West Chennai drives 9% home sales rise and 60% office leasing jump

8 articles · Updated · Prop News Time · May 9

In Q1 2026, western micro-markets including Thirumazhisai gained from links to the Chennai-Bengaluru Highway, Outer Ring Road and the upcoming Metro Phase 2 network.
Demand has been boosted by proximity to the Sriperumbudur manufacturing belt, while Global Capability Centres helped lift office leasing and reinforced investor and homebuyer interest.
The proposed greenfield airport and Tamil Nadu Knowledge City project add to momentum, with rising land and apartment prices signalling West Chennai's growing role in the city's urban expansion.

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