'We are appealing again to follow legal and mandatory provisions when renting to foreigners. Failing which, legal action will be taken on both the landlord and the tenant/s,' Bengaluru police commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said.
Originally moving to Bengaluru eight years ago in search of 'passive growth,' digital creator Caleb Friesen recently returned to the city after a brief stay in Mizoram.
Credit cards can be convenient and rewarding for rent payments—but beware of fees and debt traps.
This comes around three weeks after Caleb Friesen called it 'bonkers' after coming across a property listing in Bengaluru which sought a staggering Rs 19.25 lakh security deposit for a 3 BHK apartment with a monthly rent of Rs 1.75 lakh.
According to brokers, rent increases in western suburbs such as Andheri, Goregaon, Malad, and Borivali have gone down to levels mirroring regular inflation, while those in Bandra, Khar, and Santacruz remain slightly higher.
Digital creator Caleb Friesen was looking to rent a flat for him and his family comprising his pregnant wife, their son, and their househelp. He had moved from Canada to Bengaluru eight years ago. After living in Mizoram for a while, Friesen appears to be planning to move back to the IT capital.
The change is expected to improve the accuracy and robustness of CPI estimates, particularly in light of the increasing complexity of electricity billing structures across states
Bollywood actor, producer, and director Sohail Khan has leased a premium shop in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra area to The Irish House for 60 months, as per documents reviewed by Square Yards.
A couple of curious X users even asked Grok if Ray's rent could ever become more than his salary and according to the AI assistant, it is a possibility.
The store's sales were not able to match the exorbitant rentals, a report said.
In this episode of The Tenant, meet Sumit Chandra, a Delhi native embracing Mumbai’s high-rise living! His 2BHK on the 52nd floor offers breathtaking views, a refreshing breeze, and a lifestyle he loves. From working near home to enjoying top-tier amenities, Sumit shares why he chose this apartment, the pros and cons of high-rise living, and his thoughts on Mumbai’s ever-changing skyline.
Renowned interior designer, entrepreneur, and Hrithik Roshan's ex-wife, Sussanne Khan, has rented a luxurious apartment in Mumbai's upscale Jogeshwari West locality. According to property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards, the lease agreement was finalized at a monthly rent of Rs. 2.37 lakh.
Paying rent with a credit card offers benefits like earning rewards, improving cash flow, and building your credit score. This option makes sense when rewards outweigh the fees or for short-term cash shortages, but it’s essential to repay on time and track your spending to avoid debt.
The exchange happened through a Facebook group called Flat and Flatmates (Gurgaon).
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The tenants said they decided to file a suit against the landlord after a massive storm in 2020, which sent a 'waterfall' of stormwater cascading from the ceilings across nearly every floor of the five-storied apartment.
The Bengaluru man's frustrations resonated widely, with 1.1 million views, with other renters chiming in to describe similar experiences across Indian cities, highlighting a larger pattern of alleged unfair deposit retention.
In May, a resident and his dog even acquired a parasitic infection from the nasty conditions. Hunter Boone, 34, told the media that they suffered from prolonged digestive problems and were unable to keep food down because of exposure to rat poop.
Manish Aman said he has to pay Rs 5,856 for 5.5 years, of which Rs 1,500 is refundable.
Kartik Aaryan bought the apartment measuring 1,912 sq ft at the Siddhi Vinayak Presidency society in Juhu with his mother Mala Tiwari in June 2024 for Rs 17.5 crore.
The advertisement depicts the cramped, box-like space outfitted with a single bed, mirror, blinds, and a rug, seemingly laid over tiled flooring.
Social media users have been sharing pictures of the views from their homes with the details of their location and the rent after a similar post by a software engineer from Bengaluru went viral.
'I respect my time more than money,' 26-year-old solutions engineer Ashish Jha said. 'When I moved from Noida to Bengaluru, I had made up my mind that I would cut the daily commute time as much as possible since in my previous job, I had to travel from Noida to Delhi.'
The harsh summer in Bengaluru this year is not only driving up sales of air conditioners and coolers but also the demand for rental ACs in the tech hub.
'The apartment I live in is roughly worth Rs 7.5-8 crore. If I were to buy that apartment and I had to leverage, let's say, 70 percent of it, Rs 6 crore loan would be Rs 6-7 lakh per month of EMI, which is like four times my rental cost,' Shantanu Deshpande said.