Real Estate Policy Researcher – AI & Policy

Key Responsibilities

1. Real Estate Policy Research

• Monitor Central and Gujarat Government policies affecting the real estate sector.
• Track changes in RERA, GDCR/CGDCR, development permissions, land regulations, FSI/FAR, zoning, redevelopment, infrastructure and urban development policies.
• Study government notifications, circulars, regulations, draft policies and proposed amendments.
• Analyse the likely impact of policy changes on real estate developers and projects.
• Prepare concise policy briefs and management notes for senior management.

2. Government & Regulatory Research

• Track developments involving Gujarat Government, AUDA, AMC, RERA Gujarat, urban development authorities and other relevant departments/agencies.
• Monitor policy announcements, government resolutions and regulatory changes.
• Research issues relating to land, approvals, development permissions, construction and real estate taxation where relevant.
• Identify potential regulatory opportunities, risks and challenges for the organisation.

3. AI-Based Research & Analysis

• Use AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity and other relevant AI platforms for policy research and analysis.
• Use AI to summarise lengthy government notifications, policies, regulations and consultation papers.
• Develop effective prompts for extracting relevant information from large documents.
• Use AI tools for comparison of old vs. new regulations and identification of key changes.
• Assist in developing AI-based systems/workflows for monitoring government policies and regulatory developments.
• Verify AI-generated information against original government notifications and authoritative sources before presenting conclusions.

4. Policy Impact Analysis

• Evaluate how policies may affect land development, FSI/FAR, project approvals, construction timelines, project costs, compliance, housing/redevelopment and infrastructure.
• Prepare “What has changed / What does it mean for us / What action is required” reports for management.

5. Industry & Market Research

• Track policy and regulatory developments across the Indian real estate industry.
• Monitor initiatives of CREDAI, NAREDCO and other industry bodies.
• Benchmark Gujarat policies against other major states where relevant.
• Identify emerging trends in PropTech, AI, smart cities, urban planning and technology-led real estate development.

6. Management Reporting

• Prepare presentations, briefing notes, policy papers and research reports for senior management.
• Convert complex government/regulatory information into clear, actionable business recommendations.
• Maintain a structured database of important policies, notifications and regulatory developments.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Age: Preferably 35–40 years.
• Experience: Approximately 8–15 years, preferably with substantial exposure to real estate policy/research.
• Strong understanding of Gujarat real estate ecosystem and government/regulatory framework.
• Experience in real estate policy, urban development, government policy research, regulatory affairs, infrastructure policy, real estate consulting, RERA/regulatory research, or government relations/policy advocacy.
• Strong research, analytical and report-writing skills.
• Excellent ability to read and interpret government notifications and regulations.
• Practical working knowledge of AI tools is essential.
• Should be comfortable working independently and presenting findings to senior management.

•  Deep Market Intelligence - Structured research and talent mapping across industries
•  Strategic Alignment - Matching business vision with leadership capability
•  Scalable Hiring Systems - Building repeatable recruitment frameworks for fast-growing companies

1. High-value mandates over volume hiring
2. Long-term client partnerships
3. Strong repeat business model
4. Industry specialization
5. Process-driven execution