Half of the prospective homebuyers in Colliers’ 2026 survey said they were willing to buy within two years. That is a measure of stated intent, not a count of future transactions. The same survey points to the condition attached to that interest: 31% of respondents named affordability and pricing as their primary concern.
What the 2026 survey reports
Colliers says its survey draws on around 1,800 respondents across more than 30 established and emerging residential markets. Its published findings, dated 17 September 2026, report that 50% of prospective buyers are willing to purchase in the next two years. The page also says 62% prefer two- or three-bedroom apartments, more than 60% favour ready or near-completion homes, and 65% consider attractive pricing or flexible payment plans important to an immediate decision.
Together, those answers describe preferences and stated plans. They do not show how many respondents later bought, secured financing, or found a home within budget. The Colliers summary reviewed for this article does not provide enough sample-method detail to convert its percentages into a statistically representative forecast for every Indian household or city.
Intent depends on a workable home and budget
The combination of affordability concerns and a preference for completed or nearly completed homes is useful for framing a property search. A buyer comparing an under-construction launch with a ready apartment can separate three questions: does the total cost fit, does the configuration work, and is the possession timeline acceptable? The survey suggests these factors matter to respondents; it does not establish that one type of home will outperform another.
The 65% response on pricing and payment flexibility also needs careful reading. It records what respondents say would matter to an immediate purchase decision. It does not prove that a discount or revised payment schedule would make a particular home affordable or produce a sale.
For a different evidence base, BestProp.ai’s Q2 housing report covers recorded sales and launches. Survey answers and completed market activity answer different questions, so neither should be used as a substitute for the other.
Does the 50% figure mean half of Indian households will buy by 2028?
No. It is the share of prospective buyers in this survey who expressed willingness to purchase within two years. It is not a forecast of transactions or a national household count.
What is the clearest buyer takeaway?
Treat the survey as a snapshot of stated preferences. Test any home against your own budget, configuration needs, financing and possession requirements.
Sources and limits
The Colliers Homebuying Sentiment Survey 2026 is the source for the reported sample description and preferences. Colliers’ 21 September distribution repeats the two-year purchase-intent finding. These are survey responses, not a prediction of prices, sales, loan eligibility or future buyer behaviour.