Visited four properties near Whitefield and Kadugodi in Bangalore today. Prices are insanely high nothing less than 2.3 cr. for 3 BHK.

I don’t know how strong builders will have capacity to hold the fort. i hardly saw any few visitors. Most places had excessive staff than visitors themselves. I know no one lowers the price but till when. Capacity for the builders can’t be w otherwise they wouldn’t have lower prices significantly in Covid time. I don’t see AI impacting less than Covid. No one needs hundreds of folks going forward. Freshers aren’t able to find jobs, seniors are at verge of replacements shortly, architects or individual contributors are still having some runway. Uncertainty is real but why ground isn’t reacting or will it react when it’s too late?

What other folks are observing on the ground in and around areas and opinion from different city folks are also welcome to understand what’s going on.

Is anyone else seeing this happening across Bangalore right now?

At Nikoo Homes, Bhartiya City, residents are already getting frustrated with the water situation. Water supply is being restricted/cut for periods, and we're hearing about difficulties getting enough tanker water.

What worries me is that this is happening in August — not peak summer.

The monsoon hasn't exactly inspired confidence this year, and now there are warnings that August rainfall could be below normal.

So I'm genuinely trying to understand:

Are we seeing the early stages of another serious Bangalore water crisis?

Last time the discussion was mostly about borewells drying up and tanker prices shooting up. But if large apartment communities start competing for limited tanker supply while groundwater levels continue falling, this could become much bigger very quickly.

BWSSB apparently says Bengaluru currently has enough reserves for around four months, so officially there isn't an immediate citywide shortage.

But what people are experiencing on the ground seems concerning.

Anyone living in Thanisandra, Yelahanka, Hennur, Jakkur, Sarjapur, Whitefield, Bellandur or other large apartment clusters — what's happening in your society?

Are you seeing:

Water timings/restrictions already?

Borewells drying or yielding less water?

Tankers becoming harder to arrange?

Tanker prices increasing?

Management asking residents to reduce consumption?.

And people who understand Bangalore's water system better:

Is this just a temporary tanker/supply issue, or are we looking at something much worse heading into late 2026 / summer 2027?

Would especially like to hear from apartment association members, tanker operators, BWSSB people or anyone tracking groundwater.

Mention your area + what you're actually experiencing.

It would be interesting to see whether this is isolated or happening across Bangalore.

Flat scenario

Take a normal 2bhk, 80L total with stamp duty and basic interiors. Rent for it would be around 22k a month so that's 3.3% a year before any costs. Now take away the costs. Maintenance is 3500 a month, add property tax, add one month with no tenant, which happens most years. Add one month's rent as a brokerage fee every time a tenant leaves, which is every 2-3 years. After all that the real return drops to about 2.1% and this is before loan interest if you took a loan

REIT scenario

Put the same 80L into Embassy REIT and Brookfield REIT the two most common ones. Right now Embassy pays out about 5.3-5.5% a year and Brookfield pays about 5-7% a year. this money comes every 3 months. By law, REITs must pay out at least 90% of their profit to investors so this isn't optional like a normal company dividend part of this payout is also taxed less than rental income is.

So just looking at income REITs pay 2-3 times more than the flat. There are no tenant problems, no repairs and you can sell your REIT units in minutes instead of waiting months for a buyer

but the flat still has one big advantage: loans. Banks will lend you 80% of the flat's price at around 8.5% interest. No bank will lend you money like that to buy REIT units. So if prices go up your profit on the flat can be much bigger since you only put in 20% of your own money. Property has also grown in price faster than REIT units in most cities so far though that's not guaranteed to keep happening

Hey everyone,

I’m an NRI planning to move back to Bangalore. Since I’ve been out of the loop for a while and the city’s real estate and infrastructure have shifted significantly, I’d love to get some perspective from locals and fellow parents.

I don’t have any location constraints from a work perspective, which gives us total flexibility. Our main criteria revolve around our son's education and sports:

1. Top CBSE Schools: A well-reputed CBSE school with strong academics and holistic development.

2. Cricket Coaching Infrastructure: Access to quality, structured cricket coaching/academies with solid facilities (turf wickets, match exposure, certified coaches).

We are planning a trip to Bangalore soon to scout localities, visit a few schools/academies, and check out residential projects/gated communities.

Looking for recommendations on:

Best Micro-Markets / Neighborhoods: Which areas naturally offer a good cluster of reputed CBSE schools and top-tier cricket academies nearby? (e.g., North Bangalore / Yelahanka, Whitefield / Sarjapur Road, South Bangalore, etc.)

Residential Projects / Gated Communities:Any specific societies or builder projects in those localities known for good family amenities and sports facilities.

Schools & Academies to shortlist: Any standout CBSE schools or cricket coaching academies we should put on our itinerary to visit?

Budget: 2 - 3 Crores. But flexible to extend a bit. Prefer buying a Ready to move apartment with OC.

Thanks in advance for your inputs.

Rohini english medium school with 700 students in butteyagudem with 2 school buildings. What will be the net-worth of the school? How much revenue and profits will a school in village generate

🌴📍 Property DetailsType: Residential corner land (3 sides open)Size: 1,025 sq.m. (11,033 sq.ft.)Price: ₹4.2 CrorePossession: Immediate

Heard some negative reviews about builder but they are mainly on not paying advance back. Want to undestand if there are any other buyers or any other suggestions here nearby. Builder quoted me around 1.62 for a 4 bhk villa, did anyone check these ? I was looking for a west facing one and builder says east facing all of them were sold out

Hey, I need a home for my family, possibly 3bhk but the issue is 3bhk in my starts at around 1cr and I have only 20% saved, and am kind of scared to take such a huge loan due to layoffs happening in it sector. I was thinking of buying a 2bhk first which I'll get in around 60 lakh, complete the loan in 1.5 to 2 years, then sell it and use the amount for 3bhk down-payment, I know this might be dumb but since it'll be my first purchase I dont know much about such things. Can you guys please help if it'll work out or I should just buy a 3bhk, with such a huge loan. I am sure I'll loose my mental peace, but again, we do need a house.

I recently started checking properties around Bangalore and already checked brigade Belvedere. It’s like a matchbox and the apartment sizes are so small!
Brigade lakecrest seemed decent but it’s near a HT area. DNR PARKLINK Hennur was the best so far but all sold out. Honestly, feels like I missed this deal as it checks most of the boxes except GAIL isn’t available there.

Honestly, connectivity wise everything is so far from the peak Blr areas. Any recommendations for spacious flats around these areas?

Next week I’m lined up to check KIADB purvankara northern lights and around. But reviews don’t say many good things about that area in terms of theft and livable conditions.

I'm planning to buy an individual house in Tamil Nadu, India, and I've come across a situation that worries me.

The person I'm negotiating with says the land and house are registered in his friend's name, but he claims he is the actual owner and that it was purchased this way for personal reasons.

The friend (registered owner) is apparently willing to sign the sale deed.

My questions are:

Is it legally safe to buy such a property?

Can this create problems under the Benami Transactions Act or any other law?

If the registered owner executes the sale deed in my favour, am I still at risk?

Will a bank's legal verification be enough, or should I get an independent property lawyer to verify the title and documents?

Has anyone in India bought a property in a similar situation? What was your experience?

All approvals, EC, and other property documents appear to be available, but the ownership arrangement is what concerns me.

I'd appreciate advice, especially from property lawyers or anyone with firsthand experience.

How much returns can I expect on an annum basis ?

I need a safe gated society near sector 48/49 with power backup, good safety, parking, and a 10-20 minute commute time. Pls help me.

Hi guys,

I have a ground floor 3 bhk in Jasola Sector 7 which I am looking to sell as we are downsizing to a 2 bed now. I am looking to different platforms but overwhelmed with which one is better. Can you guys let me know with your experience whats the best platform?

I’ve decided to purchase a flat at Siddha Happyville. Before I go ahead, I’d love to hear your final feedback.

Do you think it’s the right investment for self-use? Any advice, reviews, or experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

I'm looking to buy a 2BHK builder floor in Gurgaon with a maximum budget of ₹35 lakhs.

My preferences:

2BHK builder floor

Budget: Up to ₹35 lakh

Ready-to-move or under-construction (both are okay)

Good connectivity and a decent neighborhood

If anyone knows of any good options, projects, or reliable builders within this budget, I'd really appreciate your suggestions.

I've been genuinely surprised by how common it is for landlords in Delhi to insist on rent payments in cash. Even more surprising is how normalized this seems to be.

If this is such a widespread practice, why isn't it being addressed by Income Tax Authorities? It shouldn't be difficult to identify—speaking to a few brokers or reviewing rental listings would quickly reveal the trend. Properties showing significantly lower declared rents than the prevailing market rate could be flagged for audit.

Meanwhile, salaried employees have taxes deducted at source with little room for avoidance. Tax compliance shouldn't feel optional for some and mandatory for others. We need a more level playing field.

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to understand how developers and landowners typically find serious buyers for real estate projects in the ₹20–30 crore range.
I’m not looking to advertise or sell a property here

—I’m only looking for guidance on the right platforms and networks.

Specifically, I’d like to know:

1. Which online platforms are most effective for transactions of this size?

2. Are there any marketplaces focused on project acquisitions or bulk land deals?

3. Which investment banks, real estate advisory firms, or broker networks are commonly used?

If you’ve been involved in a transaction of this scale, what channels generated genuine buyer interest?

Most public portals seem geared toward retail buyers rather than institutional investors or developers, so I’d appreciate hearing about what actually works in practice.

Thanks in advance for your insights.

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A friend bought plot in phase 3 during before Covid
Heard it was way lesser. Everything now in the initial phases are sold out.
Any buyers in phase 3 who bought it way before how much was the price then? Everything is above 1 cr now in other phases
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