Apartment search tracker — Léon Houlier
Search criteria
- Search: 2BHK long-term rental in Bengaluru from December 2026.
- Areas: Indiranagar and Defence Colony (preferred / “perfect”), or Lavelle Road. Nearby areas (Domlur, Kodihalli, HAL 2nd Stage, Richmond Town, JB Nagar, GM Palya) are listed but marked nearby, not core.
- Budget: target ₹50,000/month all-in (rent + mandatory maintenance). Stretch up to ₹60,000 for a good place.
- Light and greenery matter.
- Owner must accept an unmarried couple that includes a legal foreigner.
- Brokerage: one month's is OK.
- Visits: Léon can visit from 14 November 2026 (he returns to Bengaluru on 13 Nov).
6contacted
4replied
1photos received
1visit pending
14shortlisted
18not contacted
6rejected
Counts are by status tag across 35 rows below (agency batches count as one row). A row with two tags (e.g. “photos received” + “visit pending”) counts in both. Rejected: 6 rows, kept in group 4.
1. Top priority / active (5)
Five leads to act on first.
| Listing / agent | Area | Rent + maintenance | Deposit | Furnishing | Source | Contact | Status | Last update (IST) | Next step | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Joan J — MagicBricks listing 87207569 Listed ₹55k. Earlier research (8 Nov) on this same ID: ₹55k + ₹5k maintenance = ₹60k all-in, brokerage ₹55k, 1350 sq ft, 2nd of 4 floors, lift, east-facing, overlooks main road (weak on greenery), posted 31 Oct, available immediately. DISCREPANCY: a later handoff described it as 1100 sq ft Multistorey at ₹55k. Not resolved here. | Defence Colony (per Léon's lead; listing URL says Indiranagar) Core | ₹55k listed; ₹60k all-in per 8 Nov research (₹55k + ₹5k) — unconfirmed | ₹3.6L (8 Nov research) | Unknown | MagicBricks | Joan J — number masked; Léon to paste it from his SMS | top priority; not contacted (number masked) | 11 Nov 2026 | Get the unmasked number from Léon's SMS, then enquire (December, couple + legal foreigner, visit from 14 Nov). | link 1 link 2 |
| 2. R V S Real Estate — Nest 1 | Indiranagar Core | ₹60k (maintenance unknown) | Unknown | Unknown | Agent (R V S Real Estate) | +91 95354 09866 | shortlisted, not contacted | 11 Nov 2026 | Send a short polite enquiry (December, budget, couple + legal foreigner, visit from 14 Nov). | URL unknown |
| 3. R V S Real Estate — Nest 2 | Indiranagar Core | ₹60k (maintenance unknown) | Unknown | Unknown | Agent (R V S Real Estate) | +91 95354 09866 (same as Nest 1) | shortlisted, not contacted | 11 Nov 2026 | Same enquiry as Nest 1; ask about both Nest 1 and Nest 2. | URL unknown |
| 4. Umesh Balaji (Balaji Enterprises) — 2BHK Ready to move 5 Nov. He sent photos/video. Bot replied ~17:45 IST 11 Nov saying visit “after 13 Nov” — this is WRONG; Léon can visit from 14 Nov. Correction not yet sent. | GM Palya Nearby, not core | ₹38k all-in (₹35k + ₹3k maintenance) | ₹1.5L | Unknown | WhatsApp (broker/owner contact) | Umesh Balaji, WhatsApp +91 98868 13399 | photos received; visit pending; correction pending | 11 Nov 2026, ~17:45 IST | Correct the visit date to “from 14 Nov”; then arrange a viewing if the flat still fits. | URL unknown |
| 5. Kannan K (BLR) — 2BHK, 100 Ft Road 1st floor furnished; 4th floor also available. WhatsApp messages 18:56–19:00 IST 11 Nov. Léon is handling this by phone. | Indiranagar (100 Ft Road) Core | ₹55k including maintenance | ₹2L | Furnished (1st floor) | Kannan K (number not recorded here) | replied; Léon handling by phone | 11 Nov 2026, ~19:00 IST | Leave to Léon; do not bot-message this thread. | URL unknown |
2. NoBroker shortlist (6)
Found 11 Nov. Paid plan upgraded that evening — do not waste contacts. Re-login needed in the box browser.
| Listing / agent | Area | Rent + maintenance | Deposit | Furnishing | Source | Contact | Status | Last update (IST) | Next step | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6. Domlur — BDA Quarters Available from 30 Nov; mature trees around the building. | Domlur Nearby, not core | ₹39k (maintenance unknown) | Unknown | Fully furnished | NoBroker | Not known (behind NoBroker paid contact) | shortlisted, not contacted (NoBroker paid plan; box browser needs re-login) | 11 Nov 2026 | After NoBroker re-login in the box browser, Léon/bot picks best-fit owners (light/greenery, December, couple + foreigner) before using any paid contact. | link 1 |
| 7. Domlur — BDA MIG Stage 2 Sunlit, with a tree beside it. Posted 10 Nov. | Domlur Nearby, not core | ₹40.3k (maintenance unknown) | Unknown | Semi-furnished | NoBroker | Not known (behind NoBroker paid contact) | shortlisted, not contacted (NoBroker paid plan; box browser needs re-login) | 11 Nov 2026 | After NoBroker re-login in the box browser, Léon/bot picks best-fit owners (light/greenery, December, couple + foreigner) before using any paid contact. | link 1 |
| 8. Kodihalli — Intermodal Castle Posted 11 Nov. No photos. | Kodihalli Nearby, not core | ₹49k (maintenance unknown) | Unknown | Fully furnished | NoBroker | Not known (behind NoBroker paid contact) | shortlisted, not contacted (NoBroker paid plan; box browser needs re-login) | 11 Nov 2026 | After NoBroker re-login in the box browser, Léon/bot picks best-fit owners (light/greenery, December, couple + foreigner) before using any paid contact. | link 1 |
| 9. HAL 2nd Stage — near Leela Palace Posted 10 Nov. No photos. (NoBroker URL path says Kodihalli.) | HAL 2nd Stage Nearby, not core | ₹32k (maintenance unknown) | Unknown | Semi-furnished | NoBroker | Not known (behind NoBroker paid contact) | shortlisted, not contacted (NoBroker paid plan; box browser needs re-login) | 11 Nov 2026 | After NoBroker re-login in the box browser, Léon/bot picks best-fit owners (light/greenery, December, couple + foreigner) before using any paid contact. | link 1 |
| 10. Eshwara Layout, Indiranagar (1006, A, 17th D Cross Rd, Stage 2) Exact address known. | Indiranagar (Eshwara Layout) Core | ₹40k (maintenance unknown) | Unknown | Unfurnished | NoBroker | Not known (behind NoBroker paid contact) | shortlisted, not contacted (NoBroker paid plan; box browser needs re-login) | 11 Nov 2026 | After NoBroker re-login in the box browser, Léon/bot picks best-fit owners (light/greenery, December, couple + foreigner) before using any paid contact. | link 1 |
| 11. Richmond Town — Alfred Street Sunlit. | Richmond Town (near Lavelle Road) Nearby, not core | ₹32k (maintenance unknown) | Unknown | Unfurnished | NoBroker | Not known (behind NoBroker paid contact) | shortlisted, not contacted (NoBroker paid plan; box browser needs re-login) | 11 Nov 2026 | After NoBroker re-login in the box browser, Léon/bot picks best-fit owners (light/greenery, December, couple + foreigner) before using any paid contact. | link 1 |
3. Earlier WhatsApp outreach (8)
8 Nov threads (last four-thread check 21:40 IST 8 Nov unless noted) plus live 11 Nov broker-blast threads.
| Listing / agent | Area | Rent + maintenance | Deposit | Furnishing | Source | Contact | Status | Last update (IST) | Next step | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12. Manav Dixit — Jeevan Bhima Nagar New building with lift, 500 m from 80 Ft Road, balcony; floor unknown. Posted 28 Oct, ready from 10 Nov. Listing says family or bachelor. No light/greenery evidence in listing. Enquiry sent 01:16 IST 8 Nov. Replied 12:32 IST 8 Nov: “Yes available, yeah owner has no problem” — broker assurance, not independent owner confirmation. Follow-up (total rent incl. maintenance, deposit, daytime photos of living room, both bedrooms, balcony view) delivered 12:40 IST 8 Nov; rent/deposit and photos unanswered as of 21:40 IST 8 Nov. Last recorded in watch state 13:36 IST 9 Nov. | Jeevan Bhima Nagar Nearby, not core | ₹45k INCLUDING maintenance (listing; unconfirmed) | ₹1.5L (listing; unconfirmed); brokerage applies | Unknown | FlatDhundo → WhatsApp | Manav Dixit, WhatsApp +91 9901294562 | replied; photos requested, not received; costs unconfirmed | 9 Nov 2026, 13:36 IST (watch state); thread check 8 Nov 21:40 IST | Gentle follow-up if still silent; do not assume listing details are confirmed; visit only from 14 Nov if it remains a fit. | link 1 |
| 13. Mrs Usha Chawla / Usha Realtors — Lavelle Road 2BHK Maintenance unknown (could push over ₹50k). No published daylight/greenery. December availability unknown. Brokerage likely. Enquiry delivered 01:16 IST 8 Nov; no reply as of 21:40 IST 8 Nov. | Lavelle Road Core | ₹50k rent + maintenance unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Usha Realtors website → WhatsApp | Usha Chawla, WhatsApp +91 9945196326 | contacted; no reply | 8 Nov 2026, 21:40 IST | One polite follow-up if still silent. | link 1 |
| 14. Yash — Domlur 2BHK Claims sunlight. Posted 26 Oct on FlatDhundo. Enquiry delivered 01:34 IST 8 Nov; no reply as of 21:40 IST 8 Nov. | Domlur Nearby, not core | ₹40k rent + maintenance unknown | Unknown | Unknown | FlatDhundo → WhatsApp | Yash, WhatsApp +91 6366023766 | contacted; no reply | 8 Nov 2026, 21:40 IST | One polite follow-up if still silent. | link 1 |
| 15. Golden Nest Realtors — agency (search brief, not a specific flat) Official number confirmed on gnest.in/contact (8 Nov). Branch: 647/1, Ground Floor, 1st Main, 100 Ft Rd, Indiranagar; registered 87 Defence Colony 2nd Main 2nd Cross. Enquiry with full search brief sent 01:36 IST 8 Nov; still “Sent” (not confirmed delivered); no reply as of 21:40 IST 8 Nov. | Indiranagar / Defence Colony (agency) Core | n/a (agency) | n/a | n/a | Agency website → WhatsApp | Golden Nest Realtors, +91 9742113550 | contacted; no reply (delivery unconfirmed) | 8 Nov 2026, 21:40 IST | Check delivery; one follow-up if appropriate. | link 1 |
| 16. Karthik Gud — Indiranagar 2nd Stage ~1,200 sq ft, 2nd floor of an independent building, mosaic floors, balcony, ACs in both rooms, power backup. Indiranagar Metro ~300 m, 100 Ft Road ~400 m. Posted 7 Nov, available 21 Nov. Listing says “2 bachelors or small family”; couple/foreign-national acceptance unknown. Photos show strong daylight and some trees outside the balcony. Brokerage not stated. Messenger history stuck loading; enquiry never sent. | Indiranagar (2nd Stage) Core | ₹45k rent + maintenance unknown | ₹1.8L (4 months) | Partly (ACs in both rooms); otherwise unknown | FlatDhundo / Facebook group | No public phone | not contacted (Messenger blocked; no phone) | 8 Nov 2026 | Retry Messenger or find a phone; do not assume acceptance. | link 1 link 2 |
| 23. Toletboard.net Messaged in the 11 Nov blast (14:28–14:32 IST); replied 14:52 IST “will check”. | Agency (areas requested: Indiranagar / Defence Colony / Lavelle) Area unknown | n/a | n/a | n/a | WhatsApp broker blast | +91 89706 87368 | replied | 11 Nov 2026, 14:52 IST | Wait for options in Indiranagar / Defence Colony / Lavelle, ≤₹60k, December. | URL unknown |
| 30. Broker blast — no reply yet (5 agencies) Ankith Realtors +91 88847 77129; HOMES4U +91 96069 96669; S B Real Estate +91 89512 37776; Friendly Realtors +91 99015 55100; Property Broker Lavelle +91 81025 51715. Blast sent 14:28–14:32 IST 11 Nov; no replies noted as of the 15:07 IST and later 11 Nov checks. | Agencies Area unknown | n/a | n/a | n/a | WhatsApp broker blast | See listing/agent cell | contacted; no reply | 11 Nov 2026 (checks after 15:07 IST) | Keep watching for replies. Standing permission covers short polite enquiries only — not payments, bookings or ID. | URL unknown |
| 29. Kushi / Homeniva — Hiranandani Glen Gate C 2BHK Offered 13:13 IST 11 Nov; bot replied 13:15. Not in core Indiranagar/Defence Colony/Lavelle. | Hiranandani Glen (outside preferred areas) Outside preferred areas | ₹48k (maintenance unknown) | Unknown | Unknown | WhatsApp broker blast | Kushi / Homeniva, +91 90713 31205 | replied; out of preferred area | 11 Nov 2026, 13:15 IST | Only pursue if Léon expands the area. | URL unknown |
4. Other leads, stale, out of area, rejected (16)
Mostly unverified / not contacted; rejected replies at the end.
| Listing / agent | Area | Rent + maintenance | Deposit | Furnishing | Source | Contact | Status | Last update (IST) | Next step | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17. LN Properties — Indiranagar builder floor, 1100 sq ft Balcony photo shows trees; bedroom daylight unknown. December availability, floor/lift and tenant acceptance unknown. Brokerage ₹40,000. | Indiranagar Core | ₹41k (₹40k + ₹1k maintenance) | ₹1.6L | Unknown | MagicBricks | Phone hidden on MagicBricks | shortlisted, not contacted (phone hidden) | Unknown (earlier research) | Only if a usable contact appears. | link 1 |
| 18. MagicBricks 86973087 — near 100 Ft Rd, 1200 sq ft carpet Posted 17 Oct, available immediately. Claims good sunlight, overlooks garden/park, north-facing, 2nd of 4 floors, 1 balcony. Lift unknown; only 1 photo. December and tenant acceptance unknown. Brokerage ₹55,000. | Indiranagar (near 100 Ft Rd) Core | ₹58k (₹55k + ₹3k maintenance) | ₹2L | Unknown | MagicBricks | Not known | shortlisted, not contacted | Unknown (earlier research) | Check if still live, then enquire. | link 1 |
| 19. Housing.com 21360750 — Stage 3, Old Madras Rd, 1200 sq ft Updated 23 Oct 2026, available from Nov 2026. “Natural Light” highlight, 2 balconies, 1st of 5 floors, lift. No photos. Brokerage ₹55,000. | Indiranagar (Stage 3) Core | ₹55k + maintenance unknown | ₹2L | Unknown | Housing.com | Not known | shortlisted, not contacted (freshness uncertain) | Listing updated 23 Oct 2026 | Check if still live. | link 1 |
| 20. Priyanka — C V Raman Nagar penthouse Private terrace surrounded by trees, ample sunlight/windows. ~10 min from 100 Ft Rd. Posted 30 Oct, available 4 Nov (may be taken). Brokerage applies. | C V Raman Nagar (outside preferred area) Outside preferred areas | ₹46,050 INCLUDING maintenance | ₹1.5L | Unknown | FlatDhundo / Facebook group | No public phone | shortlisted, not contacted (out of core area; may be taken) | Unknown (earlier research) | Not specified; low priority — outside core area. | link 1 link 2 |
| 21. Sri Lakshmi Real Estate (Prakash) — agency only 663 Syndicate Bank Rd, Defence Colony. Not a specific flat. WhatsApp profile was bare; only directory sources. | Defence Colony (agency) Core | n/a | n/a | n/a | Directory | Prakash, +91 9880000034 | shortlisted, not contacted | Unknown (earlier research) | Not specified. | URL unknown |
| 22. Realty Corp — agency only #65, 1st Floor, 1st Cross, 6th Main, Defence Colony. Not a specific flat. | Defence Colony (agency) Core | n/a | n/a | n/a | Directory | +91 9886025027 | shortlisted, not contacted | Unknown (earlier research) | Not specified. | URL unknown |
| 31. Vardhan — Brigade Laguna Léon himself approved this thread at 12:22 IST 11 Nov (treat as engaged). Area and rent details otherwise unknown. | Unknown Area unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | MagicBricks | Vardhan (number not recorded here) | engaged (approved by Léon); details unknown | 11 Nov 2026, 12:22 IST | Not specified. | URL unknown |
| 32. GR Homez (MagicBricks) Request accepted 10 Nov; contact sent. They suggested Prayan Concorde Manhattans (not a core-area lead). | Not core Outside preferred areas | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | MagicBricks | Not recorded here | contacted | 10 Nov 2026 | Not specified. | URL unknown |
| 33. MagicBricks cards, 11 Nov — mostly not preferred-area matches (not core shortlist) ~13:07 IST: Purva Atmosphere ₹60k; Karle Vario ₹60k; Hiranandani Glen Gate 3BHK ₹56k; Prestige Misty Waters ₹55k. ~14:06 IST: Sam / Purva Atmosphere ₹60k; Sobha City 3BHK ₹52k; Bhartiya City 2BHK ₹43k. | Mostly outside core areas Outside preferred areas | As listed in cell | Unknown | Unknown | MagicBricks bot | Not recorded here | not contacted (as far as recorded) | 11 Nov 2026 | Ignore unless Léon expands the area. | URL unknown |
| 34. MagicBricks Doopanahalli / Indiranagar 2BHK matches Surfaced by the MagicBricks bot ~15:03 IST 11 Nov. Follow-up check pending in the watch state (todo_mb_doopanahalli_1503). | Doopanahalli / Indiranagar Area unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | MagicBricks bot | Not recorded here | pending review | 11 Nov 2026, ~15:03 IST | Review if not already covered by Joan J / R V S. | URL unknown |
| 24. JSS Real Estate Auto-reply, then 15:05–15:11 IST offered ₹78k from February. | Unknown Area unknown | ₹78k | Unknown | Unknown | WhatsApp broker blast | +91 72049 46333 | rejected (over budget; February start) | 11 Nov 2026, 15:11 IST | None. | URL unknown |
| 25. Good Estates Declined: not that area. | n/a Area unknown | n/a | n/a | n/a | WhatsApp broker blast | +91 70192 85785 | rejected | 11 Nov 2026 | None. | URL unknown |
| 26. Property Bricks First said “70 to 95 in budget”; bot clarified ₹50k, max ₹60k at 17:45 IST; they offered Diamond District 2BHK furnished ₹68k + maintenance. No further reply. | Diamond District Area unknown | ₹68k + maintenance | Unknown | Furnished | WhatsApp broker blast | +91 91413 36275 | rejected (over budget) | 11 Nov 2026, after 17:45 IST | None. | URL unknown |
| 27. Faisal Estates Replied “Ok” 18:03 IST; then 18:45 IST offered a 1BHK at ₹45k. | Unknown Area unknown | ₹45k (1BHK) | Unknown | Unknown | WhatsApp broker blast | +91 95383 45550 | rejected (wrong configuration) | 11 Nov 2026, 18:45 IST | None. | URL unknown |
| 28. Shaik Gouse / Prime Properties Offered Nikko Homes 3BHK, ₹1.85L advance, 1 month brokerage. Bot asked for 2BHK Indiranagar; at 14:11 IST they said “we have in manytha side” (Manyatha is outside preferred areas). | Manyatha side Outside preferred areas | ₹64k + maintenance (3BHK) | ₹1.85L advance | Unknown | WhatsApp broker blast | +91 91139 39660 | rejected / out of area (no Indiranagar 2BHK yet) | 11 Nov 2026, 14:11 IST | None unless they find an Indiranagar 2BHK. | URL unknown |
| 35. Geetanjali Closed 14:58 IST 10 Nov; no cheaper property. | n/a Area unknown | n/a | n/a | n/a | MagicBricks | Not recorded here | rejected / closed | 10 Nov 2026, 14:58 IST | None. | URL unknown |
Excluded — never resurface as candidates
- FlatDhundo 29123572560629411 (₹55k, Indiranagar 100 Ft Road, Shibil / @FlatDhundo): rejected by Léon on 8 Nov. Not an active lead. link
- MagicBricks 87196841 and 87181471: avoid (low-trust reused photos / New Delhi agent).
- NoBroker Divinity and Ganga Apt: previously marked inactive (rented out).
- Housing.com 19557633 Swasthik, HAL 2nd Stage (₹44k + ₹1.5–2k): stale since March 2026. link
- Housing.com 19846050, Stage 3 (₹45k): stale since March 2026. link
- MagicBricks 85388723 Gopalan Admiralty Square (₹48k + ₹5.5k = ₹53.5k, posted 4 Jul 2026): likely stale. link
- Near-miss, not added: FlatDhundo 29204406382546028, GM Palaya, ₹45k, broker 7760107090 — no light/greenery claim, outside preferred areas.