The Property Burrito

  Why Consider a Top-Up Home Loan This Festive Season? Key Tips for Home Loan Borrowers This Diwali What is a Top-Up Home Loan? A top-up home loan is an additional loan amount you can borrow over and above your existing home loan. This facility is usually available to borrowers with a good repayment track record, and the top-up loan is offered by the same lender who sanctioned your original home loan. It comes with: Lower interest rates compared to personal loans Longer repayment tenures Minimal documentation Key Tips for Home Loan Borrowers This Diwali The festive season, especially Diwali, is not just about lights, sweets, and celebrations—it’s also a time when many individuals revisit their financial goals and plan for big-ticket expenses. From home renovations and interior upgrades to debt consolidation or funding a child's education, managing large expenses smartly becomes crucial. One financial product that has gained popularity in recent years around festive seasons is the...

  Bollywood Legend Amitabh Bachchan Buys Three Neighboring Plots in Alibaug Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has acquired three adjoining land parcels in Alibaug, a coastal town near Mumbai known for its luxury second homes and holiday retreats. The plots, purchased in a premium development named 'A Alibaug' Phase-2 by The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL), span a total of 9,557 sq ft and are collectively valued at ₹6.59 crore, according to property registration records accessed by CRE Matrix. The transactions were officially registered on October 7, 2025, with a stamp duty of ₹39.58 lakh and a registration fee of ₹90,000. Bachchan bought plot numbers 96, 97, and 98 from HOABL Landbuild Pvt Ltd, with individual plot values at ₹2.78 crore, ₹1.92 crore, and ₹1.88 crore respectively. This is not Bachchan’s first investment in the area. In April 2024, he purchased a 10,000 sq ft plot in the same A Alibaug development for ₹10 crore. The project, spanning 20 acres, was launche...

  Delhi-NCR Leads in Housing Price Growth with 24% Surge in July–September: Anarock Based on data from Anarock, the average residential property price in Delhi-NCR soars to ₹8,900 per sq ft during the July–September quarter, up from ₹7,200 per sq ft a year ago. In Bengaluru, prices increased by 10%, reaching ₹8,870 per sq ft, compared to ₹8,100 per sq ft last year. Across the seven major cities tracked, average housing prices increased by 9%, moving up to ₹9,105 per sq ft from ₹8,390 per sq ft. After witnessing sharp year-on-year price increases over the past three years, the top seven cities experienced some moderation, with average housing prices rising by a more modest 9% annually—from ₹8,390 per sq ft in Q3 2024 to ₹9,105 per sq ft in Q3 2025. Among these cities, Delhi-NCR recorded the highest annual surge at 24%. On a quarterly basis, average prices across the top seven cities inched up by just 1%, according to Anarock data. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) remain...

New Circle Rate in  Ghaziabad - All You Need to Know About It In the coming week new circle rates in Ghaziabad are likely to unfold. Ghaziabad District Authority (GDA) is nearing to close approximately 50 public objections regarding the announcement of circle rates in Ghaziabad on 14th September. As per the proposed circle rates in Ghaziabad, the multi-storey apartments will witness 10-40% expensive. However, it will vary according to localities. The apartments in gated communities like Wave City is likely to witness hike from Rs. 74,000 to Rs. 93,000 per sq.mtr. Following this, Siddharth Vihar , next to Indirapuram will also record soaring rise from Rs. 52,000 sq.mtr. to Rs. 68,000 sq.mtr.  Also Read - Mumbai Real Estates scores 5.5% YoY Property Registrations from Jan-Sept 2025 "Till the end of the public objection stage on September 30, we received about 50 different objections where the public demanded a reduction in rates while others demanded a further hike. In areas lik...

 RBI Repo Rate Cut remains steady to boost buying ahead of the festive Season On 01st October RBI gift property buyers a strong intent to invest Indian real estate. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Reserve Bank of India kept repo rate unchanged from 5.5%. Market leaders assume the step as a way to balance inflation and homebuying sentiment in the festive season.  Earlier in the year, a 100 basic point cut and now the decision to remain stagnant at the previous rate unfurls wave of happiness amongst developers. According to real estate expert, the decision of not changing RBI repo rate cut will bring sustainable momentum in Indian real estate sector.  The unchanged rates will foster affordability as it aligns well with the GST reform 2.0 in the country. The stable homeloan EMIs and unchanged repo rate by RBI will allow investors on the fence to unlock dream immovable asset.  “Along with the recent GST cuts and range-bound inflation, the announcement is likely to...

Mumbai Real Estates scores 5.5% YoY Property Registrations from Jan-Sept 2025 The purposeful marathon continues to hit Mumbai real estate. India's financial capital logs 1.11 lakh property registration in the first nine month of 2025. The latest report by Anarock, show, the registration and stamp duty collection cross Rs. 10,094 crore for the first time in this year.  The introduction of Government initiatives like Majhe Ghar, Majhe Adhikar and sturdy development is beneath the rise of property buying sentiments. Anarock, the leading property consultant is of the opinion that development and transparency in the system has driven investors to find the best real estate investment option in Mumbai.  2025 marks Dawn of Strong Homebuying Sentiment from Past Few Years The figure of 1.11 lakh property registration from January-September 2025 is 5.5 times higher of that was recorded in the same duration for 2024. In Jan-sept 2024, the registration and stamp duty collection for Mumbai ...