Mumbai Sees Surge in Property Registrations, Stamp Duty Collections in August 2024

Mumbai records 11,735 property registrations in August 2024, a 16% increase from 2023. Stamp duty collections hit ₹1,072 crore, a 32% rise from last year.

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Mumbai Sees Surge in Property Registrations, Stamp Duty Collections in August 2024
Real Estate Maharashtra:Mumbai's real estate market witnessed a significant surge in property registrations in August 2024, with a total of 11,735 registrations recorded, marking an 8% year-on-year increase from 10,902 in August 2023. According to the data from the Inspector General of Registration and Controller of Stamps of Maharashtra, this growth can be attributed to the strong economic outlook and stable interest rates, which have kept homebuyer sentiments positive.

In July 2024, a total of 12,373 properties were registered in the Mumbai real estate market, with around 80% being in the residential segment. However, there was a 5% drop in property registrations in August 2024 compared to July 2024, owing to the monsoon season.

Stamp duty collections from property registrations in the Mumbai real estate market saw a significant increase of over 32% to ₹1,072 crore in August 2024, compared to ₹810 crore last year during the same period. In July 2024, the stamp duty collections stood at ₹1,064 crore.

Residential units constituted roughly around 80% of the total property registrations in Mumbai, according to Knight Frank India, a real estate consultancy firm. The firm also reported that Mumbai experienced its best eight-month period in 2024, with record property registrations of 96,601, marking a 16% increase from 83,615 registrations in the same period in 2023.

Revenue from stamp duty collections stood at ₹8,010 crore, which was up by 10% from ₹7,262 crore last year. During the same period, Mumbai registered an average of 12,075 properties per month, a 16% increase from 10,452 registrations per month in 2023.

The trend of increase in the registration of apartments measuring between 500 sq ft to 1,000 sq ft continued, accounting for 49% of all property registrations in August 2024. Meanwhile, apartments up to 500 sq ft made up 33% of the registrations, down from 38% in August 2023, indicating a shift towards larger apartments.

The share of property registrations in the western suburbs of Mumbai dropped from 57% in August 2023 to 55% in August 2024. On the other hand, central suburbs maintained a stable share at 28%, with a slight dip from 29% in August 2023. Property registrations in other areas saw a rise, increasing from 7% in 2023 to 9% in 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the total number of property registrations in Mumbai in August 2024?

11,735

What was the year-on-year increase in property registrations in Mumbai in August 2024?

8%

What was the total stamp duty collections in Mumbai in August 2024?

₹1,072 crore

What percentage of property registrations in Mumbai were in the residential segment?

80%

What was the average number of properties registered per month in Mumbai in 2024?

12,075

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