New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- A calculated real estate investment by a woman in China who bulk-purchased 196 parking spaces for nearly $2 million ( Rs.19.36 crore) has triggered severe backlash from neighbours after she drastically raised rental and sale prices.

The dispute over the parking spots, located in a residential community in Changsha, Hunan province, ultimately led to a lawsuit when disgruntled residents accused her of monopolising essential infrastructure, according to a report by the South China Morning Post.

The origins of the dispute date back to 2018, when the Changsha housing project first entered the market. At the time, the development lacked essential public facilities, including schools, shops, and transport links, leading t...