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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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11:16 PMEconomic Times Realty

Maharashtra housing redevelopment gets stricter: Three bids, registered rehab agreements and two-year deadline

Summary

Maharashtra's revised redevelopment framework requires housing societies to obtain project management reports within two months and assess at least three developer bids. It also gives members free access to redevelopment records, requires agreements with developers within three months, and sets a two-year completion target.

The rules shift more responsibility onto housing societies while imposing clearer deadlines on developers. Residents

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Why it matters

The framework could reduce opaque redevelopment deals and delays, but its effectiveness will depend on enforcement and societies' ability to evaluate developers properly.

8:32 AMEconomic Times

Vera Vita Living to invest Rs 250 cr to build homes for elderly in Hyderabad

Summary

Vera Vita Living plans to invest Rs 250 crore in a senior-living project near Hyderabad's Kandlakoya reserve forest. The development will include 256 flats on 2.5 acres, with the company also examining expansion into other cities.

The project adds institutional capital to a senior-housing segment that remains underbuilt despite changing family

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Why it matters

Senior living is moving from a niche housing concept toward a distinct real-estate asset class in Indian cities.

8:29 AMEconomic Times

Smartworks to get Rs 305 cr office rent from new corporate clients

Summary

Smartworks Coworking Spaces has signed new leasing contracts with corporate clients across multiple cities and expects to generate Rs 305 crore in rental income over the next five years. The company provides managed offices primarily for mid-sized and large enterprises, but it did not disclose the total area leased.

The contracts strengthen Smartworks' forward revenue visibility and reinforce managed offices as a corporate real-estate

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Why it matters

Corporate leasing is giving flexible-office operators longer revenue commitments, while investors still need clearer evidence of underlying unit economics.

6:44 AMThe Property Times

Saya Group Leases 55,000 Sq. Ft. to Leading Fitness, Gaming, F&B and Lifestyle Brands at Saya Piazza, Jaypee Wish town, Noida

Summary

Saya Group has leased approximately 55,000 square feet at Saya Piazza, its high-street development opposite the Golf Course in Jaypee Wish Town, Sector 131, Noida. The tenants span fitness, gaming, food and beverage, and lifestyle categories, including Gold Gym and Viking.

The leasing signals stronger commercial traction for a retail project serving the growing Jaypee Wish

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Why it matters

The deal points to rising demand for experience-led retail formats in Noida's emerging residential corridors.

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