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Stable Liquidity and Office Demand Boost Q4 2025 Real Estate Sentiment

NEW DELHI: According to the Knight Frank-NAREDCO Real Estate Sentiment Index, sentiment in India’s real estate market stabilized in the October–December quarter of 2025, with both current and future outlooks remaining positive. The Current Sentiment Score for Q4 2025 rose to 60, an increase from 59 in the previous quarter, while the Future Sentiment Score held steady at 61, indicating balanced expectations for the next six months. Although these levels are lower than the peaks recorded in 2023-24, they suggest a market buoyed by stable macroeconomic conditions, decreasing inflation, and availability of funding. The report highlights that enhanced economic clarity…

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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…