My age is 35 years, Male. I have a monthly income from salary Rs. 75,000/-, assuming a 7% increase every year and My wife would support with salary from 3rd year with Rs. 20,000, and i have old property i would sell for Rs. 40,00,000/- to help with down payment and reduce loan amount. Currently i have a debt of Rs. 5,00,000 and EMI of Rs. 30,000/- for 3 years and have around Rs. 2,00,000/- in PF account and I am planning on buying a property of Rs. 1,35,00,000/- and would get rental income of Rs. 60,000/- from it, but i need to take a bank loan for 30 years at 8.75% interest rate. For emergency I have Rs. 6,00,000/- in gold. So analyze and tell me what would the outcome be ?
Ans: You are doing well by planning early. At 35, you still have a long working life. Let us assess your current finances, future plans, and your goal of buying a property. We'll approach it step by step to help you make better decisions. This review gives a full 360-degree perspective as a Certified Financial Planner.
Your Current Income and Future Earnings
You are earning Rs. 75,000 monthly.
A 7% annual increase is a good assumption.
From the 3rd year, your wife will add Rs. 20,000 income.
This will bring your joint monthly income close to Rs. 1,00,000+.
It is important to budget for rising expenses as well.
Your earning power will grow, but so will family responsibilities.
You are already paying a Rs. 30,000 EMI monthly.
This is a major fixed expense for next 3 years.
Assessment:
Your income is stable, but your EMI eats up 40% of it.
After 3 years, you will be in a better cash flow position.
Keep increasing SIPs and savings as income grows.
Your Current Debt Situation
You are repaying Rs. 5,00,000 loan.
EMI of Rs. 30,000 is steep for your present salary.
You are managing well but at a tight margin.
Try to avoid taking on more short-term debt.
Insight:
Focus on clearing this loan fully in 3 years.
Avoid top-up or credit card loans during this period.
Existing Assets
Rs. 2,00,000 in PF is good, though not liquid.
Emergency reserve in gold of Rs. 6,00,000 is helpful.
Rs. 40,00,000 from selling old property is a strong base.
Insight:
Use the Rs. 40 lakh for your new property’s down payment.
Try to keep some gold untouched for real emergencies only.
Property Purchase Plan
Buying a property worth Rs. 1.35 crore is a big move.
You plan to take a home loan for 30 years at 8.75%.
You expect Rs. 60,000 rent from the property.
Analysis:
This rental expectation is very optimistic.
Rental yields in India are often 2–3% annually, not higher.
Rs. 60,000 rent per month on Rs. 1.35 crore means over 5% yield.
This is rarely seen unless in premium rental zones.
Also, rental income is taxable.
Vacancy, repairs, tenant delays can affect it.
Loan Implications:
Home loan interest of 8.75% over 30 years is costly.
You will repay over 2.5 times the borrowed amount.
Loan EMIs can stretch your budget for many years.
Don't assume the rent will always cover the EMI.
Suggested Caution:
Ensure your EMIs + rent don’t cross 50% of your monthly income.
You can go ahead with the property only after EMI planning.
Keep lifestyle and kids’ education in mind for later years.
Loan-to-Value Calculation
Property price = Rs. 1.35 crore
You have Rs. 40 lakh down payment.
That leaves Rs. 95 lakh to be financed.
Insight:
Rs. 95 lakh over 30 years is a heavy EMI burden.
Even with rent, monthly cash flow will be tight.
Bank may not approve full 95 lakh based on present income.
Loan eligibility depends on income-to-obligation ratio.
Even with wife’s income, you may get ~75–80 lakh loan.
Rest may need to be arranged separately.
Emergency Fund and Risk Buffer
Rs. 6 lakh in gold is not liquid quickly.
You don’t have liquid savings for 6 months’ expenses.
Medical or job loss situation could force you into more debt.
Suggestion:
Build at least Rs. 3–4 lakh in liquid mutual fund for emergencies.
Never depend only on gold for urgent funds.
Family Financial Goals: A Broader View
At 35, you need to prepare for multiple life goals:
Kids’ education
Children’s marriage
Retirement planning
Health emergencies
Short-term needs like vehicle, vacation, etc.
You will need wealth growth, stability, and liquidity together.
Relying only on property for wealth may not work.
Real estate has low liquidity and is hard to exit fast.
You also cannot switch out if property underperforms.
Real Estate vs Mutual Funds: What You Must Know
You are investing heavily in property.
Be careful not to ignore other investment needs.
Mutual funds can be better for many goals.
Drawbacks of Real Estate Investment:
No diversification
Liquidity is poor
Rent returns are low
Expenses like tax, maintenance reduce income
Selling takes time
Price growth is not guaranteed
Instead, mutual funds give you more flexibility.
You can start small, add monthly, and stop anytime.
You can switch to better funds if returns fall.
You can target different goals with different funds.
Mutual Fund Strategy for You (Post Property Purchase)
After property, set up SIPs in mutual funds for wealth creation.
Use actively managed mutual funds only.
Do not use index funds.
Index funds copy market without any human strategy.
They cannot exit bad sectors or avoid crashes.
You cannot beat market returns with index funds.
Benefits of actively managed funds:
Fund manager takes smart decisions
Risk is balanced by shifting allocation
You can switch underperformers
Gives better compounding over 10+ years
Also, avoid direct mutual funds.
They give no help or reviews.
Many investors stay with poor funds unknowingly.
With regular funds via a Certified Financial Planner, you get:
Goal planning
Risk profiling
Periodic reviews
Exit and entry strategy
Discipline
What You Can Do After 3 Years
Loan EMI of Rs. 30,000 will end.
Wife's salary starts from 3rd year.
You will have more investible income.
Use this cash flow to:
Increase SIPs in equity mutual funds
Build emergency fund
Start kids’ education fund
Start retirement-specific mutual fund
Retirement Planning
You must start retirement plan now itself.
Don’t depend on PF alone.
At age 35, time is still on your side.
Start with at least Rs. 3,000 monthly in long-term equity fund.
Increase it by 10–15% each year.
Mix large cap, flexi cap, and hybrid funds.
By 45, start adding balanced and multi-asset funds.
Build cushion gradually as you near retirement.
Tax Saving and ELSS
You can use ELSS funds to save tax under Sec 80C.
Start Rs. 1,500–2,000 SIP in an ELSS fund.
It has just 3-year lock-in and gives equity growth.
Also helps with better return than PPF or LIC.
Avoid mixing insurance and investment.
Never invest in ULIPs or traditional LIC plans for returns.
They give low return and high lock-in.
Insurance Cover (Must Have)
You must take a term insurance of Rs. 1 crore or more.
Premium is low if bought early.
Don’t buy investment-based policies.
Also take family floater health insurance.
Employer cover is not enough during job loss.
Final Insights
Your planning mindset is very good
But too much reliance on property is risky
Property is not easy to sell during emergencies
Loan EMI will burden you heavily for 30 years
Plan SIPs in mutual funds for children and retirement
Keep emergency fund in liquid mutual fund, not gold
Avoid index funds and direct funds – not flexible or guided
Use actively managed mutual funds via regular plans
Build diversified, goal-based portfolio
Review every year with a Certified Financial Planner
Don’t mix insurance and investment – keep them separate
Focus on financial goals, not assets like property
Grow wealth with SIPs, reduce debt, increase protection
With small steps and regular review, you will reach your goals
Best Regards,
K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,
Chief Financial Planner,
www.holisticinvestment.in
https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticInvestment