Housing prices in Tier II cities see up to 65 per cent surge: Report
New Indian ExpressThe weighted average price of new launch projects in the top 30 Tier II cities increased by up to 65 per cent between 2023 and October 2024, according to a report by NSE-listed data analytics firm PropEquity. In North India, Jaipur recorded the highest rise in the weighted average price of new launch projects at 65 per cent, increasing from Rs 4,240 per sq. Samir Jasuja, Founder & CEO of PropEquity, commented, “The cheap availability of land in these cities, followed by the massive development of connectivity infrastructure and strong demand, has led to increased supply of premium and luxury housing from not just incumbent developers but new entrants cashing in on the potential of these cities as growth centres and employment hubs driving the next phase of India’s growth story.” In Southern India, Guntur recorded a 51 per cent increase in the weighted average price of new launch projects, reaching Rs 5,169 per sq. In Eastern India, Bhubaneswar recorded a 15 per cent increase in the weighted average price of new launch projects, reaching Rs 7,731 per sq.