Buyers in India’s top cities are hitting the pause button longer when eyeing premium homes in 2025, but snapping up bargains faster than ever. A comprehensive report highlights that 1-2 crore rupee homes now take 30 days on average to book, improved from 47 days last year but still reflecting deeper scrutiny.
Factors like escalating costs, abundant new launches, and tempting stock market returns are making shoppers weigh options meticulously. In the affordable under-50 lakh category, times plummeted to 19 days from 28, fueled by scarce supply and rental pressures.
Mid-tier 50 lakh-1 crore homes stayed consistent at 29 days. Under 3 crore properties averaged 27 days, up from 17. The 2-3 crore range shone with 15-day decisions, attributed to buyer trust and tight inventory.
This trend underscores a buyer’s market emerging in luxury segments, with plentiful choices empowering negotiation. First-time owners, squeezed by soaring rents, benefit from hassle-free financing and tech-driven loan processes.
Looking back, 2022 marked peak speed at 22 days post-recovery, while 2020 lagged at 35 days. As supply diversifies, 2025 paints a picture of empowered consumers dictating pace, promising steadier real estate trajectories in metros.