New Delhi, April 14 -- Young professionals in India- aged 18-24- and senior citizens- aged above 75- are demonstrating strong intent to invest in real estate, a recent consumer sentiment survey of 1950 prospective homebuyers conducted by real estate platform Magicbricks showed.

The findings show that young professionals are entering the housing market earlier than before, driven by rising disposable incomes and long-term investment goals.

This cohort recorded a Housing Sentiment Index (HSI) score of 164, with respondents indicating a willingness to invest 5-6 times their annual income in residential property.

Their early participation signals a generational shift in wealth creation and financial planning.

On the other end of the spect...