Homebuyers are becoming more selective rather than stepping away from the residential market, with larger homes, premium housing, developer credibility and future resale and rental potential emerging as key priorities in H1 2026.
India’s residential real estate market remained resilient in the first half of 2026 despite geopolitical uncertainty and rising housing prices, with prospective buyers continuing to show a strong preference for homeownership while becoming more discerning about affordability, quality and long-term value, according to the Anarock Real Estate Homebuyer Survey H1 2026.
