Hyderabad Real Estate: Soaring Prices Strain Young Tech Professionals' Home Ownership Dreams
Rising real estate prices in Hyderabad are making it increasingly difficult for young tech professionals to buy homes, impacting their personal lives and marriage prospects.
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This is because there is a glaring disconnect between available inventory and what middle-income buyers can realistically afford. Even non-branded apartments located 40 minutes from Hitech City are now priced at ₹1.2–1.5 crore. At these levels, homeownership isn't just unaffordable, it’s becoming unsustainable, say Redditors.
For some, the pressure to own property has had personal consequences. One buyer admitted to being rejected by prospective partners due to not owning a home, a growing reflection of how homeownership is increasingly seen as a prerequisite in Indian matchmaking culture.
Some young buyers are now turning to plot investments, which are relatively more affordable and allow them to build homes at their own pace.
A 28-year-old software engineer working at a product-based company in Hyderabad, earning an annual package of ₹29 lakh, recently shared how owning a home is becoming difficult for him. Despite a respectable income by industry standards, he finds himself unable to purchase a home in the city, a situation many urban professionals now identify with.
“I’ve been the sole breadwinner since our family split 20 years ago. Nearly half my income goes into supporting my siblings' education and other household expenses,” he wrote. With his younger brother and sister still in college and various insurance and healthcare costs to bear, disposable income for savings or home investment remains tight.
Redditors’ attempts to explore affordable housing options have hit one roadblock after another. Even in his native tier-3 town, located nearly 100 km from Hyderabad, he found that a modest 1,200 sq ft house was priced at around ₹75 lakh. “It’s disheartening,” he said. “For that amount, I’d rather buy a plot and build a house myself. At least then, I’ll own land, something that might appreciate over time.”
He expressed scepticism over investing in apartments, citing long-term depreciation. “I’ve seen what 10-year-old apartments look like in places like Narsingi, a town in Telangana, with cracks in the walls, water leakage. The construction quality just doesn’t last, and your entire savings go to the builder. That’s not an investment, that’s a liability.”
For now, the buyers’ preference is shifting toward purchasing land, even if it means moving further from the city. “If I’m spending ₹70 lakh anyway, I’d rather own a piece of land and construct at my own pace. I don’t have ancestral property or fallback wealth. This feels like the only chance to build something for the future.”
He also noted the stark mismatch between available inventory and what most middle-class buyers can actually afford. “Even non-branded apartments, located 40 minutes from Hitech City, are touching ₹1.2–1.5 crore. At that rate, it’s not just unaffordable, it’s unsustainable,” reads the post.
Another Redditor suggested he book an under-construction flat with a Tier-1 builder, use it to signal financial stability and get married, then flip the apartment and recover the money.
“It will not be easy, but hopefully this should work,” the Redditor commented on the thread. “You’ll save on registration costs as long as it’s under construction. The only downside is interest on partial disbursement. But if you find a 20:80 payment plan, you’ll avoid even that, assuming you can arrange the 20% down payment.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current state of the real estate market in Hyderabad?
The real estate market in Hyderabad is experiencing a significant price surge, making it difficult for middle-income buyers, including tech professionals, to afford homes.
Why are young tech professionals finding it hard to buy homes in Hyderabad?
High property prices, family responsibilities, and societal pressure to own a home are the main reasons young tech professionals in Hyderabad are struggling to buy homes.
How are rising property prices affecting the marriage prospects of young men in Hyderabad?
Many young men are facing rejection in the marriage market due to not owning a home, as homeownership is increasingly seen as a prerequisite in Indian matchmaking culture.
What alternative investment options are young buyers considering?
Some young buyers are turning to plot investments, which are more affordable and allow them to build homes at their own pace.
What advice do Redditors have for young buyers struggling to afford homes in Hyderabad?
Some Redditors suggest booking an under-construction flat with a Tier-1 builder to signal financial stability, which can help in marriage prospects, and then flipping the apartment to recover the investment.
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