Bengaluru Real Estate 2025: Should You Cash Out If Your Apartment’s Value Has Doubled?
Apr 29, 2025
In the last few years, Bengaluru’s real estate market has delivered extraordinary returns for property owners. With some apartments and plots nearly doubling in value, a big question is now top of mind: Is it the right time to sell?
At Proppulse.ai, we help investors navigate these crucial decisions smartly. In this blog, we dive deep into the current Bengaluru real estate scenario, expert opinions, and strategic advice on when to cash out and when to hold your investment for maximum returns.
Bengaluru is a Seller’s Market in 2025
Today, Bengaluru is undoubtedly a seller’s market.
According to industry experts, there is high demand but limited ready-to-move-in inventory, leading to sharp price growth.
- Data from JLL ( a global leader in commercial real estate and investment management services) revealed that Bengaluru saw the highest number of new launches across India’s top seven cities between January and March 2025 — a whopping 20,484 units.
- Knight Frank India reported a 16% price surge, with average rates touching ₹7,116 per sq. ft. — the highest among major cities.
Key examples of appreciation:
- A plot in, Devanahalli, purchased at ₹3,000 per sq. ft. in 2021, is now priced at ₹6,000–7,000 per sq. ft.
- A 3BHK in Brigade Orchards, North Bengaluru, rose from ₹1 Crore to ₹1.60 Crore in just a year.
- An apartment in Old Madras Road doubled in value from ₹1.2 crore to ₹2 crore.
Who Should Cash Out Now?
If you are an investor who:
- Bought property at lower prices during 2020-2022
- Has seen significant appreciation in the value
- Does not heavily rely on rental income for cash flow
- Wants to reinvest in high-growth emerging markets
Then now is the time to SELL and CASH OUT.
Why?
- Experts caution that the current pace of appreciation won't continue.
- A wave of new project launches is set to hit the market in the next 1-2 years, likely stabilizing prices.
- Suresh Sadagopan, a financial advisor, points out that after such steep growth, some cooling is natural and could limit future gains.
Strategic Tip:
- Sell now and reinvest in upcoming areas like Devanahalli, Rajankunte, and Sarjapur, where prices are still relatively lower but growth potential remains high.
- These regions offer better entry points today and could mirror the kind of appreciation central Bengaluru saw over the past decade.
Caution:
While the next 1–2 years could still offer good returns, temper your expectations. The 2x or 3x growth rates seen in 2021–2024 may not repeat at the same pace.
Who Should Hold Their Property?
If you are an owner who:
- Enjoys strong rental yields
- Purchased the property at an attractive price
- Does not urgently need liquidity
- Owns property in a landmark or prime location
Then it is better to HOLD your investment.
Why?
- Properties in prime city centres and gated communities still attract high rental demand.
- If rental income comfortably covers EMIs or generates surplus income, there’s no rush to sell.
- Selling and reinvesting in an already expensive market may not fetch better returns immediately.
Financial advisors recommend retaining properties that are cash-flow positive unless there’s an urgent need for capital.
Takeaways for Smart Property Investors
- Review your property portfolio — Understand which assets have peaked and which still have growth potential.
- Decide based on goals — Need capital now? Sell and reinvest smartly. Earning solid rental income? Continue holding.
- Don’t chase the market — Property should ideally be bought when prices are reasonable, not after massive run-ups.
- Focus on growth corridors — Peripheral areas like Devanahalli, Rajankunte, and Sarjapur present the next big opportunities.
- Stay educated and data-driven — Follow expert reports and make informed decisions with platforms like Proppulse.ai.