Kolkata home registrations dip 12 per cent in Jan-Sep; larger flats gain share
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In the first three quarters of 2026, home registrations in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area fell to 41,309, highlighting a year-on-year decline. Yet, there was an observable trend towards mid-sized and larger apartments. Specifically, September recorded 4,845 registrations, down from the previous year, with North Kolkata dominating 36% of the total shares. This data reveals a growing preference for spacious and practical living spaces among buyers.
Home registrations in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area declined 12 per cent year-on-year to 41,309 during January-September 2026, even as the share of mid-sized and larger apartments increased, according to a Knight Frank India report.The area recorded 4,845 residential apartment registrations in September, down 9 per cent from 5,302 a year ago but up 2 per cent from August.
Apartments measuring 501-1,000 sq ft accounted for 58 per cent of registrations during the first nine months, against 46 per cent in the corresponding period last year. Registrations in this segment rose to 24,002 from 21,358.
The share of apartments exceeding 1,000 sq ft increased to 11 per cent from 6 per cent, with registrations rising to 4,381 from 3,009. In contrast, registrations of apartments measuring up to 500 sq ft fell 42 per cent to 12,926.
North Kolkata accounted for 36 per cent of registrations in September, followed by the south zone at 31 per cent. Rajarhat recorded the highest number of registrations among individual locations at 380, followed by Khardaha (335) and Dum Dum (305).
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The data covers both fresh-sale and resale residential apartment transactions.
Knight Frank India Chairman and Managing Director Shishir Baijal said the changing mix of registrations indicated a shift towards homes offering more space and functionality, despite moderation in overall market activity.
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Figures reflect the source report and its stated period. This article is for information and is not investment advice.
