Decline in 1 BHK Flat Supply in Mumbai and MMR
The supply of one-bedroom apartments in Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) has significantly decreased in the first two quarters of the current financial year, according to research by Liases Foras. This decline is attributed to factors such as higher pricing, long-term settlement plans, and the increasing work-from-home culture.
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Sale of one-bedroom flats also dipped during the first two quarters of the current financial year – from 14,957 flats in Mumbai in FY25 to 3,727 flats in the first two quarters of FY26; and from 70,580 flats in the MMR in FY25 to 18,275 flats in FY26 so far.
The shift was owing to factors like higher pricing for smaller spaces, long-term settlement plans, and the increasing work-from-home culture, a report from Liases Foras said. “It is the peripheral areas of Mumbai like Vasai, Virar, Palghar, Ulwe, Palaspe, etc where one BHKs are the predominant type,” Pankaj Kapoor, managing director, Liases Foras said.
According to Anarock Property Consultants, another real estate broking firm, there is a growing preference among people in Mumbai and MMR region for three-bedroom flats. Hammad Khan, founder of Mighty Infra Builders & Developers, says that pricing is one of the crucial factors apart from the shrinking size of apartments in Mumbai.
“A few decades ago, one BHK flats were big enough with an area of 600 sq ft but now, these have shrunk to a range of 350 to 425 sq ft. Now, if a developer constructs a 1 BHK in the range of over 500 - 600 sq ft, people will not buy the same. Now, 2 BHKs are being adjusted within 550 - 600 sq ft and marketed as smart two BHKs,” Khan said, adding that people would prefer buying a smaller two BHK than a big one BHK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the supply of 1 BHK flats decreasing in Mumbai and MMR?
The supply of 1 BHK flats is decreasing due to higher pricing, long-term settlement plans, and the increasing work-from-home culture. Additionally, the size of 1 BHK flats has shrunk, making them less attractive to buyers.
What are the peripheral areas of Mumbai where 1 BHKs are predominant?
The peripheral areas of Mumbai where 1 BHKs are predominant include Vasai, Virar, Palghar, Ulwe, and Palaspe.
What is the growing preference among people in Mumbai and MMR?
There is a growing preference among people in Mumbai and MMR for three-bedroom flats.
How has the size of 1 BHK flats changed over the years?
A few decades ago, 1 BHK flats were around 600 sq ft, but now they have shrunk to a range of 350 to 425 sq ft. Developers are now adjusting 2 BHKs within 550 to 600 sq ft and marketing them as smart two BHKs.
What factors are influencing the preference for larger flats over smaller ones?
The factors influencing the preference for larger flats over smaller ones include higher pricing for smaller spaces, the shrinking size of 1 BHK flats, and the increasing work-from-home culture.
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