How to Read a RERA Quarterly Progress Report (QPR)
A 6-step guide to finding, downloading, and interpreting RERA QPRs — with specific fields to review, delay signals to spot, and how to cross-reference with satellite data.
Find and download the QPR on your state RERA portal
Navigate to your state RERA portal and search for the project. Under the project listing, look for "Progress Reports", "Quarterly Reports", or "QPR" tab. Each report is filed quarterly (April-June, July-September, October-December, January-March). Download the last 3-4 reports to track trends rather than just the most recent one.
Read the construction completion percentage
The QPR declares the overall construction completion percentage. Context is critical: a project declaring 70% completion in Q8 (2 years before promised possession) is on track; the same declaration in Q12 (when possession was due) means it is critically delayed. Calculate the expected completion rate: 100% / total quarters from RERA launch to possession = minimum quarterly progress rate required. If actual progress lags this, flag it.
Review the financial section — funds collected vs escrow balance
The QPR shows: (a) Total funds collected from buyers so far. (b) Balance in the designated RERA escrow account. Under RERA, 70% of funds collected must be in escrow. Calculate: Escrow % = Escrow Balance / Total Collected × 100. If this percentage is significantly below 70%, the builder may be diverting funds. This is a major red flag — file a complaint with RERA immediately.
Compare promised vs actual completion by tower/wing
QPRs typically break down completion by tower, wing, or phase. Compare the completion percentage of your specific wing vs the overall project. Builders sometimes prioritize high-margin towers while lagging on others. If your wing's completion is below the project average, ask the builder for a specific wing-level possession timeline.
Spot delay signals in the narrative section
QPRs include a narrative explanation section where builders mention factors affecting progress. Look for: "labour shortage", "material price increase", "monsoon delays", "regulatory approvals pending". One or two such mentions are normal; repeated mentions across 3+ QPRs indicate a structural problem. "OC application pending" in a Q12 QPR on a project due for possession in Q12 is a critical signal.
Cross-reference with satellite imagery and Brickplot data
Cross-check the builder's claimed completion percentage against satellite imagery from Google Maps or Brickplot's satellite sweep (available on project pages for monitored projects). A project claiming 80% structural completion should show nearly full-height construction across all towers. Zero visible construction activity with a QPR claiming 60% is a clear discrepancy worth escalating to RERA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often must builders file QPRs and what happens if they don't?
RERA requires QPRs every quarter. Missing a QPR filing is a violation of RERA Section 11(1). Buyers can complain on the state RERA portal for non-filing. RERA authorities can impose a penalty of up to 5% of the project cost for non-disclosure. Persistent QPR non-filing is typically a sign of a project in distress — builders stop updating when they have nothing good to report.
Can a builder falsify QPR data?
QPRs are signed by the promoter and typically countersigned by the project architect and engineer — this creates personal liability for false declarations. However, enforcement is inconsistent. The most reliable cross-check is satellite imagery: if the QPR claims 80% completion but satellite shows 40% construction, it is verifiable evidence of QPR falsification — which you can present as evidence in a RERA complaint or consumer forum case.
How does Brickplot use QPR data?
Brickplot's weekly satellite sweep monitors construction progress for all tracked projects and compares it against RERA QPR claims. The Axis 8 (Construction & Delivery Risk) score is directly informed by QPR completion trend and satellite confirmation. Projects with stalled construction flagged in QPRs receive a score cap of ≤4.4. The milestone alert system triggers 30/60/90% completion alerts based on QPR data.