How expensive will it be to buy a house in the new year? How will the demand for houses be? Know expert opinion

The most important thing was that an increase of about 17 percent was recorded in residential sales, which was quite high. This was an indication that buyers did not shy away from the market, rather they were now giving priority to projects with more thoughtful, reliable developers and better locations.

However, the biggest question is what is going to happen in the property sector in the year 2026? How much are house prices going to increase or decrease in the new year and what kind of demand can be seen for houses this year?

How will be the property market, demand and prices in 2026?

Now the eyes are fixed on the year 2026. Industry estimates suggest that the real estate market may become stronger in the coming year. Most developers expect to see an increase of 5 to 10 percent in house prices in 2026.

The full effect of the recent cut in repo rates can be seen in 2026, which will make home loans cheaper and end-user demand will increase further. The working class, upgrading families and long-term investors can play an important role in furthering the growth of the market.

What are experts saying?

Dinesh Jain, MD, Exotica Housing, says that 2025 has made it clear that the market is now moving forward not only on the number of launches, but on delivery and trust. Buyers are choosing developers who have a strong track record. Almost the same pattern is going to remain in the new year.

Retired COO of Diligent Builders. Colonel Ashwini Nagpal says that due to softening of interest rates and better connectivity, the mid and premium segment will see stable growth in 2026. People will be less inclined towards normal houses.

KB Group Founder Rakesh Singhal believes that the year 2025 has emerged as a strong end-user-driven and long-term investment sector. Now, the possible cut in repo rates, stable demand and continued infrastructure development have together created a reliable and balanced growth environment for 2026.

Vaibhav Aggarwal, founder of Vision Business Park, says that in the year 2026, there will be a clear increase in organized development and sales of residential and commercial projects not only in big cities but also in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

Experts believe that the repo rate cut not only accelerated the purchasing decision but also invited back into the market those buyers who were waiting for a long time due to high interest rates. For this reason, an increase in site visits and booking inquiries has been seen in the last months of the year.