Bengaluru’s Real Estate Market Faces Cooling Amid Job Uncertainty and Policy Shifts
Bengaluru’s once-booming real estate market is experiencing a slowdown as buyer inquiries drop by 20-25%, driven by job market uncertainty, policy changes, and rising property prices.
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In South Bengaluru, areas like Electronic City and Bannerghatta Road host some of the earliest tech parks and global IT campuses. The eastern IT corridor spans across Whitefield, Outer Ring Road, Bellandur, and Sarjapur Road. Meanwhile, the IT corridor in North Bengaluru is anchored by the Kempegowda International Airport and upcoming tech zones around Hebbal, Yelahanka, and Devanahalli.
According to several real estate consultants operating in East and North Bengaluru, inquiries and site visits have declined compared to the same period last year. “We usually see a rush during Dussehra and Diwali, but this time interest has been more cautious,” said Kiran Kumar, vice president of Hanu Reddy Realty. “Buyers are taking a longer time to decide, and price sensitivity has increased.” Real estate experts say inquiries have fallen by nearly 20–25% in the last two months, particularly across the IT corridor stretching from Whitefield to Sarjapur Road.
The two key factors believed to be driving the lull are recent government policy changes and a broader sense of uncertainty among potential buyers. Many are choosing to wait and watch, hoping for clarity on new regulations and possible price adjustments before committing to large investments, experts noted. Kumar said the sentiment is more cautious than pessimistic. “Most buyers still believe in Bengaluru’s long-term growth story, but they are no longer in a hurry. People want to make informed decisions after assessing how new government policies impact the market. The good thing is, genuine end-users have not disappeared; they are just taking a little longer to decide.”
Experts also attribute the lull partly to higher home loan rates and the saturation of certain localities where prices have risen steeply in the past two years. While demand remains steady in the affordable and mid-segment categories, premium apartments and plotted developments are witnessing slower traction, experts opine. Ahead of the festive season, housing sales in Bengaluru fell by 8% year-on-year in Q2 2025, dropping to 15,100 units from 16,350 units in the same period last year, even as average property prices surged by 12%, according to ANAROCK’s Q2 2025 report.
The slowdown in sales has been largely linked to affordability pressures, as consistent price escalations through FY2024 have made buyers more cautious amid global economic uncertainty. Analysts suggest that developers may now look to adjust both their launch pace and pricing strategies to bring stability back to the market by late 2025. “Following an intense phase of rapid launches and record-breaking sales, developers are adopting a more measured and quality-driven approach,” said Anuj Puri, chairman of ANAROCK Group. “The focus has clearly shifted toward completing existing projects and enhancing delivery timelines instead of flooding the market with fresh supply.”
Bengaluru, in particular, witnessed a sharp 30% year-on-year rise in unsold housing stock, the highest among India’s top seven cities, with available inventory increasing from 45,400 units to nearly 58,900 over the past year. In the northern and eastern parts of Bengaluru, areas closer to the city’s major IT corridors, brokers say a noticeable slowdown in inquiries is directly tied to uncertainty in the job market. Many prospective buyers, particularly those employed in the tech sector, are choosing to delay purchase decisions until there’s more stability in hiring trends.
“In areas like North Bengaluru and the eastern belt, clients are waiting for the job market to recover, especially given what’s happening in the US and its ripple effect on the Indian IT industry,” said Sunil Singh, director at Realty Corp. “Last year during Navratri, Diwali, and Dussehra, we sold a good number of units in Sarjapur, Bellandur, and Whitefield. This year, activity has slowed noticeably across all these micro-markets.” Singh said that inquiries are expected to pick up again toward the end of the year. “If hiring sentiment improves and the festive offers continue, we should see some recovery by December, especially around Christmas when many buyers finalize year-end purchases,” he said.
Despite the dip in inquiries, Bengaluru’s overall housing demand remains strong compared to other metros. New projects continue to launch across the city, especially along the airport corridor and the Outer Ring Road–Sarjapur stretch, driven by infrastructure upgrades such as the upcoming metro lines and the peripheral ring road, experts noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas in Bengaluru are seeing a slowdown in the real estate market?
Areas like Whitefield, Sarjapur Road, and the neighborhoods surrounding Kempegowda International Airport are experiencing a noticeable dip in buyer inquiries.
What factors are contributing to the slowdown in Bengaluru's real estate market?
The main factors are job market uncertainty, recent policy shifts, and rising property prices, which are making buyers more cautious.
How have home loan rates affected the real estate market in Bengaluru?
Higher home loan rates have contributed to the lull in the market, as buyers are more sensitive to price changes and are taking longer to make decisions.
What is the current trend in Bengaluru's housing sales and inventory?
Housing sales in Bengaluru fell by 8% year-on-year in Q2 2025, while unsold housing stock increased by 30%, the highest among India’s top seven cities.
What measures are developers taking to stabilize the market?
Developers are adopting a more measured and quality-driven approach, focusing on completing existing projects and enhancing delivery timelines instead of flooding the market with fresh supply.
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