India, Oct. 28 -- Driven by the desire for space and privacy, Bengaluru buyers are swapping high-rises for villaments, luxury homes that offer the feel of a villa with the convenience of an apartment. NoBroker data shows demand jumped 37% in Q3 2025, far outpacing the 13% rise in regular apartment demand.

"The spike is driven primarily by end-users rather than investors. Villas have become very expensive with basic ones starting at over Rs.5 crore, while villaments offer the same sense of space and land ownership at a lower price point. Most buyers are in the 35-45 age group, senior management professionals or business owners, looking to upgrade from apartments," Saurabh Garg, co-founder of NoBroker, said.

The shift towards villaments c...