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Bengaluru real estate: Is the ₹1 crore dream home a myth? Homebuyers now pay for time, not marble

Bengaluru real estate: Is the ₹1 crore dream home a myth? Homebuyers now pay for time, not marble

Is the ₹1 crore ‘dream home’ in Bengaluru now a myth? Increasingly, a ₹1 crore home is no longer seen as ‘premium’ but the new normal in the city’s property market. Buyers, said a personal finance expert, Nitin Kaushik, are no longer paying extra for luxury finishes such as marble flooring. Instead, they are willing to pay for a shorter, stress-free commute, often a 15-minute drive to work. “Time is the new currency,” he noted, adding that proximity to office hubs has become a decisive factor in home-buying decisions. In Bengaluru, a ₹1 crore home is now the norm rather than a luxury, as buyers prioritise shorter commutes over premium finishes, says personal finance expert Nitin Kaushik. (Picture for representational purposes only), (Pexels ) “If you’re buying to live in the house, stop trying to ‘time’ the market,” Kaushik wrote. “Focus on infrastructure, water security and proximity to your workplace.” In a post on X, Kaushik noted that Bengaluru’s residential market has structurally reset. He argued that buyers waiting for prices to “cool off” to …

Alanna Panday wants to buy stove worth Rs 1 cr, marble worth Rs 63 lakh for her new house; husband Ivor calls it ‘ridiculous’ | Bollywood News

Alanna Panday wants to buy stove worth Rs 1 cr, marble worth Rs 63 lakh for her new house; husband Ivor calls it ‘ridiculous’ | Bollywood News

YouTubers Alanna Panday and her husband, Ivor McCray, recently stepped out to assess and shortlist raw materials for the renovation of their new five-bedroom house. In their latest vlog, the couple took viewers along on an extensive shopping spree that included marble, refrigerators, and stoves—some of which came with eye-watering price tags ranging from Rs 60 lakh to nearly Rs 1 crore. At the beginning of the vlog, Alanna shared, “We are officially shopping for all the raw materials we will need for the renovation—stone, marble, flooring, and appliances. It’s going to be a long week of shopping.” To this, Ivor quickly added with a laugh, “All the expensive stuff!” Agreeing with him, Alanna explained, “If you’re wondering where your money really flies during a renovation, it’s when you start buying the raw material.” Ivor then revealed the reasoning behind opting for premium-quality materials. “It’s going to increase the value of our home,” he said, adding, “Yes, this is the house we’re going to live in, but it’s also an investment, so we are looking …