The DDA has launched the Nagarik Awas Yojana 2026, offering over 1,700 flats in Narela and Siraspur with a 25% discount. The scheme is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis, with booking starting on January 28, 2026. Prices range from ₹9.60 lakh for EWS flats to ₹1.13 crore for HIG flats.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has installed 20 km of LED-lit barricades for its Phase 4 construction, enhancing safety and signaling a major infrastructure push. This visual marker of progress has triggered a real estate surge, with property prices in key corridors like the Golden Line and Magenta Extension expected to rise by 12-20% by 2027.

Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has issued a strong warning to homebuyers to deal only with registered property agents. Unregistered agents pose significant risks, including legal disputes, loan rejections, and financial fraud. RERA advises buyers to verify an agent's registration ID on their official website before making any deals.

Varanasi is rapidly transforming from a spiritual capital into a high-growth property hub. With the Varanasi Development Authority's (VDA) new 2031 Master Plan, six new "Greater Noida-style" townships are being developed across 1,200 acres. Backed by ₹6,000 crore in land acquisition and major infrastructure projects like the urban ropeway and Ring Road, "Greater Varanasi" is offering early investors returns of 15-20% annually.