Bengaluru’s residential demand outlook for 2026 remains positive: Zayd Noaman
Zayd Noaman, President of CREDAI Bengaluru
Bengaluru’s residential real estate market closed 2025 on a strong footing, supported by steady demand, stable employment conditions and improving access to home finance.
According to Zayd Noaman, President of CREDAI Bengaluru, post-pandemic shifts in consumer behaviour have structurally altered the housing market. “There has been a clear move towards ownership. Renting is no longer the default choice for many households,” he said, adding that a stable job market and access to long-tenure home loans have encouraged buyers to commit earlier in life. These structural tailwinds, he said, are expected to persist into 2026.
Additionally, infrastructure upgrades are likely to play a key role in shaping demand across the city over the next two years. The new metro line connecting key corridors to Outer Ring Road is expected to become operational next December, while metro connectivity to Kempegowda International Airport is targeted for completion by December 2027. “This will play a big role in how Bengaluru moves,” Noaman said, noting that improved mass transit will help ease long-standing congestion bottlenecks.
Parallely, the efforts to improve road connectivity, including the development of alternative routes such as the Wind Tunnel Road link to Outer Ring Road and Yemalur village will unlock growth across multiple micro-markets by improving access and easing infrastructure constraints.
Demand continues to be strongest in micro-markets such as Whitefield and East Bengaluru, supported by fresh supply and proximity to employment hubs. North Bengaluru has also gained prominence, particularly for plotted developments and villas. Across the city, gated communities and integrated townships remain the dominant residential format.
Looking ahead, Noaman said the outlook for 2026 remains positive, with demand continuing to be driven largely by end users. Nearly 80 per cent of buyers today are purchasing homes for self-use rather than investment, underlining its stability, he concluded.
Published on January 4, 2026
