New RERA Updates 2025: What Every Buyer, Seller & Agent Needs to Know

If you're buying, selling, or brokering property in India in 2025, there's one thing you can't afford to ignore—RERA. The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, better known as RERA, has seen its most significant updates in years—and they're already reshaping how real estate deals are done across the country.

Here’s a breakdown of the biggest changes, what they mean for you, and how to stay compliant in the new landscape.

🆕 1. RERA 2.0 Brings National-Level Standardization

Until now, RERA rules varied significantly from state to state, leading to confusion and loopholes. In 2025, the central government launched “RERA 2.0 Framework”, aiming to unify:

Project registration timelines
Grievance redressal periods
Penalty structures for builders and agents
Escrow account usage rules

🔔 New rule: Builders must now deposit 75% of project funds in escrow accounts across all states, not just select ones.

✅ Why it matters: More accountability for builders = safer investments for buyers.

🧾 2. Mandatory Agent Re-Certification Launched

If you're a real estate agent, this one’s for you.
Starting June 2025, all registered agents must undergo re-certification every 3 years, including:

A basic compliance test
Submission of recent transaction records
Proof of no ongoing consumer complaints

📅 Deadline: November 30, 2025 for all currently registered agents

🔎 RealtyBlocks' dashboard will soon allow agents to upload and verify their RERA credentials digitally, making compliance simple and trackable.

🔍 3. Improved Transparency in Project Delays

One of the most frustrating issues for buyers? Delayed projects with no clear updates. The 2025 update mandates:

Monthly progress reports uploaded to the RERA portal by developers
Visual media (photos/videos) of construction progress
Delays beyond 90 days must include an explanation and revised delivery date

🛠️ Non-compliance leads to automatic penalties of ₹5 lakh per month of non-reporting.

📢 4. Buyers Can Now Report Directly via WhatsApp & App

Yes, you read that right. In a move to digitize grievance redressal, RERA has:

Launched a national complaint portal & mobile app
Enabled WhatsApp-based complaint tracking
Integrated with DigiLocker for document sharing

🙌 This makes the complaint process 80% faster and completely transparent for buyers.

🏘️ 5. Project Ratings System Introduced (Beta Phase)

In select states (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka), RERA is now piloting a project star-rating system, based on:

On-time delivery history
Legal compliance
Construction quality audits
Customer satisfaction ratings

⭐ This will help buyers easily identify trustworthy projects and builders—like a “TripAdvisor for property.”

💡 What This Means for You:

🏠 Buyers:

Greater legal protection & real-time project updates
Faster resolution for complaints
Access to builder/project credibility before you invest

🧑‍💼 Agents:

Stay certified, stay trusted
Use RERA updates to gain client confidence
Position yourself as a compliant, tech-forward professional

🏢 Sellers/Builders:

Maintain transparency, or face stricter penalties
Use platforms like RealtyBlocks to streamline compliance (escrow, contracts, e-KYC)
Embrace digital-first customer experience or risk being left behind

✅ Stay Ahead with RealtyBlocks

At RealtyBlocks, we’re already integrating with the latest RERA systems to make your transactions faster, smarter, and fully compliant. Whether you're a buyer, seller, or service pro—you’ll have the tools to stay on the right side of the law.

🔗 Explore How RealtyBlocks Keeps You Compliant →