Should I buy a resale or new launch property in Kolkata?
## Resale vs New Launch in Kolkata
**New Launch Pros**: Under-market entry price, appreciation upside, modern amenities
**New Launch Cons**: 3–5 year wait, 5% GST, delivery risk
**Resale Pros**: Immediate possession, no GST, established neighbourhood
**Resale Cons**: Higher initial price, older construction, maintenance issues
**Kolkata stats**: ₹7,506/sqft average, 3050 projects, 1114 ready-to-move options.
Source: PropyMart, July 2026.
**New Launch Pros**: Under-market entry price, appreciation upside, modern amenities
**New Launch Cons**: 3–5 year wait, 5% GST, delivery risk
**Resale Pros**: Immediate possession, no GST, established neighbourhood
**Resale Cons**: Higher initial price, older construction, maintenance issues
**Kolkata stats**: ₹7,506/sqft average, 3050 projects, 1114 ready-to-move options.
Source: PropyMart, July 2026.
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