India's Real Estate Market Sees 5% Increase in Housing Sales and 18% Growth in Office Demand

The Indian real estate market has witnessed a 5% increase in housing sales and an 18% growth in office demand across top 8 cities, with Mumbai and Bengaluru emerging as the top performers.

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India's Real Estate Market Sees 5% Increase in Housing Sales and 18% Growth in Office Demand
Real Estate News:The Indian real estate market has shown a modest increase in housing sales during the July-September quarter, with a 5% growth in sales across eight major cities. According to a report by Knight Frank India, the growth in housing sales is driven by demand for premium housing costing above Rs 1 crore each. The report also notes that there are concerns in the affordable housing segment, with sales declining due to availability and affordability challenges.

Mumbai recorded the highest sales volumes at 24,222 units, a new high for the market, with a 9% year-on-year growth. Bengaluru saw an 11% growth in sales to 14,604 units, while Pune and Hyderabad witnessed a 1% and 9% growth, respectively.

On the office demand front, Bengaluru emerged as the top performer, with a more than two-fold jump in gross leasing of workspace to 5.3 million square feet. Delhi-NCR saw a 26% growth in office demand to 3.2 million square feet, while Chennai and Ahmedabad witnessed a 35% and 69% growth, respectively.

However, office demand in Mumbai fell 17% to 2.7 million square feet, while Pune and Hyderabad saw a decline of 14% and 26%, respectively. Knight Frank India CMD Shishir Baijal said, \

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the growth rate of housing sales in India during the July-September quarter?

5%

Which city recorded the highest sales volumes in housing sales?

Mumbai

What is the growth rate of office demand in Bengaluru?

More than two-fold

Which segment of the housing market is witnessing a decline in sales?

Affordable housing segment

What is the expected growth in office leasing numbers by the end of 2024?

20%

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