NCR housing prices jump 24 % YoY amid strong demand for larger homes
(Business Standard, 6 Oct 2025)
Average residential prices across Delhi-NCR surged from ₹7,200 to ₹8,900 per sq ft in Q3 2025, led by demand for larger, amenity-rich homes in micro-markets like Dwarka Expressway, New Gurgaon and Faridabad. Limited ready supply and higher disposable incomes continue to fuel this rally.
- Price surge confirms structural demand shift toward mid-to-premium gated housing.
- Rental yields likely to rise as larger homes command premium leases from IT/ITeS professionals.
- Infrastructure corridors such as Dwarka Expressway and SPR Extension gain long-term credibility.
- Investors with early-stage holdings stand to realise significant capital gains; affordability for first-time buyers tightens.
- Aligns with national trend of Tier-I metro consolidation in post-pandemic lifestyle upgrades.
Reference:NCR housing prices jump 24 % YoY amid strong demand for larger homes
UP RERA clears 21 projects worth ₹7,035 crore across Noida, Greater Noida & Ghaziabad
(Times Property / Business Standard, 6 Oct 2025)
Regulator approved 10,866 new housing & commercial units—most in Noida & Greater Noida—spanning affordable to luxury segments.
- Signals confidence in regulatory environment, de-risking project timelines.
- Diversified supply offers fresh entry points for investors across ticket sizes.
- Short-term moderation possible as new inventory hits the market, stabilising prices.
- Long-term upside from Jewar Airport, metro links and industrial corridors.
- Ideal for mid-term investors seeking balance between yield & growth.
Reference: UP RERA clears 21 projects worth ₹7,035 crore across Noida, Greater Noida & Ghaziabad
Delhi MCD extends property-tax amnesty scheme to Dec 2025
The “Suniyo” scheme waives interest & penalties on dues up to FY 2019-20 for taxpayers clearing principal by Dec 2025.
- Eases transaction friction in secondary sales and inheritance transfers.
- Enhances liquidity as owners can regularise assets before sale.
- Encourages compliance and formalisation, boosting investor confidence.
- Time-bound opportunity—investors should act before December cut-off.
Reference: Delhi MCD extends property-tax amnesty scheme to Dec 2025
MCD & NBCC to redevelop six aging staff colonies
(Times of India, 5 Oct 2025)
Six colonies including Minto Road and Model Town will be demolished & rebuilt into mixed-use complexes under NBCC partnership.
- Unlocks central-Delhi land value by replacing obsolete stock.
- Adds new commercial components, increasing local economic activity.
- Public-sector backing ensures funding credibility and delivery.
- Value-accretive for surrounding micro-markets through upgraded infrastructure.
- Best suited for long-term capital appreciation investors.
Reference: MCD & NBCC to redevelop six aging staff colonies
₹523 crore plan to combat Delhi dust pollution
(Economic Times, 5 Oct 2025)
MCD’s proposal covers mechanised sweepers, sprinklers & C&D-waste monitoring to curb winter dust pollution.
- Improved liveability can gradually support residential demand.
- Demonstrates policy commitment, a key sentiment driver for investors.
- Execution remains critical; impact is medium-term.
- Slight positive bias for end-use buyers & green-housing investors.
Reference: ₹523 crore plan to combat Delhi dust pollution
Noida Authority to cancel vacant plots & end interest waivers
Noida Authority to repossess plots vacant > 12 years & penalise non-compliant developers under stalled-project policy.
- Discourages speculative land hoarding, freeing land for productive use.
- Reinforces governance standards, improving buyer safety perception.
- Could release new supply in land-starved sectors.
- Neutral-to-positive near-term impact; transitional volatility possible.
Reference: Noida Authority to cancel vacant plots & end interest waivers
Delhi government invites public input on circle-rate revision after 10 years
(Hindustan Times, 1 Oct 2025)
Delhi may revise circle rates—last updated 2015—to reflect market realities and revive stagnated transactions.
- Lower circle rates can reduce stamp-duty costs in premium zones.
- Reactivates investment appetite lost to Gurugram & Noida.
- In undervalued pockets, rate hike could marginally raise acquisition costs.
- Short-term administrative step; long-term liquidity boost expected once finalised.
Reference: Delhi government invites public input on circle-rate revision after 10 years
Ghaziabad to hike circle rates 10–40 %
(Times of India, 2 Oct 2025)
District administration proposes major increases across residential, commercial & agricultural categories, effective mid-Oct 2025.
- Higher acquisition costs may cool immediate transaction volume.
- Could elevate resale benchmarks for existing owners in key townships.
- Short-term negative, long-term neutral once market re-prices.
- Investors should await notification before committing capital.
Reference: Ghaziabad to hike circle rates 10–40 %
HREAT orders Gurugram promoters to refund buyers with 10.85 % interest
(Hindustan Times, 6 Oct 2025)
Tribunal directs Roshni Builders & Chaahat Homes to repay earnest money in M3M Broadway Sector 71 project, citing misleading advertising.
- Reinforces regulatory accountability and consumer protection.
- Developers face heightened compliance scrutiny, raising cost of non-compliance.
- Positive precedent for buyers; neutral-to-negative for errant promoters.
- Encourages ethical sales practices, stabilising long-term investor trust.
Reference: HREAT orders Gurugram promoters to refund buyers with 10.85 % interest
Bhumika Realty to invest ₹2,200 crore in Faridabad mixed-use project
(Business Standard / Realty Plus / Tribune, 6 Oct 2025)
Rajasthan-based Bhumika Realty begins development of luxury residences, retail & hotel suites in Sector 114, Faridabad.
- Major capital infusion signals confidence in Faridabad’s growth trajectory.
- Mixed-use model enhances footfall and rental potential.
- Could transform Sector 114 into a premium investment corridor.
- Verification of approvals & execution progress recommended before entry.
- Attractive for long-term and institutional investors seeking early positioning.
Reference: Bhumika Realty to invest ₹2,200 crore in Faridabad mixed-use project
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Momentum strongest in Gurugram, New Noida & Faridabad—driven by infrastructure and lifestyle demand.
- Policy & governance reforms (RERA clearances, land cancellation, circle-rate reviews) indicate a maturing regulatory ecosystem.
- Short-term headwinds from circle-rate hikes in Ghaziabad and affordability pressures in core NCR.
- Best current opportunities: Early-stage projects in Dwarka Expressway & Faridabad mixed-use zones; redeveloped central-Delhi colonies under NBCC partnerships.
