India, Oct. 17 -- A Reddit post from a homebuyer has once again reignited the conversation around Bengaluru's soaring property prices, and the growing sentiment that even well-paid tech professionals can no longer afford homes in the city they helped build. The poster, who has been searching for a 3BHK with a Rs.2.5 crore budget, said that most builders have dismissed him outright. "They lose interest when I mention my budget. It almost feels like an insult," he wrote, adding that even homes outside the BBMP limits are priced beyond reach.

"For this price, you could get much better homes in the US, in better neighbourhoods. It feels like working hard as a techie isn't paying off anymore," the post continued, echoing a growing sense of di...