Why property investing is shifting from purchase decisions to portfolio strategy

Portfolio behaviour emerges in financial markets because assets can be split, priced continuously, compared and adjusted incrementally, allowing risk to be managed through distribution rather than conviction alone. Fractional ownership models allow investors to deploy capital in tranches, spreading exposure across multiple assets, locations and use cases rather than committing to a single transaction. (Photo […]

Will income-generating assets matter more than homeownership in 2026?

As residential prices continue to rise across Indian cities, a quieter reassessment is underway among property investors. The question is no longer whether real estate belongs in a portfolio, but what role it should play. Fractional real estate structures allow investors to participate in income-generating assets without acquiring entire properties. (Photo for representational purposes only) […]

From timeshares to fractional ownership: A smarter way to buy a luxury second home

Planning to buy a luxury second home in a coastal town like Goa but unwilling to sink crores into a single property? For many aspirational buyers, the hurdles are familiar, high upfront costs, ongoing maintenance, limited usage and uncertain returns. Fractional ownership allows investors to own a share of a high-value second home rather than […]

From paperwork to digital platforms: Why low-touch property investing is emerging as an inflation hedge

For investors navigating markets, stability has become a scarce asset. Global bond yields remain unpredictable, while equity indices swing sharply with every data release. Amid this uncertainty, real estate is quietly reclaiming its appeal. Investors are returning to property not for rapid gains, but as a hedge against inflation, currency erosion and market volatility. Higher […]

From full ownership to fractions: How technology is reshaping real estate investment in India

India’s real estate market has entered one of its most confident phases in over a decade, with steady sales, firm prices, and renewed investor interest. Urban professionals, in particular, are once again viewing property as a reliable avenue for building and preserving wealth. At the same time, investing in real estate is no longer confined […]

SMREIT market likely to exceed $75 bn, driven by 500 mn sq ft of eligible commercial assets: CBRE

India’s Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trusts (SM REITs) market is likely to cross $75 billion, backed by more than 500 million sq ft of eligible office, logistics and retail assets, according to a report released by CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd. India’s Small and Medium REITs market is set to exceed $75 billion, […]

SM REITs: A hassle-free way to earn rental income with smaller investments

If you want rental income without buying and managing property, SM REITs (Small and Medium REITs) offer a way to earn steady payouts and modest gains with ease, transparency, and liquidity minus the hassle of dealing with tenants or physical assets. Like traditional REITs, SM REITs pool investor money to buy and manage income-generating properties, […]

Have a crore to invest in real estate? Should you consider a fractional ownership asset?

Owning a luxury holiday home requires a substantial investment and ongoing maintenance. Co-ownership is emerging as a smarter alternative, letting multiple investors share the costs and benefits while enjoying the perks of ownership without the usual hassles. Today, several platforms offer fractional ownership of premium second homes in sought-after destinations such as Goa, Alibaug, Nilgiri, […]

$44 bn Grade A offices suitable for SM REITs; Bengaluru and Hyderabad offer growth prospects

About 40% of the total Grade A office stock in India’s top seven cities, valued at roughly $44 billion, is suitable for SM REITs. Markets such as Mumbai and Delhi NCR present the largest asset acquisition opportunities under the umbrella due to the abundance of small and mid-sized projects. Tech hubs like Bengaluru and Hyderabad […]

The ₹10,000 entry point: How fractional ownership is reshaping Indian real estate investments

In India’s property market, the numbers have always spoken loudly. Apartments in Mumbai routinely cost upwards of ₹25,000 per square foot, while a commercial floor in Bengaluru’s technology corridor can command several crores. For decades, that scale effectively closed the door on smaller real estate investors but today the door is cracking open, quietly but […]