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House-hunting in Bengaluru is ‘full-time job’ — Viral post highlights ghost listings, bait-and-switch pricing & more
“Bangalore house hunt is slowly driving us insane,” the couple, frustrated by the search, said. “We’re honestly just looking for a genuine, clean, semi-furnished 2BHK from a direct owner or a trustworthy broker.”
In Bengaluru, hunting for a decent, in-budget rental is a drill that anyone who has ever hunted for an apartment knows — the photos look great, the rent fits, and is 'available' until you actually make the call.
Capturing a fatigue familiar to thousands of city tenants, a couple's viral Reddit post documenting their search for a modest two-bedroom flat in the southern tech corridor has struck a chord.
With a decent monthly budget of ₹30,000– ₹35,000, their hunt across HSR and BTM Layout quickly devolved into never-ending phantom listings, sudden price hikes, and disappearing brokers.
