MMR Homebuyers Prefer 2BHKs Over Larger Homes, Survey Finds Amid Rising Property Prices
Mumbai: Homebuyers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) continue to show a preference for smaller configurations compared with several other major housing markets, with 2BHKs emerging as the preferred unit size for more than 40% of respondents, according to the Anarock Consumer Sentiment Survey – H1 2026. MMR buyers prefer smaller homes The survey, which covered 8,320 respondents aged 23-77…
Mumbai: A recent survey conducted by Anarock Consumer Sentiment Survey – H1 2026 reveals that homebuyers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) prefer smaller 2BHK homes over larger configurations. The survey, which included 8,320 respondents aged 23-77 years from 14 cities, found that 39% of MMR buyers favor 3BHK homes, the lowest preference among the surveyed major markets.
At the same time, demand for 1BHK homes remains strong, indicating varying housing requirements across the region. However, at the national level, larger homes are gaining traction, with 48% of respondents preferring 3BHKs, followed by 2BHKs at 38%. Demand for 4BHK and larger homes has increased to nearly 5%, up from around 3% in H1 2024.
City-wise, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, and Hyderabad show the highest preference for 3BHKs, while MMR records the lowest preference for 3BHKs at 39%. Affordability remains a key concern for MMR buyers amid rising property prices, with 65% of respondents worried about the price rise. Some buyers are shifting from buying to renting, while 31% are considering peripheral locations and 43% say their preferences have not changed. Residential real estate remains the preferred investment asset class for 60% of respondents.
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