Gurugram Real Estate Surges as Dwarka Expressway Boosts Property Prices
The Dwarka Expressway's improved connectivity has doubled property prices in Gurugram over the past four years, attracting businesses and homeowners. However, rising costs pose a challenge for middle-class buyers.
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One of the primary reasons for the rising demand and property prices is the improved connectivity to Delhi, including the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. The 76km Urban Extension Road-II, which links NH-44 (Alipur) to NH-8, passing through places like Mundka, Najafgarh, and Dwarka, further enhances the area’s connectivity. This road also provides additional routes to Sonipat and Bahadurgarh.
Pradeep Aggarwal, founder of Signature Global, noted that property prices along the expressway have almost doubled in the last five years. Surinder Singh, director of GLS Group, emphasized that these new, fast roads are like economic corridors. With travel time from Gurugram to IGI Airport down to just 20 minutes and a direct link to the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, the area is becoming highly attractive for businesses, shops, and service industries, which, in turn, boosts the real estate market.
Homeowners are also reaping the benefits. Amit Sharma, who bought a flat in Sector 109 five years ago when the expressway was not ready, expressed his satisfaction with the improved commuting and the potential for further property value appreciation.
However, Vishwa Mohan, a real estate consultant in the city, pointed out a downside. Rising land and building costs mean homes are becoming more expensive, making it difficult for middle-class buyers to afford them. He warned that unless developers offer a good mix of high-end and affordable housing, the gap between what people earn and what homes cost will continue to grow.
The opening of an 18km stretch of the expressway in Gurugram last year, followed by the remaining 10km stretch in Delhi, has further fueled the real estate boom. The increased connectivity and infrastructure improvements are expected to attract more investments and development in the area, leading to sustained growth in property prices and demand.
In conclusion, while the Dwarka Expressway has significantly boosted the real estate market in Gurugram, stakeholders must address the affordability issue to ensure that the benefits of this growth are accessible to a broader segment of the population.
Frequently Asked Questions
What has been the impact of the Dwarka Expressway on property prices in Gurugram?
The Dwarka Expressway has doubled property prices in Gurugram over the past four years, with further increases of 15-20 per cent expected in the next two years.
How has the Dwarka Expressway improved connectivity?
The expressway has significantly reduced travel time from Gurugram to the IGI Airport to just 20 minutes and provides direct links to the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway and other key areas.
What are the benefits for businesses and homeowners in the area?
The improved connectivity and infrastructure have made the area highly attractive for businesses, shops, and service industries, while homeowners benefit from easier commuting and potential property value appreciation.
What is the downside of the rising property prices?
Rising land and building costs make homes more expensive, posing a challenge for middle-class buyers and potentially widening the gap between income and housing costs.
What measures are needed to address the affordability issue?
Developers need to offer a mix of high-end and affordable housing to ensure that the benefits of the real estate boom are accessible to a broader segment of the population.
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