A widely shared Reddit discussion has sparked debate among Bengaluru’s homebuyers, with residents warning that thousands in the city — especially in the fast-growing east Bengaluru belt — may be making what they call the “costliest mistake” of 2025 when choosing a flat.

The post argues that most buyers select homes based on their current lifestyle, even though individual circumstances in Bengaluru tend to shift within one to two years. “People choose a flat based on how their life looks right now, but in Bangalore your own life usually flips in 1–2 years… Not the city — you,” the Redditor wrote, recounting several examples from recent weeks. Advertisement

According to the post, many buyers who purchased homes near Varthur because their office was nearby saw their teams shifted to Sarja

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