The festive period between Navratri and Diwali has long been considered an auspicious time for home-buying in India. It is also the time when developers across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and beyond roll out attractive schemes to entice buyers. With property registrations in Mumbai rising 22% year-on-year to 12,915 transactions in October 2024, and stamp duty collections jumping 44% to Rs. 1,201 crore, the data shows how buyers and sellers alike view this season as a decisive moment.

Flexibility

Yet, beyond offers and discounts, the true advantage lies in how smartly buyers negotiate. Experts suggest that festive launches are often backed by sales targets, making developers more flexible.

Common schemes include waived stamp duty, “no EMI till possession,” free parking, and bund

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