17 Jul 2026

Aurum PropTech Ltd has announced the acquisition of online property platform Housing.com from Australia's REA Group through an all-equity transaction, marking another significant consolidation in India's proptech sector. Under the agreement, Aurum PropTech will acquire a 100% stake in Housing.com by issuing 1,97,93,309 equity shares, representing around 20.5% of its enlarged share capital. Following the transaction, REA India's shareholding in Aurum PropTech will rise to 24.9%. The acquisition follows Aurum's earlier purchase of PropTiger and is intended to create an integrated digital real estate platform spanning property search, transactions, financing, rentals and property management. The combined platform is expected to strengthen Aurum's presence across multiple segments of the residential real estate ecosystem.Read more

11 Jul 2026

Housr has introduced a zero-deposit rental model for residents across India through a partnership with fintech platform CirclePe, aiming to reduce the upfront financial burden associated with renting. The offering has been integrated into Housr's resident management application, allowing tenants to move into its co-living properties without paying a conventional security deposit. Instead, residents can opt for a monthly payment model supported by CirclePe's financing platform. The initiative comes as India's co-living sector continues to expand, with industry estimates projecting the market to reach INR 200 billion by 2030. The company said the move is intended to make premium rental accommodation more financially accessible and simplify the move-in process.Read more

08 Jul 2026

Interior Company, the home interiors business of Square Yards, is expanding its technology-enabled interior design and execution services as demand for organised post-possession home solutions grows across India. The company offers an integrated model covering design, procurement, project management and execution through a single platform. Its proprietary AI-powered design tools, including the Blocks platform, allow homeowners to visualise, customise and estimate interior costs in real time. Interior Company said it has completed more than 500 projects, built a network of over 2,000 design professionals and expanded its presence across 10 cities in India and two international markets, reflecting growing demand for structured interior execution services.Read more

07 Jul 2026

Premium co-living operator Housr has introduced a zero-deposit rental product through a partnership with fintech platform CirclePe, enabling residents to move into its properties without paying an upfront security deposit. The facility has been integrated into Housr's resident management application and will be rolled out across the company's portfolio in India. Under the model, residents can replace the traditional security deposit with a monthly payment, reducing initial move-in costs. The initiative targets one of the key financial barriers in the rental housing market, particularly in metropolitan cities where security deposits often require tenants to commit substantial upfront capital.Read more

05 Jul 2026

Chennai-focused real estate listing platform Chennaiproperties has transitioned from Chennaiproperties.in to Chennaiproperties.com as part of its strategy to strengthen its digital presence and expand its reach among domestic and overseas property seekers. Established in 2014, the platform connects homebuyers with residential projects across Chennai and caters to developers, investors and non-resident Indians (NRIs). According to the company, the domain migration is intended to improve accessibility, reinforce its brand identity and support future technology-led enhancements while continuing to offer verified property listings, local market insights and direct engagement between developers and prospective buyers.Read more

03 Jul 2026

• Proptech startup Crib has acquired rent financing platform CirclePe to expand its offerings for the co-living, hostel and paying guest (PG) accommodation segment.
• While the companies did not disclose the financial details of the transaction, the acquisition is expected to strengthen Crib's integrated property management ecosystem.
• CirclePe enables tenants to rent accommodation without paying a security deposit by advancing rent payments to operators.
• The acquisition is aimed at enhancing financial solutions for tenants and improving cash flow for co-living and hostel operators.Read more

01 Jul 2026

Proptech platform AllHome has raised INR 200 crore in a Series B funding round at a valuation of INR 2,000 crore. Led by Bessemer Venture Partners, the round also saw participation from Google, Peak XV Partners and India Quotient. The company will use the capital to expand its AI-powered home construction platform, strengthen technology capabilities and scale operations across India. AllHome connects homeowners with architects, contractors, suppliers and financing partners through a digital marketplace.Read more

27 Jun 2026

PropIQ World has launched LandlordScore, a tenant-led review platform designed to introduce greater transparency and accountability into India’s rental housing market. The platform enables tenants to submit verified reviews of landlords based on security deposit refunds, maintenance responsiveness, dispute history, communication standards and overall tenancy experience. The launch addresses a longstanding information imbalance in the rental ecosystem, where landlords routinely evaluate prospective tenants while tenants often have little visibility into a landlord’s track record before signing a lease. The initiative forms part of PropIQ World’s broader ambition to build a comprehensive real estate intelligence platform for Indian consumers.Read more

20 Jun 2026

PropTech platform Houssed.com has expanded its operations to 40 cities across India with the addition of seven new markets—Rajkot, Vijayawada, Jodhpur, Mysore, Guwahati, Dehradun and Thiruvananthapuram. The expansion strengthens the company’s presence in emerging Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, where housing demand is being driven by infrastructure development, employment growth and increasing digital adoption. Houssed currently serves more than 100,000 customers each month and works with a network of over 1,000 verified real estate agents nationwide. The company said the move is aimed at addressing challenges such as limited property inventory visibility, unverified listings and fragmented housing services in smaller cities, while improving access to verified residential properties and local real estate expertise.Read more

08 Jun 2026

• Bengaluru-based real estate consultancy Propsoch has raised USD 2 million (approximately INR 19 crore) in a seed funding round led by Athera Venture Partners, Sparrow Capital, and Vakil Group, with proceeds earmarked for strengthening research and advisory capabilities, team expansion, and market growth.
• The raise follows an earlier USD 6,00,000 in pre-seed funding backed by the family office arms of the Godrej Group and the Vakil Group, alongside individual investments from Mohit Malhotra, former MD and CEO of Godrej Properties, and Bhaskar Bhat, former MD of Titan Company.Read more