A recent Colliers India report reveals that homebuyers continue to gravitate towards 2‑ and 3‑BHK apartments, whether ready‑to‑move or under construction, across a wide price spectrum. The study, which pooled responses from over 1,500 prospective owners, found that price sensitivity is high, yet the desire for larger, well‑located units remains a dominant factor in the residential market. The resilience in housing sales is being driven by a mix of lifestyle aspirations and a long‑term view of homeownership.
Even as affordability concerns tighten budgets, buyers are exercising selectivity, opting for projects that promise better amenities and future appreciation. This behaviour has helped the sector sidestep a sharp slowdown that many analysts feared after the recent rise in construction costs. For investors, the trend translates into steady earnings for listed developers and a modest uplift for the Nifty Realty index, which has outperformed the broader Nifty 50 in the past quarter.
Sensex‑linked real‑estate funds are seeing fresh inflows as retail investors look for assets that can hedge against inflation while offering capital‑gain potential. Looking ahead, analysts caution that any abrupt policy shift on home‑loan rates or a spike in raw‑material prices could temper enthusiasm. Nonetheless, the current buying pulse suggests that well‑positioned developers and REITs remain attractive for salaried investors seeking diversified exposure to India’s growing urban housing demand.