Vol. 2, Issue 3, Part K (2016)

Abstract
India is witnessing heightened activity in the real estate sector with strong impetus provided by the economic conditions in the country. The Indian real estate sector is one of the most globally active sectors. The Indian real estate market size is expected to touch US$ 180 billion by 2020. The Coimbatore residential market is witnessing positive transaction activity, leading to increased absorption. In the housing sector, apartment market is flourishing in Coimbatore. There is massive growth of investment in apartments and increase in the number of promoters promoting hundreds of apartments over the recent years. The present study is undertaken to identify the socio economic profile of apartment residents in Coimbatore, their native place and previous house type of stay.