Bengaluru real estate: Homebuyers flag water concerns in tech corridor where apartment prices touch ₹2 crore

A Reddit post by a Bengaluru homebuyer has sparked a debate over the realities of the city’s booming eastern IT corridors, where buyers are paying ₹2 crore and more for homes in Whitefield and Sarjapur despite water shortage. Several Reddit users noted that residents often pay ₹5,000– ₹8,000 a month to fund tanker water during […]

Golden Growth Fund deploys ₹58 crore in two South Delhi luxury real estate projects after fundraise

Golden Growth Fund (GGF), a Category II real estate focussed Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), said on December 15 it closed the second round of fundraising and deployed ₹58 crore to acquire two projects in Anand Niketan and Niti Bagh in south Delhi, with an estimated sales potential of ₹85 crore. Golden Growth Fund (GGF) has […]

Bengaluru real estate: Earning ₹55,000 a month in the tech capital? Here’s how much you should spend on rent

A Reddit post by a 22-year-old professional earning ₹55,000 a month has sparked a discussion on rental affordability in Bengaluru, as young earners grapple with rising housing costs and the trade-offs between comfort and savings. The Redditor, who currently lives in a PG and works from home most days, asked whether spending ₹17,000– ₹20,000 on […]

Bengaluru real estate: Can you still buy a 3BHK under ₹1.2 crore in the tech capital? Redditors weigh in

A Reddit discussion has sparked a debate over Bengaluru’s rapidly narrowing housing affordability, after a young NRI sought advice on whether it is still possible to buy a 3BHK home under ₹1.2 crore for his retired parents. The post struck a chord with many buyers navigating rising prices, changing preferences and the trade-offs required to […]

Mumbai real estate: Santacruz West bungalow sells for ₹164 crore in a major luxury deal

In one of the largest standalone land purchases in Mumbai, a subsidiary of luxury real estate developer ZYJ Builders and Developers has acquired the Dwarka Bungalow in Santacruz for ₹164 crore, according to documents accessed by data analytics firm Zapkey. Mumbai-based luxury developer ZYJ Estates LLP has bought the Dwarka Bungalow in Santacruz for ₹164 […]

Mumbai real estate: Maharashtra plans major overhaul of pagdi system. Here’s all you need to know

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced a new regulatory framework to redevelop Mumbai’s ‘Pagdi’ buildings, describing it as a “historic decision” aimed at eventually eliminating such properties from the city. Speaking in the legislative assembly, Shinde said the move will expedite redevelopment of old structures, prevent collapses, and reduce loss of life and […]

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 […]

Think you profited from your property investment? Here’s why a price jump isn’t always a real gain

A home bought years ago may now be worth crores, but most buyers rarely calculate the true lifetime cost. stamp duty, maintenance, repairs, property tax, interest outgo, or compare it with the returns their money could have earned elsewhere. Homebuyers suffer from a common ‘optical illusion’ in real estate: looking only at the sale price […]