Rapid urbanization, sound economy and improved infrastructure, make cities a favourite dwelling option. With the recovering market and new projects in store, the inhabitants here end up in utter confusion on whether to stay on rent or to use the rental amount as EMI to buy a home. At times he feels staying on rent is far economical but at times he is drawn by the sentiments of owning a home. The high property prices, increasing home loan rate, and innumerable projects puts him in deep contemplation. In the absence of a robust and reliable tool, these decisions were traditionally taken with gut feel or with the guidance of a close relative / friend, leaving a great scope for error. To help out such property seekers Makaan.com launched Makaan.com Buy Vs Rent Index (MBRI), a tool that aims to help property seekers make informed choice between buying and renting of property in top Indian cities / sub-cities home.

How to interpret MBRI?

MBRI of 1-20: This denotes that it is much less expensive to buy a home than to stay on rental, in these cities / sub-cities. Property seekers looking at investing here are advised to buy a property than staying on rentals. 

MBRI of 21-25: This denotes that it is relatively more expensive to buy a home than to stay on rental, in these cities / sub-cities. This is a neutral range and property seekers looking at investing here are advised to take the final decision based on their financial situation.

MBRI of 25+: This denotes that it is much more expensive to buy a home than to stay on rental, in these cities / sub-cities. Property seekers looking at investing here are advised to rent a property rather than buying.