📰 “An Average Homebuyer Now Needs Half the Years of Income to Buy a Home Compared to 15 Years Ago”

A new report shows homebuyers in India now need almost half the number of years of income to purchase a home compared to 2010. With incomes rising faster than property prices and housing loans growing 10X, affordability has significantly improved across all Tier I cities.

Karisma Kapoor Rents Out Bandra West Apartment for ₹5.51 Lakh Per Month; Annual Value ₹66.12 Lakh

Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor has leased her Bandra West apartment for ₹5.51 lakh a month, with a total rental value of ₹66.12 lakh for the year. The premium 2,200 sq. ft. residence includes three parking spaces and was registered in November 2025.

🏙️ Premium Housing Sales Rise in 2025 Even as Overall Home Sales Fall 12%

Premium housing demand in India rose 4% in 2025 despite a 12% fall in overall sales, reveals JLL. Homes priced above ₹1 crore now make up 62% of total sales, signaling a shift toward value-driven, high-end housing.

Mumbai’s Festive Gloom: Property Registrations Hit New Low, Signalling a Slowdown Ahead

Mumbai’s Diwali week brought no festive cheer to real estate — property registrations fell to just 915 between October 20 and 26. With prices still high and buyers hesitant, the city’s housing market may be facing an early sign of slowdown.

📰 Mumbai Real Estate Faces Festive Slowdown: Dhanteras & Diwali Property Registrations Hit New Lows

Mumbai’s real estate market saw a festive slump as Dhanteras and Diwali property registrations fell well below average, signalling early signs of a slowdown amid firm developer pricing and hesitant buyers.