Bangalore Rental Market

With Bangalore continuing to be a major IT hub, theaccommodation.
real estate Bangalore has got a major push especiallyAny common property buyer will see at a ready
its commercial properties. The absorption figure in theproject or the one which is about to complete before
city has reached new high of 14.2 million sq ft. It iscommitting purchase. In Bangalore, there is a high
believed to be the highest among other metros in thepreference for spacious two and three bedroom flats
country.in the 1,000-1,200 sq ft and 1,500 sq ft -1,800 sq ft.
Rentals in Bangalore are also going through the roof.Also, there is a surge for row houses in Bangalore.
The hike has mainly come on the back of increasingThey offer the comforts of both independent houses
demand for both commercial and residential propertiesalong with the advantages of community living. Seeing
in the city. Rents in Central Business District (CBD)such benefits coming on hand, no smart buyer will mind
have shot up to Rs 65 per sq ft per month, with apaying an extra cost for such an exclusive house.
sharp appreciation owing to the lack of supply. 70% ofHowever, rentals in some locations in Bangalore have
the total commercial properties in Bangalore havebeen stable. These are the areas such as Lavelle
been bought by Knowledge based companies.Road, Cunningham Road, Indiranagar, Jayanagar,
As far as residential properties in Bangalore , presentKoramangala. Here, rentals increased by 3% versus 6
and future demand seems to have driven from ITmonths ago and capital values have increased
professionals. However, this is also one of the leadingbetween 3%-11%.
reasons for the revival of demand for quality