Property Prices Fall 0.4 Per Cent, Women Investors Dominate Home Searches

Indonesia’s national property sector showed varied price movements at the opening of the second quarter of 2026. According to the April Flash Report by Rumah123, national property prices actually contracted by 0.4 per cent, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation surged to 4.76 per cent year-on-year (YoY). This disparity of 516 basis points creates a value gap that positions housing assets below market prices. This transformation places women as the primary financial decision-makers. Data shows that women now lead online property search activities, with proportions reaching 52 per cent to 58.7 per cent. This shift in investor profiles marks a new, more inclusive chapter. Professional women now dominate real asset investment decisions with a more analytical approach. Since 2021, the number of female investors has skyrocketed by 148 per cent, with total asset values in the capital market reaching Rp 502.29 trillion as of February 2025. This dominance is also confirmed in banking data through the One Million Houses Programme, where 35.5 per cent of home agreements are made by women. Head of Research at Rumah123, Marisa Jaya, explained that female investors currently employ stricter evaluation methods before making transactions. “Professional women today tend to use a data-based approach. They no longer just look at the aesthetics of the building but analyse area liquidity scores and rental yield potential,” said Marisa, quoted by Kompas.com on Wednesday (23/4/2026). Although prices are currently experiencing a slight correction, the market’s fundamental indicators actually show structural strengthening. The national secondary home supply volume has dropped 7.8 per cent (YoY). This unit availability deficit is predicted to trigger a price surge once purchasing power fully recovers, especially given that construction costs have risen 19.97 per cent.