A London-based Indian engineer has sparked chatter on social media after showing off a large house in the United Kingdom (UK) capital that is priced similarly to compact houses in India. Arnav Gupta shared a photo of the property in Wembley, saying it is priced at around £0.5 million (approx ₹5–6 million). He contrasted the spacious house with the compact apartments commonly available in Indian metro cities at similar prices.
The house, as seen in the picture, is a single-story structure with sloping red roofs and multiple gables. Its facade has bay windows and is adorned with lush greenery, including a wisteria plant draped across the front. Gupta also pointed out that the property also includes a large backyard.
Sharing his observations about X, Gupta wrote, “This house is smaller than ₹5cr (£0.5m). Less than 30 minutes commute to anywhere in Central London. Indian property markets don’t make sense to me after seeing the market here.”
How social media users reacted:
His post quickly gained traction and started a debate about real estate prices in India, especially in Mumbai, Delhi, NCR and Bengaluru. Several users highlighted factors such as high demand, limited land supply and regulatory issues as key reasons for steep property prices.
Others echoed sentiments similar to Gupta’s, saying Indian buyers often pay more for less space, especially in closed-end companies and high-rises.
“See, this house is also available in India, but its price is based on demand and supply in India. This is a fine point many are missing,” commented one user.
Another wrote: “This is really nice. I’m already a fan of landscaping,” praising the aesthetics of the London home.
One user compared this to his own residential experience in India: “Meanwhile in India, my entire company (Ashiana Silver Crest Villas, Gurgaon) was one small park. Even that is at risk,” he wrote, adding, “as the park land was apparently still owned by some local third party who sold it to build several floors.”
Debate on prices and future trends
In the discussion, some users also expressed concerns about the sustainability of Indian real estate prices. “India’s real estate market is a big bubble and the coming oil shock along with the AI shock will cause real estate prices to fall by 15-20%,” claimed one person.
Another echoed the sentiment, writing: “Indian real estate market is a joke, not built for the middle class.”
Asked about the property’s location, Gupta elaborated: “It’s Wembley. 30 minutes by tube too. Zone 4.”
He went on to add that he had no personal stake in the listing, stating, “I’m neither buying nor selling this house. I saw it when I was running in the neighborhood.”
(This report is based on user-generated content from social media. Livemint has not independently verified and does not endorse these claims.)
