As home prices in Bengaluru push past the ₹2 crore mark in many neighbourhoods, buyers are increasingly questioning how much income is truly required to comfortably afford such properties. Across social media platforms like X and Reddit, homebuyers highlight growing concerns around EMI burden, lifestyle expenses and long-term financial planning, particularly as interest rates and […]
Bengaluru’s municipal body, the Greater Bengaluru Authority, has approved 60,000 b-Khata to a-Khata conversions, with over 1.2 lakh applications received and more than 15,000 currently under process, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on X on February 11. Bengaluru’s Greater Bengaluru Authority has approved 60,000 b-Khata to a-Khata conversions, with over 15,000 applications under process, […]
Karnataka’s decision to relax building norms under the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB), allowing a floor area ratio (FAR) of up to 5.2 through premium payments, is set to significantly reshape Bengaluru’s skyline. The move is expected to spur large-scale expansion across industrial, commercial and residential projects along the state’s industrial corridors. By permitting […]
NRIs are investing in Bengaluru due to the city’s strong tech connect and familiarity with its IT-driven ecosystem, along with the currency advantage. Steady rental demand, improving infrastructure, and potential for capital appreciation in key micro-markets enhance the appeal, while many buyers also see these homes as future end-use properties for retirement. Bengaluru real estate: […]
Ola has surrendered more than 1.7 lakh sq ft of leased office space in Bengaluru as it accelerates the use of artificial intelligence and automation across its operations, people familiar with the matter said. Ola has surrendered over 1.7 lakh sq ft of office space in Bengaluru amid increased use of AI and automation, sources […]
Karnataka has rolled out a major reform in land administration by introducing an auto land conversion system, a move that the state’s revenue department says will ease approvals, cut delays, and strengthen property ownership. Karnataka has introduced auto land conversion, a reform that the Greater Bengaluru Authority says will ease approvals, cut delays, and strengthen […]
Despite earning ₹1 lakh a month and having ₹15 lakh in savings, a Bengaluru homebuyer said owning an affordable home still feels out of reach. What once signalled financial stability now barely covers the upfront costs, as soaring apartment prices, hefty down payments, registration charges, and long-term EMIs combine to make homeownership an increasingly distant […]
As Bengaluru’s residential property prices continue to rise, the decision to buy a home is becoming increasingly complex, especially for younger households grappling with higher costs, loan commitments and long-term financial security. It raises a key question: should buyers stretch themselves by committing nearly 60% of their household income to EMIs, or stick to the […]
As Bengaluru’s housing prices continue to climb, many salaried professionals are questioning whether buying a home in the city still makes financial sense. A Reddit post by a 36-year-old Bengaluru-based professional earning ₹2.8 lakh a month and supporting a family of five highlights a growing dilemma for single-income households: whether to stretch finances to buy […]
A high-value villa resale in Bengaluru’s Whitefield has sparked a debate over whether the city’s real estate market is mirroring the US’ Bay Area, where global capital often outpaces local buying power, Bengaluru homebuyers say. A high-value villa resale in Whitefield has reignited debate over whether Bengaluru’s housing market is starting to mirror Bay Area […]