Bengaluru Real Estate: If Your Apartment’s Value Has Doubled, Is It Time to Cash Out?

Team Opulnz Abode: 20-04-2025, 13:55, Read Time – 2mins

Bengaluru’s real estate market has witnessed a remarkable upswing over the past few years. Many properties across the city have almost doubled in value, sparking an essential question among homeowners and investors: is it the right time to sell and cash out?

According to leading real estate experts, the city is firmly positioned as a seller’s market today. With high demand and relatively limited inventory, those considering a profitable exit may find this an opportune moment. Investors looking to cash in could also benefit by reinvesting in high-demand rental zones like Koramangala, Indiranagar, and Whitefield or strategically moving to emerging suburban pockets around the city.

Is Bengaluru a Seller’s Market Today?

Industry insiders widely agree that this is indeed an excellent window for sellers. The city has seen tremendous capital appreciation over the past few years. While holding on for even greater returns might be tempting, many experts advise a more pragmatic approach.

“In a saturated market like today’s, it may seem tempting to wait for further appreciation, but given the sharp rise already seen, it makes sense to cash out now,” notes the team at Realty Z Estate. “The golden rule is to buy when the market is low and sell when it is soaring—waiting too long could expose sellers to unnecessary risk.”

Supporting this sentiment, JLL data shows that Bengaluru recorded the highest number of new residential launches across India’s top seven cities from January to March 2025, with a staggering 20,484 new units introduced.

According to Himanshu, Chief Officer at Opulnz Abode, ready-to-move-in inventory remains scarce, which has driven prices even higher. However, he adds that the market will see a considerable amount of new supply over the next 12–24 months. Projects launched two years ago are nearing completion, and as they enter the market, price growth may plateau.

Rao warns that significant future appreciation might become increasingly rare unless an apartment is located in a landmark location. For many, now could be the ideal time to book profits and explore reinvestment opportunities, particularly in upcoming areas offering better growth prospects.

Have Bengaluru Property Prices Peaked?

Data from Knight Frank India suggests that the city may already be approaching its price ceiling—at least in the short term. Bengaluru saw the highest price growth among major Indian cities between January and March 2025, with an impressive 16% rise, bringing average property prices to ₹7,116 per sq ft.

Recent examples highlight this meteoric rise:

In Jade Garden, a gated community in Devanahalli, plots bought at ₹2,000 per sq ft in 2021 are now valued between ₹6,000 and ₹7,000 per sq ft.
In Brigade Orchards, North Bengaluru, a 3BHK apartment priced at ₹65 lakh a year ago now commands nearly ₹80 lakh.
In Aishwarya Excellency on Old Madras Road, apartment prices have jumped from ₹1.2 crore to ₹2 crore within just a couple of years.

Meanwhile, in prime localities like Indiranagar and Koramangala, even entry-level apartments start at around ₹2 crore.

“Given the sharp appreciation seen over the last two to three years, it may be wiser to sell rather than gamble on further increases,” suggests Kumar, a real estate consultant.

The consensus is clear: while Bengaluru continues to offer strong fundamentals, future price growth may not mirror the breakneck speed of the last few years.

What Financial Advisors Are Recommending

Beyond market data, personal goals and financial circumstances should drive the selling decision.

“After such steep appreciation, a period of stability is natural. The real estate cycle is unpredictable, and it’s risky to assume the market will keep rising indefinitely,” says RealtyZ Estate

He advises investors to evaluate whether they genuinely need to liquidate carefully. If someone is content with their rental income, confident about the property’s future potential, and financially strong enough to hold, there may be no immediate urgency to sell.

However, this could be a favourable time to exit for those who invested with a goal of short- to medium-term returns or those looking to reallocate funds. Sadagopan emphasizes that today’s market dynamics offer sellers considerable negotiating power, but the window may not stay open indefinitely.

Where Should You Invest in Property Today?

As central Bengaluru property prices rise, many savvy investors turn to the suburbs and emerging corridors. Real estate experts point to several high-potential areas:

Devanahalli and Rajankunte (North Bengaluru): These zones are gaining traction thanks to their proximity to the airport and growing infrastructure.
Sarjapur Road (East Bengaluru): 2BHK apartments are available around ₹80 lakh, with plot rates ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹8,000 per sq ft depending on location and developer.
Kanakapura Road (South Bengaluru): Plots priced at approximately ₹6,000 per sq ft, with 1200 sq ft units selling between ₹70 lakh and ₹80 lakh.
Nelamangala: Remains a highly affordable option, with land priced around ₹4,000 per sq ft.

Rao adds a word of caution: while suburban investments still promise growth, the extraordinary returns between 2021 and 2024 are unlikely to continue at the same pace. “Investors should temper their expectations and adopt a long-term horizon,” he says.

In core areas like Indiranagar, properties priced at ₹5 crore today could appreciate to ₹7 crore over several years. Still, such stable, steady appreciation contrasts with the rapid spikes of the recent past.

Conclusion

Bengaluru’s real estate market continues to be one of India’s most dynamic, offering risks and opportunities. For homeowners and investors sitting on doubled property values, now may be the ideal moment to realize gains—especially with new supply entering the market soon.

However, selling should align with one’s financial goals, investment horizon, and risk appetite. Those willing to hold for rental income or long-term capital appreciation still have reasons to stay invested. But for those looking for liquidity or seeking to optimize returns, cashing out in today’s seller’s market could be a smart move.