Houses and Housing Estate Developments Market Report 2026

The houses and housing estate developments market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $85.77 billion in 2025 to $91.39 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in urban housing demand, early expansion of residential land development, increasing reliance on traditional construction methods, rising need for property management services, steady demand for real estate brokerage and appraisal.

The houses and housing estate developments market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $120.1 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising focus on sustainable community planning, increasing adoption of digital real estate platforms, growing demand for smart building construction, expansion of affordable housing initiatives, strengthening investment in large-scale residential estates. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for mixed-use residential developments, increasing adoption of affordable housing projects, expansion of large-scale land acquisition and zoning activities, growing emphasis on high-rise and low-rise community planning, strengthening focus on professional real estate brokerage and appraisal services.

The increase in infrastructure expenditure by governments is expected to drive the growth of the housing estate developments market during the forecast period. Infrastructure expenditure by governments refers to the funds allocated and spent on developing, maintaining, and improving the physical structures and systems that support societal functioning. Higher infrastructure spending can create favorable conditions for housing estate developments by boosting demand, increasing the attractiveness of specific areas, and providing opportunities for developers to meet rising housing needs. For example, in August 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based government department, the central government’s total expenditure in July 2024 was £107.4 billion, which is £3.5 billion higher than in July 2023. This £3.5 billion increase accounts for the overall rise in spending. Therefore, increased government investment in infrastructure development is supporting the growth of the housing estate developments market.

Major companies operating in the houses and housing estate developments market are focusing on developing technological advancements such as 1:1 scale immersive projection technology to help clients and builders visualize and experience housing designs at full scale before construction. 1:1 scale immersive projection technology refers to a full-scale visualization system that displays architectural designs onto large surfaces, enabling users to walk through and experience the spatial layout and dimensions of a building in real size prior to construction. For example, in March 2023, Lifesize Plans, an Australia-based architecture and planning company, introduced the world’s first real-scale walk-through technology to support the development and construction of new housing. This technology allows stakeholders to virtually “walk through” a site before construction begins, showcasing floor layouts, landscaped areas, and renderings through advanced projection systems. It supports real-time collaboration and feedback and can also function as an effective sales tool similar to a full-scale display suite, providing significant advantages for real estate design and construction processes.

In July 2023, Megawide Construction Corp., a Philippine-based construction firm, acquired PH1 World Developers Inc. from Citicore Holdings Investments Inc., a US-based company offering engineering, construction, and renewable power generation services, for P5.2 billion ($93.8 million). The acquisition is expected to result in reduced production costs for Megawide and enhance the efficiency of the Megawide group. PH1 World Developers Inc. specializes in the design and construction of residential and commercial real estate.

Major companies operating in the houses and housing estate developments market are D.R. Horton Inc., Lennar Corporation, PulteGroup Inc., CBRE Group Inc., Colliers International Group Inc., Brookfield Asset Management Inc., China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd., Kaufman and Broad Home Corporation, Taylor Morrison Home Corporation, Meritage Homes Corporation, Toll Brothers Inc., Century Communities Inc., NVR Inc., Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, Invitation Homes Inc., AvalonBay Communities Inc., Equity Residential, Essex Property Trust Inc., Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc., UDR Inc., Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc., Sun Communities Inc.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are affecting the houses and housing estate developments market by raising costs of imported construction materials, building technologies, and specialized equipment, leading to higher development expenses and extended project timelines across new construction and renovation segments. Regions dependent on imported steel, fixtures, and building systemsespecially Asia-Pacific and parts of Europeare the most impacted. Nevertheless, tariffs are also encouraging domestic sourcing, boosting local manufacturing capacity, and supporting regional real estate resilience by driving investment in locally produced materials and technologies.

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Houses and housing estate developments pertain to carefully planned residential projects that encompass activities such as land acquisition, obtaining necessary approvals and permits, design, construction, marketing, and the sale of properties within the estate. This comprehensive process is geared towards developing real estate for subsequent sale or occupancy.

The primary types of houses and housing estate developments include condominiums, villas, and other residential structures. These developments encompass various property types, including residential, commercial, industrial, land, and others. Condominiums, for instance, are individually owned units within a larger complex where owners share common areas such as gyms, pools, and parking spaces. The main types of buildings within these developments can range from smart buildings to traditional buildings, involving both new construction and renovated structures that cater to the needs of private and public end-users.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the houses and housing estate developments market in 2025. The regions covered in the houses and housing estate developments market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the houses and housing estate developments market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The houses and housing estate developments market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as real estate brokerage, appraisal, property management, and others for houses and housing estate developments. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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