New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- Rental income is emerging as a key consideration in residential real estate investment, with buyers who cite rental yield as their primary investment motivation recording the highest Housing Sentiment Index (HSI) of 119, according to the latest Housing Sentiment Index report by Magicbricks, India's No. 1 Property Site. The findings point to a shift in investment preferences, with buyers increasingly evaluating residential property for its income-generating potential alongside traditional motivations such as capital appreciau0tion and ownership.
While capital gains and stability ownership are each cited by 31% of respondents as reasons for investing in real estate, rental yield-focused buyers display the strongest hous...