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NDTV
11 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
"Rs 19 Lakh Security Deposit": Canadian Man Stunned By Bengaluru's Rental Norms, Calls It "Bonkers"
Needless to say, housing in Bengaluru is extremely expensive, and finding a decent place to rent or buy can be a real challenge. Recently, a Canadian man living in India sparked a discussion online after expressing shock over the city's rental norms, particularly the requirement of high security deposits. Taking to X, Caleb Friesen shared a screenshot of a property listing for a 3BHK apartment in the city's upscale Diamond District in Domlur. The rent? Rs 1.75 lakh a month. But it was the security deposit, a staggering Rs 19.25 lakh, that left him baffled. "Rs 19 lakh for security deposit! absolutely bonkers what landlords are expecting these days, I could literally buy a new Mahindra Thar for less than this deposit. anyone know of a place in/around Indiranagar with 2-3 months deposit only? rent price range Rs. 80 to 1 lakh," he wrote while sharing the picture of the property listing. Take a look below: Rs. 19 lakh for security deposit! absolutely bonkers what landlords are expecting these days, I could literally buy a new Mahindra Thar for less than this deposit anyone know of a place in/around Indiranagar with 2-3 months deposit only? rent price range Rs. 80 to 1 lakh — Caleb (@caleb_friesen2) June 28, 2025 The post has gone viral on X, garnering more than 43,000 views. It has sparked a discussion about Bengaluru real estate and rental prices. "I'd say that you should be prepared to get your hopes quashed with your requirement. House renting is a mafia in this city," wrote one user. "This is why some finfluencers say that buying houses is a waste of money. According to them paying high amounts as interest free security deposit is better than paying EMIs!" commented another. "I was thinking about moving to Bangalore after I left Chennai. But, after 1st round of interview with that office in based in Bangalore I checked properties around. All of them have sequrity diposit more than my salary. So, dropped idea of moving to Bangalore," shared a third user. "So landlords are demanding a literal kidney's worth of money for deposit. What a joke!!" expressed another. "Actually he is being nice here. It's 10 times the rent in Bangalore. Which is 21 lacs. Crazy!" one user wrote. The post also prompted some hilarious responses. "Don't buy a Thar. That's for special folks only," quipped one user. "Negotiable rent and non-negotiable deposit!" Jokingly said another.
Economic Times
13 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Rs 19 lakh to rent a flat? Canadian in Bengaluru shocked by deposit demand, says he'd rather buy Thar; Netizens react with jokes and advice
A Canadian man in India ignited a social media frenzy after sharing a Bengaluru flat listing with a staggering Rs 19.25 lakh security deposit. This exorbitant amount, exceeding the cost of a new car, sparked jokes, advice, and disbelief among X users. Many offered alternative locations and practical tips to navigate the city's challenging rental market. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads X users react: Jokes, advice, and real estate realities Practical suggestions pour in A Canadian citizen living in India has sparked a fun and furious online debate after posting about the sky-high rental deposit demanded for a flat in Bengaluru. Caleb Friesen took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share a listing for a 3BHK flat in Diamond District, Domlur, and it's not the rent that stunned people, it was the Rs 19.25 lakh monthly rent was already a hefty Rs 1.75 lakh, but the security deposit left people gobsmacked. Caleb wrote:'Rs 19 lakh for security deposit! Absolutely bonkers what landlords are expecting these days. I could literally buy a new Mahindra Thar for less than this deposit. Anyone know of a place in/around Indiranagar with 2–3 months deposit only? Rent price range Rs 80,000 to 1 lakh.'The post went viral, quickly gaining over 18,000 views and opening the floodgates to all kinds of user joked, 'Don't buy a Thar. That's for special folks only,' while another wrote, 'Negotiable rent and non-negotiable deposit! Classic Bengaluru.'Some came forward with solutions too. A fellow resident offered, 'Looking for a flatmate in my 2BHK, no deposit needed, just feature our startup in your videos.'Another person made a serious point: 'You could buy a flat in Kolkata for that much!' To which Caleb replied, 'Lol, yeah same in Aizawl where I'm currently living. Crazy.'While some poked fun, others were more practical. One user advised Caleb to try Mahadevapura, a nearby area known for more reasonable rents. Another chimed in, 'Better to meet local brokers, online searches don't always show the real options.'A common theme was disbelief. 'Damn! That's too huge,' one user wrote, summing up the general mood.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Rs 19 lakh to rent a flat? Canadian in Bengaluru shocked by deposit demand, says he'd rather buy Thar; Netizens react with jokes and advice
A Canadian citizen living in India has sparked a fun and furious online debate after posting about the sky-high rental deposit demanded for a flat in Bengaluru. Caleb Friesen took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share a listing for a 3BHK flat in Diamond District, Domlur, and it's not the rent that stunned people, it was the Rs 19.25 lakh deposit. The monthly rent was already a hefty Rs 1.75 lakh, but the security deposit left people gobsmacked. Caleb wrote: by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo 'Rs 19 lakh for security deposit! Absolutely bonkers what landlords are expecting these days. I could literally buy a new Mahindra Thar for less than this deposit. Anyone know of a place in/around Indiranagar with 2–3 months deposit only? Rent price range Rs 80,000 to 1 lakh.' X users react: Jokes, advice, and real estate realities The post went viral, quickly gaining over 18,000 views and opening the floodgates to all kinds of responses. Live Events One user joked, 'Don't buy a Thar. That's for special folks only,' while another wrote, 'Negotiable rent and non-negotiable deposit! Classic Bengaluru.' Some came forward with solutions too. A fellow resident offered, 'Looking for a flatmate in my 2BHK, no deposit needed, just feature our startup in your videos.' Another person made a serious point: 'You could buy a flat in Kolkata for that much!' To which Caleb replied, 'Lol, yeah same in Aizawl where I'm currently living. Crazy.' Practical suggestions pour in While some poked fun, others were more practical. One user advised Caleb to try Mahadevapura, a nearby area known for more reasonable rents. Another chimed in, 'Better to meet local brokers, online searches don't always show the real options.' A common theme was disbelief. 'Damn! That's too huge,' one user wrote, summing up the general mood.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
1 critically injured after crews respond for person going into Surfside Beach-area pond
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person has been hospitalized with critical injuries after Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded for reports of a person going into a pond in the Surfside Beach area, the department said Thursday evening. Crews responded at 7:26 p.m. to the 200 block of Presidential Drive, HCFR said. The incident was under control at about 8:25 p.m., and a person was hospitalized with critical injuries. Horry County police are investigating. Count on News13 for updates. * * * Caleb is a digital producer at News13. Caleb joined the team in January 2023 after graduating from Liberty University. He is from Northern Virginia. Follow Caleb on X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
West Australian
3 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Fremantle defender Luke Ryan says Dockers ready to win game of tag to turn tables on St Kilda
Fremantle's Luke Ryan has sent a warning to St Kilda tagger Marcus Windhager, saying the whole team is ready to wear him down should he try to clamp down on Caleb Serong. As the Dockers look to make it six straight wins, they will be itching to gain some revenge over former mentor Ross Lyon and his Saints after they were humbled by 61 points in round eight. That game saw Serong kept to his lowest disposal total since round 17, 2020, gathering 15 touches including just four kicks. Ahead of their rematch on Sunday, Ryan said they have learnt their lessons from that defeat and can turn any potential tag into a strength for the Dockers. 'Caleb and Andrew Brayshaw are in terrific form, so they do get tagged a little bit, but we don't worry about it too much,' he said on SEN. 'We try to manipulate them. If Windhager is going to go to us, then Caleb will go to Andy's man and free him up, so sometimes we think it works in our favour. 'Those two boys are really good at fighting and working it out, and we do have a team approach for it. If someone comes after one of us, he comes after all of us, so we'll wear them down. 'So I'm not sure who he'll go to, but he'll have his hands full because they're in terrific form.' The Dockers have not won six in a row since 2022, and Ryan said while they're still building the Dockers have narrowed the gap between their best and worst. 'I thought the start of the year we were pretty inconsistent, but the last five or six weeks we've been building, and we're worrying about ourselves a bit more, which is good,' he said. 'If we keep on that path, I think we'll be in a lot of games. 'We haven't really watched any vision of St Kilda until now, but it's mainly going to be about us and playing our way, cause we know our game stacks up.' One question still hanging over the Dockers is the fitness of their captain Alex Pearce, who has missed the last three games with a shin complaint and is listed as a test for this weekend. However, Ryan was confident his return to the backline was imminent. 'He looks good, he had his shirt off the other day at training, as always when it's freezing, ' he joked. 'He's one of those ones who's had a hot spot, so he'll train today and see how he pulls up tomorrow, but he's really confident, so if not this week, it will be next week. Sunday's clash will also be Fremantle's Starlight Foundation game with fans able to pledge any dollar amount for each Dockers goal which will be matched by South32 up to $50,000. 'I think we raised over $3.4 million, and you get a bit emotional when you see the families with the sick kids and the smiles on their faces, so it's an amazing day,' Ryan said.
