{
  "id": 10168938,
  "title": "25-year-old Gen Z techie earning Rs 1.8 lakh says Bengaluru homes are unaffordable",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/25-year-old-gen-z-techie-earning-rs-1-8-lakh-says-bengaluru-homes-are",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-27T06:20:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/i-cant-afford-a-house-25-year-old-gen-z-techie-earning-rs-1-8-lakh-a-month-says-bengalurus-housing-prices-have-humbled-him/articleshow/134514905.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 25-year-old cybersecurity professional living in Bengaluru has expressed his disbelief at the steep housing prices, stating that even with a monthly income of Rs 1.8 lakh, affording a desirable home seems unattainable. The individual, who has a frugal lifestyle and invests a significant portion of his income, initially thought a budget of Rs 1.3 crore would be sufficient for his desired home. However, upon visiting properties in popular areas like Indiranagar and Whitefield, he discovered that a Rs 1.3 crore budget could only secure a small 2 BHK in a sub-standard building. Larger gated communities could exceed Rs 2 crore. This revelation has left him questioning whether his high salary is enough to make home ownership achievable in major Indian cities. He now contemplates whether he should maintain his cost-cutting lifestyle for several more years, save more, or take a loan to purchase a home. His predicament is shared by many young professionals in India, who face an increasingly difficult challenge in buying a home due to soaring property prices. Social media users echoed similar sentiments, with some arguing that buying a home only becomes feasible after 35-40 years, while others believe the Indian housing market may remain expensive without significant disruption.",
  "summary": "A 25-year-old cybersecurity professional in Bengaluru faces challenges with high housing prices despite earning a good salary. He initially thought he could afford a decent home with a Rs 1.3 crore budget. After exploring properties, he realized that affordability in major cities is increasingly difficult for young professionals. His experience raises questions about home ownership dreams among…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}