Plot Investment in Bangalore 2026
Rules, costs and demand have all shifted — here is what matters
Bengaluru's plot market in 2026 is shaped by stricter documentation, higher transaction costs and continued demand in the north. Here is what buyers should know this year.
What Has Changed for Plot Buyers
Documentation Push
Karnataka has been digitising property records through e-Khata and e-Swathu systems — see the khata guide.
Higher Registration Fee
Karnataka's registration fee was raised to 2% in 2025, adding to transaction costs.
Guidance Value Scrutiny
Stamp duty is levied on the higher of deal value and guidance value.
Branded Layouts
Buyers increasingly prefer branded, RERA-registered plotted projects.
Where Demand Is in 2026
Demand continues to concentrate along the airport corridor — NH-44, Yelahanka, Devanahalli and Doddaballapur Road — and in growth pockets on other sides of the city. Within these, gated villa-plot townships by established developers are seeing interest from end-users who plan to build, as well as investors.
Prestige Olive Oak at Chikkajala enters this market with ~600 plots at an EOI rate of ₹10,000/sq.ft. and a December 2026 launch.
Smart Moves for 2026 Buyers
- Budget about 7.6% for stamp duty and registration as an illustration, plus other charges
- Insist on RERA registration before signing any agreement
- Check khata / property-record status as part of due diligence
- Compare EOI terms carefully across projects
- Plan your construction or holding strategy before you buy
Prestige Olive Oak at a Glance
| Developer | Prestige Group (Prestige Estates Projects Ltd.), est. 1986, Bengaluru |
| Location | Chikkajala, off Bellary Road (NH-44), North Bangalore 562157 — see location |
| Land Area | 30+ acres with about 4.5 acres of open space |
| Total Plots | About 600 freehold villa plots |
| Plot Sizes | 1,200, 1,500, 2,000 & 2,400 sq.ft. + odd/corner plots — see plot plans |
| Price | From ₹1.20 Cr* (EOI ₹10,000/sq.ft.) — see price list |
| Status | Pre-launch, EOI open; launch expected 10 December 2026 |
| RERA | Awaited — verify on rera.karnataka.gov.in before booking |
| Possession | Target December 2029 (as per RERA filing) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Timing matters less than buying the right layout at a fair price with clean documents. Long-term drivers in North Bangalore remain intact.
The registration fee was raised to 2% of the property value in 2025, in addition to stamp duty.
Yes. Digitised property records are increasingly needed for registration; check the plot's record status during due diligence.
Yes, the launch is expected on 10 December 2026.
Get in Touch
Contact us for the Prestige Olive Oak plot plan, EOI cost sheet, site visits, plot availability and pre-launch offers.