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Safeguarding Home Buyers: Exploring the Role of RERA in Protecting Consumer Rights




July 21, 23

By Hallmark

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Buying a home is a big milestone, requiring a significant financial and emotional investment. However, the real estate industry has seen its fair share of difficulties, such as project delays, deceptive ads, and unethical practices that have left many homebuyers exposed. To address these concerns and protect buyers' rights, the Indian government enacted the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA). This blog will dig into the importance of RERA in protecting homebuyers' rights and illuminate how all Hallmark Builders' projects proudly conform to RERA requirements.


Understanding RERA

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act of 2016 is a significant piece of legislation aimed at increasing openness, accountability, and efficiency in the real estate market. RERA creates a regulatory authority in each state and union territory to oversee real estate projects, assuring adherence to guidelines, protecting buyers' interests, and offering a dispute resolution system. The Act applies to both residential and commercial developments, providing it with a complete consumer protection framework.



Enhanced Transparency

The emphasis on transparency is a crucial component of RERA. Developers are required to disclose correct project data, deadlines, approvals, carpet area, and financial disclosures. This enables homebuyers to make informed selections based on trustworthy and transparent information, reducing the danger of fraudulent practices or deceptive advertising. RERA ensures that before making an investment, buyers have access to complete and accurate information.



Project Registration and Timely Completion

RERA requires that all real estate projects exceeding a particular threshold be registered with the appropriate state regulatory authority. This registration process requires project-related information such as land titles, approvals, layout plans, and financial disclosures. RERA intends to eliminate unauthorized projects and encourage only those that comply with legal and regulatory criteria by requiring registration. Furthermore, the Act puts severe fines on developers for project delays, ensuring that homes are completed and delivered to buyers on time.



Escrow Account Mechanism

RERA requires developers to keep a separate escrow account for each project to protect purchasers' financial interests. This account must receive a certain percentage of the monies collected from buyers, and the amount can only be withdrawn in proportion to the project's completion. This system prevents cash from being diverted and assures that money provided by buyers is used strictly for project development, increasing financial security for homebuyers.



Dispute Resolution

RERA requires developers to keep a separate escrow account for each project to protect purchasers' financial interests. This account must receive a certain percentage of the monies collected from buyers, and the amount can only be withdrawn in proportion to the project's completion. This system prevents cash from being diverted and assures that money provided by buyers is used strictly for project development, increasing financial security for homebuyers.



Looking to buy a RERA Approved Home?

Finally, the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act of 2016 (RERA) plays an important role in protecting homebuyers' rights by fostering transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the real estate market. RERA has greatly improved consumer protection by establishing regulatory authorities, requiring project registration, assuring timely completion, and offering dispute resolution processes.


Hallmark Builders recognizes the importance of adhering to RERA requirements and prioritizes the interests of its clients as responsible builders. All Hallmark Builders projects proudly display RERA approval, informing homeowners of the company's dedication to openness, accountability, and on-time delivery.


Individuals can invest in properties with confidence, knowing that their rights and interests are protected, thanks to RERA acting as a protective shield for homebuyers. Homebuyers should expect a more secure and transparent buying experience as the real estate market evolves under the protection of RERA.





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