Homebuilders developing ‘Trump homes’ plan to improve affordability: report

Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his economic vision for the state, calling for deregulation and expanded housing on ‘Kudlow.’ Homebuilders are reportedly developing a plan to address prospective buyers’ concerns about affordability with what they’re calling “Trump homes” that would cater to first-time homebuyers. Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported that […]

Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities drive home loan growth in 2025, recording 81% year-on-year rise as demand shifts beyond metros

Improved infrastructure connectivity, expanding employment hubs and a steady supply of mid-income housing are shifting homeownership demand away from core metro cities towards Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets such as Chandigarh, Jaipur, Surat, Madurai and Palwal. These cities recorded an 81% year-on-year growth in home loan volumes in 2025, outpacing the 52% growth seen in Tier-1 […]

Five Bengaluru micro-markets that apartment buyers and investors should look out for in 2026

As Bengaluru’s residential market enters 2026, homebuyer preferences are being increasingly shaped by affordability, rental yields, and long-term capital appreciation. While parts of East Bengaluru are showing signs of price saturation, North Bengaluru, particularly areas closer to the airport and peripheral corridors, is emerging as a key growth zone, backed by infrastructure expansion, new tech […]

Interest rate cuts lift housing affordability in Mumbai, Delhi NCR sees a marginal dip: Report

The affordability of home purchases for homebuyers has improved in 2025, as interest rates have dropped significantly since the end of 2024, according to Knight Frank India’s Affordability Index report. Ahmedabad is the most affordable housing market among the top eight cities, with a ratio of 18%, followed by Pune and Kolkata at 22%, according […]

Housing affordability: Ahmedabad and Hyderabad emerge as affordable residential markets

Housing sales across major Indian cities remain strong, supported by steady demand, favourable interest rates, and rising incomes. Over the past 15 years, housing affordability has improved across most Tier I cities, aided by higher incomes, moderate price growth, and better credit access. According to Colliers India, the Price-to-Income (P/I) ratio has improved from 88.5 […]

Tokyo homebuyers divided on purchase plans as living costs soar

(Bloomberg) — Japan’s bout of inflation is cutting both ways in the Tokyo housing market. Potential homebuyers in Tokyo are divided on their property purchasing plans as surging living costs add to affordability concerns, according to a Bloomberg Intelligence survey. Some are delaying purchases while others are wary of missing out on opportunities posed by […]