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Topic: Housing

With no takers for its 40,000 flats in Delhi, DDA turns to private real estate consultancy for help

Burdened with unsold inventory, Delhi Development Authority will consider changes suggested by consultant and is looking to ‘experiment with dynamic pricing and cross-subsidisation’.

Gen Z, millennials losing hope of owning home due to cost of living crisis, UK survey shows

Many feel the financial squeeze so acutely they take second jobs to make ends meet and are pessimistic about enjoying benefits taken for granted by previous generations.

6,000 flats, Rs 10,000 cr — Centre plans to redevelop 5 govt colonies in Delhi for official housing

Once the plan is final, proposal will be sent to Public Investment Board & then to Union Cabinet for approval. Colonies are located in Andrews Ganj, DIZ Area, Pushp Vihar, Timarpur & Lodhi.

Despite global headwinds, demand for housing remains strong in India

According to a report by ANAROCK Property Consultants, there’s been a 36 percent year-on-year increase from last year. Experts say upward trend will likely persist throughout 2023.

Why UK is building a housing block just for women

Access to safe and secure housing is an issue for women around the world. London is taking a step in that direction.

A house made of used diapers — researchers in Japan build low-cost, environment-friendly marvel

Researchers at University of Kitakyushu believe prototype holds key to providing affordable housing in low- and middle-income countries without compromising on structural strength.

DLF to focus on luxury, premium housing after near-$1 billion project sells out

DLF Wednesday said it has sold out its luxury residential project in Gurugram near New Delhi in 72 hours, generating more than $967 million in sales.

Why India’s housing market hit a 9-year high in 2022 — ‘higher savings, need for security’

Report by property consultancy Knight Frank India calls 2022 watershed year & says sales were not materially dented by growing inflation, interest costs, or slowing economic growth.

PMAY-Urban report card — UP & Gujarat top in constructing most affordable houses, Sikkim last

Maharashtra & Andhra Pradesh also fare well in delivery of affordable homes to urban poor. Among UTs, Delhi tops with 27,308 houses while Andaman & Nicobar is at bottom with 45.

Highway upgrade, droughts in one state affect housing demand in another, study shows

Researchers from Southern California and Manchester universities studied Census data to look at urban India's response to migration-induced housing demand.

On Camera

India’s aviation crisis is all about too big to tame

Nobody is safe in a market where competition is stunted and choice limited. For the industry, meaningful reform will have to start with the government itself.

South rising, west slipping: India’s export map is being redrawn, shows RBI data

Data shows re-alignment in India’s exports, with Tamil Nadu & Telangana posting strong growth in 2024-25 as traditional heavyweights Gujarat & Maharashtra see declines. Gujarat still leads, though.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.