6 Positive Ways RERA Impacts Home BuyersPosted by Heather Homes on February 22nd, 2021 Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), stands for transparency in the real estate industry. It was brought to action to eradicate the existing discrepancies and problems within the sector. The Indian Government passed the RERA Act in May 2016. RERA was brought into action to address concerns of homebuyers, builders, brokers, and other stakeholders of the real estate industry. RERA has implemented many reforms and more are on the anvil. It is important to consult builders, agents and others aware about RERA and the changes that have been made before finalizing a property deal. RERA Act has brought positive changes for the buyers and here is how: Regulatory Authority The absence of a proper regulator in the real estate sector was long felt. The Act establishes the Real Estate Regulatory Authority in each state and union territory. Its functions include protection of the interests of the stakeholders, accumulating data at a designated repository and creating a robust grievance redressal system. To prevent time lags, the authority has been mandated to dispose applications within a maximum period of 60 days; and the same may be extended only if a reason is recorded for the delay. Consistent Updates The RERA Act requires builders or promoters to keep the homebuyers consistently updated. This is to Homebuyers will be able to monitor the progress of the project on the RERA website as promoters will be required to make periodic submissions to the regulator regarding the progress of the project. Standard Sale Agreement The Act prescribes a standard model sale agreement to be entered into between promoters and homebuyers. This makes a huge difference for the homebuyers as they can look forward to more balanced agreements in the future. Like it? Share it! More by this author |