{"id":1091806,"date":"2026-10-12T14:03:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T08:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/?p=1091806"},"modified":"2026-10-12T14:12:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T08:42:52","slug":"how-ups-model-building-regulations-2026-will-shape-property-in-noida-luxury-real-estate-and-property-rates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/how-ups-model-building-regulations-2026-will-shape-property-in-noida-luxury-real-estate-and-property-rates","title":{"rendered":"How UP&#8217;s Model Building Regulations 2026 will shape property in Noida, luxury real estate and property rates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rules for building homes and offices in Noida, Greater Noida and the Yamuna Expressway area are about to change. In October 2026, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved the Model Building Regulations 2026 for the state&#8217;s industrial development authorities. For anyone looking at<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">property in Noida<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, these rules matter. They decide how tall buildings can go, how fast plans get approved and how safe high-rises must stay over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide explains the new rules, the current market and what the changes could mean for buyers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What the UP Model Building Regulations 2026 say<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The regulations bring one common framework for the Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna (YEIDA) authorities. A state committee drafted them after studying building rules in seven other states, including Gujarat, Haryana and Maharashtra. The main changes are explained below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What FAR means and why removing the cap matters<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAR, or Floor Area Ratio, is the total floor space a builder can construct compared to the size of the plot. For example, a FAR of 3 on a 10,000 sq m plot allows 30,000 sq m of built-up area, spread across any number of floors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the new rules, plots along roads wider than 45 meters will have no maximum FAR. A developer on such a road can build far more floor space on the same land than before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This matters for three reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>More homes on the same land:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Taller towers can hold more apartments, which adds supply in areas where land is costly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Higher land value along wide roads:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A plot that can hold more floor space is worth more, so landowners on these roads are likely to ask for higher prices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Growth where roads can handle it:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Linking extra floor space to road width puts dense buildings on roads built for heavy traffic, instead of narrow internal streets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Removing the FAR cap does not remove every limit, though. Setbacks, ground coverage, fire safety, parking and airport height clearance will still decide how tall a tower can actually go.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Faster map approvals: self-certification and deemed approval<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan approval has long been one of the slowest steps in any project. The new rules aim to speed it up in three ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Self-certification for small plots:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Owners of residential plots up to 100 sq m and commercial buildings up to 30 sq m get a simpler process. A licensed professional certifies that the plan follows the rules.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expert-based approval for mid-size buildings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Residential buildings up to 500 sq m and commercial buildings up to 200 sq m can be approved based on plans prepared by licensed technical experts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>60-day deemed approval:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If the authority does not decide on a plan within 60 days, the plan is treated as approved.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For plot owners building a home, this could cut months of waiting. However, quicker approval does not guarantee on-time possession, since funding and construction speed matter just as much.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>More room for commercial property in Noida<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rules also make it easier to build shops, offices and mixed-use buildings. The draft rules shared earlier allowed commercial buildings on roads 12 meters or wider and mixed-use projects on roads 30 meters or wider. Mixed-use means homes, shops and offices can sit in the same project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For anyone looking at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/sale\/commercial-properties-in-noida\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">commercial property in Noida<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this could mean more retail and office space close to housing, especially in large towers on main roads.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Five-year structural audits for high-rises<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every multi-storey building will now need a structural audit every five years. In this audit, a qualified engineer checks that the building&#8217;s frame, columns and foundation are still safe. Resident welfare associations will need to plan and budget for these checks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Where the rules will apply<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In sectors that are already more than 60% developed, each authority will decide whether the new rules apply. So older sectors may see little change, while newer sectors and land along wide roads will feel the biggest effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The table below sums up how the key rules are changing.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><b>Rule area<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><b>Earlier approach<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><b>2026 rules<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAR on roads wider than 45 m<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed FAR limit for each plot<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No maximum FAR<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approval timeline<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan cleared only after authority sign-off<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treated as approved if not decided in 60 days<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small residential plots (up to 100 sq m)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full plan scrutiny by the authority<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simplified approval through self-certification<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residential buildings up to 500 sq m<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full plan scrutiny by the authority<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approval based on plans from licensed experts<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixed-use projects<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited by zoning<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allowed on roads 30 m or wider (as per draft rules)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Where property in Noida stands today<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand what the new rules could change, it helps to look at the market they are entering. Three trends stand out: steady sales, a gap between asking and actual prices, and a clear price ladder based on the stage of a project.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sales activity over the past year<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between November 2025 and October 2026, Noida recorded 4,048 registered home sales with a total value of Rs 4,866 crore. Greater Noida recorded 3,361 registered sales worth Rs 1,926 crore over the same period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater Noida&#8217;s sales count is close to Noida&#8217;s, but its total value is far lower. Homes there are much cheaper on average, which keeps it popular with first-time and budget buyers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Asking prices vs actual sale prices<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartments in Noida have an average asking price of Rs 12,650 per sq ft. However, the average value recorded in registered sales is Rs 9,100 (psf). Greater Noida shows a similar pattern, with an asking price of Rs 8,500 (psf) and a registered rate of Rs 6,750 (psf).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The two numbers measure different things. The asking price is what sellers list today, and new premium projects pull it up. The registered rate comes from actual sale deeds, which include older homes, and some deals are recorded closer to government circle rates. For buyers, this gap often means room to negotiate, especially on resale homes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Prices by project stage<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stage of a project has a big effect on price in Noida. The table below shows the average asking price for each stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><b>Project stage<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><b>Avg. asking price (psf)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New launch<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs 19,650<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under construction<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs 12,350<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to move<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About Rs 8,943<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready homes cost less because of age and location. Most are in older projects in established sectors. New launches are mostly premium towers in high-demand areas such as the Noida Expressway, with newer designs and more amenities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>More buyers are choosing resale homes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buyers are responding to this price ladder. In FY 2025, resale homes made up 40% of all home sales in Noida and Greater Noida, up from 29% in FY 2019. Resale homes offer immediate possession and less risk of project delays, and they are often much cheaper than new launches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This matters because the 2026 rules will mainly add new high-rise supply, which sits at the top of this price ladder.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Micro-markets likely to feel the biggest impact<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Areas with wide roads, open land and new infrastructure stand to gain the most, as explained below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Noida Expressway and Sector 150: taller luxury towers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Noida Expressway belt already has some of the city&#8217;s widest roads and a large share of premium projects. This makes it a natural fit for the no-FAR-cap rule. Buyers looking for<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/luxury-projects-in-noida\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">luxury property in Noida<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are likely to see more tall towers here over the next few years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sector 150 shows how strong demand in this belt has been. Property values in the sector rose 139% between 2021 and mid-2025, while rents rose 71% over the same period. The sector now averages Rs 12,300 (psf), but its rental yield is just 1.95% a year. This suggests many buyers here are buying for long-term value rather than rent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Greater Noida and the YEIDA corridor<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater Noida and the Yamuna Expressway area have more open land, wide planned roads and the upcoming Jewar airport, which the UP Cabinet has proposed to rename Narendra Modi International Airport. This makes the corridor a strong candidate for new high-rise and mixed-use projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For buyers,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/sale\/property-for-sale-in-greater-noida\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">property in Greater Noida<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> still costs much less than in Noida. Greater Noida West averages Rs 8,750 (psf) and Greater Noida East Rs 8,350 (psf), with each rising close to 5% in the past year. The Yamuna Expressway averages Rs 9,800 (psf).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The table below compares average asking prices and rental yields across the key micro-markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 75.8978%; height: 378px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 79px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 79px;\">\n<p><b>Micro-market<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 79px;\">\n<p><b>Avg. asking price (psf)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 79px;\">\n<p><b>Rental yield (p.a.)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 79px;\">\n<p><b>What the new rules could bring<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 55px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noida Expressway<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 55px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs 12,800<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 55px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.91%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 55px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taller luxury towers along wide roads<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 55px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sector 150, Noida<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 55px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs 12,300<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 55px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.95%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 55px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More premium high-rise supply<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 79px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 79px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yamuna Expressway<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 79px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs 9,800<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 79px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.20%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 79px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New mixed-use and high-rise projects near the airport<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 55px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater Noida West<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 55px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs 8,750<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 55px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.74%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 55px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denser projects on main roads<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 55px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater Noida East<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 55px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs 8,350<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 55px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.16%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 55px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faster approvals for plotted and mid-size homes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>How the rules could affect Noida property rates<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buyers often ask whether more supply will bring prices down. The answer depends on the time frame, because the rules affect land and apartments differently. Current<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/property-rates-in-noida\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noida property rates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help explain why.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Short term: land along wide roads may get costlier<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the next year or two, the first effect is likely to show up in land prices along roads wider than 45 meters. A plot that can now hold far more floor space is worth more to a developer, so landowners are likely to raise their asking prices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher land costs usually pass on to new projects. New launches in Noida already average Rs 19,650 (psf). Projects along wide roads are likely to stay at this premium end, at least at first.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Long term: more supply could narrow the gap<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large high-rise projects take time to build, so most new supply under the 2026 rules will arrive in three to five years. When it does, more homes could slow price growth in the premium segment and narrow the gap between new launches and older homes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, a new launch costs more than twice as much (psf) as a ready-to-move home. If new supply grows faster than demand, developers may need to price new projects closer to the rest of the market. For property in Noida, more supply may not cut prices outright, but it could keep growth steadier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Can civic infrastructure keep up?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taller buildings mean more people in the same area, so services need to grow at the same speed. Four areas need attention:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Power supply:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Substations and power lines will need upgrades before large projects are occupied.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Water and sewage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many sectors will need larger pipes and more treatment capacity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Parking and traffic:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Stilt, podium and multi-level parking will be key to keeping roads clear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fire safety:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Very tall buildings need equipment that can reach upper floors, plus strict checks on exits and alarms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buyers should check that a sector has these services in place, not just the approvals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What buyers should keep in mind?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right choice depends on what a buyer needs. Those who want value and quick possession may find better deals in resale homes, where prices are lower and there is often room to negotiate. Those who want a new home in a modern tower may prefer new launches along wide roads, but should expect to pay a premium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For anyone searching for<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/sale\/property-for-sale-in-noida\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">property for sale in Noida<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a few steps can help:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compare asking and registered prices:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Check what similar homes actually sold for, not just listing prices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check the road width:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Projects on roads wider than 45 meters are the ones most affected by the FAR change.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Confirm the approvals:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure the project is registered with UP RERA and the building plan is sanctioned.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ask about audits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For older high-rises, ask when the last structural audit was done.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Look at local services:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visit the area at peak hours to check traffic, water supply and parking.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Overall impact on real estate in Noida<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Model Building Regulations 2026 give Noida, Greater Noida and the YEIDA corridor room to grow upward. The biggest change will be along roads wider than 45 meters, where the removal of FAR limits allows much taller towers. Faster approvals should also help projects start sooner, while five-year audits add a layer of safety for people living in high-rises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For property in Noida, the impact will come in stages. Land along wide roads is likely to get costlier first, and new launches there will stay at the premium end. Over the next three to five years, as new towers are completed, more supply could slow price growth and narrow the gap between new and older homes. Resale homes are likely to remain the better-value option in the meantime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final outcome will depend on how each authority applies the rules and whether power, water, roads and parking keep pace with the new buildings.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The rules for building homes and offices in Noida, Greater Noida and the Yamuna Expressway area are about to change. In October 2026, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved the Model Building Regulations 2026 for the state&#8217;s industrial development authorities. For anyone looking at property in Noida, these rules matter. 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