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.
In Mumbai, a couple earning about Rs 40 lakh annually still can’t afford a modest two-bedroom home. The reason is a widening mismatch between rising home prices and take-home pay after high living costs and taxes. With savings squeezed, buyers often face decades-long financial stress to reach homeownership, even with strong incomes.
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