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Saudi Arabia has announced that foreigners will be permitted to own residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial properties in designated zones starting January 2026, marking a major shift in the Kingdom's economic diversification strategy.

Embassy Developments has announced plans to launch six residential projects in North Bengaluru valued at ₹10,300 crore, spanning 5.6 million sq ft of premium apartments and luxury villas.

County Group has reportedly acquired a 5-acre land parcel in Noida's Sector 151 for ₹473 crore through a government auction, with plans to develop an exclusive low-density luxury residential project featuring just 226 premium homes.

A new ₹500-crore equity platform has been launched to develop branded luxury second homes across India, targeting UHNI buyers in scenic destinations around MMR, Pune, and NCR.

Godrej Properties has announced plans to acquire multiple land parcels in FY26 targeting ₹30,000 crore in gross development value, expanding into tier-2 cities and emerging corridors with plotted developments and townships.

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta has sold her Bandra apartment for ₹14.08 crore, taking a nearly ₹3 crore loss from her 2023 purchase price, amid reports of plans to reinvest in a larger ultra-luxury property.

Oberoi Realty has formalised a redevelopment agreement for a 4,706 sq metre land parcel on Nepean Sea Road in South Mumbai, with an estimated free-sale entitlement of 1.18 lakh sq ft RERA carpet area, marking a significant expansion in the city's premium luxury housing segment.

Chennai-based real estate developer Casagrand has announced plans to send 1,000 employees on a fully-sponsored week-long holiday to London as part of its annual Profit Share Bonanza programme, continuing its tradition of rewarding staff with international travel experiences.

Bollywood's Roshan family has acquired ten office units across two floors at Yura Business Park in Mumbai's Andheri West through family-owned companies HRX Digitech LLP and Filmkunj (Bombay) Pvt Ltd for ₹28 crore.

Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal rules that statutory charges like GST, stamp duty, and TDS paid by homebuyers cannot be recovered from developers in delayed-possession cases, as these payments go directly to government authorities.

Nearly 30% of winners from MHADA's 2025 Konkan-board housing lottery have surrendered their allotted flats, with affordability issues and unsuitable locations cited as primary reasons, raising concerns about the affordable housing scheme's effectiveness.

Fractional ownership is transforming Indian real estate by enabling investors to co-own premium properties starting from just ₹10,000, making high-value assets accessible to millennials, NRIs, and first-time investors through digital platforms and regulated SM-REIT frameworks.

SEBI has officially reclassified Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) as equity instruments effective January 1, 2026, marking a landmark shift that allows mutual funds to allocate equity exposure to REITs and is expected to boost liquidity, attract institutional investors.

Sunaina Roshan has purchased two commercial office units in Mumbai's Andheri East for ₹6.42 crore, following her parents Rakesh and Pramila Roshan's recent acquisition of five units in the same building.

Luxury housing prices across India's top seven cities have surged 40% between 2022 and 2025, with Delhi NCR recording a remarkable 72% appreciation, while affordable homes lag behind with just 26% growth.