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.
Beyond its pristine beaches and vibrant culture, Goa’s real estate market surges dynamically, offering a fertile ground for astute investors to sow the seeds of prosperity. As the demand for second homes grows across India, Goa emerges as a frontrunner, weaving dreams of opulent living across sun-kissed sands and verdant landscapes.
India’s affluent class has been increasingly redirecting their investment focus towards residential real estate for some time, marking a notable change in the country’s investment landscape. This transition emphasizes changing trends in investment preferences and reflects the motivations driving the elite’s choice to invest in residential properties.
Home prices in India are likely to increase by 4-6 per cent this year but rising per capita income will support demand. Moderating inflation, stable commodity prices, a lower fiscal deficit, and a decline in global policy rates would set the stage for interest rate cuts to boost housing demand.
Demand for bigger homes remains strong even now despite rising prices with nearly 50% respondents preferring to buy a 3BHK home, followed by 38% for 2BHK. At least 46% respondents now prefer to buy homes priced >INR 90 lakh.
The real estate sector in India has experienced remarkable growth in 2023 and industry experts anticipate the homebuying sentiment witnessed in 2023 to persist in 2024 also.
Goa remains the most preferred destination for a holiday home, as about 35 percent of wealthy individuals chose to buy a holiday home in the state. The sunny beaches, hills, and lifestyle of Goa are the most significant appeal for individuals, but the return on the investments in holiday homes is also attracting investors and individuals.
For the first time in India, sales of high-end homes priced above Rs 1 crore have surpassed demand in the affordable segment, priced below Rs 50 lakh, according to a report by real estate consultancy Knight Frank.
Residential sales continue to gain momentum, reaching multi-year highs. Properties priced over ₹1 core saw a 39% Y-o-Y increase, while the mid-segment, ranging from ₹50 lakh to ₹1 crore, witnessed a 14% year-on-year rise.