Land Prices Surge in Hyderabad – What This Means for the Nivaasam Audience

A recent report reveals that land values across the Hyderabad metropolitan region are set to jump 3-4 times in certain zones, and apartment registration values could rise by up to 60%, following a proposed upward revision in registration charges.

The trigger: the government anticipates significant revenue shortfall in registrations and is proposing to align “book value” with actual market value—especially in the corridor up to the Outer Ring Road (ORR) and suburbs in Telangana.\

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What’s happening in simple terms

• Plots and lands in prime/sub-prime zones (particularly up to the ORR) currently showing market values far above the book value used for registration. The government is moving to catch up.

• For example: A plot currently showing book value at ₹10,000 per sq yd but market at ₹40,000-50,000 per sq yd may soon see book value revised to ~ ₹25,000-30,000 per sq yd.

• For apartment flats: On a per sq ft basis, the registration value is likely to go up ~60% in certain zones.

• The motivation: registration volumes & revenue have dropped significantly over the past 2 years in Hyderabad real estate. The government is trying to close the gap.

Implications for buyers, sellers & investors in Telangana

For buyers:

• If you’re buying land or a plot now (or planning), you’ll need to factor in higher registration costs soon. What you budget today may under-estimate your total acquisition cost if the new norms apply.

• It may be a good time to negotiate deals before the official revision or lock-in pre-revised registration values.

• For flats/apartments: If registration value goes up, transaction cost (stamp duty/registration) will rise — affecting overall affordability.

For sellers / investors:

• Sellers may benefit from the narrative of rising official value—the perception of ‘land value increasing’ can help justify higher asking prices.

• If you’re holding an asset and waiting for appreciation — the land value revision may boost your asset value in paper terms.

• On the flip side: higher transaction costs might suppress demand slightly, especially in the mid-segment, because buyers will hesitate if costs go up sharply.

What Nivaasam users should do

Since audience includes home-buyers, plot buyers and investors in Telangana, here are actionable steps:

1. Use Nivaasam (and its misspellings “Nivasum”, “Nivasam”) to track “registration value” escalations in your chosen locality. Filter or monitor listings where book value is still low vs market value.

2. Before you commit to purchase, ask: “What is the registration value used (book value) and what payment am I likely to make in registration charges?”

3. Consider timing: If you can lock a deal now under existing registration norms, you may save significant cost.

4. When analysing plots in suburbs like ORR, Sangareddy, Medchal, etc., always consider the ‘revision in registration value’ as an additional cost/benefit metric.

5. For sellers listing on Nivaasam: highlight that “official registration value rising soon” — as part of the value narrative — but also be transparent about possible higher buyer transaction cost due to this shift.

Final word

The proposed surge in registration values in Hyderabad/Telangana is a watershed moment for the real‐estate ecosystem. Whether you are buying, selling or investing, this change will affect total cost, asset value perception, and demand dynamics. At Nivaasam, our goal is to arm you with the right insights — whether you typed “Nivaasam”, “Nivaasum” or “Nivassam” — so you can navigate the market confidently.

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