Owning a luxury holiday home in places like Goa is an increasing trend for buyers who look at it as a luxury living and also as a good investment option with better rental yields. Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are abundantly visible across the various sectors of the global economy. India too witnessed a subjugation of macro indicators, that were once believed to be the fastest, and no sector was spared from the deluge of pandemic aftermath.
Over the last few months, enquiries for larger homes have increased up to 40% with property seekers predominantly scouting for 3-bedroom apartments with average 1,800 sq ft built-up area as against the previously-preferred 2-bedroom units, showed data from ANAROCK Property Consultants. The emergence and acceptance of the Work from Home model in the backdrop of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has led to increased demand for relatively larger homes. The new demand pattern is driven by homebuyers’ need to accommodate space for remote working.
The quick transition of real estate developers to digital platforms saved the day for both developers and homebuyers. The phenomenal digital home sales numbers are a glaring testament to this. The fruition of digital real estate platforms where buyers and sellers can meet, share information & keep them securely at one place and get to shop real estate products seamlessly is the next big chapter in real estate; one that will change the property sector for good and ensure continued success irrespective of the market forces.
While not many Indians are buying, developers have seen a spike in enquiries and demand from non-resident Indians in the ongoing financial year. Developers say a weaker rupee, return of several Indians from Middle East and lower interest rates for housing loans are some of the triggers. As many as 40,000 NRIs could be looking to purchase assets in India. If this demand gets converted into sales once travel curbs ease, this could be a “historical high”, he said.
Goa’s serene location, quiet life and strong economic environment make it an attractive investment destination for many of the investors who are especially looking to buy a second home. Do you want to own a home which is away from the hustle and bustle of the city life and is close to nature? Then Goa is the place to be. Goa’s serene location, quiet life and strong economic environment make it an attractive investment destination for many of the investors who are especially looking to buy a second home.
Contrary to fears and low expectations, real estate in the post-covid world will most likely survive and eventually thrive as an asset class, though it will look different. Decentralization, redistribution and restructuring will be the major themes of this transformation. While it is early days yet, there are visible indications of some of the ways in which the pandemic may alter things for both consumers and developers. It is important to note that the winds of change have been triggered not just by the pandemic.