2025 Real Estate Winners: Premium Homes Fly Off Shelves, Affordable Segment Needs Help

In 2025, India’s real estate soared with premium homes claiming over 50% of sales and double-digit price hikes in key cities, per Knight Frank. But affordable segments lag, signaling a need for reforms—essential reading for homebuyers navigating the market.

Hyderabad’s Premium Home Market Surges as High-Value Properties Dominate Sales

Hyderabad’s residential market is shifting upmarket, as luxury homes above INR 1 crore surged 35% year-on-year in June 2025, accounting for over half the city’s property transaction value, Knight Frank India reports.

MMR Records Highest Home Sales in Q2 2025 Even as India Sees 20% Decline

Despite a 20% dip in India’s housing sales during Q2 2025, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) held its ground as the country’s largest residential market, recording over 31,000 unit sales. Developers scaled back launches, but luxury and mid-segment homes remained dominant.

Bengaluru’s Home Sales Surge: 30% Jump in Value and 19% Rise in Transactions in June Quarter

Bengaluru’s residential market experienced a 30% jump in home sales value and a 19% increase in transactions in the June quarter of 2024. Prestige Group led in the number of transactions, while Embassy Group achieved the highest sales value. The report highlights a growing demand for premium properties and key trends in various Bengaluru micro-markets.