Real estate management
How India’s real estate dispute framework allows homebuyers to pursue remedies through RERA Authorities, Consumer Commissions, and insolvency proceedings before the NCLT. The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) was enacted to address chronic issues in India’s real estate sector, including project delays, lack of transparency, and weak consumer protection. A key feature...
Smart lending starts with RERA—balancing mortgage risk and opportunity Real estate financing in India traditionally relied on balance sheet lending, often plagued by opacity and diversion of funds. The enactment of RERA introduced mandatory project registration, escrow mechanisms, and disclosure obligations, thereby reshaping the risk profile for lenders and homebuyers alike. Against this backdrop, the...
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) was enacted to address chronic issues of delay, opacity, and buyer exploitation in India’s real estate sector. By imposing compliance obligations and governance duties on developers and promoters, RERA seeks to balance the interests of stakeholders and restore buyer confidence. Judicial interpretations have further clarified the scope of these obligations,...
For developers, strict RERA compliance is a statutory obligation and a signal of credibility. For buyers, it provides enforceable rights and remedies that were previously elusive. The RERA framework in India is designed to ensure that real estate transactions are structured transparently and fairly. The enactment of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) marked a watershed moment in India’s real estate sector. Designed to bring transparency, accountability, and consumer protection, RERA fundamentally reshaped how transactions are structured between...
Smart Investments begins with Strong Due Diligence – From Compliance to Confidence Project Investigation under RERA refers to the scrutiny and compliance verification of real estate projects to ensure that, they adhere to the rules and regulations set by the RERA Act, 2016. This process involves evaluating project approvals, financial records, construction progress, legal compliance, and grievances...
From Compliance to Capital Protection: RERA’s Legal Impact on HNIs and Institutional Investors Introduction – Context and Rationale The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) fundamentally altered India’s real estate investment landscape by introducing a rules-based regulatory regime focused on transparency, accountability and consumer protection. Indian real estate has long presented a paradox. On one...
The UAE’s real estate market is a hub for local and international investors due to its attractive tax environment. While the country does not levy personal income tax or federal corporate tax on most real estate transactions, Value Added Tax (VAT) was introduced on 1 January 2018 through Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017 on...
Dubai has introduced new legal guidelines requiring overseas property sellers to ensure that sale proceeds are transferred only to the bank account of the individual named on the title deed. Effective from June 2025, this guideline forms part of a broader effort to enhance Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, increase transparency, and align with international best...
The UAE’s booming real estate market has inevitably led to an increase in disputes among developers, buyers, tenants, landlords, and brokers. While the UAE legal system offers multiple avenues for dispute resolution, navigating these paths can be complex. This article outlines the common types of real estate disputes, the available resolution mechanisms, and practical steps...
If you own a property on Al Reem Island that is subject to a mortgage, it is likely that your property now falls within the jurisdiction of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The ADGM Real Property Regulations 2024 (Regulations) provide a clear legal structure for mortgage arrangements, enforcement, and borrower protections. Understanding your rights...
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