India, Jan. 10 -- Bengaluru homebuyers are increasingly opting for apartments located in bylanes, typically 100-200 metres away from main roads, as concerns over dust, air pollution and noise from high-traffic corridors grow. Real estate brokers say this shift is reshaping buyer preferences toward units with interior-facing views and quieter layouts.

While main-road-facing homes may offer quicker price appreciation, they often become a long-term headache for end-users. Air pollution remains the biggest concern, with constant exposure to vehicle exhaust, PM2.5 and PM10 pollutants, diesel fumes and construction dust. As a result, many buyers now believe a quiet inner-lane apartment far outweighs the appeal of a 'main-road view' when it com...