High-Rises Reshape Visakhapatnam Housing Market

25 Feb 2026 CW Team

Developers report that high?rise projects allow the distribution of land cost across a greater number of housing units, helping to manage rising expenses and preserve price balance in a competitive market. Buyer preferences have also evolved, with purchasers placing emphasis on security, dedicated parking and shared amenities rather than horizontal layouts alone. Demand for housing remains steady, supported by employment growth in the information technology sector and allied industries.

Several micro?markets are witnessing increased activity in vertical residential launches, particularly in the Madhurawada?Kapuluppada corridor, the Anandapuram?Kommadi area, the Bhogapuram?Bheemili stretch and the Yendada?Rushikonda coastal belt. Developers attribute the uptake to road expansions, infrastructure upgrades and improved connectivity which make higher density projects more feasible. Land?use efficiency is said to improve where vertical expansion is supported by adequate civic services and planned urban growth.

Industry leaders underline the need for clear regulations and faster approvals by authorities to ensure projects are completed on schedule and that costs are kept under control. They argue that timely permissions and coordinated civic investment can reduce construction delays and financial strain, thereby sustaining investor confidence and protecting buyers. Urban planners caution that vertical growth must be accompanied by investment in transport, water and sanitation to avoid pressure on existing systems and to secure long?term liveability.

Rising land prices and the limited availability of large well?located plots are reshaping the residential landscape of Visakhapatnam as developers increasingly opt for high?rise housing projects. Industry representatives say that land values in prime areas have climbed to levels where low?rise developments are difficult to sustain, prompting a shift to vertical construction as a practical way to optimise land use and maintain project viability. Developers report that high?rise projects allow the distribution of land cost across a greater number of housing units, helping to manage rising expenses and preserve price balance in a competitive market. Buyer preferences have also evolved, with purchasers placing emphasis on security, dedicated parking and shared amenities rather than horizontal layouts alone. Demand for housing remains steady, supported by employment growth in the information technology sector and allied industries. Several micro?markets are witnessing increased activity in vertical residential launches, particularly in the Madhurawada?Kapuluppada corridor, the Anandapuram?Kommadi area, the Bhogapuram?Bheemili stretch and the Yendada?Rushikonda coastal belt. Developers attribute the uptake to road expansions, infrastructure upgrades and improved connectivity which make higher density projects more feasible. Land?use efficiency is said to improve where vertical expansion is supported by adequate civic services and planned urban growth. Industry leaders underline the need for clear regulations and faster approvals by authorities to ensure projects are completed on schedule and that costs are kept under control. They argue that timely permissions and coordinated civic investment can reduce construction delays and financial strain, thereby sustaining investor confidence and protecting buyers. Urban planners caution that vertical growth must be accompanied by investment in transport, water and sanitation to avoid pressure on existing systems and to secure long?term liveability.

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