2BHK apartment sales dominate Chennai's property market – Where are the demand hotspots?
Chennai's status as an IT and industrial hub has spurred employment opportunities which has trickled in housing demand from both local and migrant professionals. In recent years, the city's expansion into its suburban areas has fueled the residential real estate activity in these regions.
Research DeskAug 2023
Chennai property demand reaches 90% closer to pre-pandemic levels
Property demand in Chennai grew 8 per cent YoY in 2022, reaching 90 per cent closer to the pre-pandemic levels of 2019. Demand was concentrated in localities such as Medavakkam, Sholinganallur, and Mogappair.
Renuka Kulkarni - Research DeskMar 2023
Why renting a house in Chennai, may be a better option than buying
Looking for a house in Chennai? We explain why it may make better sense to rent a house, rather than buy one and the best places to search for an accommodation
Pooja BhatiaMay 2017
Best residential real estate investment options in 2017
With several policy changes in 2016, what’s in store for the real estate sector in 2017? We look at the areas that may offer maximum potential in the year ahead
Anuj PuriJan 2017
Madipakkam property market: An overview
Madipakkam, located very close to the industrial zones and IT parks, is one of the rapidly developing areas in Chennai. The area has good civic amenities and is very well-connected to other parts of the city
Housing News DeskDec 2016
Do faster construction approvals make homes cheaper?
Several states in the country have made efforts to streamline the process of obtaining approvals for construction. Let’s understand how it results in reduced property prices for home buyers.
Harini BalasubramanianSep 2026
Realty Diaries: Tracking Trends & New Hubs Episode 1
Tune in to this episode where we are in conversation with real estate developer Casagrand to explore community living in Chennai and Bengaluru.
Housing News DeskDec 2025
Cost of living: Chennai vs Bangalore
While Chennai may be relatively affordable compared to Bangalore, factors like location, lifestyle, and housing options influence overall costs.
Harini BalasubramanianDec 2025
Things to know before constructing a property in Chennai
To minimise risks, one should work with qualified professionals, including CMDA-approved architects and licensed contractors.
Harini BalasubramanianDec 2025
How to apply for Patta Chitta online in Tamil Nadu?
Since 2015, both the documents – Patta and Chitta, pertaining to Tamil Nadu land records have been merged into a single document called Patta Chitta
Harini BalasubramanianNov 2025
Stamp duty and land registration charges in Tamil Nadu 2025
The stamp duty in Tamil Nadu for new property registrations is 7% of property value while registration fee is 4% of total property value.
Harini BalasubramanianNov 2025
Chennai to Mysore bullet train route, stations and real estate impact
The high-speed rail corridor will comprise nine stations in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Harini BalasubramanianOct 2025
What can you get in 1 crore in Chennai?
Emerging localities along the OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road) such as Sholinganallur, Thoraipakkam and Perungudi are ideal locations for property investments within Rs 1 crore.
Harini BalasubramanianOct 2025
