Bengaluru real estate: Should you buy a house in the city or the suburbs?

A Bengaluru couple’s Reddit post about searching for an apartment in the city’s outskirts has sparked a debate after they highlighted challenges such as long commutes, weak infrastructure, and prices of ₹1.5 crore or more even for compact units. Their experience has reignited discussion on whether older homes in central neighbourhoods offer better long-term value […]

Bengaluru real estate: Can you afford a ₹2.4 crore home with a ₹3 lakh monthly income? Netizens weigh in

A 34-year-old Reddit user’s question about whether a household earning ₹3.2 lakh per month can afford to purchase a ₹2.4 crore apartment in Bengaluru has sparked a discussion on financial planning, home loans, and rising property prices in the city. A 34-year-old Reddit user’s query on whether a household earning ₹3.2 lakh a month can […]

Embassy Developments sells over 450 units worth ₹860 crore at Embassy Greenshore in Bengaluru

Bengaluru-based Embassy Developments Ltd has sold more than 450 units worth approximately ₹860 crore within five days of launching Embassy Greenshore, its new residential project in north Bengaluru, the company stated in a press release. Embassy Developments has sold over 450 units worth about ₹860 crore within five days of launching its Embassy Greenshore project […]

Here’s why Hyderabad is outpacing Bengaluru in attracting Global Capability Centres

With more than 70 Global Capability Centres (GCCs) of companies such as Netflix, Eli Lilly, Costco and McDonald’s, now operating in Hyderabad, the city continues to cement its position as a global hub for enterprise innovation. Adding to this momentum, Hyderabad has reportedly attracted the GCC of French beauty major L’Oréal, the world’s largest cosmetics […]

Bengaluru civic body issues over 8 lakh e-Khatas, plans passport-style centres for faster approvals

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), the apex body overseeing coordination and supervision of city corporations, has issued over 8 lakh e-Khatas across Bengaluru and is now preparing to launch passport-style service centres to accelerate approvals and enhance citizen experience, the authority said in a statement. The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has issued over 8 lakh […]

Urban Vault strengthens GCC push, secures leases from three Japanese firms for 21,000 sq ft of office space in Bengaluru

Urban Vault, a managed workspace provider, has expanded its enterprise portfolio by onboarding three major Japanese firms, Nachi, Pioneer, and Komatsu, in Bengaluru, leasing 21,000 sq ft of office space to them, the company said on December 7. Urban Vault, a managed workspace provider, has expanded its enterprise portfolio by onboarding three major Japanese firms, […]

Bengaluru society asks bachelors to pay ₹5,000 fine for having girls stay overnight

A Bengaluru-based Reddit user has revealed that he and his flatmate were fined ₹5,000 by their residential society because “girls stayed overnight” at their flat. The Bengaluru man shared a screenshot of the invoice raised by their society and wondered whether any legal action could be taken against them. A Bengaluru man reveals he was […]

Embassy REIT acquires 3 lakh sq ft office property in Bengaluru for ₹852 crore

Embassy Office Parks REIT, India’s first listed REIT, has announced that it has acquired a 3 lakh square feet marquee office property located within Embassy GolfLinks Business Park, in Bengaluru for ₹852 crore. Embassy Office Parks REIT has acquired a 3 lakh square feet marquee office property located within Embassy GolfLinks Business Park, in Bengaluru […]

Redditor warns of ‘new rental scam’ targeting flat-hunters in Bengaluru: ‘If a deal sounds too good…’

A Bengaluru renter has raised an alarm on Reddit about what he describes as a “new flat rental scam” targeting people searching for affordable homes in the city. In a detailed post, titled “Bengaluru New Flat Rental Scam,” the user narrated how scammers are exploiting too-good-to-be-true listings on popular real-estate platforms to dupe unsuspecting tenants. […]

Bengaluru resident with ₹7 crore net worth explains why buying a house in the city ‘makes zero sense’

A 32-year-old Bengaluru resident has sparked a discussion online after explaining why he refuses to purchase property in the city despite having a net worth of ₹7 crore and a monthly salary of ₹3.7 lakh. For now, the Redditor said he prefers renting in Jayanagar for lifestyle.(Shutterstock) In the post titled “Why buying a house […]