Planning to build a PG on my 30x40 plot near Beretana Agrahara Metro, Hosur Road,bangalore — need inputs on format, floors & operator model
Hey all, long-time lurker here. I own a 30x40 (east-facing) plot in Lavakusha Nagar, near the Beretana Agrahara Metro station on Hosur Road. There are already 3-4 PGs in my street, some G+5 buildings that came up in the last year or so. Looking to build a PG for secondary income and have a few specific questions:
**1. What format to build — dedicated PG rooms, Studio units, or 1 BHKs?**
My plot is 1,200 sq ft which is tight. On a 30x40, after setbacks, usable area per floor is roughly 750–800 sq ft. Dedicated PG rooms (3–4 per floor) maximize beds and rent per sq ft. Studio units get higher per-unit rent but fewer units. 1 BHKs feel like overkill for a PG-focused investment. What have others done on similar plot sizes?
**2. Can I build G+5 with a lift like the newer PGs in my street?**
I see G+5 constructions nearby that opened in the last year. From what I understand, BBMP/GBA rules depend heavily on road width and FAR. G+5 would classify as a high-rise (above 15m), which typically needs fire NOC, structural reports, and lift is probably mandatory at that height. Has anyone built G+5 on a 30x40 in this zone? What approvals were needed?
**3. Planning to lease the entire building to a PG operator on a fixed monthly rent**
I don't want to manage day-to-day — tenants, food, maintenance, billing. Plan is to lease the whole building to a PG operator who pays me a fixed monthly rent and runs it themselves. Anyone done this model? What rental per floor or per building can I expect in this micro-market?
**Context:** Hosur Road is booming with the Yellow Line metro, Electronic City proximity, and IT demand. The micro-market near Beretana Agrahara feels underserved for quality PGs. Trying to figure out if this pencils out as an investment.
Would love inputs from anyone who's built or invested in PGs in this corridor. Thanks!