Land Trades Mangalore: Developer Profile

Published: 03 August 2026 | Updated: 03 August 2026 | By L K Monu Borkala, Senior Property Advisor, 20+ Years Bangalore & Karnataka Real Estate

Land Trades Builders & Developers is the third most-represented developer in our tracked Mangalore project database, with two developments we track directly. This profile covers the company's genuine history, named past projects, the two developments we track, and an honest note on a minor discrepancy we found across the company's own published office address.

Company History and Founding

Land Trades was established on 28 October 1992 by Mr. K. Shrinath Hebbar, described in company materials as a first-generation entrepreneur from Kabbinale village in Karkala taluk, Dakshina Kannada district. The company entered the Mangalore market, in its own words, "when Mangalore was still a laid back city," and states its growth has tracked alongside the city's transition into a denser, higher-rise urban centre. Company materials describe Mr. Hebbar as pioneering the idea of residential layouts in Mangalore before later diversifying into commercial buildings and apartment projects.

A Note on a Minor Address Discrepancy

We want to be direct about something we noticed while researching this profile: the company's LinkedIn presence lists its primary address as New Milagres Mansion, Falnir Road, while its Facebook page lists Collectors Gate Junction, Balmatta. Both are genuine central Mangalore locations close to each other, and this discrepancy most likely reflects either multiple office locations or a relocation between when each profile was last updated, rather than anything more significant. We flag it in the same spirit we flag any research discrepancy, worth confirming the current, correct office address directly with the company rather than relying on either single source.

Named Past Projects

Company materials cite Maurishka Palace at Kadri as a landmark development, described as one of the largest residential developments in Mangalore at the time of its launch. Other named projects include Sai Grandeur, Ourania, and Atlantis. Land Trades states a portfolio of 43 residential and commercial projects specifically in Mangalore per third-party aggregator data, a figure we have not independently verified and note as a directional signal of scale rather than a confirmed count.

Industry Recognition

Company materials state that Sai Grandeur and Ourania received quality ratings from an industry certification body, and that CRISIL awarded a "Mangalore 5 Stars" rating to Maurishka Palace and Atlantis while those projects were in progress. As with any developer's self-reported award and rating history, these are worth noting as directional reputation signals rather than independently re-verified facts, buyers can reasonably ask the company directly for current documentation of any specific rating if it factors meaningfully into their decision.

The Two Land Trades Projects We Track

• Land Trade Altitude in Bendoorwell, an exclusive 29-unit development of 4 BHK luxury apartments
• Landtrades Shivabagh in Kadri, ultra-luxury 3, 4, 5 and 6 BHK apartments with Arabian Sea views

These two tracked projects sit in different parts of the city, Bendoorwell and Kadri, both established central-belt Mangalore addresses, giving Land Trades a genuine, if modest, geographic spread among our tracked developments, smaller in scope than Rohan Corporation's five tracked projects or IN-LAND's three, but concentrated in premium, well-established localities.

Nakshatra: A Recent, Well-Documented Launch

Beyond our two directly tracked projects, Land Trades launched Nakshatra on Gandhinagar's 8th Cross Road in 2020, a Ground+15 tower with 50 units across 2, 3, and 4 BHK configurations, reportedly the company's 38th project at the time. We reference this specifically because it's independently documented in local news coverage from its launch, and because company social media shows an inaugurated Nakshatra Clubhouse in more recent posts, suggesting the project has progressed to a completed, occupied stage. This gives buyers researching Land Trades a genuine, traceable recent project to independently assess, even though it isn't one of the two projects we track directly on this site.

Company Contact Details

Land Trades' listed contact numbers are +91 88827 77444 and +91 96110 95523, with email info@landtrades.in and web presence at landtrades.in. Given the address discrepancy noted above, we'd recommend confirming the current correct office location directly by phone before a first visit, rather than relying on either the Falnir Road or Balmatta address independently.

Financing Across the Two Tracked Projects

Given the premium positioning of both tracked Land Trades projects, financing conversations here will generally sit at the higher end of standard Mangalore lending. For Land Trade Altitude's 4 BHK configuration and Landtrades Shivabagh's larger 3 to 6 BHK Arabian Sea view units, expect loan amounts and EMIs meaningfully above Mangalore's typical mid-market apartment financing. Confirm current pricing directly with the developer, since specific unit pricing was not independently reverified for this profile, and treat each project as its own financing conversation with your lender rather than assuming uniform terms.

How Land Trades Compares to Rohan Corporation and IN-LAND

Land Trades' 1992 founding predates both Rohan Corporation and IN-LAND Builders' 1995 establishment, giving it the longest stated operating history among the three developers we currently profile. Where IN-LAND has expanded into a stated multi-city footprint across Mangalore, Bangalore, and other South Indian markets, and Rohan Corporation's five tracked projects give the broadest single-developer sample in our own database, Land Trades' documented history, spanning named landmark projects like Maurishka Palace through to a 2020 launch like Nakshatra, suggests a developer with a long, continuous Mangalore-specific track record worth weighing on that basis specifically.

NRI Considerations for Land Trades Projects

Given Mangalore's substantial Gulf-connected NRI population, and given both tracked Land Trades projects sit at a premium price point that may particularly appeal to NRI buyers, apply the same FEMA compliance and documentation verification discipline covered in our Mangalore Gulf NRI guide. Landtrades Shivabagh's Arabian Sea view positioning specifically means NRI buyers should independently verify CRZ classification and High Tide Line distance before paying any premium tied to the sea view, exactly as covered in our Gulf NRI guide's coastal property section.

Locality Character Across the Two Tracked Projects

Land Trade Altitude's Bendoorwell location sits within the central belt covered in our locality guides for this part of Mangalore. Landtrades Shivabagh's Kadri positioning places it within the premium Kadri Hills corridor, popular specifically among Gulf NRIs for elevated Arabian Sea views, alongside other tracked Kadri projects from NorthernSky Excelsa and Rohan Garden Shivbagh.

What This Profile Cannot Tell You

This profile compiles publicly available company history and our own tracked project data, but it cannot substitute for direct, current verification of either specific Land Trades project's construction progress, financial health, or regulatory standing. Given the address discrepancy we identified during our own research, we'd encourage buyers to independently verify other company details directly as well, current project completion status, RERA registration, and pricing, rather than relying solely on any single published source.

Site Visits: What to Specifically Look For

When visiting either tracked Land Trades project, or an older completed project like Sai Grandeur or Maurishka Palace to assess the company's longer-term build quality, pay specific attention to common area finishing, any visible water seepage or structural cracking on the exterior facade, and lift maintenance quality if applicable. For Landtrades Shivabagh specifically, independently verify the actual sea view from the specific unit under consideration rather than relying on a show-flat or marketing render, given how much unit-to-unit variation sea-view positioning can carry within the same tower.

Due Diligence Specific to Any Land Trades Project

• Independently verify RERA registration for your specific project of interest on the Karnataka RERA portal, see our RERA registration check guide for the full process
• Where possible, visit a completed past Land Trades project, such as Nakshatra in Gandhinagar, to independently assess build quality before committing to a current project
• Confirm the company's current, correct office address directly by phone given the discrepancy we identified
• For Landtrades Shivabagh specifically, independently verify CRZ classification and sea-view positioning for your exact unit before paying any associated premium
• Request documentation for any specific quality rating or award claimed, if it factors meaningfully into your decision

Who Should Consider a Land Trades Project

Land Trades suits buyers specifically interested in a developer with the longest stated continuous Mangalore-specific operating history among the three developers we currently profile, and who are drawn to the company's premium positioning in established central-belt and Kadri Hills localities. Given both tracked projects sit at a higher price point, this developer particularly suits buyers with a larger budget seeking Mangalore's more established luxury apartment segment, alongside the independent verification we recommend for any developer regardless of stated history or accolades.

Closing Summary

Land Trades brings the longest documented Mangalore-specific track record among the developers we currently profile, spanning from its 1992 founding through named landmark projects like Maurishka Palace to a well-documented 2020 launch in Nakshatra. These are useful reference points for buyers evaluating either of the two Land Trades projects we track, but, as with Rohan Corporation and IN-LAND, they work alongside, not instead of, project-specific RERA verification, title checks, and independent site assessment. The address discrepancy we identified during this research is itself a useful reminder: confirm current company details directly rather than relying on any single source.

Understanding Land Trades' Naming Conventions Across Eras

Land Trades' named portfolio shows a naming evolution across its three-decade history, from single-word evocative names like Sai Grandeur, Ourania, and Atlantis, through to Nakshatra's more recent 2020 launch, and the location-descriptive naming of our two tracked projects, Land Trade Altitude and Landtrades Shivabagh. This kind of naming shift often reflects evolving marketing conventions across a developer's history rather than anything about construction quality specifically, but buyers researching the company's older completed projects should be aware that a name like "Ourania" or "Atlantis" belongs to an earlier phase of the company's branding than its most recent launches.

Resale Considerations for Older Land Trades Buildings

Given the company's three-decade history, older completed projects like Sai Grandeur, Ourania, or Atlantis may now be available through resale rather than direct developer sale. As with any established-developer resale purchase, verify current Khata status, request the original occupancy certificate, and independently assess the specific unit's maintenance history and condition rather than relying on the developer's overall reputation or any historical rating to vouch for a particular unit's current state after years or decades of occupancy.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Land Trades founded?

28 October 1992, by Mr. K. Shrinath Hebbar, making it the longest-established of the three Mangalore developers we currently profile.

How many projects does Land Trades track on OneCity Property?

Two: Land Trade Altitude in Bendoorwell, and Landtrades Shivabagh in Kadri.

What is Land Trades' most notable named project?

Maurishka Palace at Kadri, described in company materials as one of the largest residential developments in Mangalore at the time of its launch.

Does Land Trades operate outside Mangalore?

Company materials focus specifically on Mangalore, without the stated multi-city footprint that IN-LAND Builders describes.

Is there sea-view property among Land Trades' tracked projects?

Yes. Landtrades Shivabagh in Kadri is marketed with Arabian Sea views, buyers should independently verify CRZ classification and High Tide Line distance for their specific unit before paying any premium tied to this positioning.

What was the address discrepancy found during this research?

The company's LinkedIn page lists Falnir Road as its office address, while its Facebook page lists Collectors Gate Junction, Balmatta. Both are genuine central Mangalore locations; we recommend confirming the current correct address directly by phone.

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