rainwater harvesting a must for old buildings

Summary

Maharashtra will require old buildings to obtain structural fitness certificates before securing new utility connections. Authorities must also verify provisions for rainwater harvesting and bio-sludge management before approving those connections.

Utility access is now tied to both building safety and environmental compliance, giving municipal bodies

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Why it matters

The policy could make basic utility access contingent on costly upgrades across Maharashtra's aging building stock.

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8:41 AMEconomic Times

DLF sells penthouse for Rs 271 cr in luxury housing project in Gurugram

Summary

DLF sold a penthouse at its The Dahlias project in Gurugram's DLF Phase 5 for Rs 271 crore, equivalent to Rs 1.58 lakh per square foot on super area. The developer expects the luxury project to generate more than Rs 40,000 crore in revenue amid strong demand for high-end homes.

The sale confirms that India's luxury housing market can support exceptionally high ticket sizes, concentrating

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The transaction shows how strongly wealth is concentrating at the top end of India's housing market.

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2:50 AMEconomic Times

Raymond Realty shares fall 8% as profitability takes a hit in Q1

Summary

Raymond Realty's first-quarter income rose 37% year on year to Rs 536 crore, but higher upfront project, marketing and interest costs weakened profitability. Bookings doubled to Rs 700 crore and collections increased 47%, pointing to strong demand despite the earnings pressure.

The immediate shift is from revenue growth to margin concern, as investors focus on the

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Strong demand is not yet translating into stronger profits, putting cost control at the center of Raymond Realty's next growth phase.

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11:52 PMEconomic Times Realty

Mumbai: ₹1,351 crore bid for Century Mills plot to come up before BMC panel on August 12

Summary

The BMC improvement committee will consider a 30-year lease for the Century Mills site in Lower Parel on August 12. Peddar Realty's ₹1,351 crore bid is the highest, with the redevelopment covering 476 eligible mill-worker families and 10 shops.

The proposal would convert a major Lower Parel land parcel into a ₹1,351 crore redevelopment

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The deal could unlock valuable central Mumbai land while testing whether redevelopment proceeds without compromising promised rehabilitation.

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5:32 AMThe Property Times

DBS Bank India extends INR 520 crore construction finance facility for K Raheja Corp commercial development in Pune

Summary

DBS Bank India has extended a INR 520 crore construction finance facility to a K Raheja Corp special purpose vehicle developing a commercial tower in Balewadi, Pune. The LEED Platinum pre-certified project will span approximately 1.1 million square feet.

The financing gives K Raheja Corp capital to advance a large office development in one

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The deal adds substantial Grade A office supply to Pune and signals continued lender appetite for professionally developed commercial assets.

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