Bengaluru’s municipal body, the Greater Bengaluru Authority, has approved 60,000 b-Khata to a-Khata conversions, with over 1.2 lakh applications received and more than 15,000 currently under process, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on X on February 11. Bengaluru’s Greater Bengaluru Authority has approved 60,000 b-Khata to a-Khata conversions, with over 15,000 applications under process, […]
As fears grow that artificial intelligence could disrupt software jobs, a Reddit debate has revived a familiar question in Bengaluru’s property market: what happens to real estate if the city’s IT engine slows? The discussion was sparked by remarks attributed to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who suggested that software engineers could become ‘largely obsolete’ within […]
Despite earning ₹1 lakh a month and having ₹15 lakh in savings, a Bengaluru homebuyer said owning an affordable home still feels out of reach. What once signalled financial stability now barely covers the upfront costs, as soaring apartment prices, hefty down payments, registration charges, and long-term EMIs combine to make homeownership an increasingly distant […]
Targeted congestion pricing in dense business districts, combined with demand-based parking management, can reduce traffic congestion, the Economic Survey 2025-26 has said, calling for policy intervention to manage rising congestion in large cities. Citing global examples such as Singapore and London, the survey noted that a dynamic, electronic, congestion-pricing system that automatically charges vehicles when […]
As property prices rise across East Bengaluru, a growing number of homebuyers are raising concerns over what they describe as ‘pigeon-hole’ 2 BHK apartments, homes that offer expansive open spaces and amenities on the outside but cramped, poorly designed interiors within. A Reddit thread has highlighted the struggles of first-time buyers and tenants who say […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bengaluru’s luxury housing market saw a marked shift in 2025, with several big-ticket, high-profile property deals being concluded across the city. From premium land parcels in the central business district to high-end penthouses and duplex apartments, rising demand from ultra-wealthy buyers underscored Bengaluru’s emergence as a key market for luxury homes, experts said. Bengaluru’s luxury […]
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 […]
A Bengaluru apartment bought for ₹20 lakh two decades ago is now worth nearly ₹1 crore, a story one of the Redditors said they have witnessed firsthand. However, as new homes in prime locations surpass the ₹2–3 crore mark, homebuyers argue will buyers today will achieve the same kind of returns, or has the era […]