India, Jan. 28 -- Capital appreciation is the main driving factor for most high net-worth individuals and ultra-high-net-worth individuals to invest in real estate, and more than 60 per cent are planning to invest in the property market during the next two years, according to the Luxury Residential Outlook Survey 2025 conducted by India Sotheby's International Realty (ISIR).

As many as 62% HNIs and UHNIs expressed the desire to buy luxury properties in the next 12-24 months even though the mood on economic growth turns more measured. Over 55% of HNIs prefer second or holiday homes within a four-hour drive, prioritising convenience and accessibility. Interest in international real estate among HNIs has grown from 10-11% historically to 22...