Ola gives up over 1.7 lakh sq ft of office space in Bengaluru amid AI automation and operational recalibration: Sources

Ola has surrendered more than 1.7 lakh sq ft of leased office space in Bengaluru as it accelerates the use of artificial intelligence and automation across its operations, people familiar with the matter said. Ola has surrendered over 1.7 lakh sq ft of office space in Bengaluru amid increased use of AI and automation, sources […]

Is Bengaluru mirroring Bay Area in the US as NRI buyers outbid locals, snapping up luxury homes at full price?

A high-value villa resale in Bengaluru’s Whitefield has sparked a debate over whether the city’s real estate market is mirroring the US’ Bay Area, where global capital often outpaces local buying power, Bengaluru homebuyers say. A high-value villa resale in Whitefield has reignited debate over whether Bengaluru’s housing market is starting to mirror Bay Area […]

Puravankara plans 12–13 mn sq ft of housing launches; homes to start from ₹1.4 crore: CEO Mallanna Sasalu

Bengaluru-based listed real estate developer Puravankara Ltd plans to develop around 12–13 million sq ft of residential projects, with new launches across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kochi and Coimbatore. Ticket sizes are expected to start at about ₹1.4–1.5 crore and go up to ₹11–13 crore for ultra-luxury homes, CEO-South, Mallanna Sasalu, told Hindustan Times Real Estate. Bengaluru-based […]

Bengaluru real estate: Do lower-floor apartments offer better value over premium sky-facing top floors?

As Bengaluru property prices rise, homebuyers are struggling with trade-offs between budget and top-floor apartments in high-rises that typically come with an additional cost. A Reddit post by a first-time buyer who purchased a 3BHK on the first floor of a 20-storey tower has sparked a debate among prospective homeowners over the pros and cons […]

Bengaluru resale market sees ‘sell-and-stay’ trend as sellers seek to continue as tenants for 6–12 months

Bengaluru homebuyers are encountering an unusual challenge in the resale real estate market, where sellers want to remain tenants for 6-12 months even after transferring ownership. While such “sell-and-stay” deals are not unheard of in tight property markets, legal experts warn that such arrangements raise financial, legal, and practical concerns for buyers, who must balance […]

Honeywell leases nearly 4 lakh sq ft in Bengaluru’s Bellandur for seven years at a total rent of ₹429 crore

Global technology major Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab Pvt Ltd has leased close to 4 lakh sq ft of office space in the Bellandur area of Bengaluru for a total rent of ₹429 crore for a period of seven years, according to property registration documents accessed by Propstack. Bengaluru real estate update: Global technology major Honeywell […]

Bengaluru leads the unsold homes surge with a 23% jump as housing inventory across seven cities rises 4% in 2025

Unsold housing inventory across the top seven cities rose 4% by the end of 2025, driven largely by moderating demand and a surge in new supply during the year. Around 5.77 lakh units are currently available in the primary sales market across these cities, an analysis by Anarock has said. Hyderabad stood out, posting a […]

Bengaluru real estate: Rising prices and job fears spark Reddit debate on tech corridor’s housing market

A Reddit post by a resident of Panathur in east Bengaluru has sparked a debate on whether the tech city still offers ‘good’ and affordable housing options for IT professionals, as prices continue to climb across key tech corridors such as Whitefield, Varthur and Sarjapur Road. A Reddit post by an east Bengaluru resident has […]

Year-ender 2025: Bengaluru’s rental market faces backlash over high security deposits and opaque deductions

In 2025, landlord-tenant disputes dominated social media conversations across India, with Bengaluru emerging as a focal point in the residential rental sector. From demands for six to nine months’ rent as security deposits to deductions for painting, cleaning, and minor repairs, tenants took to social media platforms to share experiences they describe as ‘arbitrary’ and […]

Year-ender 2025: How major e-Khata reforms transformed Bengaluru’s real estate sector

In 2025, Bengaluru’s real estate market was significantly shaped by the Karnataka government’s introduction of the e-Khata system, a reform designed to digitise property records and speed up ownership transfers, according to real estate experts. While touted as a game-changer for homebuyers and developers, experts noted that its on-ground impact has been mixed, promising streamlined […]