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50% of Indian Homebuyers Plan Purchase Within 2 Years: Colliers Survey
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CNBC TV18•21-09-2026, 09:54
50% of Indian Homebuyers Plan Purchase Within 2 Years: Colliers Survey
- •Nearly half of prospective homebuyers in India intend to purchase a residential property within the next two years, according to Colliers' Homebuying Sentiment Survey 2026.
- •Affordability and property pricing are the biggest concerns for 31% of respondents, with 46% preferring properties priced between ₹50 lakh and ₹1.5 crore.
- •Buyers are increasingly selective, prioritizing unit size, layout, social infrastructure, connectivity, and security in gated societies.
- •Two and three-bedroom apartments remain popular, preferred by 62% of prospective buyers, with demand for larger homes strong in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.
- •Over 60% of respondents prefer ready-to-move-in or near-completion properties, indicating a desire for possession certainty and reduced construction risk.
Key Questions Answered
According to Colliers' Homebuying Sentiment Survey 2026, about 50% of prospective homebuyers plan to purchase a residential property within the next two years.
Affordability and property pricing emerged as the biggest concern for 31% of respondents. Additionally, about 75 to 80% of buyers identified unit size, layout, social infrastructure, and connectivity as important considerations.
Around 62% of prospective homebuyers prefer two- and three-bedroom apartments. Furthermore, over 60% of respondents prefer ready-to-move-in or near-completion properties to minimize construction-related risks.
