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Samyoung Co Ltd is set to acquire real estate assets valued at 35 billion won, according to a company disclosure reported by Reuters. The proposed transaction comes as South Korea’s property market continues to see corporate and institutional investors assess opportunities across different real estate assets. Samyoung, listed on the Korea Exchange under 003720.KS, is primarily associated with electrical and related infrastructure businesses. The acquisition will add a real estate asset to the company’s holdings, although details such as the location, type of property, seller and intended use were not disclosed in the available announcement.Read more

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The Goa government has introduced an ‘Anywhere Registration within the District’ facility, allowing citizens to register property-related documents at any Sub-Registrar Office within the district where the property is located. Launched on July 29 under the National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS), the reform is intended to improve access to registration services and reduce waiting times. Goa is the third state in India to implement the system. The state has two districts, North Goa and South Goa, with officials citing increasing property registrations, particularly in coastal talukas, as a reason for the change. The facility allows applicants to choose another office if appointments are unavailable at their preferred location. Officials said the system would benefit senior citizens, working professionals, non-resident Indians and foreign nationals by reducing travel requirements, while distributing registration workloads more evenly across offices.Read more

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6 hours ago

Mehul Madhusudan Shah, Director of pharmaceutical company Encube Ethicals, along with Niti Mehul Shah, has purchased a sea-facing luxury apartment in Juhu, Mumbai, for over INR 100 crore. The deal, registered on 31 July 2026, involved a 9,862.88-square-foot unit on the 10th floor of Avalon Tower A in Lodha Avalon, on Juhu Tara Road. The transaction was valued at INR 106.52 crore, working out to approximately INR 1,08,001 per square foot. The purchase comes shortly after Encube Ethicals filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI for an INR 3,000 crore initial public offering.Read more

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Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate (SPRE) will host its Multi-City Property Showcase in Noida on August 9, bringing 15 residential projects from Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Gurugram and Howrah under one roof. The one-day event will feature premium apartments, luxury villas and lifestyle plots starting from INR 60 lakh. Homebuyers and investors will also be able to access home loan assistance, personalised consultations and event-specific offers. The showcase follows similar events in Gurugram and Mumbai and will provide buyers an opportunity to compare residential projects across multiple markets at a single venue.Read more

9 hours ago

Arima Real Estate SOCIMI has sold its property at Josefa Valcárcel 38 in Madrid for EUR 17.70 million, marking a 15.4% premium over the price at which it acquired the asset. The company has classified the property as non-strategic as part of the transaction. The asset was acquired in 2025 and comprises 11,558 square metres of gross lettable area across two connected buildings, along with 167 parking spaces. The sale comes as Arima continues to manage its Madrid-focused office portfolio and review assets for their long-term investment potential.Read more

10 Aug 2026

Sumadhura Group plans to invest around INR 2,000 crore to develop a residential project in Bengaluru’s Whitefield-Kannamangala Corridor. The Bengaluru-based developer has signed a Joint Development Agreement with a landowner for the 17-acre project, which will have around 2.5 million square feet of saleable area. The company sees strong growth potential in the corridor, which has emerged as an important residential market in East Bengaluru. Sumadhura Group has completed 56 projects covering more than 17 million square feet and has over 40 million square feet of projects in its pipeline.Read more

10 Aug 2026

Dream Finders Homes has agreed to acquire US homebuilder Beazer Homes in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately USD 2.2 billion, including debt. Under the agreement, Beazer shareholders will receive USD 33.50 per share, placing the company’s equity value at about USD 916 million. The transaction is expected to create the sixth-largest homebuilder in the US and is scheduled to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions. The deal follows months of negotiations between the two companies. Dream Finders had offered approximately USD 704 million, or USD 25.75 per share, in May, but Beazer’s board rejected the proposal as significantly undervaluing the company. Beazer operates across 15 markets in 13 states, selling homes across multiple price segments and providing related financing services. Its shares have risen nearly 80% since the initial offer was disclosed.Read more

10 Aug 2026

DLF Ltd has sold a penthouse for INR 271 crore at its upcoming super-luxury residential project The Dahlias in DLF Phase 5, Gurugram, according to sources. The 17-acre project, launched in October 2024, comprises 420 apartments and penthouses. Sources said entrepreneur Manav Sardana, who was associated with Imperial Auto, has purchased the penthouse. The transaction is among the costliest residential deals in terms of per-square-foot value, reflecting strong demand for ultra-luxury homes in Gurugram.Read more

10 Aug 2026

The West Bengal government has released the second instalment of financial assistance to more than 10.20 lakh beneficiaries under its renamed rural housing scheme, Paschim Banga Awas. Around INR 6,122 crore has been transferred directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism to support house construction. The scheme, previously known as Banglar Bari, has been renamed following a fresh verification of beneficiaries. Each eligible family will receive a total financial assistance of INR 1.20 lakh, with the current instalment released only to those who have completed construction up to the lintel level. The state government has said the remaining eligible beneficiaries will receive assistance after completing the required construction stage and undergoing field verification.Read more

10 Aug 2026

Home sales across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) continued to recover, rising for the fifth consecutive month in July, according to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB). Seasonally adjusted sales increased 3.2% over the previous month, reaching their highest level since September 2025. Home prices also recorded a second straight monthly increase, reflecting improving buyer confidence amid encouraging economic indicators. However, annual comparisons remained weak, with home sales, prices and new listings all declining from a year earlier, indicating that the market is still adjusting despite recent signs of recovery.Read more

10 Aug 2026

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has announced the results of its latest housing lottery, with 2,640 applicants securing affordable homes across Mumbai. The draw covers residential units under various income categories, offering homeownership opportunities in different parts of the city. The lottery is part of MHADA's ongoing efforts to expand access to affordable housing amid rising property prices in Mumbai. Successful applicants will now proceed with document verification and other formalities before taking possession of their allotted homes.Read more

10 Aug 2026

The Gujarat government has proposed amendments to its planning regulations that would prohibit paying guest (PG) facilities in newly developed apartment schemes and commercial buildings. Under the draft rules, future PG accommodations would be permitted only as standalone developments under a separate planning category. The proposed changes also introduce dedicated regulations for preschools. The state has invited public objections and suggestions before finalising the amendments, which are aimed at bringing greater clarity to urban planning norms and reducing disputes over land use and approvals.Read more

10 Aug 2026

British homebuilder Persimmon has raised its expected home completions for 2026 to the upper end of its earlier guidance after reporting higher deliveries and improved first-half earnings. Despite the stronger operational performance, the company cautioned that rising construction costs, driven by inflation and higher energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict, could affect profit margins in 2027. While Persimmon has identified cost-saving measures to offset part of the impact, it also reported softer buyer enquiries in July, reflecting continued pressure on the UK housing market amid elevated mortgage rates.Read more

09 Aug 2026

BSE-listed Grovy India Ltd has raised approximately INR 15.01 crore through a preferential issue of equity shares to support its expansion in South Delhi's residential real estate market. The company allotted over 41.69 lakh equity shares, increasing its paid-up share capital to INR 17.51 crore. Grovy said the funds will support business growth and project execution, with plans to raise a total of INR 40 crore by the end of FY27. The developer is currently executing residential projects covering around 1.83 lakh sq ft in South Delhi and recently added new projects spanning about 50,000 sq ft.Read more

09 Aug 2026

Residential real estate across India's top 11 cities is witnessing simultaneous growth in both capital values and rental yields, indicating a shift in market dynamics, according to ANAROCK Research. Covering the period from 2019 to the second quarter of 2026, the report found that stronger rental demand is now supporting rising property prices, driven by employment growth, infrastructure development and urban migration. Noida and Gurugram recorded the highest capital appreciation, while Bengaluru and Hyderabad posted the sharpest improvement in rental yields. The findings suggest that India's housing market is increasingly offering investors a combination of long-term capital appreciation and stronger rental income, reflecting improving market fundamentals across both emerging and established residential markets.Read more

09 Aug 2026

A growing segment of homeowners across India's Tier-II cities is moving from independent houses to professionally managed residential communities, signalling a shift in homebuying priorities from ownership alone to lifestyle, convenience and long-term value. Improved infrastructure, stronger local economies, changing family structures and rising buyer awareness are encouraging households to upgrade to branded developments offering security, amenities and professional maintenance. As organised developers expand beyond metropolitan markets, this emerging 'upgrade buyer' is reshaping residential demand across cities such as Mohali, Ludhiana, Jaipur, Indore, Lucknow and Coimbatore, reflecting the increasing maturity of India's regional housing markets.Read more