Bengaluru techie's reality check on 2 crore flats goes viral
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A 25-year-old cybersecurity professional in Bengaluru sparked an online debate regarding the difficulty of purchasing a home due to high property prices.
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- A 25-year-old cybersecurity professional is struggling to afford a home in Bengaluru despite a high monthly salary and a frugal lifestyle.
- He noted that property prices for apartments in gated communities in desirable areas now often exceed 2 crore.
- Social media users suggested delaying home purchases to avoid high loan interest and the long-term financial burden of large EMIs.
- The discussion highlights the growing disconnect between property valuations and the earnings of young professionals.
What to watch next
- Trends in residential real estate affordability in major Indian cities.
- Shifting investment strategies among Gen Z and millennials.
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“I don't go out clubbing and waste my money. I have an activa which I use for nearby commute, and I don't have any plans of buying a car whatsoever”
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…the techie noted the growing disconnect between high-earning young professionals and metropolitan property valuations. Despite a top-tier salary, the techie shared that he lives a strictly cost-cutting lifestyle. “ I don't go out clubbing and waste my money. I have an activa which I use for nearby commute, and I don't have any plans of buying a car whatsoever ,” he wrote. Coming from a middle-class background, he said he avoids expensive clothes and luxury purchases, keeping his monthly living expenses in a paying guest (PG) accommodation to just ₹31,000. He also shared that…
“The problem is in 1.3 cr the house I'm getting is like a 2bhk made like a matchbox in some random standalone building, but in a good area”
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…for a home, he recently connected with a broker to explore properties in Bengaluru's Indiranagar and Whitefield, as well as in Pune. However, the reality of the housing market quickly shattered his expectations. “ The problem is in 1.3 cr the house I'm getting is like a 2bhk made like a matchbox in some random standalone building, but in a good area ,” he explained. He discovered that a spacious flat with a 900 sq ft carpet area in a large gated community—featuring 800 to 900 flats—is now priced well over ₹2 crore in both cities. Faced with these figures, the…
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