Property buying guides for Bengaluru
Plain-English guides to the decisions and checks that matter most: flat or plot, approvals, real costs, RERA, water risk and when to walk away.
Decision frameworks
Flat or plot in Bengaluru: how to decide
Flat or plot in Bengaluru? Compare purpose, cash flow, legal risk, resale and holding costs with a simple scorecard before you commit your money.
Read →Decision frameworksWater supply, tankers, borewells and flood risk: what Bengaluru buyers ignore
How to check water supply, tankers, borewells, sewage and flood risk before buying a flat or plot in Bengaluru, with the documents and site checks to ask for.
Read →Decision frameworksRent or buy in Bengaluru: a decision framework
Should you rent or buy in Bengaluru? A step-by-step method to compare the true yearly cost of owning and renting, with stress tests and non-money factors.
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Costs & Money
Legal checks
How to check a project's RERA registration properly before booking
Check a Bengaluru project's RERA registration properly: phase and tower coverage, completion date, quarterly updates, documents and complaints before you book.
Read →Legal checksBuying property in Bengaluru from outside the city: a guide for NRIs and outstation families
How NRIs and outstation families can buy a Bengaluru flat or plot remotely: what NRIs can buy, power of attorney, online checks, video visits and registration.
Read →Legal checksWhen to walk away: 15 red flags when buying property in Bengaluru
15 red flags that mean you should pause or walk away from a Bengaluru flat or plot, from title gaps and false approval claims to '200% appreciation' hype.
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