After months of delay, most Indian states now have a real estate regulator. Since May 1, more than 18,600 projects have been registered in eight big states alone, allowing buyers a peek into what is on market and to seek remedy in case of a delay or cost overruns, data shows.
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100 days of Rera: Confusion led to realty purchases getting postponed
For Amol Nizapkar, an executive with a wealth management firm in Mumbai, the wait for the new regulatory regime has been worth it. “Now every detail about a project is well-documented. There is an obligation on part of the developer to complete the project on time or pay the penalty for delays,”
Read MoreIn 4 weeks, Haryana RERA receives over 500 applications from builders
GURUGRAM: The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority has received more than 500 applications from builders for registration of their projects in the last four weeks after the state government implemented the Haryana Real Estate Regulation Act (H-RERA).
Read More5 legal recourses to deal with errant builders in wake of Jaypee, Amrapali fiasco
While it’s a tough time for 32,000 home buyers of Jaypee Infratech with the latter entering into insolvency proceedings, it’s not the first time that home buyers have been left in the lurch by the builders. Delay in possession
Read MoreHow does RERA help existing homebuyers?
The delay in delivery of flats and homes by the builders has plagued Indian real estate market. As per a study by ASSOCHAM India out of more than 2000 projects, which were under implementation by the end of the year 2016, approximately 39% were delayed. 90% of the delayed projects are residential projects.
Read MoreRegistration of builders under RERA made compulsory in Himachal Pradesh
SHIMLA: Registration of builders under Real Estate Act is now compulsory and a portal has been developed to facilitate online registration, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said on Monday.
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