The residential real estate market in India’s top eight cities has continued its upward trajectory, with average housing prices showing a steady 3% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth in Q2 2024. According to the latest Housing Price-Tracker Report by CREDAI, Colliers, and Liases Foras, this trend reflects sustained demand and positive market sentiment.
Annual Price Surge of 12%
The report highlights a significant annual growth in housing prices, with an average increase of 12% year-on-year (YoY) across the eight major cities. Delhi NCR recorded the highest YoY growth, with prices surging by 30%, followed closely by Bengaluru.
Quarterly Price Increases: Delhi NCR and Bengaluru Lead
Delhi NCR witnessed the highest quarterly price rise at 16%, driven by substantial price hikes in micro-markets such as Dwarka Expressway and Greater Noida. Bengaluru followed with an 8% increase in average housing prices. Notably, Delhi NCR’s luxury segment saw a considerable boost, with 3-4 BHK configurations experiencing up to a 12% QoQ price increase.
Unsold Inventory Declines Amidst Robust Demand
The report also notes a decrease in unsold inventory across most cities, reflecting robust sales activity. Kolkata experienced the highest sequential decline in unsold inventory at 5%, with Pune, Ahmedabad, and Chennai also seeing reductions. Despite these positive trends, MMR reported a slight increase in unsold units due to a surge in new launches.
Pune and Ahmedabad See Notable Reductions in Unsold Units
Pune stood out with the most significant annual drop in unsold inventory, falling by 13%. Ahmedabad and Chennai also reported a decrease in unsold housing units, with annual reductions ranging from 6% to 8%. This reduction indicates a healthy absorption rate in these markets.
Continued Growth and Market Dynamics
Boman Irani, President of CREDAI National, attributed the steady growth to strong homebuyer sentiment and ongoing positive market conditions. He emphasized that the festive season and government infrastructure initiatives are expected to further impact housing prices and inventory levels positively.
Badal Yagnik, CEO of Colliers India, noted that despite rising prices, demand remains robust, supported by stable interest rates and recent budgetary measures. He anticipates that the upcoming festive season will invigorate the housing market with increased sales and new launches.
Micro-Market Insights: Delhi NCR and Bengaluru
In Delhi NCR, Dwarka Expressway and Greater Noida saw impressive quarterly price increases of 35% and 24%, respectively. Bengaluru’s Inner East and Periphery & Outer East micro-markets reported notable price rises, with Inner East experiencing a 25% increase.
Outlook and Future Projections
Vimal Nadar, Senior Director and Head of Research at Colliers India, highlighted the strong demand in luxury and ultra-luxury segments, particularly for spacious units. The recent changes in long-term capital gains tax are expected to boost investor and homeowner sentiment, further supporting market growth.
As India approaches the festive season, industry stakeholders will closely monitor new launches and housing stock, anticipating continued momentum in the residential real estate sector.
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