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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Beed leads Maharashtra’s rural housing drive: 50,000+ families move in

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Beed has risen to prominence as Maharashtra’s top district in executing the rural housing scheme endorsed by both state and central governments. More than 50,000 families have moved into their new homes between January and the end of October. To inspire further participation, beneficiaries who completed their homes ahead of schedule were honored. During the focused three to four-month campaign, nearly ₹1,000 crore was deposited directly into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts. This initiative has set a new standard for rural housing implementation within the state. According to available data, 36,643 houses were completed under PMAYG, 3,882 under the…

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Karnataka Eases Occupancy Rules for 30×40 Rural Homes

BENGALURU: In a significant development for farmhouse and newly-constructed property owners in rural Karnataka, the government announced on Wednesday that certain types of houses under gram panchayat (GP) limits will be exempt from obtaining an occupancy certificate (OC). Officials from the rural development and panchayat raj (RDPR) department clarified that this exemption pertains to newly-built residential structures on 30×40 sqft plots in rural areas falling under gram panchayat jurisdiction. This change will be implemented immediately. The RDPR notification indicated, “Residential buildings that consist of a ground floor plus two additional floors (G+2) or stilt plus three floors (Stilt+3), constructed on…

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Karnataka Housing Board Cautions Public on Fake Site Sales

Representative AI image BENGALURU: The Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) has issued a public notice warning against the purchase of sites in the Suryanagar Phase-4 housing project using ‘plot selection letters.’ These transactions are deemed illegal and may result in potential fraud and financial losses. The KHB Housing Commissioner clarified that the total area acquired consists of 1,498 acres and 39 guntas (1 acre = 40 guntas) across Indlawadi, Kadujakkanahalli, and Bagganadoddi villages in Anekal taluk, Bengaluru Urban district. This land was obtained under section 6(1) of the Land Acquisition Act for the development of Suryanagar Phase-4 residential layout. The project…

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Mumbai property registrations rise 6% to 1.5 lakh in 2025

NEW DELHI: Property registrations in Mumbai’s municipal region increased by 6% in 2025, totaling 150,231 units, marking a 14-year high due to improved demand. On Wednesday, real estate consultant Knight Frank India reported that Mumbai (under BMC jurisdiction) experienced its best housing market performance in 14 years in 2025. Citing state government data, Knight Frank noted that property registrations in the Mumbai municipal region reached 150,231 units in 2025, up from 141,202 in 2024. In December 2025, a total of 14,424 properties were registered, reflecting a 16% increase from 12,418 units registered in December of the previous year. Residential properties…

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Pune Sees 14,000+ Property Registrations in November 2025

NEW DELHI: In November 2025, Pune’s residential property market saw 14,234 registrations, representing a 6% year-on-year increase. Stamp duty collections also rose by 19% YoY to ₹565 crore, as per the data from Knight Frank India. Compared to the previous month, registrations increased by 12%, and stamp duty collections grew by 7%. From January to November 2025, Pune achieved 173,578 property registrations, marking the strongest performance during the first eleven months in the last four years. The distribution of ticket sizes remained consistent year-on-year. Homes priced below ₹1 crore still dominated, accounting for 85% of total registrations, while those priced…

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Lower Home Loan Rates Boost Housing Affordability in 2025

NEW DELHI: A reduction in home loan interest rates has enhanced housing affordability for buyers in seven of India’s eight major residential markets by 2025. According to Knight Frank India’s latest Affordability Index, Ahmedabad, Pune, and Kolkata rank as the most affordable cities. The index assesses the percentage of household income allocated for home loan EMIs, revealing that Ahmedabad has the most favorable market with an EMI-to-income ratio of 18%. Both Pune and Kolkata follow closely with a 22% ratio, indicating improved affordability. In Mumbai, India’s priciest housing market, affordability also saw a significant boost, with the EMI-to-income ratio decreasing…

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Residential Sales Growth to Hold Steady at 10-12%: ICRA

NEW DELHI: Residential real estate developers are projected to achieve stable sales growth of 10-12% in the current and upcoming financial year, as housing demand normalizes after a three-year post-pandemic recovery, according to an ICRA analysis. This growth is anticipated to stem from a combination of 5-7% volume increase and 4-6% escalation in average prices, supported by decreasing interest rates, improved affordability, and sustained demand for premium and luxury homes. ICRA’s findings are based on a sample of 75 developers, representing about 35% of residential sales nationwide. Over the three financial years leading up to FY2025, residential sales exhibited a…

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Hyderabad Home Registrations Surge 25% in November 2025

NEW DELHI: In November 2025, residential property registrations in Hyderabad soared 25% year-on-year and 12% month-on-month, reaching the highest monthly volume recorded in the year, according to Knight Frank India. A total of 6,923 residential units were registered during this month, resulting in a combined transaction value of ₹4,904 crore. This represents a 40% year-on-year increase in value, indicating growing ticket sizes and consistent demand for premium housing. The spike in registrations was primarily driven by interest in the premium housing segment. Properties priced above ₹1 crore saw an 87% year-on-year increase in registrations, comprising 21% of total registrations, up…

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Premium Home Prices Surge 36% in 2025, Driven by New Builds

NEW DELHI: In 2025, India’s premium residential market experienced significant price increases, with capital values rising by as much as 36% year-on-year in major cities. A report by Savills India attributes this surge to ongoing construction projects, enhanced infrastructure connectivity, and consistent end-user demand. The report highlights a more pronounced price increase in the under-construction premium segment. This is reflective of elevated launch prices, escalating construction and land costs, and a growing interest in amenity-rich homes. In Mumbai, under-construction premium residences saw a year-on-year price increase of 20–30%, while Noida recorded the steepest hike of 9–36%. Gurugram experienced a growth…

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NBCC Auctions 417 Amrapali Aspire Units for ₹1,045 Crore

NEW DELHI: The state-owned NBCC (India) has wrapped up the e-auction for 417 residential units in two housing projects located in Noida and Greater Noida West, achieving a total sale value of approximately ₹1,045.4 crore, as stated in a regulatory filing by the company. The sold units are part of the Aspire Leisure Valley project in Greater Noida West, specifically in towers 7 and 8, as well as Aspire Silicon City, Phase IV in Sector 76, Noida, which comprises tower 5, under Sub-Package 4 of the project. According to the transaction agreement, NBCC will receive a marketing fee of 1%…