Category: Residential

Explore updates and trends in residential real estate including new housing projects, pricing, buyer preferences, and urban expansion. Learn about the factors shaping residential property markets in major cities and suburbs.

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Housing Sales Drop 14% in Major Cities: Report

NEW DELHI: Housing sales in the top seven cities experienced a 14% decline year-on-year, totaling approximately 3.96 lakh units in 2025, according to a report from the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Anarock. Despite the drop in sales volume, the overall transaction value grew by 6%, exceeding ₹6 lakh crore. This trend highlights a significant shift in urban housing demand. After a period of stagnant price growth from 2015 to 2019, residential prices surged nearly 54% from 2019 to 2024 due to post-pandemic recovery, infrastructure enhancements, and consolidation among major developers. In 2025, price growth moderated to an estimated…

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Pune stamp duty collections surpass ₹7,100 crore in 2025

NEW DELHI: In 2025, Pune’s real estate market achieved over ₹7,100 crore in stamp duty revenue, marking its highest level in four years, according to Knight Frank India. Although property registrations dipped slightly, they still totaled 1,85,657 for the year, a 2.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Despite this, stamp duty collections saw a minor increase of 0.3%, reaching ₹7,119 crore, reflecting a consistent demand for high-value homes. In December 2025, property registrations plummeted 30% year-on-year to 12,079 units, while stamp duty revenue dropped by 28%. However, this significant decline is attributed to a high base from December 2024.…

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HNIs Expect India’s Luxury Housing Market to Cool by FY27

NEW DELHI: A recent survey by property consultant India Sotheby’s International Realty indicates that demand and prices for luxury homes may decline in major cities in the upcoming fiscal year, with 56% of wealthy respondents agreeing. The survey, conducted amongst nearly 700 high net worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra HNIs, aimed to evaluate their perspectives on India’s economic growth, investment strategies, and the luxury housing market. In its report, ‘The India Luxury Residential Outlook 2026’, released on Sunday, India Sotheby’s International Realty (ISIR) revealed that 67% of HNIs and UHNIs remain optimistic about India’s economic prospects despite facing global challenges.…

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Nagrik Awas Yojana 2026: Buyers Claim Karamyogi Flats Overpriced

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) launched the Nagrik Awas Yojana 2026 on Friday, offering over 1,712 flats in HIG, MIG, LIG, and EWS categories across Narela and Siraspur, with a flat 25% discount applicable to all units. This new initiative, however, sparked frustration among applicants of the Karamyogi Awas Yojana, which had been introduced on December 19 specifically for government employees, and also provided a 25% discount. Applicants of the Karamyogi scheme claimed that the flats offered under Nagrik Awas Yojana were nearly ₹10 lakh less expensive than those available under their scheme, despite being situated in the…

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90 Flats Auctioned in Omicron, Greater Noida

Representative Image NOIDA: The Greater Noida Authority will conduct an e-auction for 90 flats in Sector Omicron 1A on January 28. The reserve price for these flats ranges from Rs 73.2 lakh to Rs 74.3 lakh, based on the floor location. These flats are situated on the 1st and 15th floors, each offering a carpet area of 83.38 square metres and a super area of 104.7 square metres. Greater Noida Authority CEO NG Ravi Kumar has instructed the property department to expedite the allotment process to utilize the housing stock effectively, helping potential homeowners take advantage of this scheme. Interested…

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Andhra Pradesh’s 60-40 Model Reduces MIG Plot Costs

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Andhra Pradesh government has initiated registrations for middle-income group (MIG) plots under the Dr. NTR Smart Township scheme, utilizing a 60–40 model. In this approach, 60% of the land value is categorized as the sale price while 40% represents development charges, effectively lowering registration fees by 40%. Plot owners are projected to save between ₹60,000 and ₹1 lakh, depending on the size of the plot, with layouts like Palavalasa near Anandapuram already yielding benefits. With MIG layouts being developed statewide, this initiative is expected to positively impact thousands, leading to total savings in the crores. Specifically, in the…

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Karnataka CM’s Housing Drive to Uplift Slum Dwellers

HUBBALLI: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Saturday that his government is actively working to provide housing for slum dwellers, aiming to integrate them into mainstream society. Speaking at a significant event marking the dedication of 42,345 houses out of a total of 1,80,253 being constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana ‘Shelter for All’, the Chief Minister handed out house allotment letters and title deeds as part of the Slum Development Board’s golden jubilee celebrations. Reflecting on his previous term, he noted, “During my first tenure as Chief Minister from 2013-18, our Congress government constructed 14,58,000 houses, leading a…

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Nashik: 75,000+ beneficiaries to receive homes on Republic Day

NASHIK: The Nashik Zilla Parishad (ZP) has facilitated the construction of over 75,000 homes through various housing schemes, which will be handed over to beneficiaries on Republic Day. The CEO of Nashik ZP, Omkar Pawar, stated, “The construction and payments to the beneficiaries have been completed. They will move into their new homes on Republic Day.” The District Rural Development Agency has reported that 51,000 houses were built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural), with an additional 24,000 houses constructed through various state-sponsored initiatives. “This endeavor was successfully executed through collaboration among various departments. The Nashik ZP is dedicated…

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Lucknow Body to Build Luxury Flats in Gomtinagar Extension

Representative AI image LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) plans to develop the Narmada Apartment in Sector-4 of Gomtinagar Extension, featuring 300 luxury flats along with 12 penthouses. LDA Vice-Chairman Prathamesh Kumar announced that registration for these flats will be open from January 24 to February 23, offering only 3BHK plus study configurations. Applications will be accepted solely through the LDA website, with a registration fee of 5% of the estimated flat cost. Candidates from reserved categories will be required to pay a reduced fee of 2.5%. Allotment of the flats will be determined by a lottery system. Each flat…

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Gurugram Buyers Seek Police Help Against CHD Developers’ Pressure

GURUGRAM: Homebuyers of a halted project in the city have reached out to the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police, claiming they are being pressured to “withdraw” a criminal case. The FIR, lodged on August 14, 2020, includes allegations under sections 420, 406, and 120B of the IPC, regarding cheating, criminal breach of trust, and conspiracy tied to the CHD Vann housing project in Sector 71 by CHD Developers Ltd. The agreement signed that year promised possession within 42 months, by 2018. In response to these pressures, the homebuyers have urged the EOW to acknowledge their grievances, describing the…