Tier-2 cities accounted for 67 per cent of all land transactions in the first quarter of 2026, overtaking major metros for the first time. A Cushman & Wakefield report also points to 1.4 billion sq ft of future supply. MagicBricks News, 2026-09-11.
What happened
Tier-2 markets made up 67 per cent of land transacted in Q1 2026. Their share was around 2 per cent of annual land transactions in 2021 and 34 per cent in 2025.
The Cushman & Wakefield report was released on September 9. Its findings indicate a potential shift in where the next wave of real estate supply could come from.
Why it matters
The figures show that tier-2 cities have moved ahead of major metros in land deals during early 2026. The report’s 1.4 billion sq ft future-supply figure also gives buyers, investors and market watchers a measure of the development pipeline being tracked.
Expert view
The available data covers the share of land transactions and future supply. It does not provide city-wise project details in the supplied report summary, so the figures should be read as a market-level indicator.
What buyers should check
Buyers and investors should check the specific city, project and development details before taking a decision. The supplied information does not identify the cities or projects that make up the 1.4 billion sq ft future supply.
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