Real estate is reclaiming its position as India's preferred investment asset this festive season, with premium housing leading the demand surge despite strong equity and gold markets, driven by favorable interest rates and post-pandemic lifestyle preferences.

Institutional investment in India's real estate sector reached $4.3 billion in the first nine months of 2025, with domestic investors contributing 60% of Q3 inflows and commercial office assets dominating the investment landscape across major cities.

Delhi-NCR has emerged as India's fastest-growing housing market with a remarkable 24% annual price increase in Q3 2025, driven by strong luxury demand and limited supply.

Delhi-NCR has emerged as India's fastest-growing residential real estate market, recording a 24% year-on-year price increase in Q3 2025, driven by premium demand, supply constraints, and infrastructure development.

Eight major Indian cities reported 87,603 residential sales in Q3 2025 with 1% annual growth, while NCR led price appreciation at 19% and premium segment properties dominated transactions above ₹1 crore.

Indian nationals have become the largest group of foreign investors in UK's buy-to-let sector, establishing 684 new property companies in the first half of 2025, ahead of Nigerian investors.

Housing sales value across seven major Indian cities rose 14% to ₹1.52 lakh crore in Q2 2025, even as unit sales declined 9%, driven by strong demand in premium and luxury segments, according to Anarock's latest report.

Mumbai emerges as India's millionaire capital with 1.42 lakh wealthy households, while real estate investments continue attracting 21% of high-net-worth individuals, according to the latest India Wealth Report 2025.

A comprehensive Square Yards analysis reveals that India's eight largest cities have witnessed their urban development footprint expand from 2,136 sq km to 4,308 sq km between 1995-2025, with Pune leading at 332% growth.

A new ANAROCK survey reveals that Gen Z and Millennials are driving India's housing demand in 2025, while older generations prioritize retirement security and low-risk property investments

Nearly half of Indian homebuyers express deep concern as property prices skyrocket 50% since 2023. Survey reveals only 21% proceeding with purchases while affordable housing demand plummets from 40% to 17%. Get complete market analysis and buyer sentiment insights.

Karnataka government doubles property registration fees from 1% to 2% starting August 31, 2025, to address ₹3,500 crore revenue shortfall and strengthen regulatory oversight.

India's ambitious land record digitisation project, set for December 2025 completion, is expected to revolutionize real estate investment by eliminating title disputes and accelerating FDI inflows across commercial and residential sectors.

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