Unnati Varma of ORA Land, Ram Naik of The Guardians Real Estate Advisory, and Gautam Thacker of NAREDCO Raigad said wellness, connectivity, and open spaces are influencing demand across Karjat, Neral, Panvel, and Khopoli.
Cleaner air, open spaces, and lower density living are becoming important factors for Mumbai homebuyers, with several buyers now considering residential locations beyond the city’s limits.
As air quality concerns and health risks remain part of the urban conversation, peripheral micro markets such as Karjat, Neral, Panvel, and Khopoli are gaining attention from end users and investors. These locations offer access to greener surroundings within about 60 minutes from Mumbai, making them increasingly relevant for buyers seeking a healthier living environment.
Improved connectivity has also contributed to this shift. Better road networks, upcoming rail upgrades, and projects such as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link have reduced travel time and made these areas more accessible. Locations once seen mainly as weekend destinations are now being considered for primary homes, plotted developments, and second homes.
Developers are responding to this demand by offering homes centred on wellness, larger layouts, green landscapes, ventilation, and lifestyle amenities. The pandemic also influenced buyer behaviour, with many families and hybrid working professionals placing greater value on health, space, and quality of life.
“Today’s homebuyer is far more conscious about the quality of life than ever before. Peripheral locations within 60 minutes radius of Mumbai are gaining traction not just for end use but also as smart investment opportunities, given their high appreciation potential. At ORA Land, we are seeing a strong demand for plotted developments and second homes in Karjat and surrounding regions, especially from Mumbai based buyers looking for a quick escape from urban pollution,” said Unnati Varma, Director, ORA Land by ORA Group.
Ram Naik, Co Founder and CEO, The Guardians Real Estate Advisory, said real estate value is gradually changing as buyers move beyond workplace proximity as the only deciding factor.
“Clean air, lower density living, and access to open spaces are becoming important decision making factors, particularly among families and hybrid working professionals. As infrastructure connectivity improves, locations such as Karjat, Panvel, and Neral are emerging as viable residential alternatives that offer a healthier and more balanced living environment. What began as a second home trend is now gradually evolving into a more mainstream residential choice for many buyers,” he said.
Gautam Thacker, Founder President and Chairman, NAREDCO Raigad, said Raigad district is emerging as a preferred real estate destination because of its natural advantages and improving infrastructure.
“Locations such as Karjat, Neral, Panvel and surroundings benefit from excellent connectivity through major highways, railway networks and the Navi Mumbai International Airport, which is expected to significantly boost accessibility and regional growth. Additionally, the presence of natural water sources such as rivers, lakes, and dams across the region enhances the quality of life and makes these destinations highly attractive for homebuyers seeking a healthier and more sustainable living environment,” he said.
With cleaner air, scenic surroundings, and infrastructure led growth potential, these peripheral markets are seeing higher buyer interest and developer activity. For many Mumbai based buyers, the move beyond the city is increasingly tied to daily wellbeing rather than only leisure or investment.
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