Housing Prices to Soar by 5%+ in 2026: Developers' Survey Reveals Strong Boom

• 70% of real estate developers foresee a housing boom in 2026, with 68% expecting prices to rise by over 5%.
• A survey by CREDAI and CRE Matrix, involving 647 developers, revealed these optimistic forecasts for the calendar year 2026.
• Specific price hike predictions include 46% expecting 5-10% and 18% forecasting 10-15% increases.
• Only 8% of developers anticipate a price fall, while 25% predict less than a 5% increase.
• CREDAI President Shekhar G. Patel states growth is driven by end-user demand, focusing on balanced supply and evolving buyer preferences.

Why It Matters: Developers predict over 5% housing price hike by 2026, driven by strong end-user demand.