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The Hunnigere project drew especially strong interest because of its premium villas and larger flat configurations, including spacious 3 BHK and 4 BHK units.
A unit could be reserved immediately by paying an initial deposit of Rs 1 lakh. (Image: Canva)
The Bangalore Development Authority seems to have struck the right chord with homebuyers. Its special flat mela held at the Kaniminike and Hunnigere housing projects received an impressive response, turning what was meant to be a simple showcase into a busy on-spot booking drive.
By the end of the two-day event, 25 flats and 25 premium villas had already found buyers, with allotment letters handed out then and there to those who paid the initial deposit. The Kaniminike and Hunnigere complexes are among BDA’s most talked-about upcoming residential offerings.
Spread across well-connected southern and western pockets of Bengaluru, these projects were opened up for public inspection last weekend. According to officials, crowds began walking in early as interested families, investors and first-time buyers walked through sample homes, interacted with engineers, and compared unit sizes and pricing.
More than 300 people attended the mela across the two days, a turnout that BDA officials say exceeded expectations. Many arrived specifically to understand whether government-developed housing could offer better long-term value than rising private-sector apartment rates. The option to inspect villas and flats in person, without a prior appointment, added to the appeal.
One of the main attractions was the simplified booking process. A unit could be reserved immediately by paying an initial deposit of Rs 1 lakh. Buyers paying the remaining portion of the deposit within seven days were immediately issued an allotment letter.
Officials said this eased uncertainty for many potential buyers who normally face long waiting periods in government projects. Final documentation and payment formalities will be completed over the coming weeks as per standard BDA procedures.
To keep the mela visitor-friendly, BDA arranged shuttle vehicles, drinking water counters and a small play area for children, which kept families engaged as they assessed options. Representatives from Canara Bank, Axis Bank and HDFC Bank were present throughout both days, offering spot guidance on home loan eligibility, EMI calculations and document requirements. For many buyers, the ability to clarify banking questions instantly made decision-making easier.
The Hunnigere project drew especially strong interest because of its premium villas and larger flat configurations, including spacious 3 BHK and 4 BHK units. Kaniminike appealed to mid-segment buyers, with the 3 BHK layout priced more affordably. The variety of unit sizes and the detailed pricing clarity helped buyers compare options straightforwardly.
Here is the complete price list that was shared with visitors at the mela:
Price List of Flats/Villas
| BDA Apartment Project | Flat Type | Constructed Area (in Sq. Meters) | Price Per Flat | Initial Deposit (General) 12% | Initial Deposit (SC/ST) 5% | KEB & BWSSB Deposit |
| Hunnigere | 4 BHK | 167.73 to 171.39 | Rs 1.26 Crore | Rs 15,75,000 | Rs 6,30,000 | Rs 15,000 |
| Hunnigere | 3 BHK | 161.46 | Rs 1.15 Crore | Rs 14,37,500 | Rs 5,75,000 | Rs 15,000 |
| Hunnigere | 3 BHK | 117.97 to 118.44 | Rs 90 Lakh | Rs 11,25,000 | Rs 4,50,000 | Rs 15,000 |
| Hunnigere | 1 BHK | 38.51 | Rs 14 Lakh | Rs 1,75,000 | Rs 70,000 | Rs 5,000 |
| Kanminike | 3 BHK | 129.5 | Rs 64 Lakh | Rs 8 Lakh | Rs 3.2 Lakh | – |
The wide range in pricing created opportunities for different kinds of buyers. Premium segments gravitated toward the larger Hunnigere villas, while mid-segment families explored Kanminike’s comparatively accessible 3 BHK units.
Many visitors were first-time homebuyers who preferred a BDA-developed property for the assurance of clear titles and regulated pricing, especially at a time when private apartment costs continue to rise sharply in the city.
With such a strong response at the mela, BDA officials are now considering similar exhibitions at other upcoming project sites. They noted that on-site melas help citizens take informed decisions more confidently than through brochures or online portals alone.
For Bengaluru’s growing population of young professionals, retirees and families wanting to shift closer to city limits, these events also offer a rare chance to view homes before they are fully sold out.
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