India’s housing market appears to be waking up again. The latest edition of the national Housing Sentiment Index (HSI) — covering July–September 2025 — shows a rebound to a score of 142, up from 138 in the previous quarter. This signals renewed buyer optimism and a shift from the caution that followed price and interest-rate volatility earlier in the year.
For much of urban India’s middle class, owning a home is quickly becoming an elusive dream. Despite a booming housing market and bullish demand, escalating prices, stagnant incomes and shrinking supply of affordable homes are pushing many would-be buyers toward rentals.
Many personal finance experts regard real estate as a reliable vehicle for efficient tax planning. Moreover, it is also considered a good instrument for wealth creation, albeit if you know how to structure your property investments efficiently. Here’s all you need to know.
NRIs, after acquiring a property in India, should file annual income tax returns even if the income generated from the apartment is below the taxable threshold.
Supreme Court has held that a homebuyer, who seeks refund due to delay in completion of a project, cannot claim that a developer also reimburse the amount paid as interest on home loan.
Despite the crazy price appreciation in real estate over the years, ownership has continued to be a primary focus for many buyers. People are increasingly viewing property as more than just a place to live—it’s becoming a vital investment tool.
As affordability, connectivity, and luxury converge, Tier 2 cities are no longer secondary choices; they are the future of real estate in India. With skyrocketing property prices in metropolitan areas, buyers are increasingly drawn to the spacious and cost-effective housing options available in Tier 2 and 3 cities.
In a game-changing move for home buyers, the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, in collaboration with the All India Forum of Real Estate Regulatory Authorities (AIFORERA), is finalising a plan to create a uniform RERA platform. This system will consolidate project details from all states, making it easier for buyers to check project statuses and builder track records.
Income Tax allows exemption on the long term capital gain if you invest the gains/consideration in a new residential property subject to certain conditions. Recently, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi has allowed multiple-year exemption u/s 54F for an under-construction house. It held that taxpayer can invest capital gains for the second or third time also towards the same new house property.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that the government will develop a comprehensive housing policy to provide affordable housing for Goans through the Goa Housing Board to address real estate and housing concerns in the state.