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While most major Indian cities saw a decline in housing sales in 2025, Chennai bucked the trend with a significant 15% increase, selling approximately 22,180 units. New supply also rose, with 27,190 units added, mostly in the sub ₹2.5 crore range. South Chennai was the most active region, accounting for a large share of sales. The real estate industry expects continued growth in Chennai, fueled by infrastructure improvements, metro connectivity, and access to employment hubs. The market is driven by younger professionals (28-45 age group) in IT, manufacturing, and services, with a focus on affordable housing and first-time buyers.

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Chennai’s Housing Market Defies National Downturn, Records 15% Sales Surge in 2025

CHENNAI – In a year that saw a nationwide dip in residential property sales, Chennai emerged as a bright spot, registering a remarkable 15% increase in housing sales in 2025, according to a new report from ANAROCK Group. Approximately 22,180 housing units were sold throughout the year. This stands in stark contrast to the overall trend in the top seven Indian cities, which experienced a 14% decline in sales.

Chennai’s growth is further fueled by a significant rise in new supply, with approximately 27,190 units added to the market, marking a 30% year-over-year increase. The Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India (Credai) Chennai expects sales to surpass 15,000 units, an 18% rise from 2024.

“The micro markets of South Chennai have been particularly active, accounting for nearly 66% of all residential sales,” stated Anuj Puri, Chairman of ANAROCK Group. “We’ve seen a significant increase in sales volume in South Chennai, exceeding the previous year by 24%.”

Credai Chennai President, Mohamed Ali, attributed the city’s success to “improved infrastructure, metro connectivity, and access to employment hubs,” particularly along OMR, GST Road, and the emerging western suburbs.

According to industry experts, the majority of new launches are priced under ₹2.5 crore, catering to real demand rather than speculative pricing. The majority of homebuyers in 2025 are between 28 and 45 years old, primarily IT, ITeS professionals, manufacturing and services sector employees, and self-employed individuals. This reflects an increasing number of first-time buyers and those looking to upgrade their living situation in the Southern city.

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