In July 2023, Smart Bangalore Infrastructure partnered with Karnataka State Government Employees Housing Co-operative Society Ltd (SBI Housing) and Bangalore Real Estate Company (BRC) to launch a groundbreaking housing project near Rajanakunte (Surdenpura) in Bangalore. This initiative targets affordable plots for government employees and broader society, emphasizing smart city features amid Bangalore’s rapid urbanization.business-standard+1 Project […]
The Silicon Valley of India is running out of homes – and fast. In 2025, India’s residential real estate market witnessed a seismic shift: demand outstripped new supply, leading to rapidly shrinking unsold inventory across major cities. Nowhere is this more evident than in Bangalore, where booming IT corridors, massive infrastructure upgrades, and relentless buyer […]
Tenancy agreements and leave and license agreements serve distinct purposes in India’s real estate market, with the former creating a landlord-tenant relationship and the latter granting temporary permission without transferring property interest. These differences stem from key laws like the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, and the Indian Easements Act, 1882, influencing their use in […]
Kharab land refers to uncultivable or unfit land classified under Karnataka’s land revenue system, primarily during surveys for revenue exemption purposes. This classification, known as “Pot Kharab,” divides land into types based on ownership and usability. Kharab land, often termed “Pot Kharab” or “Phut Kharab,” denotes land deemed unfit for agriculture at the time of […]
Bengaluru’s commercial real estate market is entering 2026 with strong momentum, led by high office absorption, tight vacancies and steady rental growth across key tech corridors. Market snapshot end-2025 Office demand and rental trends Key micro-markets and occupier profile 2026 outlook: offices, retail, warehousing Investor implications for 2026
Posh neighborhoods, fabulous views, and heated infinity swimming pools Posh neighborhoods, fabulous views, and heated infinity swimming pools are no longer niche promises in Indian real estate; they are fast becoming the new normal in the country’s biggest housing markets. From Mumbai’s sea‑facing towers to Bengaluru’s gated villa communities and Delhi‑NCR’s golf‑course‑side residences, luxury homes […]
December 25, 2025 In a significant decision that reinforces homebuyer protections under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA), the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) has ruled that landowners can be deemed “promoters” in certain scenarios. This ruling, dated October 30, 2025, stemmed from a delayed possession complaint where a pending partition […]
India’s premium housing sector maintains strong sales momentum into Q4 2025, fueled by high-net-worth buyers and urban professionals, with Bengaluru leading as a key hotspot. Pricing trends show steady appreciation of 6-10% annually, particularly in high-ticket projects above ₹2 crore. Early 2026 forecasts indicate sustained growth, though moderating in ultra-luxury segments due to affordability pressures. […]
Karnataka Assembly Passes Rent (Amendment) Bill 2025: Karnataka Assembly Passes Rent (Amendment) Bill 2025: Jail Terms Replaced by Steep Fines in Major Tenancy Overhaul Bengaluru, December 21, 2025: The Karnataka Legislative Assembly cleared the Karnataka Rent (Amendment) Bill, 2025, on December 16, marking a significant shift in the state’s tenancy laws by decriminalizing minor violations […]
Bengaluru property owners can breathe easier following a landmark Supreme Court ruling in November 2025. The court definitively stated that tenants cannot claim ownership of rented properties through adverse possession, no matter how long they occupy—even 12 years or more—under the Limitation Act, 1963.[1][2] Case Breakdown In Jyoti Sharma vs. Vishnu Goyal, a tenant from […]
