Real Estate Market Size, Forecast & Analysis by 2033

Research Methodology – Real Estate Market

At Straits Research, we adopt a rigorous 360° research approach that integrates both primary and secondary research methodologies. This ensures accuracy, reliability, and actionable insights for stakeholders. Our methodology for the Real Estate Market comprises the following key stages:

Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis

Our baseline thesis for the Real Estate Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:

Key Market Indicators

Real Estate Price Indices.
Rental Yields.
Homeownership Rates.
Interest Rates.
Mortgage Rates And Default Rates.
New Housing Starts â the number of new residential construction projects that have begun in a particular period.
Construction Costs.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Unemployment Rate.
Inflation Rate.
Consumer Sentiment Index â provides an indicator of consumer attitudes and buying intentions.
Inventory Levels â the amount of unsold real estate in the market.

Growth Trends

Urbanization and Housing Demand
Green And Sustainable Buildings
Smart Homes And Technological Innovations
Co-Living And Co-Working Spaces
Emergence Of PropTech â Property Technology
Affordable Housing
Investment In Commercial Real Estate
Real Estate Crowdfunding
Changes In Retail Spaces Due To E-Commerce
Globalization Of Real Estate Investments

Secondary Research

Our secondary research forms the foundation of market understanding and scope definition. We collect and analyze information from multiple reliable sources to map the overall ecosystem of the Real Estate Market. Key inputs include:

Company-Level Information

Annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings
Company press releases and product launch announcements
Public executive interviews and earnings calls
Strategy briefings and M&A updates

Industry and Government Sources

Country-level industry associations and trade bodies
Government dossiers, policy frameworks, and official releases
Whitepapers, working papers, and public R&D initiatives
Relevant Associations for the Real Estate Market

Market Intelligence Sources

Broker reports and financial analyst coverage
Paid databases (Hoovers, Factiva, Refinitiv, Reuters, Statista, etc.)
Import/export trade data and tariff databases
Sector-specific journals, magazines, and news portals

Macro & Consumer Insights

Global macroeconomic indicators and their cascading effect on the industry
Demand–supply outlook and value chain analysis
Consumer behaviour, adoption rates, and commercialization trends

Primary Research

To validate and enrich our secondary findings, we conduct extensive primary research with industry stakeholders across the value chain. This ensures we capture both qualitative insights and quantitative validation. Our primary research includes:

Expert Insights & KOL Engagements

Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagements
Structured interviews with executives, product managers, and domain experts
Paid and barter-based interviews across manufacturers, distributors, and end-users

Focused Discussions & Panels

Discussions with stakeholders to validate demand-supply gaps
Group discussions on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and adoption barriers

Data Validation & Business POV

Cross-verification of market sizing and forecasts with industry insiders
Capturing business perspectives on growth opportunities and restraints

Data Triangulation & Forecasting

The final step of our research involves data triangulation ensuring accuracy through cross-verification of:

Demand-side analysis (consumption patterns, adoption trends, customer spending)
Supply-side analysis (production, capacity, distribution, and market availability)
Macroeconomic & microeconomic impact factors

Forecasting is carried out using proprietary models that combine: