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Bengaluru founder says two salaries failed to buy a flat while one income bought a UK house

Economy
Published on 10 May 2026
Bengaluru founder says two salaries failed to buy a flat while one income bought a UK house

In two years, one UK income delivered a house

A Bengaluru founder sparked debate by comparing property purchases in India and the UK. She says a flat in Bengaluru proved hard to secure even with two incomes, while in the UK she managed to buy a house on a single income within two years. Her claims have renewed questions about affordability and transparency in India’s real estate market.

  • Two Bengaluru salaries still couldn’t secure a flat
  • A single income reportedly bought a UK house in two years
  • Debate reignites over affordability and property transparency
  • Calls grow for clearer, fairer real estate practices
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