From Real Estate History
In the global history of real estate and housing, 20 January is remembered as a pivotal date, as it marks the formal signing of the United States Housing Act. Enacted with the si......
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China adopted its Land Administration Law on 25 June 1986, marking a major turning point in the management, protection and planned use of land. The law created a comprehensive leg......
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On October 22, 1888, pioneering building height limitation laws were enacted in major cities, establishing the first formal restrictions on building elevations. These regulations e......
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On October 16, 2008, the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers triggered a historic collapse in global real estate markets. The bank’s failure, caused by excessive exposure to subprime mor......
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On October 10, 1924, the Registrar of Co-operative Societies in the Bengal Presidency recorded one of the earliest applications for a Residential Cooperative Housing Society in Cal......
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The acquisition of land for the Model Town Society was one of the most remarkable and spirited chapters in its early history. Dewan Khem Chand and his...
Between 1921 and 1924, the land for Model Town Lahore was acquired in successive phases. The process began in 1921, shortly after the establishment of...