Real Estate Trends FY26: Luxury Homes, Tier-2 Cities, and Commercial Boom

• FY26 saw a real estate transformation with buyers preferring larger homes and amenities, shifting to Tier-2 cities.
• Demand for homes over 1 crore rupees reached 50% of total sales in 2025, indicating stronger financial positions of buyers.
• Tier-2 cities like Pune, Chandigarh, and Lucknow emerged as growth engines due to better connectivity, infrastructure, and lower prices.
• Commercial and retail sectors also saw significant recovery, with record office space absorption and growth in experience-based malls.
• Infrastructure projects like Dwarka Expressway and metro networks played a crucial role, making distant areas attractive and shifting buyer priorities towards lifestyle.