Delhi’s real estate market is on the edge of a big shift. As more and more old bungalows and plots get redeveloped into builder floors, the way real estate deals happen is going to change completely. In a few years, there will hardly be any standalone houses left, and the real action will move towards used, refurbished, and remodeled builder floors.

We’re heading towards a time when owning a bungalow in Delhi will be something only a few ultra-rich people can afford. Most others, even many super-rich buyers, will move towards builder floors. And with this shift, a whole new industry around renovations and remodeling is going to take off, using AI and modern tools to transform old properties into something fresh.

Why Standalone Houses Are Becoming Scarce—and Expensive

Right now, a lot of old bungalows are being torn down and rebuilt as builder floors. Why? It’s simple. Delhi has limited land left, and property prices keep climbing. Redeveloping bungalows into builder floors helps builders get the most out of each plot.

But this can’t go on forever. Once most bungalows are redeveloped, there will be very few standalone houses left. These remaining bungalows will cost a fortune—so much that only the ultra-wealthy will be able to buy them. For everyone else, they’ll be out of reach.

Even then, not every old house will be easy to sell. Some of these properties have complicated ownership issues, unclear titles, or family disputes where one person refuses to sell. These factors will make some bungalows nearly impossible to buy, further limiting the supply.

Builders Will Shift to Renovating Builder Floors

In the past, builders used to buy old bungalows, tear them down, and build new floors. But once bungalows become rare, even builders won’t have plots to redevelop. They’ll be forced to shift their focus to renovating existing builder floors.

This will create a massive market for second-hand builder floors. Instead of developing new ones, builders will start buying older floors, upgrading them with modern designs and features, and then selling them to buyers who want something fresh without paying bungalow-level prices.

Builder Floors: The New Normal for Delhi’s Elite

As standalone houses become almost extinct, most buyers—whether they’re wealthy or super-rich—will be looking at builder floors. These floors offer all the modern comforts and are located in prime areas of Delhi, but at a much more reasonable price compared to bungalows.