BENGALURU HOUSING SALES RISE 5%,27,968 Homes Sold in H1 2026

New Launches ↑ 4% | Unsold Inventory ↑ 22%

Bengaluru’s residential property market continued to show positive momentum during the first half of 2026, with home sales increasing 5% year-on-year.

According to market data, Bengaluru recorded approximately 27,968 residential property sales in H1 2026, demonstrating continued demand for housing across the city.

Bengaluru Housing Market – H1 2026

Residential Sales: 27,968 units — Up 5% YoY

New Launches: 34,749 units — Up 4% YoY

Unsold Inventory: 74,299 units — Up 22% YoY

The numbers indicate that Bengaluru continues to attract home buyers, while developers are also bringing significant new housing supply into the market.

What Does Rising Inventory Mean for Buyers?

The 22% increase in unsold inventory is an important trend for prospective home buyers.

While higher inventory does not necessarily mean property prices will fall, greater availability can provide buyers with more project choices and potentially stronger negotiating opportunities in locations or projects where supply is high.

Buyers should therefore compare not only the quoted property price but also:

Builder offers and negotiated price
Floor-rise and preferential-location charges
Maintenance and corpus charges
Registration and other applicable costs
Construction status and possession timeline
RERA registration and approvals
Home loan eligibility and interest rate

Is 2026 a Good Time to Buy a Home in Bengaluru?

The answer depends on the buyer’s purpose.

For end-use buyers, the combination of increasing supply and continued housing demand provides more choices across different budgets and locations.

For property investors, location selection becomes particularly important. Infrastructure development, employment hubs, connectivity, future supply and rental demand should be evaluated before investing.

Disclaimer: Real-estate market figures are based on published industry data and may vary by source. Property prices, availability and offers vary by project and location. Buyers should independently verify project approvals, RERA details, pricing and legal documentation before purchasing.