Overview

• A Reddit user shared a chat showing a Defence Colony 2BHK quoted at ₹80,000 per month against his ₹45,000 budget.
• The broker replied, "I don't deal in low-budget areas," suggested Lajpat Nagar or Kalkaji, and the renter said the tone felt belittling.
• The post, titled "House hunt turned into a reality check," drew wide responses, with many calling ₹45,000 a strong budget and recommending Saket, Green Park, CR Park or parts of Gurugram.
• Per the shared messages, the listing was described as fully renovated and furnished with slightly negotiable rent, a two-month refundable security deposit, and brokerage equal to one month's rent.
• Coverage framed the exchange as part of a wider discussion about rents and broker conduct, and Times Now said it could not confirm the post's authenticity.