Bengaluru rent making survival 'very difficult': What's causing house rent prices to increase? Woman exposes the expectation vs reality gapA Bengaluru woman has sparked an online debate about the city's rising rental costs after claiming that many landlords assume every tenant ...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Quit metro life for a smaller city? Here’s the real money math Indians must check before movingMany are trading metro life for tier 2 cities, seeking better quality of life, cleaner environments, and reduced stress. While income may f...
18 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Home ownership not a ‘safe asset’ in 2016? CA explains why buying a house has become financially unrealistic for youngstersA post by Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik has sparked debate online after he claimed that buying a house in today’s market has become “m...
15 May, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Are people earning Rs 30 LPA in Bengaluru ‘poor’? Techie has a new take: ‘My friends earning close to 70-80k per month sleeps peacefully…’A tech professional on X argued that living expensively in Bengaluru is a mindset issue, not solely salary-dependent. He highlighted how sp...
13 May, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
Bengaluru founder says 2 salaries could not buy a flat in India, one income bought UK houseA Bengaluru entrepreneur's comparison of buying property in India versus the UK has sparked debate. She found purchasing a flat in Bengalur...
10 May, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Earning Rs 3 lakh/month but ‘can’t afford 1 BHK’: Gurugram's DINK couple decision sparks debate, netizens say 'silent pandemic underway'Gurugram DINK couple: A Gurugram couple earning Rs 36 LPA has sparked debate by choosing not to have children, citing unaffordable housing ...
01 May, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Can Rs 1.5 lakh monthly salary afford to buy a home? 30-year-old with Rs 22 lakh savings reopens rent vs buying debateA 30-year-old woman earning Rs 1.5 lakh per month and holding savings of over Rs 22 lakh has sparked an online discussion after questioning...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
India’s real estate will meet the reality of agentic AIIndia’s IT slowdown, driven by AI-driven automation and shrinking outsourcing demand, is beginning to hit real estate, mortgages, and emplo...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
What all can a landlord ask before giving you 1BHK? Bengaluru tenant says owner wanted manager’s number & character certificate. Internet asks, 'blood test next?'A viral post from Grapevine has highlighted the growing frustrations of renting in Bengaluru, where a Gojek software engineer claimed a lan...
28 Apr, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
₹15K budget vs ₹50K reality: Bengaluru woman’s HSR search exposes sky-high rents and harsh housing realityA Bengaluru woman's house hunting experience in HSR Layout has gone viral. She shared her struggle to find an affordable 1BHK within a 15,0...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Not Gurgaon, not Hyderabad, not Pune, CA says one city could rival Bengaluru as the India’s IT hub in future: ‘Rent is 30% cheaper…’India's tech landscape is shifting as Mangalore, dubbed "Silicon Beach," emerges as a strong challenger to Bengaluru. The coastal city is e...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
'I need a place I can call home': Bengaluru woman, 31, earning Rs 2.6 lakhs per month, wonders if she can afford Rs 2.3 crore homeA Bengaluru woman's query about affording a 2.3 crore home highlights a common dilemma for high earners. Despite a strong income and saving...
17 Apr, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Bengaluru asset manager explains how luxury housing boom is pushing higher rents in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, HyderabadIndia's luxury housing boom is paradoxically inflating rents for middle-class tenants in major cities like Bengaluru and Mumbai. Despite in...
16 Apr, 2025, 03.20 PM IST
Top career option in Bengaluru is becoming a landlord, quip netizens as rents surgeBengaluru's skyrocketing rent prices have sparked a wave of frustration and humor among residents, with many joking that becoming a landlor...
04 Dec, 2024, 12.37 AM IST
Rs 5 lakh rent deposit in Bengaluru! Social media reacts to landlord's absurd demand, calls them thievesA woman in Bengaluru recently ignited a social media firestorm after revealing she was asked to pay a staggering Rs 5 lakh security deposit...
13 Nov, 2024, 10.29 AM IST
House hunting a hard chase for middle-class nowBengaluru's property prices have surged, making it difficult for middle-class buyers to afford homes. The average cost of a 3 BHK apartment...
09 Aug, 2024, 02.30 PM IST
Should you buy or rent a house?The income of the family will determine whether it can afford to rent a house, buy or remain neutral, that is stay on rent even though it c...
02 May, 2019, 11.52 AM IST