- Homebuying sentiment stays firm for 54% of prospective buyers despite external macroeconomic volatilities
- 46% of respondents prefer properties priced between INR 50 lakh and 1.5 crore
- About one-third of prospective buyers consider affordability & pricing as major concerns, followed by apprehensions related to job security & income visibility
- 62% of surveyed respondents prefer 2 and 3 BHK apartments
- Over 60% of respondents favor ready-to-move or near-completion homes
GURUGRAM, India , Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Housing demand continues to demonstrate resilience, with housing sales remaining buoyant throughout 2026. Colliers’ latest report, Homebuying Sentiment Survey 2026: Decoding India’s Evolving Buyer Preferences , indicates that while buyers are becoming increasingly price-sensitive and selective, their willingness to purchase remains largely intact, supported by long-term homeownership aspirations and confidence in the residential market. The upcoming festive season holds immense potential to add further momentum to housing sales across major residential markets of the country.
The report draws insights from around 1,800 respondents across 30+ established and emerging residential markets of the country, highlighting evolving homebuying preferences and factors shaping property purchase decisions. Most importantly, nearly half of the surveyed respondents are willing to purchase a residential property within the next 2 years.
Amid ongoing regional conflicts, commodity price volatility, supply chain disruptions, trade realignments and fluctuating interest rates, global economic growth forecasts remain moderate. This continues to influence investment and consumption decisions across countries and economic sectors. In fact, rising construction material & labour costs, coupled with evolving lifestyle aspirations, are further prompting Indian homebuyers to adopt a more selective approach. Despite these headwinds, housing sentiment continues to hold up well, with 54% of surveyed respondents indicating that external volatilities are likely to have a relatively lower impact on Indian real estate.
54% of surveyed respondents are optimistic, attributing low impact of external volatilities on Indian real estate
50% of prospective homebuyers express willingness to buy a house within 2 years
31% of respondents cite affordability and pricing as their primary concern while buying a property, followed by apprehensions related to job security & income visibility
62% of prospective homebuyers prefer 2 and 3 BHK apartment configurations
46% of respondents prefer properties priced between INR 50 lakh and 1.5 crore
Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru and Hyderabad demonstrate stronger demand for higher ticket sizes
Over 60% of respondents have a clear preference for ready-to-move or near-completion homes over under-construction properties
65% of homebuyers consider attractive pricing and flexible payment plans critical in facilitating immediate purchase decisions
Source: PR Newswire
