One out of five Indian UHNWIs planning to buy a new home in 2021: Report

                One out of five of India's ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) plan to buy a new home in 2021 compared to one out of 10 in 2020, according to Knight Frank's Wealth 
Report 2021.

An UHNWI is defined with $30 million (about ₹217 crore) or more.

The preferred investment locations for ultra-wealthy Indians are largely concentrated in domestic market followed by preferences in international markets of the United 
States, the United Kingdom, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.

Globally, about 26% of the ultra-wealthy also plan on purchasing a home in 2021, up against 20% of 2020. The pandemic-induced residential mini-boom is expected to 
continue through 2021.

Knight Frank estimates this demand to fuel price rises of up to 7% this year for key markets globally.

In terms of attributes while choosing a new home, transport links, internet connectivity and leisure amenities close-by are of prime importance to Indian UHNWIs.

Office and logistics emerged as the top two real estate sectors of interest to UHNWIs for investments in India, while globally it was the residential private rented sector and 
logistics, which are the top two asset classes of choice.

Indian UHNWIs have 17% of their wealth allocated to property investments compared to 21% globally. "The pandemic is super-charging demand for locations that offer a 
surfeit of wellness -- mountains, lakes, and coastal hot-spots," said Liam Bailey, global head of research at Knight Frank.

"Demand is especially strong for rural and coastal properties, with access to open space being the most highly desired feature."

Source: Hindustan Times