Home loan or retirement corpus? Redditors weigh in on whether buying flats in Metro cities before retirement makes sense

As job uncertainty and layoffs continue to impact India’s private sector workforce, many salaried professionals are reevaluating the long-held belief that buying a home in a metro city should take precedence over building a retirement corpus. A recent Reddit discussion has reignited debate over whether financial security and stress-free living should take precedence over long-term […]

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 […]

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 […]

From luxe to simple: Homeowners weigh in on interior spending with some saying ‘Ghar ko ghar hi rakho, hotel mat banao’

While there are some homeowners who spare no expense and spend as much as ₹2.5 crore on interiors for a ₹2 crore house, others prefer a more modest approach, barely ₹4 lakh, saying, ‘Ghar ko ghar hi rakho, hotel mat banao.’ Experts say this trend, fuelled by post-pandemic lifestyle upgrades and a surge in luxury […]

Bengaluru real estate market feels overheated as prices soar, buyers weigh renting vs owning

Once seen as a city of opportunity for tech professionals, Bengaluru’s housing market is showing signs of strain as property prices continue to climb, leaving many prospective buyers questioning affordability. Even modest 2BHK apartments in areas like Whitefield, Sarjapur, and Yelahanka now cost ₹1 crore and above, excluding registration and interior costs. Rents have surged […]