More than 16% of them say they plan to “definitely buy” real estate in the next one year (see graphic). “Over the next one year, the appreciation of real estate prices will at best be inflation linked,” says Samir Jasuja, Managing Director and CEO of realty portal PropEquity.com.The returns from real estate also tend to be jerky. Our survey shows that more than half (53%) of the respondents will buy property only for own use, and only 19% will buy as an investment. Faced with a severe cash crunch, real estate developers have not been able to complete projects. Even though the Real Estate Regulation Act 2016 has been passed, not many people are aware of how it will make a difference.

Source: Economic Times October 17, 2016 00:56 UTC