“20 dollars for a costly ham

A recent discussion on Reddit has sparked a discussion about whether the Bangalore residential market was greatly inflated, after a user participated in a personal experience in comparing construction prices with re -sale lists.

Redditor told a visit to the Builder project from Tier-1 in South Bangalore. Although the first stage, which was identified for delivery in March 2026, was already sold, the construction was transferred from 2.1 rupees of 3BHK unit in stage 3, with the expectation of possession in only 2030.

The user wrote: “The originator quotes $ 20 more than $ 20 for an apartment that will be ready after four years compared to the re -sale feature,” adding that the difference in the price did not have little meaning.

This post attracted a wide participation of Internet users, many of them have chanted similar experiences and frustrations.

One commentator wrote: “I noticed the same thing in my community. They sell less projects than construction that is three years away from the price of ready -made apartments, which is meaningless.”

Another added, “He had a similar experience with the Crush 2/3 in West Bengalore. IMO, the builders are trying to make their best to keep the prices but the demand dries quickly. Distributors who cannot stick for a long time sell at lower prices.”

Others defended the construction strategy, noting the appreciation of the collective prices as a standard industrial practice.

“When you buy in the first stage, the unit will cost itself almost almost more. Thus, builders guarantee estimate. The first buyers often make profits to resell it,” a third user explained. “But since the registration will be worth soon, as it cost another $ 10-15 dollar cost, many owners try to get out before those expenses, making re-sale deals more attractive.”

Price Trends: Data supports high costs

Market data from real estate consulting indicates that Redditor’s frustration comes amid a broader increase in real estate values ​​throughout Bangalore.

The Knight Frank International Index for Global Cities Q2 2025 in Bangalore fourth in the world, with 10.2 % annual growth in the prices of major housing.

Throughout the city, real estate prices increased by 12 % year on an annual basis in H2 2024, where southern Bangalore has seen growth of 21 % in ready -made projects, according to Homebazaar and Arock Insights.

Building houses under construction are estimated at a faster -25 % annually in some pockets compared to 19 % for complete projects.

Growth is concentrated in the north and east of Bengalor, near its infrastructure centers and corridors, while distinguished projects dominate new launch operations.

The market is led by the builders

Reddit discusses a paradox in the housing market in Bangalore. The builders continue to set higher standards with each stage of the project, and banking services for the steady demand, while the resale sellers – often eager to avoid additional registration costs – provide relatively less entry points.

The result is a confusing scene for buyers, as construction projects sometimes cost more than ready -made houses to reach.

One of the Redditor also summarized it: “Builders reset the market price with each stage, but the resale buyer gives you a faster and cheaper deal often. The question is, which is a bonus that really pays it?”