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Government policy changes, master plan updates, and regulatory news affecting real estate buyers and developers across South India.

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RBI Repo Rate Hike (Oct 2026): How Much Will Your Home Loan EMI Rise — and Should You Buy Now or Wait?

RBI Repo Rate Hike (Oct 2026): How Much Will Your Home Loan EMI Rise — and Should You Buy Now or Wait?

On 7 October 2026 the RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%. For a ₹50 lakh loan that is roughly ₹800 more a month — here is the full EMI table, what to do if you already have a loan, and an honest answer on whether to buy now or wait.

26 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
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Chennai Airport Expansion: 217 Acres at Manapakkam, Kolapakkam & Cowl Bazaar — What Property Buyers Must Check

Chennai Airport Expansion: 217 Acres at Manapakkam, Kolapakkam & Cowl Bazaar — What Property Buyers Must Check

Revenue officials are reportedly in the final stage of acquiring about 217 acres near Chennai airport — in Manapakkam, Kolapakkam and Cowl Bazaar. If you own, or plan to buy, land or a flat in that belt, here is what is actually confirmed, what is still unconfirmed, and the exact documents to check before you pay a rupee.

26 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
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Chennai Metro Yellow Line Opens October 11: What the Poonamallee-Vadapalani Stretch Means for Buyers

Chennai Metro Yellow Line Opens October 11: What the Poonamallee-Vadapalani Stretch Means for Buyers

Chennai Metro's Yellow Line is reported to open its first stretch — Poonamallee Bypass to Vadapalani — on October 11, 2026. Here's what's confirmed about the 14.6km, 5-station section, and what it means for corridor property buyers.

05 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
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Parandur Airport Latest Update 2026: Status, Timeline & Impact on Property Prices

Parandur Airport Latest Update 2026: Status, Timeline & Impact on Property Prices

Tamil Nadu has dropped the Parandur greenfield airport and asked AAI to study two new sites for Chennai's second airport. Here is the dated timeline and what it means for plot buyers near Parandur and Sriperumbudur.

27 Sept 2026 · 13 min read
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Chennai Metro Phase 2 Opening Dates: Corridor 3, 4 & 5 Status (Updated Sept 2026)

Chennai Metro Phase 2 Opening Dates: Corridor 3, 4 & 5 Status (Updated Sept 2026)

The first Chennai Metro Phase 2 stretch, Poonamallee to Vadapalani, is due to open on 11 October 2026. Here is the corridor-by-corridor status and every target date, with the source and date of each claim.

27 Sept 2026 · 19 min read
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TNHB Announces 842 New Flats and 564 Plots Under Its 2026–27 Self-Financing Scheme

TNHB Announces 842 New Flats and 564 Plots Under Its 2026–27 Self-Financing Scheme

Tamil Nadu Housing Board has announced 842 new self-financing apartments and 564 plots under its 2026-27 scheme, spanning Anna Nagar, Nandanam, Thirumazhisai and other locations. Here's exactly what's confirmed, and what TNHB hasn't released yet.

17 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
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Chennai's Third Master Plan (2027–2046): What CMDA's Next Blueprint Means for Buyers

Chennai's Third Master Plan (2027–2046): What CMDA's Next Blueprint Means for Buyers

CMDA is preparing Chennai's Third Master Plan, covering 1,189 sq.km across four districts through 2046 — with higher FSI near metro corridors and transit-oriented zoning. Originally slated for a Pongal 2026 unveiling, the plan is still in its study phase.

17 Sept 2026 · 5 min read
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Tamil Nadu Launches AI-Powered SPEED Approvals and the 'My Home' Housing Scheme: What Chennai Buyers Should Know

Tamil Nadu Launches AI-Powered SPEED Approvals and the 'My Home' Housing Scheme: What Chennai Buyers Should Know

Tamil Nadu has rolled out an AI-enabled approval platform called SPEED, given CMDA final say on high-rise approvals, and launched the 'My Home' scheme targeting 1 lakh houses across Chennai. Here's what's actually confirmed, and what it means if you're buying.

07 Aug 2026 · 7 min read
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Pallikaranai Marsh Construction Ban: What Chennai Property Buyers Should Know in 2026

Pallikaranai Marsh Construction Ban: What Chennai Property Buyers Should Know in 2026

A live legal freeze on new construction approvals covers parts of Perumbakkam, Sholinganallur, Velachery and more, around Pallikaranai Marsh. Here's exactly what's happened, what's still undecided, and what it means for you as a buyer right now.

07 Aug 2026 · 7 min read
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CMDA Third Master Plan 2036: What Chennai Property Buyers Must Know

CMDA Third Master Plan 2036: What Chennai Property Buyers Must Know

CMDA's Third Master Plan 2036 introduces new residential zones, revised FSI norms, and expanded metropolitan boundaries - creating winners and losers across Chennai's property map.

10 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
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CMDA Online Building Plan Approval 2026: How the New System Speeds Up Property Buying

CMDA Online Building Plan Approval 2026: How the New System Speeds Up Property Buying

CMDA's new online single-window approval system has slashed building plan approval times to 30 days, directly reducing under-construction risk for Chennai flat buyers in 2026.

05 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
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