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Mumbai's property market recorded a significant milestone as registrations in the municipal region rose 6 per cent over the last calendar year to 150,231 units, the highest level in 14 years. Data analysed by Knight Frank India showed strong performance within city limits, supported by steady end-user demand. Registrations in the final month of the year also increased sharply, with residential properties forming the bulk of transactions. The data covers both primary and secondary markets, reflecting broad-based housing activity across Mumbai.
Property registrations across the Mumbai municipal region rose by 6 per cent during the last calendar year, touching 150,231 units and marking the highest annual level seen in 14 years. The increase reflected stable demand conditions and consistent end-user participation in the housing market.
According to data compiled from the Maharashtra state government and analysed by Knight Frank India, registrations increased from 141,202 units recorded in the previous year. The performance highlighted Mumbai city, which falls under the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation jurisdiction, as one of the strongest-performing residential markets in the country over the period.
During the final month of the year, 14,424 properties were registered in the Mumbai municipal region, showing a 16 per cent rise compared to the same period a year earlier. Residential assets dominated activity, accounting for around 80 per cent of total registrations for the month.
Knight Frank India noted that the data covers both primary and secondary residential transactions, indicating broad-based participation across new launches and resale properties. The consultancy pointed out that the market has moved into a more stable phase after years of cyclical volatility.
The firm's leadership observed that property registrations crossing the 150,000 mark reflected the depth and resilience of Mumbai's housing market. This growth was attributed to sustained end-user demand, improved affordability over recent years, and a supply environment that has become more aligned with buyer preferences. Regulatory clarity, improved project execution, and continued infrastructure upgrades in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region have also supported buyer confidence.
Historically, Mumbai's residential market has seen sharp fluctuations linked to economic cycles, policy changes, and interest rate movements. However, recent years have shown a shift toward steady absorption, particularly in mid-income and premium housing segments, with genuine homebuyers driving volumes rather than speculative activity.
Source PTI
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