Chennai Central covers the old heart of the city, built around the railway station and stretching into Egmore, Nungambakkam and Mylapore. Metro and suburban trains make commuting easy here. Housing ranges from century-old buildings to premium apartments, with strong rental demand from students, professionals and travelers passing through.
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The Greater Chennai Corporation has commenced work to upgrade 94 road junctions across the city. This initiative aims to alleviate traffic congestion and improve urban mobility for commuters. The upgrades are expected to result in smoother traffic flow and reduced travel times.
The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA) has implemented new guidelines requiring promoters to maintain three separate bank accounts for each registered real estate project. This directive, effective from January 1, 2026, aims to enhance financial transparency, prevent fund diversion, and protect homebuyer interests by ensuring stricter monitoring of project funds.
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