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Property Investment vs Mutual Funds: Where Should You Invest in 2026?

A side-by-side comparison of real estate and equity mutual funds in India — yields, liquidity, taxation and the hidden costs of owning property.

Mahaveer Jain·20 February 2026· 8 min read
Property Investment vs Mutual Funds: Where Should You Invest in 2026?

Returns reality check

Residential property in most Indian Tier-2 cities has returned 4–7% CAGR over the last decade. Nifty 50 has returned ~13%.

Hidden costs of property

  • Registration & stamp duty: 6–8% upfront
  • Maintenance: 1–2% per year
  • Property tax, vacancy, repairs
  • Illiquidity — can take 6–18 months to sell

When property still wins

  • For self-use (it's a lifestyle decision, not just an investment)
  • Commercial property with locked-in tenants
  • Land in genuinely emerging corridors
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Mahaveer Jain
Founder, Bhavya Investments

Mahaveer Jain is the Founder of Bhavya Investments with 25+ years of experience helping families across Bastar and Chhattisgarh with mutual funds, SIPs, insurance, retirement and property planning.

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