Realty News Roundup: Maharashtra To Develop Smart Cities; Developer Offers Interest-Free Homes in Pune

Realty News Roundup is PropGuide's selection of top stories from the real estate sector

Top News
Following the Central Government's ambitious smart city project, Maharashtra is planning to build its own smart cities at the state level. The state's project intends to cover cities that did not make it to the Centre's smart city project list. Read more.

In another development, the Maharashtra Government has decided to create a new policy under which private builders will build affordable homes for the economically weaker sections. The policy is already in place in Mumbai. Read more.

Pune-based developer, Guardian Developers, has offered interest-free homes. This is expected to set a new trend in the residential real estate sector. According to reports, the ticket size for the apartments ranges from ₹20-70 lakh. Buyers are promised to get possession in 30-36 months. Read more.

Off the front page
Latest to the Government initiatives to smoothen the processes in the real estate sector, the Bengaluru Urban District Authority has decided to bring all 43 sub-registrar's offices here under one umbrella. This will make registration of properties possible anywhere in the city. Read here.

CHD Developers Ltd is celebrating its 25 years in the Indian Real Estate sector. The company extends its wishes to all its stakeholders. Read here.

Opinion
Anuj Shori, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Square Yard, writes a piece in praise of flats in integrated townships. Read here.

The Mint has more to say on the Goldman Sachs's much celebrated investment in Piramal Realty. Read here.