Kolkata Sees 15% YoY Growth in Home Registrations in August 2025

18 Sep 2025 CW Team

The Kolkata Metropolitan Area (KMA) recorded 6,196 residential property registrations in August 2025, a 15 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase, according to data released by Knight Frank India. On a month-on-month (MoM) basis, registrations surged by 33 per cent compared to July 2025, reflecting strong homebuyer sentiment in the region.

Between January and August 2025, a total of 41,440 apartments were registered in the KMA, marking a 37 per cent YoY rise over the same period last year. This sharp increase underscores robust housing demand and the overall expansion of the residential market.

In terms of apartment size preferences, homes measuring 500–1,000 sq ft dominated transactions in August 2025, accounting for 55 per cent of registrations, up from 48 per cent in August 2024. The share of over 1,000 sq ft units also rose to 13 per cent from 7 per cent a year earlier, highlighting growing demand for larger homes.

Commenting on the performance, Shishir Baijal, Chairman & Managing Director, Knight Frank India, said:

“Kolkata’s residential market continued the momentum with 15 per cent YoY growth in property registrations in August 2025, underscoring steady buyer confidence. This is especially strengthened by the rise in registration of larger sized homes, also indicating a rising premiumisation trend gathering momentum in the city. The strong momentum is further supported by infrastructure upgrades, improved connectivity, and a more conducive financing environment that is expected to sustain through 2025.”

Among micro-markets, the peripheral zone recorded the largest share of registrations, primarily driven by affordable and mid-segment housing. The South Zone followed closely with a 34 per cent share. The top 10 locations together contributed 48 per cent of the city’s total registrations in August 2025.

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