In India’s fast-changing urban landscape, where cities are growing taller and land is at a premium, understanding the rules that shape our built environment is critical. Among the most overlooked, but essential, are setback areas and building line regulations. These aren’t just technical guidelines. They’re the rules that keep cities legal, livable, and safe. Whether … Read more
In the complexity of real estate metrics, perhaps no term has caused more confusion or been more exploited than “carpet area.” For years, Indian homebuyers were sold on numbers inflated by super built-up areas, paying for space they could neither use nor see. The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA), fundamentally shifted this … Read more
In the complex, dynamic ecosystem of Indian urbanism, land is not merely a physical commodity, it is a regulatory and strategic asset. While location, price, and area often dominate popular real estate discourse, the real determinant of a land parcel’s potential lies in its zoning classification. Land zoning is not a technicality; it is the … Read more
When it comes to real estate, conventional wisdom often revolves around metrics like location, carpet area, or per-square-foot pricing. While these variables are undeniably important, they are merely the visible tip of the iceberg. Beneath every lawful land transaction or development activity lies a deeply embedded regulatory structure that dictates what can or cannot be … Read more