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Renting in Bangalore and Indian cities

Scams to avoid, where to live, how to pick between a PG, co-living and a flat, and how to share one.

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A view over a city of apartment towers from a high-rise balcony
Rental scams in Indian cities: how they work and how to avoid themAlmost every rental scam ends with you paying before you have seen the flat or checked the owner. Here is how they work.Updated 3 October 2026 · 3 min read
Flatmates sitting around a table with bowls of colour, getting ready for a festival
PG vs co-living vs flat: which is the best choice for you in 2026?Compare the deposit, the rules and the all-in monthly cost, not just the rent.Updated 3 October 2026 · 2 min read
Young flatmates unpacking cardboard boxes in a new, empty flat
Renting your first flat: a step-by-step guide for Indian metro cities (2026 update)Budget, upfront cash, shortlisting, visits and paperwork, in the order you will actually do them.Updated 3 October 2026 · 2 min read
A busy city street in the evening, lined with shops and two-wheelers
Best areas to live in Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi and more for young professionals (2026)Pick the area by your office, not by its reputation. A Bangalore map by tech park, and short lists for other cities.Updated 3 October 2026 · 2 min read
Four flatmates chatting over tea and snacks in their living room
Flatmate etiquette 101: how to make shared living workMost flatmate fights are about things nobody said out loud. Agree these on day one.Updated 3 October 2026 · 2 min read
A group of young flatmates talking over tea on a rooftop terrace
AI and flatmate matching in Indian cities: what actually worksGroups and forwards still do most of the work. Here is where AI helps, and the conversation no tool can skip.Updated 3 October 2026 · 3 min read

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