Demand for 3BHK homes rose by 13% in the last two years of Covid-19 pandemic.- The demand share for 4BHKs also rose from 2% in the pre-Covid survey to 7% now.
- Bangalore and Chennai have the highest demand for
3BHK homes with 51% and 48% respondents voting, as per the survey.
As many as 44% people said they want 3BHK homes while 38% are looking for 2BHK homes, as per
"The pandemic effect on home sizes continues - larger spaces in non-core urban areas remain in higher demand across the top cities. The reopening of offices and schools has changed little about this trend - as the increasing demand for the 3BHK configuration over 2BHKs vouch safes,” said Anuj Puri, chairman of
The growth demand for 3BHKs over the last three years is consistent. It was at 31% in 2019; which grew to 40% in 2021; and to 44% in 2022. The demand share for 4BHKs has also risen – from 2% in the pre-Covid survey to 7% now.
Bangalore and Chennai saw the highest demand for 3BHK homes with 51% and 48% respondents voting for them. In Mumbai however 21% of respondents still prefer 1BHK homes.
“Notably, Hyderabad where demand for larger BHK configuration has always been high previously is seeing some reversal in trend,” the report said. The city has witnessed maximum demand for 2BHKs as over 49% respondents are looking to buy in the city.
The demand for luxury properties also grew to 10% in 2022 as compared to 6% in 2019.
Meanwhile, the premium segment priced between ₹90 lakh- ₹1.5 cr. also saw an uptick in demand over the same period – from 18% in pre-Covid to 24% in the first half of 2022.
Buoyed by the increasing demand for luxury homes, developers have also significantly increased their new supply in this category. As per the report, over 33,210 luxury units have been launched across the top 7 cities collectively in H1 2022.
This number grew from 16,110 luxury units in 2019 to 33,210 units in H1 2022.
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