housing affordability
RBI Repo Rate Hike May Put Pressure on Homebuyers and Housing Demand
The RBI’s 25-basis-point repo rate hike to 5.5% could increase home loan costs and put pressure on housing demand, particularly among first-time and...
Square Yards Digitises 10 Crore Property Records, Partners RBIH to Transform Real Estate Lending
NAREDCO Chairman Niranjan Hiranandani says rental housing needs government support measures and tax incentives to improve affordability and sustain long-term real estate growth...
Rental housing needs government support and tax incentives to boost affordability: NAREDCO
NAREDCO Chairman Niranjan Hiranandani says rental housing needs government support measures and tax incentives to improve affordability and sustain long-term real estate growth...
Rising crude oil prices push construction costs higher, real estate sector feels the pressure
Rising crude oil prices are increasing construction costs across India, impacting developers and potentially pushing housing prices upward amid supply chain disruptions and...
Railways Introduces 90-Paise GTKM Uniform Tariff to Cut Cement Logistics Cost and Support Affordable Housing
The Indian Railways has announced a uniform 90-paise GTKM tariff for bulk cement transportation, a major reform aimed at reducing logistics costs and...
GST Cuts on Cement and Construction Materials to Benefit Homebuyers, Says CREDAI
CREDAI welcomes GST cuts on cement, steel, and construction materials, promising potential cost savings for homebuyers. Tier 2 and 3 cities are expected...
Construction Costs Up 40% Since 2019, Developers Push for GST Relief
Since 2019, construction costs have skyrocketed by nearly 40%, forcing developers to demand GST relief, pushing affordable housing in India into an even...
Affordable Housing Hit Hard as Construction Costs Jump 40% in Five Years: Anarock Study
According to the new Anarock Research study, almost 40% of home construction costs have increased in India between 2019 and 2024, and this...
Why Cement Still Faces 28% GST: Revenue Needs vs. Infrastructure Goals
More than six years after the GST Council shelved a proposal to lower tax on cement, the vital construction material continues to be...
Real Estate Industry Pushes for Tax Incentives and Affordable Housing Reforms in Budget 2025
With the Union Budget 2025 just around the corner, real estate industry heads are expecting the government to announce reform measures to push...
