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The Reddit user shared the post, voicing his concerns about the growing price of houses in Indian metro cities.
The user asked if it is legal to live in a boat. (Representative Image)
There’s no denying the fact that real estate prices have skyrocketed in India, making it difficult for people to buy new properties or simply build a new home. With middle-class families now finding affordable, quality homes out of their reach, a recent Reddit post has reignited the discussion with the question of whether one can legally reside in a houseboat instead. The user explained that he wants to go for a floating home as an alternative to buying apartments in metro cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai.
“I am unable to afford flats in any of the Indian cities—Bangalore, Chennai, and Hyderabad. I am already aged out, so I won’t be of working age for EMI’s,” the Reddit user wrote.
He further asked if it is legal to hire or buy a small boat with a kitchen, a bathroom, and two rooms. Noting that all the aforementioned cities have a few lakes, the man wishes to park the boats on the lakes or near the sea and live there. “I am frustrated with the prices. This is a serious question. Houseboats cost from 15 to 30 lakhs. Moreover, if floods come, I will still be floating,” the post concluded.
The post instantly went viral, showing fellow users voicing their opinions in the comment section. One wrote, “Can’t you just buy a home on the outskirts of a city? It won’t be as fun as a boat, but at least it will be more practical,” while another added, “On a serious note, I’m thinking of buying a caravan and staying inside it; it could be easy to move around the city without the hustle.”
A user asked if the individual has considered buying a home in the rural areas. “Have you considered buying a house in a rural village area? Just an example—a village near the city of Patan, Gujarat, can get an independent house of about 800-900 sq ft with land for about 10-12 lakhs. India would have thousands of this kind of village. You can’t get online deliveries and perks of tier 1/2/3 cities as much if the cost of the house is the only concern. The only thing lacking I can think of is healthcare here, not as good as major cities,” the comment read.
On the contrary, some suggested that one can buy a house in other places within a budget. “You can buy houses in cities like Pune with that budget. If you put together 5-10 more lakhs, you can get yourself a 1BHK here in the city. If you go to the outskirts, then you may also be able to get a 2BHK with a view,” a user wrote.
Going by the comments, the Reddit user’s idea of living in a houseboat appeared creative to some, while others drew out the impracticality of the plan.
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