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Second homes are a compelling opportunity in Goa’s luxury real estate market. Not only are they generating attractive rental returns, but there’s also a surge in demand, particularly for gated coastal villas and large apartments with ample bedrooms. This trend is being driven by millennials seeking idyllic getaways and NRIs capitalising on currency advantages.
Due to the host of favourable factors, people from other states and even NRIs living in the developed nations are allured by Goa’s peaceful living conditions and are motivated to own a second home here. That’s why holiday homes are gaining popularity along with ongoing infrastructure development, booming startup culture, and the formation of Special Economic Zones. These factors have boosted industrial growth and investment in the real estate sector.
Investor interest has taken off because of the Rs 4,494.6 crore Manohar International Airport that has come up at Mopa. The new airport has been a game changer, enhancing connectivity and attracting substantial interest from major real estate firms and investors.
Indian housing sector saw growth in sales and launches in FY23-24, but affordable housing segment declined post COVID. What is need is reviving incentives like credit-linked subsidy scheme and 100% Tax Holiday for developers to stimulate demand and supply in affordable housing sector.
Young professionals find the Goa market attractive for property investment; Gated villas in Grade A locations command a rental yield of 5-8%. Buyers for second homes are not only end buyers but retail investors seeking both rental returns and capital appreciation.
Tourist destinations near beaches, hill stations, and non-metro cities with favourable climates, nature access, and proximity to the sea, countryside, or mountains are preferred places and being the real estate haven, Goa is the first love for connoisseurs investing in vacation homes as 35% of holiday home buyers preferred Goa as a second home destination.
The premium segment has nearly doubled its share of total sales, though the affordable segment continues to hold strong. The surge in luxury sales indicates a growing demand for high-end properties, potentially driven by strong economic performance and wealthy investors.
India’s real estate market is witnessing a seismic shift, with the luxury housing segment experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand. Factors such as rising incomes, growing aspirations for upscale living, and a preference for modern amenities have propelled this transformation, resulting in a boom in luxury home sales across the country.
India’s real estate market boom is still a few years away from peaking. But the cycle’s longevity could turn on a few factors, good and bad, say realty experts. It will hinge on not just a more widespread demand for homes and offices but also smart supply and price management by the country’s top developers.