Anil Pharande The recent news stories about the Real Estate Regulation Act (RERA) have been nothing short of extraordinary. People get anxious when the Supreme Court says that a regulator has turned into a ‘rehabilitation center’ for retiring officials. But for me, this uproar not as a sign of failure but as a crucial turning […]Read More
Akash Pharande The Pune residential real estate market in 2025 was a mixed story – below the city’s strong fundamentals was a lot of stress. The city went from a period of rapid growth to a more stable, selective market, with affordability and changing buyer demographics becoming more defining characteristics in the year. The Highs: […]Read More
Anil Pharande Pune and its sister city Pimpri-Chinchwad (PCMC) in the West have solidified their position as real estate growth powerhouses, with more than 90,000 homes sold each year. In 2025, these markets infused more than Rs. 5,550 crore in stamp duty revenue into the state government coffers – a strong testimony to the confidence […]Read More
Akash Pharande Choosing between buying a new home and a resale property is an important decision for any homebuyer. They have to weigh factors like cost, convenience, and long-term value. New homes have the most up-to-date building codes, modern conveniences, and safety features. Resale homes are ready to move into and are often in established […]Read More
Akash Pharande When we ask new first-time home buyers why they regret their purchase, the answers are very different depending on where they live. The ‘regret’ factor when buying a home is very much related to social values, which are a group of factors that don’t fit into a single mould. What is important in […]Read More
Akash Pharande If you think getting a home loan is just about having a decent credit score and a steady job, think again. Banks and NBFCs have a whole playbook of evaluation criteria – some you know about, many you don’t. This festive season, as you prepare to make that dream home purchase, let me […]Read More
Akash Pharande, As India’s cities expand, redevelopment projects are rapidly reshaping our cities’ skylines. But, this transformation invariably brings some serious challenges with it – that of natural ecosystems being urbanised. It is widely acknowledged that modern construction consumes significant resources. Buildings consume nearly a third of available potable water, as much as 1/4th of […]Read More
Akash Pharande India’s housing sector stands at a critical juncture as two major policy shifts — the upcoming GST reforms and the 50% US tariffs on Indian goods — stand as opposing forces that can potentially reshape demand, affordability, and supply of housing. While the GST reforms promise relief via lower input costs, the tariffs threaten […]Read More
Akash Pharande The real estate industry in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, its twin city, has been booming in recent years, making them two of the fastest-growing cities in India. In just five years, the number of new homes sold in Pune went from 60,000 in 2019 to 90,000 in 2024 – a huge 50% rise. This […]Read More
Akash Pharande In India’s high-rent, high-inflation environment, owning at least one sufficiently large primary home is the unavoidable first step toward achieving Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE). Without it, monthly rentals erode savings, limit your lifestyle options and flexibility, and make the 25× annual-expense rule, which is the foundation of FIRE, almost impossible to reach. […]Read More
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