Housing

Godrej Properties buys land in Hyderabad for ₹4,150 cr housing project

Godrej Properties has bought 5 acres of land in Hyderabad through an auction process and will develop a housing project worth Rs 4,150 crore on this site. In a regulatory filing on Monday, the company stated that it participated in an e-auction conducted by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) for a land parcel measuring approximately 5 acres in Neopolis, Kokapet. Godrej Properties emerged as the highest bidder, according to the MSTC Ltd. e-tendering portal. The authority will issue the allotment letters after following the due process. "The proposed development on this land is planned as a premium residential project with a saleable area of about 2.5 million sq ft and an estimated revenue potential of around Rs 4,150 crore," the company said. Godrej Properties had acquired a 7.825-acre land parcel in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, in August. After entering the Hyderabad housing market, the company has launched two projects. The company has sold properties worth Rs 2,

36 dead so far in massive fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise complex

Thirteen people were killed in a fire that spread across multiple high-rise apartment buildings in a Hong Kong housing complex, the city's fire services said Wednesday. Nine people were declared dead on the scene and four others who were sent to the hospital were later confirmed dead, authorities told reporters. About 700 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters. The raging fire sent up a column of flames and thick smoke as it spread on bamboo scaffolding and construction netting that had been set up around the exterior of the housing complex in Tai Po district, in the New Territories. Video from the scene showed at least five buildings close to each other ablaze, with bright flames and smoke shooting out of many of the apartments' windows as night fell. Lo Hiu-fung, a Taipo District Council member, told local TV station TVB earlier Wednesday that most of the residents trapped in the fire were believed to be elderly people. The blaze started mid afternoon and after nightf

Rental housing stabilises in Q3 2025 as demand-supply moderates: Report

India's rental housing market entered a consolidation phase in July-August 2025, with modest demand and supply growth pointing to a more balanced environment

Housing sales value to rise 19% in FY26 even as volumes stagnate: Anarock

India's housing market could surpass Rs 6.65 trillion in sales value in FY26, led by strong demand for luxury and ultra-luxury homes, even as sales volumes see muted growth, according to Anarock

Housing prices appreciate 7-19% in Jul-Sep across top 8 cities: PropTiger

India's top 8 housing markets saw 7-19 per cent increase in prices during July-September quarter on strong demand, according to PropTiger. Real estate consultant PropTiger, which has recently been acquired by Aurum PropTech Ltd, on Wednesday released price data for primary housing market of the top 8 cities. As per the data, Delhi-NCR witnessed the highest 19 per cent increase in prices, driven by strong demand for luxury properties and infrastructure upgrades. The weighted average price of homes in Delhi-NCR rose to Rs 8,900 per sq ft in July-September this year from Rs 7,479 per sq ft in the year-ago period. Bengaluru and Hyderabad recorded strong double-digit price growth of 15 per cent YoY (year-on-year) and 13 per cent, respectively. The price in Bengaluru rose to Rs 8,870 per sq ft from Rs 7,713 per sq ft, while prices in Hyderabad rose to Rs 7,750 per sq ft from Rs 6,858 per sq ft. In Ahmedabad, the prices rose 7.9 per cent to Rs 4,820 per square feet from Rs 4,467 per sq

Shriram Properties inks JDA for ₹350-cr villa project in South Bengaluru

Bengaluru-based developer Shriram Properties has signed a joint development agreement for a 5-acre villa project on Bannerghatta Road, expanding its mid-premium housing portfolio

DLF sells 221 flats in 'The Dahlias' project at Gurugram for nearly ₹16k cr

Realty major DLF Ltd has so far sold 221 super-luxury flats for nearly Rs 16,000 crore in its ultra-luxury housing project 'The Dahlias' in Gurugram on strong demand. In October last year, DLF launched its 17-acre super-luxury housing project 'The Dahlias' at DLF Phase 5 in Gurugram, comprising 420 apartments and penthouses. According to its latest investor presentation, DLF Ltd has achieved sales bookings worth Rs 15,818 crore till the September quarter in this sought-after housing project. In a conference call with analysts, DLF management informed that 221 units have been sold in 'The Dahlias' project till the September quarter. The average price per apartment comes to around Rs 72 crore. Recently, a Delhi-NCR-based businessman has bought 4 apartments, totalling 35,000 sq ft of super area, for Rs 380 crore in this project. This super luxury project, which was launched after the success of 'The Camellias' at the same location, was instrumental in DLF Ltd's record sales bookings

Bandra Bay to see launch of luxury housing projects worth ₹1 trn: Report

Mumbai's Bandra Bay will witness development of luxury housing and retail projects worth over Rs 1 lakh crore in the coming years as real estate developers look to encash rising demand for waterfront properties, according to a report. Lighthouse Luxury and data analytics firm CRE Matrix have released a joint report 'Why Bandra Bay is Mumbai's Most Iconic Waterfront Investment', stating that nearly 8 million sq ft of premium residential and retail projects are planned in Bandra Bay location. "Mumbai is soon set to become a 'Waterfront Capital' of India with a new waterfront belt emerging alongside Bandra-Kurla Complex, a bustling business district and a luxury residential cluster of Mumbai," the report said. Bandra Bay has a development potential of over Rs 1 lakh crore with various ultra-luxury real estate projects being planned along the emerging Bandra waterfront, it added. "Bandra Bay is set to become the most prestigious and ambitious luxury waterfront redevelopment in Mumbai.

Kolte-Patil acquires 7.5-acre land parcel with GDV of ₹1,400 cr in Pune

The land parcel is surrounded by premium localities such as Bavdhan and Kothrud, adjacent to the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and close to the Shivaji Nagar railway station

Realty firm NeoLiv to develop ₹2,300 cr township project in Faridabad

Realty firm NeoLiv will develop a 62-acre township in Faridabad, Haryana, with a revenue potential of Rs 2,300 crore, as it looks to expand business to meet rising demand for housing properties. In a statement on Thursday, the company said it has entered into a management agreement for developing 62-acre of land at Sector 98, 99A in Faridabad The company will mainly offer housing plots and villas in this township project, which has an estimated gross development value of around Rs 2,300 crore. NeoLiv did not mention the name of the landowner with whom it has signed a management agreement. It did not disclose the number of plots and villas to be offered in this project, and has also not mentioned the total investment to develop this township. Mohit Malhotra, Founder and CEO of NeoLiv, said, "This partnership represents a significant milestone for NeoLiv as we announce our largest foray till date in one of the fast-growing regions of NCR." NeoLiv is developing projects in the Mumba

Uttar Pradesh housing projects worth ₹7,000 crore launched for urban push

These 21 realty projects will develop almost 11,000 units spanning residential apartments, commercial spaces and shops in major cities

Bengaluru to see 21% growth in housing sales in July-Sept: PropEquity

Bengaluru's housing market is witnessing strong demand, with sales estimated to rise 21 per cent in July-September to 16,840 units, according to PropEquity. Sales in Bengaluru's primary housing market stood at 13,966 units in the year-ago period. Real estate data analytics firm PropEquity data showed that sales of residential properties are likely to increase to 49,559 units during January-September period of 2025 calendar year as against 46,392 units in the corresponding period of the preceding year. With start of the festive season, real estate developers feel that sales in Bengaluru during the fourth quarter of this calendar year would rise further, closing the year on a strong note. Sales of housing in the Bengaluru market stood at 61,116 units in the 2024 calendar year, down from 66,600 in the preceding year. During the COVID pandemic year 2020, sales stood at only 34,480 units but demand revived in subsequent years because of the pent-up demand. Sales increased to 43,181 un

UP Rera approves 21 projects worth ₹7,035 cr, 10,866 housing units planned

The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has approved 21 new projects worth Rs 7,035 crore, paving the way for 10,866 housing and commercial units across the state. The clearances were given on Saturday in the 184th meeting of the Authority, chaired by Sanjay Bhoosreddy, UP RERA said in a statement. "The approval of 21 projects, adding nearly 11,000 new units, highlights the momentum of real estate growth in Uttar Pradesh. With investments of about Rs 7,035 crore, these developments will meet housing needs across diverse income groups and also create significant economic opportunities for the state," Bhoosreddy said. The projects, spread across Gautam Buddh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Mathura, Agra, Bareilly, Varanasi and Barabanki, include residential apartments, villas, plots and commercial spaces. UP RERA said the developments are expected to generate employment in construction and allied sectors while expanding housing availability, with a share reserved for

Redevelopment rush in Mumbai: Extra carpet area is the new dealmaker

For tenants, this translates into the promise of spacious, modern apartments replacing crumbling old buildings

Sanjeevini Group eyes ₹1,200 cr from Bengaluru's new housing project

Realty firm Sanjeevini Group on Sunday said it is expecting a revenue of about Rs 1,200 crore from its new housing project in Bengaluru. The company has launched a luxury residential project "The Adwaith", spread over 8.3 acres and comprising 668 units, atGunjur in Bengaluru East. The total sales potential of this project is Rs 1,200 crore, the company said in a statement. The project will be developed under a joint development model with landowner. The total built-up area is about 17 lakh sq ft. The units are priced upwards of Rs 1.7 crore. Umesh Gowda H A, Chairman and Founder of Sanjeevini Group, said the company has launched a new project at Gunjur, which is a growing micromarket in Bengaluru because of its good connectivity with other parts of the city. The project is expected to be delivered in 30 months. Sales of residential properties have risen sharply post-Covid pandemic on pent-up demand, growing preference of having home-ownership. Sanjeevini Group has developed over

Altum Credo raises ₹170 cr from BII to expand affordable housing finance

Altum Credo will use the funds to expand credit access for low-income households, strengthen IT systems, and scale operations across existing geographies

Godrej Properties sells 683 units worth over ₹1k cr in Hyderabad project

Godrej Properties Ltd on Monday said it has sold 683 housing units for more than Rs 1,000 crore in its new residential project in Hyderabad, driven by strong consumer demand. In a regulatory filing, the company said it has sold inventory worth over Rs 1,000 crore in its project 'Godrej Regal Pavilion' located at Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad. The project was launched earlier this month. At the launch, the company had sold 683 homes with a total area of 1.20 million square feet. The total developable area in this large project is 4.14 million square feet with an estimated revenue potential of Rs 3,600 crore. On the customers' response, Gaurav Pandey, MD & CEO, Godrej Properties, said, "This outcome reflects the rising preference for trusted, branded residences and Hyderabad's strong growth potential." Recently, Godrej Properties acquired 7.82-acre of land in Hyderabad through the auction process for Rs 548 crore. This upcoming project would have an estimated revenue potential of Rs

Construction costs surge 40% since 2019; experts call for GST reforms

Construction costs in India's affordable housing sector have surged 40% since 2019, squeezing developer margins. Experts suggest GST reforms could ease costs and protect housing affordability

Delhi-NCR real estate to gain from UER-II and Dwarka Expressway launch

Real estate developers and consultants say UER-II and the Dwarka Expressway will improve connectivity, ease congestion, and drive housing and commercial growth in Delhi NCR

IFC commits $150 mn to HDFC's H-DREAM fund for green, affordable housing

The move aims to advance green affordable housing and expand sustainable financing for property developers in India