Developers close 76 land deals in 9M 2026, JDAs reach 25%
In short
Developers closed 76 land deals in the first nine months of 2026, covering about 1,445 acres, Anarock said. That compares with 99 deals and nearly 3,292 acres in the same period last year.
Joint development agreements accounted for 25% of the transactions. The numbers suggest developers are being more selective about land buying.
What the reporting says
Developers closed 76 land transactions covering about 1,445 acres in the first nine months of 2026, Anarock said, compared with 99 deals across nearly 3,292 acres a year earlier. Joint development agreements made up 25% of the transactions in the period. The figures point to a more selective land-buying trend in the real estate market.
Why it matters
Anarock said developers completed 76 land transactions spanning about 1,445 acres in the first nine months of 2026, down from 99 deals covering nearly 3,292 acres in the same period last year. Joint development agreements accounted for 25% of transactions. The data suggests a more selective approach to land acquisitions and highlights the growing role of JDAs in real estate deals.