NO FALL IN RATE OR DEMAND: CREDAI

CREDAI property show to bring 100+ RERA-approved projects under one roof; industry leaders say the city's story is no longer confined to the western corridor

For the common buyer, the takeaway is therefore not simply buy before prices rise.” It is to buy the right property, from the right developer, in the right location, after checking the paperwork and that is what CREDAI Hyderabad wants the three-day property show to simplify

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Hyderabad's real-estate market is entering a more mature phase, with strong demand continuing even as the market becomes increasingly premium and selective. For CREDAI Hyderabad President N. Jaideep Reddy and President-Elect B. Jagannath Rao, however, the story is not simply about homes above the Rs 1-crore mark. Their message to the ordinary homebuyer is more practical: understand the budget, compare projects, verify approvals and choose a home that fits the family's requirements rather than getting carried away by the premiumization of the market.

The message will be central to the 19th  CREDAI Hyderabad Property Show 2026, scheduled from August 28 to 30 at Halls 1 and 3 of the HITEX Exhibition Centre. More than 100 RERA-approved projects are expected to be showcased, giving buyers an opportunity to meet developers, compare properties and seek financial guidance from banks at a single venue.

Plan your house in one weekend

Jaideep Reddy's pitch is deliberately simple. “One weekend, just come to us and plan the house you want with the budget you want without any complications, confusions,” he said.

The thinking behind the exhibition is to take some of the uncertainty out of property buying. Instead of moving from one developer's office to another, buyers can examine different projects, talk directly to developers and consult financial institutions. Reddy said the show would bring RERA-approved projects, reputed builders and experts together so that buyers can clarify their doubts before taking a decision.

The exhibition will also feature curated discussions involving government officials, industry representatives and real-estate research agencies, offering buyers a wider view of Hyderabad's market rather than just individual project pitches

Strong market, but not a licence to buy blindly

Jagannath Rao’s presentation highlighted data showing Hyderabad’s strong and evolving housing market. The city remains one of India’s leading residential markets by value, with its premium segment expanding significantly. Knight Frank reported 19,249 housing sales in H1 2026, up 1% year-on-year, while launches fell 2% to 20,466 units.

Prices showed stronger growth, with Hyderabad’s weighted average residential price rising about 9% year-on-year to Rs 8,211 per sq ft in Q1 2026. However, CREDAI stressed that substantial construction remains underway. Buyers need not panic over projects that are not yet ready for possession. The advice is to decide confidently, without fear or unnecessary haste.

Second sales and the cost of delay

Another issue raised at the meeting was the growing number of second sales. Existing buyers' costs, delays and resale transactions can influence what new buyers eventually pay. 

This is an increasingly important part of the city's property conversation as projects mature and early purchasers begin to resell.

Jagannath Rao also pointed to the strength of Hyderabad's luxury market, saying the city is now competing with Mumbai's luxury segment. But, he argued, Hyderabad residents themselves need to understand the value being created in their own city.

At the same time, he cautioned against allowing the concentration of attention on western Hyderabad to distort the larger picture.

The city cannot be only west Hyderabad

Kokapet, Neopolis and the Financial District will remain key premium hubs, but CREDAI sees Hyderabad’s next growth phase spreading across multiple corridors. Kompally, Patancheru, the north-west, southern airport corridor, Adibatla and Kongarakalan are emerging strongly. Buyers should therefore look beyond the traditional western core when evaluating opportunities.

Infrastructure will decide the next winners

Road and transit connectivity will shape future property values, with the RRR, ORR links, Metro expansion, airport connectivity and Future City reshaping Hyderabad. However, buyers must distinguish operational, approved and proposed projects. RERA alone is insufficient; legal checks, especially around FTL, buffers, lakes and HYDRAA-related risks, remain essential.

“Whatever is approved is not sold”

One of the strongest cautions emerging from the meeting was against confusing approval with sales performance. “Whatever approved is not sold,” was the message.

Buyers must distinguish approvals, available inventory, actual sales and future promises. Leaders also warned against unverified social-media claims, urging citizens to verify real-estate data and project information before making costly decisions.

Hyderabad’s future housing demand will depend heavily on employment growth. Expanding GCCs, BFSI, life sciences, data centres, manufacturing and Future City activity are diversifying jobs beyond IT. Strong H1 2026 office leasing supports continued housing demand near emerging employment hubs.

Demand remains, but affordability matters

CREDAI's confidence in the market comes from sustained transactions, price appreciation, infrastructure expansion and employment growth. But the affordability question cannot be ignored. The latest market evidence suggests a stable rather than runaway market: sales volumes are broadly steady while prices continue to rise.

That makes the industry's “Rate Aagadhu – Demand Thaggadhu” theme less a promise of unlimited price escalation and more a statement of confidence in Hyderabad's underlying fundamentals.