Cultural bias strongly favours buying, but a financial analysis often reveals a more nuanced answer depending on your city, lifestyle, and investment horizon.
Divide the property price by annual rent:
P/R below 15: Strongly favour buying
P/R 15–20: Lean toward buying
P/R above 25: Lean toward renting
In Mumbai, P/R ratios can exceed 40. In Hyderabad and Ahmedabad, P/R ratios of 15–20 are common, making buying clearly more attractive.
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