Housing sales in top eight cities hit 3.48 lakh units in 2025, down 1% YoY; NCR sees 19% price rise: Knight Frank

In 2025, residential sales in India’s top eight cities reached 3.48 lakh units, down 1% YoY. Sales momentum remained steady despite rising prices, with NCR leading at a 19% YoY price increase, followed by Hyderabad (13%), Bengaluru (12%), and Mumbai and Chennai (7%), according to a Knight Frank report released on January 7. Housing sales […]

Year-ender 2025: GST cuts on cement, marble and tiles reshape the real estate sector

In 2025, the GST Council implemented substantial tax cuts on construction materials: cement was reduced from 28% to 18%, bricks, tiles, and sand from 18% to 5%, paints and varnishes from 28% to 18%, and marble and granite blocks to 5%. Even modest reductions of 2–3% proved significant for middle-income homebuyers, especially when combined with […]

Housing sales across top seven cities down 12% in Jan–Sep 2025; Pune and Chennai buck the trend with growth in sales

Residential sales across India’s top seven cities fell 12% year-on-year to 202,756 units during January–September 2025, driven by high property prices, the monsoon season, a pre-festive lull, and economic uncertainty, according to a JLL report released on October 28. In Q3 2025, sales declined 9% year-on-year and 2% quarter-on-quarter to 67,980 units, in line with […]

Bengaluru’s ₹1 crore homes: A realistic fit for dual‑income couples, an uphill battle for solo homebuyers

Housing prices in India’s tech capital have skyrocketed over the past decade, turning what was once a middle-class dream into an expensive gamble. In most city pockets today, even a modest 2BHK apartment costs upwards of ₹1 crore, while larger 3BHKs easily cross ₹1.5–2 crore. Yet, despite the soaring rates, most projects are sold out […]