Airport-linked real estate corridors made headlines in 2025, powered by infrastructure-led growth, improved connectivity and sustained end-user demand. Real estate prices around the Navi Mumbai airport, Bengaluru’s North Bengaluru, home to the Kempegowda International Airport and Yamuna Expressway area near the upcoming Noida International Airport outpaced broader city averages, with both apartments and plotted developments […]
In 2025, Mumbai saw a steady influx of real estate developers from Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Delhi-NCR, including DLF’s high-profile entry. Several players from these markets, along with Pune-based developers, either launched projects during the year or are scouting opportunities for 2026. Mumbai redevelopment news: In 2025, Mumbai saw a steady influx of real estate […]
Private equity (PE) investments in Indian real estate have surged to $6.7 billion in 2025, a 59% year-over-year increase, driven largely by overseas institutional capital, which accounted for 76% of total inflows. The office segment led investments with $2.4 billion, supported by steady leasing and long-term demand, while data centres and residential assets followed, a […]
Bollywood’s real estate landscape underwent a significant shift in 2025, as several iconic film studios began giving way to luxury housing projects, marking the end of an era for some of Mumbai’s most storied creative spaces. Among them is Goregaon’s historic Filmistan Studio, founded by actor Kajol’s grandfather and once a powerhouse of Hindi cinema. […]
In 2025, registered residential transactions across India’s nine prime residential markets declined by 5% year-on-year to 5.45 lakh units in 2025, from 5.77 lakh units in 2024, even as total registered sales value rose by over 11%, according to a report by Square Yards. This divergence was driven by a sharp 22% increase in average […]
Maharashtra’s Housing Policy 2025 marked a watershed moment for the state’s real estate sector this year, rolling out wide-ranging reforms focused on redevelopment, self-reliance, and targeted housing support. The policy proposes a separate RERA-like law for redevelopment projects, strongly promotes self-redevelopment, and calls for a statewide housing demand survey to assess current needs across districts. […]
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 […]
In 2025, landlord-tenant disputes dominated social media conversations across India, with Bengaluru emerging as a focal point in the residential rental sector. From demands for six to nine months’ rent as security deposits to deductions for painting, cleaning, and minor repairs, tenants took to social media platforms to share experiences they describe as ‘arbitrary’ and […]
Bengaluru’s luxury housing market saw a marked shift in 2025, with several big-ticket, high-profile property deals being concluded across the city. From premium land parcels in the central business district to high-end penthouses and duplex apartments, rising demand from ultra-wealthy buyers underscored Bengaluru’s emergence as a key market for luxury homes, experts said. Bengaluru’s luxury […]
In 2025, Bengaluru’s real estate market was significantly shaped by the Karnataka government’s introduction of the e-Khata system, a reform designed to digitise property records and speed up ownership transfers, according to real estate experts. While touted as a game-changer for homebuyers and developers, experts noted that its on-ground impact has been mixed, promising streamlined […]
