The New Indian Dream: Why 2026 Is the Best Time to Buy a Second Home — Even If You’re an NRI Living Miles Away

On a Friday evening in Dubai, London, Singapore, or USA, thousands of Indians open WhatsApp and see the same thing: a cousin taking a dip in a luxury villa in Lonavala, a friend barbecuing at their Alibaug holiday home with his whole family, or a colleague showing off their Pune hillside bungalow.

And suddenly, that familiar tug hits you.

“One day, I’ll have my own second home in India.”

But then reality barges in:

“Do I have the time? The money? The energy to manage a property in India?”

“And can NRI buy property in India?”

Good news:

✔ Yes, NRIs can buy real estate in India

✔ Yes, second homes are becoming a wealth-generating asset class

✔ Yes, you can own premium real estate without spending crores

✔ Yes, thanks to fractional investing, this is easier than ever

What Is the Purpose of a Second Home in 2026?

Traditionally, a second home was a status symbol. In recent years, it has become a financial strategy.

A second home today can be:

✔ A lifestyle upgrade

A place where your family escapes on weekends, or where you stay during India trips.

✔ A passive income generator

Holiday homes in Lonavala, Karjat, Goa and Coorg generate strong Airbnb-style rental income.

✔ A long-term appreciating asset

Luxury micro-markets near metros have shown steady 8–12% appreciation in the last decade.

✔ A retirement or legacy plan

Your future home, or your children’s inheritance.

But here’s the catch — the more beautiful the location, the more expensive the property.

This is where fractional ownership blends wealth creation with lifestyle access.

Why Are Luxury Villas in Lonavala So Popular? (Google’s #2 Most Searched Query)

When you type “luxury villas in Lonavala” into Google, the first questions you’ll see are:

• Are villas in Lonavala a good investment?

• What is the rental income of a Lonavala villa?

• Should I buy or rent a villa in Lonavala?

Here’s the truth:

📍 Lonavala is India’s most investable second-home destination

– Proximity to Mumbai & Pune– Year-round tourism– Corporate weekend getaways– Short-stay rental boom– Infrastructure improvements (missing link freeway, expressway upgrades)

📈 Rentals are shockingly strong

A well-managed luxury villa can earn ₹15 lakh to ₹50 lakh per year in rentals.

💰 But buying one costs ₹2.5–6 crore

That’s why the average NRI or Indian investor hesitates — the entry ticket is simply too high.

🎯 Solution? Co-ownership

Through fractional property investment, you can co-own a ₹4 crore villa for a fraction of the price — without managing tenants, staff or maintenance.

Fractional Ownership Is Booming Globally — And India Is Catching Up Fast

In the US, UK, Australia and UAE, fractional ownership of real estate grew over 17% CAGR from 2018–2023 (Source: Global Fractional Ownership Market Analysis, 2023–2030).

It is now being used for:

• Beach homes

• Ski homes

• Downtown apartments

• Investment properties

• Holiday villas

• Retirement homes

Platforms like Pacaso (US), Kocomo (Mexico), have already made the model mainstream globally.

India is now entering that curve. Claravest brings this international model to Indian residential and second-home markets — but with stronger due diligence, investor protection, and real-asset access.

Why Fractional Investing Works Perfectly for Second Homes

Owning a second home “the old way” means:

❌ Huge down payment

❌ Monthly EMIs

❌ Staff management

❌ Repairs

❌ Compliance issues

❌ Vacant months

❌ Time drain

But fractional real estate investing flips the equation:

✔ Invest 5–20 lakhs instead of 5–20 crores

✔ Co-own premium properties

✔ Earn rental income

✔ Enjoy capital appreciation

✔ Professional management

✔ No operational headache

✔ Flexible exit

✔ Access to curated holiday assets

This is why more NRIs, young earners, women professionals and HNIs are choosing fractional models over traditional home buying.

Final Word — Your Second Home Is Closer Than You Think

You don’t need to choose between:

🟣 A lifestyle you dream of

OR

🟣 A financial plan you can afford

Fractional ownership lets you have both.

Whether it's:

• a hillside villa in Lonavala,

• a beachfront home in Alibaug, or

• a fast-growing plotted development in a Tier-1 suburb…

Claravest makes second-home ownership accessible, affordable and stress-free.

👉 Visit Claravest’s Properties Page

👉 Click “Join Waitlist”

👉 Own your dream property — one smart fraction at a time