The Karnataka government launches an OTS scheme for 7 lakh B-Khata properties in Bengaluru, allowing owners to convert to A-Khata by paying a 2% settlement fee.

Bengaluru height curbs easing signals a major policy shift, potentially boosting housing supply in prime micro-markets.

The Government of Karnataka is formalizing a strategic alliance with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to implement advanced smart city solutions across Bengaluru. The collaboration targets critical areas including energy efficiency, mobility, and disaster management infrastructure.

Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister has formally requested the central government to ease stringent building height restrictions around Bengaluru’s primary aviation facilities. This move aims to unlock significant vertical development potential and align permissible building envelopes with major metros like Mumbai and Hyderabad, boosting the real estate sector.

The Karnataka government has implemented an automated system for property mutations, aiming to handle nearly 98% of khata transfers digitally. This reform processes high volumes of transactions, significantly impacting property ownership record updates across the state, particularly in urban hubs like Bengaluru.

The Karnataka administration has instituted a prohibition on converting agricultural land parcels measuring five guntas or less for non-agricultural purposes. This stringent measure targets systemic misuse of family partition rules to create unauthorized revenue sites, aiming to secure arable land and enforce proper land record management across the state.

The Karnataka government is actively pursuing nine to ten new industrial projects, including facilities by Reliance and Suzlon, in Vijayapura and Bagalkote under the 'Beyond Bengaluru' mandate to mitigate regional economic imbalances.

The Karnataka government's ₹4.48 lakh crore Budget 2026–27 earmarks Mysuru as the state's next major IT destination, aiming to ease Bengaluru's urban overload and unlock real estate and employment opportunities across Karnataka's Tier-2 cities.

Karnataka's Survey, Settlement and Land Records wing aims for full operational digitization by 2026, enabling online land survey applications and the creation of Unique Land Parcel Identification Numbers (ULPIN) to enhance transparency and curb property disputes across the state.

The Karnataka government has announced a special drive to distribute over 10 lakh e-Khata certificates to property owners across Bengaluru in April, marking a major step toward digitising property records and streamlining ownership documentation in one of India's largest real estate markets.

The Karnataka government has eased building regulations across key industrial corridors near Bengaluru, permitting higher FAR, taller structures, and mixed-use developments to attract large-scale investment and promote integrated townships.

In a major relief to property owners, the Karnataka Cabinet has approved the issuance of A‑khata certificates for B‑khata properties in illegal layouts, paving the way for legal recognition, loans, and smoother property transactions across urban areas.

The Karnataka government is set to introduce the Apartment Bill 2025, a comprehensive legislation aimed at empowering flat owners, streamlining housing society governance, and establishing dedicated dispute resolution mechanisms across the state.

Karnataka government prepares to invite bids next week for a new IT/technology park in Mangaluru, aiming to expand the state's tech ecosystem beyond Bengaluru through a plug-and-play commercial campus development.

Karnataka government expands e-Khata initiative to benefit 6.5 lakh property owners across Bengaluru Urban, Rural, and South districts, introducing mandatory digital records before A-Khata conversion from November 2025.