Market Trends & Policy

India-wide real-estate market trends and policy insights — investment data, price movement, housing reforms and economic outlooks analysed by Arosh John | TREN.

Maharashtra Holds Ready Reckoner Rates Steady for 2026-27: A Constructive Start for Mumbai & Thane Property Markets

Maharashtra Holds Ready Reckoner Rates Steady for 2026-27: A Constructive Start for Mumbai & Thane Property Markets

Maharashtra has held Ready Reckoner rates steady for 2026-27. For Mumbai and Thane property markets, that brings stability to transaction cost planning at the start of the new financial year.

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Maharashtra May Raise Ready Reckoner Rates From April 2026; Official Decision Still Awaited

Maharashtra May Raise Ready Reckoner Rates From April 2026; Official Decision Still Awaited

Maharashtra may revise Ready Reckoner rates upward from April 2026, though the official decision is still awaited. For Thane and Mumbai, the reported move could affect stamp duty calculations, registration timing, and transaction structuring in select cases.

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A Quiet Win For NRI Property Transactions: No TAN For Resident Buyers (Proposed From 1 October 2026)

A Quiet Win For NRI Property Transactions: No TAN For Resident Buyers (Proposed From 1 October 2026)

Budget 2026 proposes PAN-based TDS reporting without TAN for resident individuals and HUFs buying property from NRI sellers from 1 Oct 2026—while Section 195 TDS logic and rates remain unchanged.

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Mercedes-Benz and BMW Signal Entry Into India’s Branded Real-Estate Landscape

Mercedes-Benz and BMW Signal Entry Into India’s Branded Real-Estate Landscape

Mercedes-Benz and BMW are exploring India’s branded real-estate segment, reflecting a shift toward design-led, lifestyle-driven luxury housing formats.

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Maharashtra Announces Framework to End Pagdi System; Major Boost for Redevelopment in Mumbai

Maharashtra Announces Framework to End Pagdi System; Major Boost for Redevelopment in Mumbai

By Arosh John – Founder, John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) & Editor-in-Chief, Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane–MMR | December 2025 The Government of Maharashtra has initiated a landmark reform that will formally end the century-old pagdi system in Mumbai and introduce a modern regulatory framework to accelerate redevelopment. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde,

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Senior Living Real Estate in India: From “Old Age Homes” to a Serious Asset Class

Senior Living Real Estate in India: From “Old Age Homes” to a Serious Asset Class

By Arosh John, Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN) Thane–MMR | December 2025 Why Senior Living Is Now on the Real Estate Map Across India, a clear shift is underway in how we think about life after 60. What was earlier seen only as

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South Mumbai vs Thane: The Price & Demand Outlook for the Next 10 Years (2025–2035)

South Mumbai vs Thane: The Price & Demand Outlook for the Next 10 Years (2025–2035)

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane–MMR | November 2025 South Mumbai and Thane represent two distinct trajectories within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. One is a legacy luxury zone defined by heritage, exclusivity and constrained supply. The other is an expanding, infrastructure-led growth

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RBI CIBIL Rule Changes 2025 — New Credit Score System Explained for Home Loan Borrowers

RBI CIBIL Rule Changes 2025 — New Credit Score System Explained for Home Loan Borrowers

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN) Thane–MMR | October 2025 — The Reserve Bank of India has announced major reforms under the RBI CIBIL Rule Changes 2025, reshaping how credit scores will be updated, reviewed, and disputed across India. Designed

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The Rise of Villas and Plotted Living in Thane–MMR: Why Urban Buyers Are Moving Beyond Apartments

The Rise of Villas and Plotted Living in Thane–MMR: Why Urban Buyers Are Moving Beyond Apartments

By Arosh John, Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN) Thane–MMR | October 2025 — The Mumbai Metropolitan Region is witnessing a subtle but decisive shift in homebuyer preference. Those who once saw high-rise apartments as the default choice are now actively exploring villa communities and

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India's REIT Market Surpasses ₹1.5 Lakh Crore: A Significant Leap in Real Estate's Financial Evolution

India’s REIT Market Surpasses ₹1.5 Lakh Crore: A Significant Leap in Real Estate’s Financial Evolution

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News Mumbai | October 2025 India’s Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have reached a defining milestone.As of August 18, 2025, the combined market capitalization of listed REITs crossed ₹1.5 lakh crore, marking a significant leap in the

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