Are rising Indian property prices and global parity prompting NRIs to buy homes abroad instead?

With property prices rising in recent years, many NRIs say buying a home in India now feels out of reach, costing as much as real estate in global cities. On Reddit, several compared apartments in Mumbai and Bengaluru to homes in Australia or Germany, saying they get better value, infrastructure, and rental returns abroad. With […]

Bengaluru real estate: Property owners say e-Khata process remains riddled with delays and paperwork

For many Bengaluru property owners, updating property records to the government’s new e-Khata system has proven to be far more difficult and expensive than initially advertised. In reality, the process involves extensive paperwork, multiple office visits, and, in many cases, hiring an agent who charges a fee based on the office location, locality, and the […]

Bengaluru rental woes: What tenants need to know if landlords refuse to return security deposit

As Bengaluru’s apartment rentals surge, many tenants struggle to recover their security deposits after moving out. Landlords often delay or refuse refunds even when dues are cleared and the home is returned in good condition. Bengaluru real estate: A Reddit discussion highlights tenant-landlord disputes, with tenants sharing the financial and emotional stress caused when landlords […]

Karnataka’s new B-Khata to A-Khata conversion scheme receives muted response, with only 1,169 applications in week one

The Karnataka government’s new scheme to convert B-Khata properties into A-Khata properties has seen a muted response in its first week, with only 1,169 applications submitted in the initial seven days, according to data from the city’s municipal body, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). Karnataka’s new B-Khata to A-Khata conversion scheme saw only 1,169 applications […]

Bengaluru, NCR, and Mumbai drive India’s office demand as absorption almost touches 20 mn sq ft in Q3 2025

India’s office real estate sector recorded 19.69 million sq ft of absorption in Q3 2025, a 6% year-on-year and 5% quarter-on-quarter rise, according to a report by Vestian. The demand was led by Bengaluru, National Capital Region (NCR), and Mumbai, driven largely by expansions of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), the growing footprint of BFSI firms, […]

Bengaluru real estate: Techies become cautious about homeownership amid layoffs and AI disruption

As Bengaluru’s once-thriving IT workforce grapples with layoffs, the rise of Artificial Intelligence, and weakening global demand, the dream of homeownership is being replaced by caution and fear. Even a sharp price correction may not be enough to draw tech professionals back into the housing market, according to prospective buyers and Reddit users. As Bengaluru’s […]

Bengaluru e-khata update: What property owners need to know

The Karnataka government has launched several major e-Khata regularisation drives, which are expected to bring clarity to lakhs of property owners across Bengaluru’s urban, rural, and southern districts. The initiative aims to resolve long-pending documentation issues and bring more properties under the formal tax and ownership system. The Karnataka government has launched major e-Khata regularisation […]

Property prices up by 7-19% across top cities in Q3 2025; Delhi NCR and Bengaluru lead the pack

Property prices across top eight cities rose further in Q3 2025, fueled by strong demand in the premium segment, rising input costs, and a shortage of ready-to-move-in homes. Delhi NCR saw the sharpest annual gain at 19%, followed by Bengaluru (15%) and Hyderabad (13%), as per a PropTiger’s report. Delhi NCR housing prices see the […]

Brookfield India REIT plans to acquire 7.7 million sq ft business park for over ₹13,000 crore

Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (BIRET) has said it is planning to acquire 7.7 million sq ft of commercial assets in Bengaluru for ₹13,125 crore to expand business. Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (BIRET) has said it is planning to acquire 7.7 million sq ft of commercial assets in Bengaluru for ₹13,125 crore to expand […]

Shriram Properties eyes ₹350-crore revenue from villament project in Bengaluru

Bengaluru-based Shriram Properties Ltd (SPL) has entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) for a 5-acre land parcel on Bannerghatta Road. The company plans to develop a premium villament project on the site, with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of over ₹350 crore, it said in a regulatory filing. Bengaluru-based Shriram Properties Ltd (SPL) […]