Real Estate
India's Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Stronger Growth, Experts Say
India’s real estate market is experiencing renewed confidence, driven by stable economic conditions, improved housing affordability, and increased demand in both residential and commercial sectors.
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India's Real Estate Market Gains Momentum: Experts Predict Strong Growth Ahead
India’s real estate market is experiencing a renewed wave of confidence, as indicated by the latest NAREDCO–Knight Frank Sentiment Index. Stable GDP growth, consistent government support, and improving affordability are driving the optimism.
Real Estate
Lower GST on Cement: A Boon for the Real Estate Sector
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) welcomes the government's decision to reduce the GST rate on cement from 28% to 18%. This move is expected to lower construction costs, benefit consumers, and boost the real estate industry.
Real Estate
GST Overhaul to Boost Real Estate: Lower Construction Costs, Higher Affordability
The recent GST restructuring, with a two-slab structure of 5% and 18%, is set to significantly impact the real estate sector. Lower GST on cement and other construction materials will reduce project costs, making new homes more affordable and boosting developer profitability.
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GST Rate Cut on Cement to Boost Real Estate and Construction Sectors
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) has welcomed the government's decision to reduce the GST rate on cement from 28% to 18%. This move is expected to lower construction costs, benefit homebuyers, and enhance housing affordability.
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GST Reduction on Cement: A Game-Changer for the Real Estate Sector
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) has praised the government's decision to reduce the GST rate on cement from 28% to 18%, predicting a significant boost in the real estate sector.
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From Cement to Housing: How Two-Slab GST Could Revolutionize Real Estate Affordability
The government's proposed two-slab GST plan (5% and 18%) aims to reduce real estate input costs, simplify compliance, and enhance housing affordability. However, the extent of benefits for homebuyers remains to be seen.
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Rising Prices and Larger Flats Impact Affordability in Real Estate Market
The decline in residential sales is not just due to rising property prices but also because realtors are pushing for larger-sized properties, making them unaffordable for many buyers.
Real Estate Mumbai
Mumbai's Housing Market: High-Income Earners Need 109 Years to Afford a Home
Despite improved housing affordability, even high-income earners in Mumbai face a significant challenge in buying a home, with top earners needing over a century to save enough.
Real Estate Mumbai
Mumbai's Housing Market: Affordability at 15-Year High, Yet Out of Reach for Most Buyers
While Mumbai's housing affordability has reached a 15-year high, the majority of potential buyers still find homeownership out of reach. High-income earners face significant challenges, with the top 5% of urban households requiring over 109 years of savings to purchase an average home.
Real Estate Maharashtra
Mumbai Real Estate Crisis: Top 5% Need 109 Years to Afford a Home
A recent analysis reveals that even the wealthiest 5% of urban households in Maharashtra would need to save for 109 years to purchase an average-sized home in Mumbai, highlighting the severe housing affordability crisis.
Real Estate Pune
Knight Frank Affordability Index H1 2025: Ahmedabad, Pune, and Kolkata Lead in Housing Affordability
The Knight Frank India's latest Affordability Index report reveals that Ahmedabad, Pune, and Kolkata are the most affordable cities for housing in India, with Mumbai showing modest improvements. The report highlights the impact of the RBI's repo rate cuts on housing affordability.
Real Estate Mumbai
109 Years to Buy a Home in Mumbai? Even for the Top Earners
A new analysis reveals that even the top 5% of earners in Mumbai would need 109 years to save enough to buy an average home, highlighting the severe housing affordability crisis in India's major cities.
Real Estate Mumbai
Buying a House in Mumbai? Top 5% of Rich Families Need 109 Years to Save Enough
A recent report reveals that even the top 5% of rich families in Mumbai would need to save for 109 years to buy an average-sized house. This highlights the extreme housing affordability crisis in the city.
Real Estate Pune
India's Most Affordable City for Homebuyers in 2025: Discover the Top Markets
Ahmedabad, Pune, and Kolkata lead India's most affordable cities for homebuyers in 2025, with Mumbai entering the affordability range for the first time. Discover the key factors driving this trend.
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Mumbai Housing Market Sees Improved Affordability Due to Lower Home Loan Rates
Mumbai, known for its high real estate costs, has become more affordable for homebuyers as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the repo rate by 100 basis points. According to Knight Frank India's 'Affordability Index', the city's EMI to income ratio has dropped below the 50% threshold for the first time.
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109 Years in Mumbai, 35 in Delhi: Top Earners Struggle to Afford Homes in Indian Cities
In cities like Mumbai and Delhi, even the top 5% of earners face significant challenges in purchasing homes due to skyrocketing property prices. New data from the National Housing Bank highlights the alarming affordability gap in major Indian cities.
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Dream Home in Mumbai: A 109-Year Saving Goal
In India's bustling cities, even the top earners face a daunting task of saving for decades to afford a standard home. Mumbai, in particular, stands out as the least affordable city, with a 110 square metre home costing Rs 3.54 crore.
Real Estate Mumbai
Mumbai's Housing Affordability Surges While NCR Deteriorates: Knight Frank India Report
Mumbai, traditionally known for its high real estate costs, has seen a significant improvement in housing affordability, according to Knight Frank India's latest report. However, the National Capital Region (NCR) faces a contrasting scenario with worsening affordability.
Real Estate Mumbai
Mumbai's Top Earners Need 109 Years to Buy a Home: The Sobering Reality of Housing Affordability
A recent analysis reveals that even the wealthiest 5 percent of households in Mumbai would need to save for 109 years to afford an average-sized home, highlighting the severe housing affordability crisis in India's financial capital.