Premium housing surged in 2025 as NCR saw strong demand for ₹1 crore+ homes, driven by infrastructure upgrades, lifestyle shifts, and confident buyers.

As 2025 is set to end in a few days, activity in Delhi NCR’s premium housing market continues at surprising pace. Properties in the ₹1 crore plus bracket have found steady takers through the year, mostly from families looking for more space or a better neighbourhood. Developers say many of these buyers began their search early in the year and stayed active regardless of season, which helped sustain sales across quarters. A CBRE–ASSOCHAM study reported that luxury housing sales jumped 85 percent in the first half of 2025, with NCR contributing more than half of those transactions.

That momentum also filtered into the luxury bracket. Homes priced at ₹4 crore and above, once restricted to a handful of sectors, now attract interest across a wider stretch of the region. Market reports show that demand for high-end homes has been rising for some time. ANAROCK’s data highlights the scale of this growth, with average luxury prices moving from about ₹13,450 per square foot in 2022 to nearly ₹23,100 in 2025². Brokers in Gurgaon and Noida say buyers in this range are particular about layout planning, finishes and the reputation of the developer.

According to a recent report by Savills India Research, prices of new villa properties in Goa compare with the apartments in South Delhi and South Mumbai, priced between Rs 7 crore and Rs 10 crore.

Mr. Dheeraj Sharma, CEO, GHD Group says, " India’s property market in 2025 has maintained solid momentum, supported by confident buyers and improved infrastructure. The push for bigger, better homes is shaping demand across mid and premium tiers. Investor interest is also rising, keeping real estate one of the most stable investment avenues this year. Within this national growth story, Goa has emerged as one of the most dynamic and talked-about markets. The state has seen a sharp surge in luxury villa and holiday home demand, with North Goa locations like Porvorim and Thivim recording price jumps of up to 66% year-on-year. This year, a significant number of investors including NRIs and domestic buyers have actively invested in Goa, drawn by its strong rental potential and lifestyle appeal. Remote-working professionals have also continued to choose Goa as a long-term base, further increasing demand. Goa’s rise has been supported by major infrastructure improvements, including the expansion of Mopa Airport and enhanced highway connectivity, making the state more accessible for residents, tourists and investors alike. These developments have firmly positioned Goa as a premium lifestyle and investment hub. Looking ahead to 2026, Goa’s momentum is set to continue, with demand likely to outpace supply in key luxury and holiday-home hotspots."

Dwarka Expressway and UER II Reset Connectivity for NCR

A major catalyst for Gurgaon’s premium housing momentum this year has been the completion of the Dwarka Expressway and Urban Extension Road II³. Market participants across the board describe these projects as transformative. Many homebuyers and brokers frame the infrastructure push as a much-needed intervention delivered under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The expressway, in particular, is often referred to as a long-overdue “gift” to commuters who spent years navigating bottlenecks on the traditional Delhi–Gurgaon corridors.

With both corridors now operational, access to IGI Airport has become noticeably smoother, and commuters from West and North Delhi report shorter and more predictable travel times into Gurgaon’s commercial pockets. Real estate sentiment along the expressway has shifted sharply. Sectors that had remained inactive for years are now drawing sustained interest. Industry data shows steep price appreciation along the stretch over the last five years, with some estimates placing growth at more than three and a half times⁴. Developers say most new demand here is for premium homes backed by improved access and the steady addition of social amenities.

UER II has had a similar effect in the northern belt. The new link connects Rohini, Mundka, Najafgarh and the Dwarka side with highways leading towards Sonipat and Kundli. For residents in these neighbourhoods, the project has created a faster link to the airport and to Gurgaon³. Analysts say the enhanced connectivity has already begun to lift the profile of pockets that earlier struggled to attract buyers⁴.