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The Bangalore real estate market in 2025 is facing scrutiny as homebuyers and investors confront steep price hikes, with some areas seeing properties costlier by up to ₹20 lakh, sparking widespread criticism of inflated builder prices.hindustantimes+1
Surging Property Prices
Property prices in Bangalore have surged by 12% year-on-year, bringing median rates in key localities to between ₹7,000 and ₹13,200 per square foot in 2025. Premium neighborhoods like Whitefield, Koramangala, and Sarjapur Road have witnessed some of the highest rises, often pushing the total cost of new flats and villas beyond reach for the city’s middle class. The price escalation is fueled by new infrastructure, tech sector expansion, and high demand for quality housing, yet it’s also led to affordability concerns and a dip in homebuyer sentiment.birlaevara+2
Consumer Criticism and Social Media Reactions
Users on social media, particularly on Reddit and property forums, are voicing frustration over the “artificial” inflation by big builders, alleging that many new launches in 2025 come with ₹20 lakh or higher markups compared to similar homes sold just two years ago. Common complaints include:reddit
- Tactics of “pre-launch pricing” that quickly vanish as projects progress.birlaevara
- Additional charges for branded amenities and location premiums, with little value addition.
- Widening gap between builder price quotations and actual resale values in the secondary market.
Market Effects and Sales Trends
The price spurt has coincided with an 8% dip in housing sales in Q2 2025, indicating that optimism from developers is being checked by increasing caution among homebuyers. Although areas like North Bangalore and Whitefield are still registering robust transactions due to IT sector demand, absorption rates in the outer city and for high-end units have slowed. Builders are reportedly pulling back on aggressive launches, choosing instead to complete ongoing projects in hopes of stabilizing pricing and inventory levels.business-standard+1
Factors Behind the Inflated Rates
Several underlying metrics are contributing to higher costs:
- Improvement in connectivity (Namma Metro Phase 2, expressways).
- Rising input costs (cement, steel, and land acquisition).
- Aggressive pricing by branded builders seeking premium margins amid speculative demand.lodhagroup
Market experts suggest that this inflation may be tempered as more supply enters the market late in 2025, especially in peripheral locations—potentially leading to stabilized rental rates and slightly moderated purchase prices.hindustantimes+1
Outlook
Despite the backlash, Bangalore remains an attractive destination for investors and end-users due to resilient demand, robust employment opportunities, and ongoing infrastructure projects. However, policymakers and builders may need to address transparency and rational pricing to restore buyer confidence in the coming quarters.gurupunvaanii+1
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- https://www.hindustantimes.com/real-estate/bengaluru-housing-sales-dip-8-in-q2-2025-despite-12-increase-in-property-prices-anarock-101752822109895.html
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- https://www.reddit.com/r/bangalore/comments/1jim5wl/housing_sales_supply_continue_to_fall_in_q1_2025/
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