Home buying

Do lower-floor apartments offer better value over premium sky-facing top floors?

As Bengaluru property prices climb, buyers are facing tough trade-offs between budget and premium top-floor units. A Reddit post from a first-time buyer who chose a 3BHK on the first floor of a 20-storey tower has triggered a wider debate on the pros and cons of lower-floor living. As Bengaluru property prices rise, homebuyers are …

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Five Bengaluru micro-markets that apartment buyers and investors should look out for in 2026

As Bengaluru enters 2026, homebuyers are focusing on affordability, rental yields and long-term gains. While East Bengaluru shows price saturation, North Bengaluru is emerging as a growth hub driven by infrastructure and tech expansion. As Bengaluru’s residential market enters 2026, homebuyer preferences are being increasingly shaped by affordability, rental yields, and long-term capital appreciation. While …

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Bengaluru real estate: Homebuyers debate city centre flats vs outskirts villas amid career relocations

Bengaluru real estate update: Homebuyers weigh city flats vs outskirts villas, balancing commutes, affordability, long-term investment amid career relocation. A Reddit post by a Bengaluru professional has sparked a major debate about the dilemmas faced by young homebuyers when choosing between convenience and long-term investment. Many Bengaluru residents are debating whether to purchase apartments near …

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Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata are expected to witness strong housing sales, with sales estimated to rise 4%–25%, according to Propequity

Housing demand is expected to remain strong in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata, with sales projected to rise 4%–25% in the July–September 2025 quarter, according to Propequity. These markets are expected to record 50,828 unit sales, up from 45,265 a year earlier, though slightly lower than the 51,361 units sold in April–June 2025. …

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Karnataka: Property deals to cost more, registration fee hiked to 2%

The hike will come into effect from August 31, the government announced on Saturday. Bengaluru: Citizens will have to pay more during property transactions as the registration fee has been hiked from 1% to 2%, a move estimated to generate an additional Rs 2,500 crore for the cash-crunched government. The hike will come into effect …

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Even RERA won’t help if you commit these 6 mistakes while buying a property

SynopsisRERA safeguards homebuyers against real estate developer malpractices, but its effectiveness hinges largely on buyer diligence. RERA may not favor the homebuyer in multiple situations arising from either the buyer’s actions, the builder’s actions, or those caused by government policies or events beyond anyone’s control. Understanding these exceptions is crucial for informed decisions when investing …

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North Bengaluru emerges as a real estate hotspot

North Bengaluru has rapidly emerged as a preferred destination for property buyers, driven by infrastructural developments, improved connectivity, and increasing commercial activities. The area, once considered on the outskirts, is now a thriving hub for residential and commercial real estate, making it an attractive investment destination for homebuyers and investors alike. With the metro connectivity …

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North Bengaluru: Booming hub for real estate development in Bengaluru

With the shifting of the airport from HAL to Devanahalli, North Bengaluru is seeing a surge in real estate development, emerging as one of the most sought-after regions for both residential and commercial investments. The rapid transformation of this once overlooked area can be attributed to several key factors, including improved infrastructure, the presence of …

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Property prices in this Bengaluru area jumped by 90% in 5 years; how much housing price has risen in your city

Synopsis: As per ANAROCK data, the top seven cities collectively saw over 44% of price appreciation in the last ve years. At a city level, Hyderabad recorded the highest jump of 64% between 2019 and H1 2024, followed by Bengaluru with a 57% increase. The lowest price growth of 25% was seen in Kolkata. Residential …

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Rise in high-priced properties in Bengaluru

Amid growing demand for luxury homes following the pandemic, Bengaluru has witnessed a significant increase in both new launches and sales of higher-priced properties. According to the latest data from ANAROCK, the average ticket size of homes sold in Bengaluru has surged from INR 84 lakh in H1 FY 2024 to INR 1.21 crore in …

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