Esri's Custom Chart Builder Adopted by the Shom (French Hydrographic and Oceanographic Office) for Nautical Chart Production

Business Wire India   Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, announced today that the Shom (French Hydrographic and Oceanographic Office) has officially adopted Custom Chart Builder (CCB) for automated production of all paper nautical charts. Following extensive testing and configuration, Shom confirmed that CCB-generated charts meet the stringent safety standards required by the French […]

Shah Rukh Khan launches 55-storey Dubai tower named after him at glitzy event, builder says ‘sold out’

Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has launched the much-hyped commercial tower in Dubai named after him at a glitzy event, which had over 6,500 people attending. Dubai-based Indian real estate tycoon Rizwan Sajan said the 55-tower project on Sheikh Zayed Road, named Shahrukhz, has already sold out for over ₹5000 crore on the back of […]

Father-son builder duo arrested after allegedly duping homebuyers of crores of rupees

MUMBAI: The Kasturba Marg Police on Wednesday arrested a father–son builder duo accused of duping several homebuyers of crores of rupees by luring them into purchasing flats and plots that were never delivered. Father-son builder duo arrested after allegedly duping homebuyers of crores of rupees The accused, Ashok Jethwa, 55, and his son Mihir Jethwa, […]

Noida: Sector 78 residents protest against builder over poor upkeep of housing society, lack of basic facilities

Residents of Antriksh Golf View 2 in Sector 78, Noida, began a protest against the builder, Colorful Estates Private Limited, on Saturday, alleging poor maintenance and mismanagement of the housing society for the past six years. Residents protesting on Saturday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT) The society, occupied since 2017, comprises over 1,000 flats and 32 commercial stores, […]

Telangana RERA penalises builder for not registering project, building more parking slots than allocated units

The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA) has imposed a penalty of ₹2.85 lakh on the promoters of Showri Pearl, a residential project in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, for carrying out construction in violation of RERA norms. ₹2.85 lakh for violating RERA norms in Medchal. (Picture for representational purposes only)(Pixabay)” title=”Telangana RERA has fined a local real […]

Builder floor versus modern apartment: Should homebuyers choose a central location or a distant project with a clubhouse

Some homebuyers are now prioritizing location and space over high-end amenities or branded societies. A recent discussion on Reddit highlighted a shift in preferences. While centrally located, compact homes may not offer premium lifestyle perks or see dramatic price appreciation, they provide better connectivity and a more practical living experience. Some homebuyers are now prioritizing […]

Homebuyers’ guide: What you need to know about arbitrary payment clauses in builder agreements

In 2022, Ramesh Mehta booked an under-construction apartment in Pune. His builder-buyer agreement stated that each instalment would be due on “completion of the corresponding construction milestone or 60 days from the date of booking, whichever is earlier.” The second instalment was tied to the completion of the first-floor slab. However, the builder demanded payment […]

Booked a flat, but the developer changed midway? Original builder still liable, says MahaRERA in Mumbai project

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA), in a recent suo motu order, has clarified that the original developer remains accountable for addressing the claims of existing homebuyers, even if the project is transferred to a new developer due to regulatory compliance issues. MahaRERA update: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority, in a recent suo […]