Mayank Agarwal

In India’s highly competitive real estate sector, walk-in prospects represent a high-intent, low-cost lead opportunity. Unlike digital leads that require extensive nurturing, walk-ins are already in the decision-making phase. They’ve taken the initiative to visit a sales office or project site, often after filtering options online. Yet, this opportunity is often squandered due to generic … Read more

In Indian real estate, land ownership is never just about title or square footage, it’s about rights, access, obligations, and historical usage. Among the lesser-discussed but deeply consequential aspects of property law lies the concept of easements, governed by the Indian Easements Act, 1882. Though over a century old, the Act remains foundational in navigating … Read more

India’s real estate market is projected to hit $1 trillion by 2030. Behind this massive growth lies a dynamic and evolving ecosystem, with real estate brokers at its heart. Once seen as informal middlemen, today’s brokers are expected to be informed, ethical, digitally savvy, and fully compliant with the law. Whether you’re entering the field … Read more

Since its introduction in 2016, the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) has become a cornerstone of India’s real estate sector. It’s not just a legal framework, it’s a trust-building mechanism aimed at protecting buyers, bringing transparency, and holding developers accountable. For anyone involved in real estate, homebuyers, developers, or agents, understanding RERA compliance … Read more

When the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in 2017, it reshaped how taxes were levied across industries. For real estate, often criticised for its complexity and lack of transparency, GST was a game-changer. But its effect is particularly significant for one category: under-construction residential properties. Whether you’re a homebuyer or a developer, understanding … Read more

As India’s cities grow denser and hotter, the way we build and live must change. With over 600 million people expected to live in urban areas by 2036 and buildings consuming close to 40% of the country’s energy, real estate is no longer just about returns or aesthetics. It’s about long-term responsibility. Sustainable development is … Read more

As Indian cities grapple with rapid urbanisation, one factor is playing an outsized role in transforming their form and function: Mass Rapid Transit Systems (MRTS). Beyond improving mobility, MRTS projects are emerging as powerful drivers of real estate value, reshaping neighbourhoods, redistributing growth, and redefining how cities are experienced and invested in. From the Delhi … Read more

As India’s cities grow upward and outward, a crucial question often goes unnoticed: Are our buildings structurally safe? In the race to modernise, many ageing buildings in urban centres, particularly in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and Bengaluru, now face the pressures of time, climate, and continuous use. That’s where structural audits come in. A structural audit … Read more

In India’s built environment, what lies beneath a structure isn’t just concrete, it’s contracts. The foundation of any credible real estate or infrastructure project is neither the drawing board nor the excavation pit; it is the meticulous process of tendering and contracting. In a sector where projects span hundreds of crores and timelines stretch into … Read more