by Suman Gupta
While the city contributed to 9% of India’s residential launches in the first three quarters of 2019, it has exceeded the aggregate residential sales levels of the same period in 2016
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Mundhwa and its neighbouring locations like Kharadi, Wagholi and Keshav Nagar are the top residential hotspots in Eastern part of Pune
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In the West, Bavdhan with micro-markets in the vicinity like Balewadi, Mahalunge and Wakad are seen to be the top residential hotspots
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Kondhwa and Wagoli to experience an increase in housing demand
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Rise in number of corporate occupiers, skilled workforce, foreign direct investments (FDI) and good road connectivity continue to drive residential demand in Pune
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The proximity to business hubs have resulted in high residential demand across the key micro-markets mentioned above
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Pune ranked top in the ‘Ease of Living Index 2018’ by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in India has seen a steady rise in the number of skilled workforce, adding to the housing demand
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Following the national trend, developers in the city have adopted a cautious approach in launching residential projects and sales
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Significant absorption in overall Office (~6.5 mn sq. ft.), Industrial (~3.8 mn sq. ft), Retail (~0.8 mn.sq. ft.), Co-living, Senior Living, and Student Housing have significantly contributed to the growth of residential demand
Mumbai, 5th December 2019: Pune is one of the best performing cities in India along with Mumbai and Hyderabad during the first nine months of 2019, as it has surpassed the aggregate residential sales of the same period in 2016 (the pre-demonetization phase), according to the latest JLL report on Pune titled JLL’s Tour of India’s Top Residential Hotspots – Pune Edition, released today.
The report adds, the Quality of life index across various micro-markets along with growth in the office sector has been driving the residential sales in the city. According to the report, about 33% of the residential launches in Pune were in the North-West submarket, especially in locations such as Balewadi, Mahalunge and Wakad. Strong growth in office real estate in Baner-Balewadi has been driving the residential demand and launches in its vicinity. Price appreciation for residential assets remained range-bound at 3% Y-O-Y at the end of Q3 2019.
The top residential markets identified in the report are Mundhwa and its neighbouring locations like Kharadi, Wagholi and Keshav Nagar in the Eastern part of Pune and in the West, Bavdhan with micro-markets in the vicinity like Balewadi, Mahalunge and Wakad. These locations are likely to witness robust residential demand soon.
Some of the prominent factors which are driving residential demand are enumerated below:
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A)Proximity to Business Hubs
Mundhwa and Keshav Nagar are located in between the two key office hubs of Pune – Magarpatta and Kharadi. The North Eastern corridor has ~35 mn sq ft of built stock and the current vacancy levels are below 5%. In addition, the future stock is ~28 million sq ft which is predominantly being planned within Nagar road, Mundhwa and Kharadi. All of the above is likely to fuel residential demand in a big way.
Similarly, Bavdhan and Wakad locality is strategically located in the western corridor. The Western corridor has ~31 mn sq ft of built stock and the current vacancy levels are below 2%. In addition, the future stock is ~25 million sq ft which is predominantly being planned within the Mumbai – Bangalore Highway, Hinjewadi, Baner, Balewadi and Nanded (Pune).
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B)The connectivity advantage
Key micro markets such as Mundhwa, Kharadi, Wagholi, Keshav Nagar are located in the east of Pune and is well connected by Magarpatta Road, which joins Pune-Ahmednagar Highway in the north and Solapur-Pune Highway in the south. Similarly, Bavdhan Balewadi, Mahalunge and Wakad are located on the Mumbai-Bangalore National Highway, by-passing the Pune City. Bavdhan Road serves as the main approach road for the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. In addition to this, the development of the metro rail lines and ring road will further boost demand due to improved connectivity of the locations in future.
Supply snapshot and price arbitrage
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Because of the huge influx of reputed developers, the key micro markets have been catering to the mid-income group. In recent past, there have been launches in the upper-mid income group segment too.
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The key micro markets have significant land for future development of residential projects.