As the festive lights fade and the year-end buying rhythm kicks in, a new wave of real estate activity is shaping India’s investment landscape. Between September and October 2025, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) approved 405 new housing project registrations - the highest single tally recorded ahead of Dussehra in the state’s history.

While most festive spikes are typically driven by apartment and township launches, this year’s surge has also spotlighted the steady rise of land-led formats - plotted and lowdensity developments that offer buyers both flexibility and ownership pride. In periurban belts like Karjat, Alibaug and Lonavala, this shift is evident as families look for investment-led second homes that blend lifestyle with long-term value.