How to strike a balance between TIGHT BUDGET & HIGH QUALITY in booking your 3 BHK flat in Hyderabad
How to strike a balance between TIGHT BUDGET & HIGH QUALITY in booking your 3 BHK flat in Hyderabad A typical middle-class home buyer is price sensitive be it Hyderabad or elsewhere. Resources are limited, and sometimes the size of an apartment you can afford to buy may be lesser than what you wish for. When a situation like this arises, it is fine to compromise on size but NOT on the quality of construction. Let’s put a scenario, and tell you what would be a wiser option, if you have a fixed budget of, let us say, Rs. 65 lac in the city of Hyderabad. Scenario for buying a 3 BHK flat in Hyderabad- In the example above, you have a fixed budget of Rs 65 lacs. One builder is charging more (Rs 4000 per sft), and another builder is charging less (Rs 3700 per sft). In this example, let us assume that you have two options to choose from- Option1- smaller 3 BHK flat when the rate per sft is higher because of HIGH QUALITY Option2- bigger 3 BHK flat when rate per sft is lower with lower specifications, but MORE SPACE A high-quality builder is the one whose specifications in construction, and materials used is HIGH GRADE, HIGH QUALITY. This is a no-compromise approach builder, who likes to charges more for better specifications of items being provided. On the other hand, the low-quality builder uses LOW-QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS and is willing to make compromises every step of the way. Thus, charging a lower price. What should you do? Clearly, here the home buyer MUST GO FOR A SMALLER APARTMENT, and NOT COMPROMISE on quality. Why is it important to be QUALITY & GRADE CONSCIOUS? Especially in a 3 BHK flat In Hyderabad, we have various pockets in the city which are more in demand compared to others, primarily due to being closer to job hubs. Locality determines the price! Location preference is usually guided by 3 elements- 1) being a job/employment hub, 2) shopping/entertainment/service hub, 3) education hub. The good part about Hyderabad is that social infrastructure is well-developed across Hyderabad. So, the only major consideration is the employment hub. If your place of work is a criteria, you could find a place that is a little farther away, and cheaper on LOCALITY COST, but HIGH on QUALITY CONSTRUCTION. With quality construction, we mean ‘use of branded materials used for all the elements that go into the making of an apartment. Finding the right location within your budget The only way you can do so is to KEEP QUALITY FACTOR CONSTANT. DO NOT COMPROMISE on that! Look for the high-quality specifications your money can buy, and make your search in the locality of your choice. Gain adequate knowledge of construction processes, and the various elements that go into making specifications of a building. This alone can help you understand the difference between GOOD and POOR quality specifications. Let us take another example- Assuming that your workplace is near the Secunderabad railway station or Begumpet area, you could explore the Sainikpuri, Yapral, A.S Rao Nagar belt. Within this area too, you may get builders next to each other offering competitive and differential rates. Check who matches with your QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS, and NOT focus on rate per square feet in isolation. A decently spacious 3 bhk flat would cost around Rs. 65 to 75 lacs, and could measure between 1600 sft to 1800 sft in the Sainikpuri-Yapral belt. What a home buyer needs to understand is- Spend more for better quality if possible. A PLUS 5 or 10 lacs would normally mean better grade & quality in the same area A home buyer must evaluate and compare what EXTRA one is getting in terms of QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS, by spending that 5 or 10 lacs EXTRA A MINUS 5 or 10 lacs could mean lower grade & quality. Hence, do NOT go with average or below average quality leading to a sub-par home. You are bound to LOSE on QUALITY when you pay 5 or 10 lacs LESSER Clearly, the BUILDER WILL NOT SHED MONEY OUT OF THEIR OWN POCKET to give you CHEAP & BEST options…The best options are never available cheap! If extra 5 or 10 lacs is NOT possible, go for a smaller, LESS SPACIOUS APARTMENT instead. Under no circumstance should you FOREGO a builder who offers better quality, higher grade specifications & processes for making your dream home. Lucrative offer and price deals are a result of builders cutting corners on grade and quality specifications. Excellent low-priced deals are often low quality, low cost, low dependability, low durability product. A sum of ALL THESE LOWS results in a POOR DEAL. The approach to differentiating good quality from poor quality is to conduct a thorough and good comparison of all the grades & quality-related specifications. Dig deeper into the construction process and rigour applied by the builder. This will help identify the differences in GRADE & QUALITY of offering by builders in your selected area. The result is that YOU WILL NOT FALL PREY TO LOW-COST, LOW-QUALITY home for your loved ones. To quote Aldo Gucci– “The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price has faded from memory.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To know more about “Tips on evaluating QUALITY vs. PRICE- a ‘wise approach’ before booking your 3 BHK flat in Hyderabad” Click here
Low priced apartments prices may be LOW on QUALITY- a perspective explained for buyers of 3 BHK flats in Hyderabad
Low priced apartments prices may be LOW on QUALITY- a perspective explained for buyers of 3 BHK flats in Hyderabad Being too competitively priced, and getting low priced apartments as compared to other projects in the same vicinity needs to be evaluated cautiously. Simply put, we need to ask ourselves- what’s the catch? Why is the price being compromised? Is there a compromise in construction quality, quality of materials used, quality of processes (termite treatment, soil-testing, etc.), or quality of specifications? Understanding this with an example Let us take the case of a home buyer with a budget of Rupees 65 lac for an apartment in the Sainikpuri-Yapral belt. Assume that Builder A is offering you a flat for Rs 3500 per sft, and there’s Builder B asking for a price of Rs 4000 per sft…both are offering similar amenities Under usual circumstances, we might assume that Builder B is over-priced. A home buyer certainly would NOT like to pay more for the same thing. let’s say, you need 1550 sft 3 BHK flat with a budget of about 65 lacs With a budget of 65 lacs, a buyer can get 1850 sft 3 bhk with Builder A, and 3bhk flat of 1625 sft with Builder B Builder A will seem cheaper and BETTER Builder B will seem EXPENSIVE, and a rip-off giving you much LESS SPACE But is that really the right conclusion? Maybe NOT. What we need to understand is that both Builder A and Builder B will have their PROFIT margin out of Rs 65 lacs that you pay…and that margin will remain constant How does the excessively cost-conscious buyers’ mind work in the example above? When the time to decide comes, a cost-conscious home buyer will simply jump to grab the bigger apartment without seeing what goes into the making of both these flats REPEAT- The BUYER MOST LIKELY IGNORES WHAT GOES INTO THE MAKING OF BOTH THE PAPARTMENTS More often than not, the supposedly EXPENSIVE builder- Builder B may be using better construction materials, using branded materials, giving superior built However, with our excessive obsession with cost, we may NOT be able to this at all! We may wrongly assumes that ‘Builder A’ is giving a better deal! What is the right approach to thinking wise and seeking good quality? Why is builder A cheaper? LOWER PRICE does NOT give you a ‘better deal’! A better deal turns out to be a BITTER deal in the long run. Builder A is cheaper because- Builder A offers low priced apartments amenities, lower priced accessories, lower priced tiles, electricals, plumbing, doors & windows, lower priced painting Lower Price means LOWER QUALITY, and this can be verified by looking into detailed specifications of the building What Builder A will NOT lower is his own profit margin. The builder will end up making the same percentage of profit regardless of the quality you get! Your excess space also comes loaded with the risks of a poorly constructed building, and the poor quality of dozens of items that are a part of SPECIFICATIONS. Let us ask ourselves- Is that what we would want as a home buyer? A raw deal that’s sugar-coated, but is a bad deal! If you want a 3 bhk flat in a home to be high-end construction quality, it may make sense to choose a smaller flat of builder A. Simply because Builder A in our example is offering better quality. We must NOT choose a bigger and/or cheaper flat for builder B. This wisdom can prevail only if we know ‘what goes in the making of our dream home. Is an excessively ‘low priced apartments’ deal likely to be a bad deal? The answer is a big YES! A sensible buyer must NOT compromise on quality by making the lowest price the most important decision criteria. This ‘lowest price-driven mentality should be dealt with sensibly. There are more important factors we need to evaluate while considering QUALITY. These are specifications, brands of fittings, and accessories used in the building’s internal and common areas. DURABILITY and QUALITY can be delivered only at a COST! Prioritizing sensibly Step 1- PRIORITIZE SENSIBLY- As a home buyer, you must intelligently & sensibly PRIORITIZE what you want in terms of the quality of construction, quality of specifications, and quality of amenities Step 2- COMPARE SPECIFICATIONS- Subsequently, compare the offerings by the builders, and go through each specification item. Ask questions based on your well-rounded awareness. Step 3- EVALUATE THE PRICE BASED ON QUALITY- A sturdy home provides safety. A well-built home has long lasting benefits that live-on decades after decades The resale value of a GOO QUALITY PROPERTY also is better than the low priced apartments. The cheaper, low priced apartments don’t find takers for them after 5 or 10 years, because they are quick took run-down, dilapidated, and plagued with many issues that intrude with a comfortable living. To quote Henry Ford- “Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To know more about “6 compelling reasons to go for a 3BHK flat in Hyderabad” Click here
3 BHK flat in Hyderabad: Has your builder done a thorough anti-termite treatment of the foundation?
3 BHK flat in Hyderabad: Has your builder done a thorough anti-termite treatment of the foundation? With Hyderabad being a predominant market of standalone building apartments, you have many small builders who undertake construction on smaller plots and offer standalone building apartments to home buyers in Hyderabad. Anti-termite treatment of the foundation is an important element that secures the safety of your home as well as family members for the decades ahead of you. Termites are the most destructive insect pests in the world. They damage buildings causing huge financial losses besides being a threat to healthy living. In India alone, we have over 200 species of termites. How is termite infestation detected in a home that has not been treated properly? If anti-termite treatment is NOT done properly, then, over a period of time the white ants take over the house, and penetrate deep into the building, and make their way to your wooden furniture. This is detected when you get a hollow sound in the wood when you tap it. You also witness a swarm of winged insects in your home (termite flying around like an insect), bubbling paint inside your home walls, and shed-out wings of the swarming insects. Facts about termites and anti-termite treatment of the foundation of your dream home Wood is a cellulosic materials which termites damage because cellulose is their basic nutrient Termites feast on materials of organic origin with a cellulosic base like furniture, furnishing, clothes, paper, stationery items etc. This is not all, termites can damage even non-cellulosic substance while searching for their food, especially items like rubber, leather, plastic, neoprene as well as lead-coating that covers the underground cables Based on their habitat, termites are can be (1) Subterranean or ground nesting, and (2) Non-Subterranean or wood nesting termites that NOT in contact with soil It is the subterranean termites that cause massive destruction to buildings Pre-Construction Anti-termite treatment of the foundation is needed before your builder actually begins construction of the actual building. This alone can help avoid future termite problems over a long period of time. Many builders resort to short-cuts or go with a lackadaisical approach to termites. They know that after the flat is sold, especially after 5 or 10 years, the buyers cannot catch or blame the builder for this grave lapse. Hence, the unprofessional and unethical builders do not pay much attention to anti-termite treatment. The ethical and professional builders use advanced techniques and multiple-stage treatment for stalling termite infestation problems from occurring. During construction as well, anti-termite treatment must be done to create effective guards against a potential penetration. This depends on the number of storeys in a building. Typically, in a 5-storey apartment, you need a 5-stage of Anti-termite treatment of the foundation right from foundation to construction phase. Anti-termite treatment stages The treatment activities comprise of five stages as per Bureau of Indian Standards: Stage 1: Trenches of foundation (bottom + sides) Stage 2: Foundation (backfill in contact) Stage 3: Intersection of Wall & Floor (to secure vertical continuity of chemicals) Stage 4: Surface of Plinth Stage 5: External perimeter of the structure (to create an effective chemical barrier) Being knowledgeable of just these simple facts is enough to allow a home buyer in Hyderabad to question the builder, and to witness evidence of the right approach to managing the menace of termites. A little vigilance and the right knowledge go a long way to safeguard your future happiness in your dream home! For more information on anti-termite treatment in construction Click here ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To know more about “6 compelling reasons to go for a 3BHK flat in Hyderabad” Click here
Why is ‘soil testing’ of your plot-important before your dream home 3 BHK in Hyderabad is constructed?
Why is ‘soil testing’ of your plot important before your dream home 3 BHK in Hyderabad is constructed? With many builders offering standalone apartments, we need to be sure that they are professional and ethical enough to cater to your long-term needs. Standalone building apartments are made on plot sizes measuring between 400 square yards to 1500 square yards. Plus, these are located in smaller colonies surrounded by 2 or 3 storey independent homes. Hence, it is important that your home while being constructed is strong and sturdy enough to stand the test of time. ‘Soil testing’ is an important element that secures the safety of your home as well as your family members for the decades ahead of you. What is soil testing? Soil is the main resource when comes to construction. Soil serves as the base of the foundation of your dream home. Soil testing addresses all the contamination issues, and the soil testing report serves as a recommendation guide to a good construction process. Testing the soil is important for securing the safety and stability of residential construction projects, and for making recommendations for septic systems, grading, earth support, drainage, foundation design, concrete slabs on grade construction, and site remediation. ‘Site remediation’ means removing contaminated soil, sediments, surface water, or groundwater. This is done to reduce the impact on both the residents of the home as well as the negative impact on the environment. A polluted residential plot can have a serious impact on human health. A polluted or contaminated plot also adversely impacts water supplies, eco-systems and even the building structures of your home. Yet another critical role of Soil testing is to help identify ‘acid sulphate soils’. These ‘Acid soils’ release sulphuric acid which eventually degrades concrete & steel structures gradually, and may go on weakening the building to a point of failure! This is why Soil testing proves to be a ‘hazard mitigation’ tool. It enables a builder to maximize the quality & safety of the building against many ills & irritants like heavy rains, extreme water-logging, wild storms, earthquakes, and more! Professional builders engage in SOIL TESTING and take precautionary and corrective actions to safeguard the future residents as well as build quality. How is soil testing done? Soil testing or soil analysis is essential even for obtaining building permission from GHMC. Soil test for construction purposes is undertaken by the engineers. They engage in extensive tests to make sure of the subsurface of soil conditions. Giving proper consideration on the soil type of the residential plot site ensures stability to your home’s foundation Unstable or unsuitable soil requires stabilization before construction process begins A drill rig and other equipment are used for collecting information as well as samples of soil at various levels underground These samples are then taken to a proper laboratory for testing and to derive the corrective measures required A detailed report summary is prepared which helps the builder and their engineers to move further on the remediation process, if require Once the remediation process is done, and the builder proceeds with the construction process Facts you should know about SOIL TESTING rigour as a home buyer in Hyderabad Sometimes builders undermine importance of soil-testing. This is NOT an activity done for the sake of getting approvals from GHMC alone. It has far reaching consequences on the safety of the building There have been instances of buildings collapsing over time just because soil-testing rigour was not followed professionally and ethically Soil testing measures the type of land as well as its strength to bear load of the residential building Unstable and untreated soil can lead to cracks in the foundation of our building The impact of soil testing is explained in an example here- Soil testing reveals ‘water content’ in the soil of your residential plot. A more than required water content (high water content) over a period of time gets replaced by ‘air’. The impact is adverse- A 10 % ‘air trapped’ has the negative impact of reducing concrete strength by 40% To put it simply, proper soil testing helps safeguard the strength of the building which in turn saves lives! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To know more about “6 compelling reasons to go for a 3BHK flat in Hyderabad” Click here
What goes into making your home- a checklist for 3 BHK apartment of a standalone building in Hyderabad
What goes into making your home- a checklist for 3 BHK apartment of a standalone building in Hyderabad In Hyderabad, we have many builders offering apartments made in small plots measuring between 400 square yards to 1500 square yards. These are standalone buildings with a small cluster of apartments in a low-density locality. Usually, these apartments are built in well-established residential colonies, and due to their location advantage, builders make standalone 5-storey buildings. With a decent price, a home buyer in Hyderabad gets to live in a good locality that is plush with excellent social infrastructure and connectivity to the rest of the city. While the offerings are many, a home buyer in Hyderabad needs to know what to look for while evaluating the ‘specifications’. This article is a guide into those INTRINSIC FACTORS which go into the making of your dream home. Why is it important to pay attention to what goes in the making of your 3 BHK apartment? Besides legal safety, a home buyer needs to be pay attention to the specifications that go in the making of an apartment This way, the buyer won’t be vulnerable to misleading ‘low priced’, low-quality deals on buying their dream home Also, a buyer can identify builders who offer unbelievably low-priced deals at the cost of compromising on the BUILD QUALITY as well as SPECIFICATIONS that make your dream home safe, sturdy and beautiful for a long time to come When you question the specifications, you automatically realize what makes a building sturdy Knowing about BUILD QUALITY helps you buy an apartment that is strong in the face od adversity. A SOLID BUILD is a must to handle natural calamities, and umpteen threats that thwart the building’s structure This means that as a home buyer you need to have some BASIC IDEA about the various QUALITY and GRADES of materials available in the market that go into making your home Another CRITICAL ELEMENT is the pre-construction rigour which ensures that the health of the building is NOT compromised. A strong and sturdy building alone can withstand natural calamities, and fight threats like soil-related issues, termites, electrical issues, dampness, plumbing issues, cracking/chipping of walls, a deteriorating look, corrosion of the structure etc. So, being knowledgeable prevents you from buying a low quality building, and also keep your family safe for decades to come Simply put, as a home buyer you need to know ‘what to expect’, ‘what to accept’ and ‘what to reject’! What happens if a low quality, low-priced building is booked by innocent home buyers? Many a times, builders & developers use a ‘give bare minimum’ formula, and cut corners on critical construction-related specifications & standard-operating-procedures Such builders force-fit the budget of the customers, and give them what they want by making huge compromises in the QUALITY OF SPECIFICATIONS being used This is a dangerous trade-off! The builder obviously will never compromise on one’s own financial interests The result- an innocent and ignorant home buyer ends up buying a low-grade home that does NOT stand test of time! Heavy make-up on the exterior, and POOR quality on the interior is very common these days Builders try to sell their inventory of apartments by glamourizing the EXTERIORS. For instance, having classy external finish, and lip-=service adherence to legal requirements A home buyer must know about the factors that determine the health of their building as decades go by. This can happen with the RIGHT KNOWLEDGE, and ASKING THE BUILDER ABOUT what goes into the making of their dream home! Checklist of specifications that go into the making of a STRONG, STURDY BUILDING Pre-construction rigour: Critical decisions based on Soil testing. The type of foundation, and the materials used are determined by SOIL TESTING. Look out for a report, and ask what kind of decisions were made basis the report Extremely high focus on Anti-termite treatment upto plinth level. This ensure that after 2 or 3 decades your wooden furniture is NOT eaten up these white ants, and your health is NOT compromised at any stage TMT bars like FE 500d quality steel. Quality TMT bars add strength to your building e.g. SRMB, TATA Tiscon, Vizag, JSW Branded high-grade Cement. Compromise in cement is anyone’s guess. Some good quality brands are Ultratech, Shree Ambuja, ACC Main door frame & sheet of teakwood or high quality boards UPVC windows of reputed make to make sure it remains smooth over the years Weatherproof exterior emulsion to ensure that the look of the building remains refreshing and youthful for a long time to come Fire-retardant concealed copper wiring. This ensures both safety and efficient use of electricity. e.g. Havells, Finolex, KEI Distribution boards and MCBs. Good quality of these electrical elements are again important for efficient distribution of electricity to every nook and corner of your home e.g. Anchor, Havells, Finolex, Schneider Vitrified tiles of reputed make will ensure that they remain sparkling clean and do not fade away with time Anti-skid and Acid resistant tiles in bath & washroom ensures safety and aesthetics High quality CP & Sanitary fittings again give you an uber experience while using your washroom e.g. Parryware, Hindware, Jaquar, Roca Branded lifts & elevators are critical for the safety of all residents. This cannot be compromise in this under any circumstances e.g. Mitsubishi, Otis, Kone, Johnson, Schindler Acoustic enclosed DG generators for a smooth experience e.g. Kirloskar, Mahindra, Mitsubishi To quote Israelmore Ayivor- “Knowledge is Power, Power provides Information; Information leads to Education, Education breeds Wisdom; Wisdom is Liberation. People are not liberated because of lack of knowledge.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To know more about “6 compelling reasons to go for a 3BHK flat in Hyderabad” Click here
Are ‘low priced deals’ really good on ‘quality? A perspective for 3 BHK homebuyers in Hyderabad
Are ‘low priced deals’ really good on ‘quality’? A perspective for 3 BHK home buyers in Hyderabad Hyderabad is a city where you many standalone building projects in a locality. These are usually offered by builders who build low-density apartments on small plots measuring between 400 square yards to 1500 square yards. The home buyers are always looking for the BEST DEALS, and this leads to buying a LOW-QUALITY apartment more often than not. In this article, we explore what a builder feels about customers in general, and ‘why’ and ‘how’ they end up offering such steal deals. Actually, these builders ‘force-fit price by ‘compromising on quality. There is a close relationship between the builder being COMPETITIVELY PRICED, and being able to offer QUALITY. The problem comes when a home buyer works backward and goes to a builder with a fixed budget and a fixed expectation on the square foot area. Builders begin compromising on quality because they get influenced by home-buyers who go to them with a fixed budget, and seek “more for less”….that is, how to get the most benefit for the least money! The question we must ask is: The answer is that ‘cheap and best’ is NOT possible. Clearly, we simply cannot buy a high-end luxury car for the price of a mass-market car What’s the right mind-set? A 3 BHK home buyer must keep a budget, that’s not an issue. But, we need to first think: what quality of building do I want my family to live in for decades to come? Seeking the cheapest price must not be the single-minded criteria. Being TOO COMPETITIVELY PRICED means the QUALITY WILL GET LOWERED! especially in 3 bhk flats It is a fact that being overtly COMPETITIVELY PRICED in a certain segment would raise doubts over the quality of the building and the specifications therein. What goes into the making of your flat will invariably be low-end. The structure and materials used won’t be sturdy long-lasting, and you are bound to face issues like the structure getting weak, cracks developing in the floor or walls, pipes leaking, accessories looking run-down, getting termites in the building, walls getting seepage…so on. 6 reasons why a home buyer must NOT go for LOW PRICED DEALS What we need to understand and appreciate is: The builder will NOT pay anything out of his pocket to give you QUALITY…and will want to keep their margins intact If you don’t want to pay more…no problem. As a builder will still make money by taking care of the customers’ needs One way to do this is to begin compromising on quality of construction materials, and all the fittings and accessories being used in the apartment. This is done by lowering the specifications. One thing the builder usually won’t do is to compromise in one’s own margins. After all, the builder is into business, business means getting profits, and to have cash flowing in without too much marketing hassles Every builder wants to sell what they make produce easily…and NOT having to struggle!! A builder will give you what you want….offer a lower quality…with lesser life or sturdiness or finishing or utility or lesser durability…and still maintain one’s earnings To quote Zac Posen: “There’s a reason good fabrics have a cost. They’re done with good quality to last.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To know more about “6 compelling reasons to go for a 3BHK flat in Hyderabad” Click here
12 Checks Before Booking a 3 BHK in Standalone Building Hyderabad
12 things to check on a ‘standalone building’ apartment in Hyderabad before booking your 3 BHK unit- a perspective for home buyers! Hyderabad is a city where more than gated community apartments, you have many projects that come up on small plots measuring between 400 square yards to 1500 square yards. These are ‘Standalone building’ projects and need to be executed professionally for long-term sturdiness and safety. There are many elements that we, like home buyers, need to be aware of while evaluating our 3 BHK apartments in a standalone building. The objective is to be SURE OF QUALITY, and the long-term sturdiness of your 3 BHK apartment. Specific ‘elements to check’ on your standalone building 3 BHK apartment The best is to check existing projects of the builder and to ‘ask’ for the kind of construction rigor that has been implemented in the existing (previous projects). It is a good idea to visit the previous projects and witness the quality of craftsmanship and construction by the builder you are evaluating. 1. SOIL TESTING Building must be made based on the type of soil, and the construction material like TMT bar, strength of the concrete, and the type of chemical treatment to be done in the foundation level is based on the ‘type of soil’. For example, is the soil is having high acidity, then TMT bar needs to be of a higher grade with anti-corrosive qualities To check if Soil testing (pre-construction rigour) has been followed by the builder– what kind of ‘footings’ are given at extra depth to ensure optimal structural stability 2. ANTI-TERMITE TREATMENT Check if Anti-termite treatment done or not, to secure customers’ health and the buildings’ safety & strength 3. VENTILATION PROVISION secure elements like better ventilation, privacy 4. SPIRIT OF VASTU, WITHOUT BEING OVER-OBSSESSED WITH VASTU TENETS Check for ‘ventilation, and sunlight’ the most important elements of Vastu 5. ELEVATORS/LIFTS- Spacious & branded Check if safe, high-quality Branded lifts are being provided for a superior living and a seamless movement experience 6. CRITICAL AMENITIES like CCTV, WATER CONNECTION Options like CCTV surveillance, water connection, presence of alternatives like a Borewell 7. PROCESS of CONSTRUCTION RIGOUR & QUALITY To check whether ‘best-in-class’ processes, construction-materials and sanitary/electrical fittings are being used by the builder Branded construction materials enhance functionality, durability and aesthetics 8. FITTINGS & FIXTURES IN BATHROOM, KITCHEN, PANTRY Check if premium quality of Electricals, Sanitary fittings/fixtures, plumbing, UPVC 3-rail shutters are being used Check which brand of Chrome-Plated fittings and Sanitary fixtures are being offered by the builder from a reputed manufacturer Electrical fittings: Check if branded Fire-retardant copper wiring, Distribution boards & MCBs, modular electrical switches are being offered 9. DIESEL GENERATOR Power back-up of adequate load-capacity by branded companies (acoustics enclosed) for adequate Power back-up for common areas 10. DOORS & WINDOWS Check what the Main and internal door is made of…whether Teak wood frame and shutter or other options like engineered shutter with veneer finish Windows: check if a good branded UPVC sliding windows with glass-panelled shutters are being provided 11. PAINTING Check if the External painting is weather-proof, and the Internal painting is done with acrylic emulsion of reputed make 12. FLOORING Check if the Rooms & balconies have good quality, high-grade vitrified tiles or stones; bathrooms & wash-areas are good tiles Check how the Corridors and common areas are made, their ventilation, flooring and source of light. Also, whether or NOT they are conforming to ‘social distancing’ norms, and are anti-skid for safety Besides all these, ensure that the parking is adequate, and besides elevators, you have spacious and well-designed stairs to enter and exit the building. Of course, one must buy only those standalone building apartments that are RERA and GHMC approved. Another critical element to check is- ‘how soon the past projects have been completed and delivered’. TIME POSSESSION is one of the most important elements and a hallmark of a professional builder of standalone building apartments. However, the quality of the specifications must be checked before you commit to buying your 3 BHK apartment in a standalone building. With a bit of knowledge, you can check and make a sound judgment before you book your dream home! Once you are assured of the elements cited above, you and your family can live happily with complete peace of mind. To quote Wendy Wunder- “The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To know more about “6 compelling reasons to go for a 3BHK flat in Hyderabad” Click here
5 must-know facts before you pick a 2 BHK over a 3 BHK apartments in Hyderabad!
Why You Should Pick 3 BHK Apartments in Hyderabad | Avisun Properties A good quality home for the middle-class buyers in Hyderabad costs between Rupees 55 lacs to 60 lacs for a 2 bhk apartment, and between 65 lacs to 90 lacs for a 3 bhk unit (between 1400 to 1800 sft). Some of us are in a dilemma on whether or NOT to go for a 3 BHK unit since it costs approximately Rupees 10 to 20 lacs more than the smaller 2 bhk apartment. A 3 bhk spacious unit turns out to be a wiser and prudent deal although it strains on the pocket initially. The simple logic is that your family and their convenience is surely worth that additional 10 to 20 lac rupees. Of course, subject to your ability to afford it! Prices of real estate in Hyderabad are still one of the most reasonable in the country. So, before you forego a 3 BHK unit in favor of a 2 BHK, you must STOP for a while and think of a few facts listed below. 5 facts you ‘must-know’ are- 1. A 3 BHK apartments offers more utility, more space, and is a better option for your future needs 2. Stretching paying more for a 3 BHK apartment sooner is wise 3. Extra spaces like balcony, a spacious utility room, an efficient kitchen 4. A 3 BHK unit is preferred for both rent as well as purchase in a post-pandemic scenario 5. Price of construction continue to rise with time, so buying a 3 BHK unit in Hyderabad today is wisdom! People and social connections matter more than anything else! So, it is better to foresee it, and choose a bigger 3 BHK or bigger unit. Once you make a decision to buy a 2 BHK, small unit, there is NO WAY that you can add space later on. Even a 3 BHK unit starts shrinking when people move in. You buy things for your family members, and the apartment just continues to shrink with furniture, household items, etc. Simply put, if you can stretch your budget, and go for a 3 BHK apartment in Hyderabad, then it may well be the best choice you shall have made for your family members! To quote Candace Cameron Bure- “The memories we make with our family is everything.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To know more about “6 compelling reasons to go for a 3BHK flat in Hyderabad” Click here
5 NO-COMPROMISE elements of your new 3 BHK flat in Hyderabad!
5 NO-COMPROMISE elements of your new 3 BHK flat in Hyderabad! Should your home continue to be the same traditional design to accommodate all your family members, or should be looking for something more! Clearly, with change in lifestyle since March 2020 has put demands on what we can NOT afford to compromise on. These 5 elements are far more important in a post-COVID era than they were ever before. Hence, you cannot compromise on them while looking at the design of your new 3 BHK flat in Hyderabad, or elsewhere. Clearly, a new 3 BHK flat is a need to the day to give you more space at home, simply because you surely going to spend considerable time at home as against what you did in 2019 and earlier! 1. Avoid compromising on SPACE, SUNLIGHT & VENTILATION- ‘Offices and schools’ have literally become HOME-BASED now! Available space to walk around in your home matters now While you do so, you need natural light penetrating all around you, and fresh air removing stagnant air effectively This way, you can remain healthy. After all, you cannot be living in an air-conditioned environment throughout the day Work-from-home and study-from-home (online) is the order of the day Space, sunlight and ventilation is a must-have in your apartment to lead an efficient and effective life Home is no longer just a place where you come home to retire in the evening Homes are now doubling-up as a place of work, study The newer designs need to cater to this need 2. No compromise on having an inviting and more efficient design of all your rooms With more time spent at home, you need more efficient kitchen, bedrooms, living rooms Open kitchen provides for a superior social connect, and allows you to multi-task as well With work from home, and study-from-home, the kitchen has to perform the functions of the office pantry, cafeteria, as well as the school canteen 3. No compromise on the extent of privacy your rooms offer Now, with lunch being eaten at home, the children also being at home, you need a bit additional ‘me time’ for yourself Same goes for the children. They need to study, attend classes, and move in closed confines of the home Hence, the need for more spacious and efficient designs that not only offer better privacy, but can also keep noise away 4. Do NOT compromise on energy-efficient electrical appliances and gadgets Being at home means that your air-conditioners, lighting equipment, television, refrigerator, cooking ranges, ovens, laptops etc. will continue to consume more electricity Hence, you cannot compromise on the efficiency measures of these, and have to make sure that you are provided with electricity saving devices Even the designs of floor plan should be right to give you necessary ports of electricity points Home automation is another option to keep electrical points not in use switched-off 5. No compromise on health, balconies, entertainment and common spaces like elevators in new 3 BHK flat With gymnasiums and outdoor exercise options out of question, one needs more space for multiple facilities like health, entertainment and relaxation Multi-tasking capabilities of the rooms needs to be enhanced Furniture automation options can be explored Bigger 3 bedroom apartments (upwards of 1600 sft) can give you more space for all your family needs Common areas like elevators, stairs, security system to be made spacious and as contactless as possible Touch-free sanitary, bath and kitchen fittings help in this scenario Builders who are cognisant of these ‘no compromise’ factors will be able to attract homebuyers in Hyderabad. The I.T. hub of the country, Hyderabad is all geared for higher-order demands on the real estate builders. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To know more about “Buying a 3 BHK flat in Hyderabad? Get the most out of your home!” Click here
3 blunders that occur due to over-obsession with Vastu- a sensible perspective for 3 BHK apartment buyers in Hyderabad!
3 blunders that occur due to over-obsession with Vastu– a sensible perspective for 3 BHK apartment buyers in Hyderabad! Vastu Shastra, for many, is the single MOST IMPORTANT consideration that sometimes goes to the extent of superstition compounded by fear of ‘non-compliance. Homebuyers in Hyderabad and various other Indian cities are scared to have bad luck and ills befalling their loved ones. Some of the fear-mongering Vastu pundits and even literature on Vastu leave no leaves unturned to propagate and fuel this fear. The gullible home buyers avoid inviting the wrath of the Gods and give in to complying even if they don’t believe. This article is meant only for those who understand the logic of Vastu as envisaged by the proponents of Vastu Shastra like Sage Mamuni Mayan, Thakkar Pheru, Ramachandra Bhattaraka Kaulachara among others. 3 mistakes that are caused by an over-obsession with Vastu are- 1. Rejecting homes that well-ventilated, well-lit up spaces on account of strict adherence to Vastu tenets Home buyers MUST NOT reject homes that have well lit-up spaces, regardless of what Vastu says First check if ‘benefits’ of Vastu are even coming to you? For instance, if we are getting a guest or children’s bedroom that’s well-ventilated, and full of sunlight on South-East, why reject? As per Vastu, South-East is meant for Kitchen. Also, if the kitchen is located in North-East, why reject it so far as you are getting adequate sunlight and free-flowing air? Similarly, let’s take an example of a perfect Vastu compliant Kitchen, which is suffocating: If it is a perfect Vastu compliant kitchen, and there is NOT access to morning sunlight from South-East. Infact, South-East corner of your proposed flat is completely blocked on sunlight and free flowing air, should you still buy that apartment? It is Vastu compliant, since South-East direction is the best for kitchen, BUT IT DOES NOT SERVE ANY PURPOSE. It does NOT give you the scientific benefit that Vastu Shastra is built upon, because it does NOT kill bacteria and give you early morning sunlight. That’s unhealthy! Why ACCEPT such a Vastu compliant home? 2. Willingness to buy and live in 100% Vastu compliant homes that are NOT pleasing & comfortable to live-in for 3 BHK apartments Actually sometimes, you get a Vastu design with dark and dingy bedrooms, which cause illness and poor health. These darker areas of the apartment may be modified for more light and ventilation, and may NOT be appropriate for a bedroom At times, designs of 3 BHK apartments are made to give you more sunlight and better ventilation. Instead of appreciating the benefits, we end up REJECTING these apartments because Vastu tenets say something else For example, having a Master bedroom in South-West direction is best as per Vastu, but in your chosen apartment, the wall on the South as well as West is completely blocked with corridors/buildings on the other side. Which means, you have NO sunlight and air. That’s unhealthy! Why ACCEPT such a Vastu compliant home? 3. Getting influenced by closed-minded elders or ‘fear mongers’ who are completely consumed by Vastu Some of our elders may NOT enlightened about the basis of Vastu as envisaged 3000 years ago, which is to use ‘Panchabhutas’ (5 elements of nature- Earth, Water, Fire, Atmosphere and Air) to live in harmony with nature Not understanding this is the biggest mistake and challenge. It becomes more difficult when elders or Vastu pundits scare you with dire consequences if you did NOT buy a Vastu compliant flat Fact remains, over 3000 years back when Sage Mamuni Mayan, Thakkar Pheru, Ramachandra Bhattaraka Kaulachara and others wrote about Vastu tenets, they did NOT know that human beings will begin living in 3 BHK apartments, which will be a clustered living Simply put- Vastu Shastra does NOT apply to an apartment-living configuration Two important facts need to be understood- A. Vastu Shastra was propounded as a means to ‘enhance the quality of life, with a focus on the use of ‘sunlight’ and ‘ventilation’ in a scientific way for all the members of the family B. Tenets of Vastu was meant to help members lead a comfortable, happy life by being in harmony with nature and the environs around us Going by this scientific logic and intent, we need to understand that Vastu principles do NOT apply to apartments in their entirety. When you are surrounded by apartments all around you, sunlight and ventilation can NOT be made fully available to you. Vastu tenets may apply only on open plots, and that too, if ‘sunlight’ and ‘ventilation’ (flow of air) remains unrestricted. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To know more about “Explaining why Vastu need NOT be your sole consideration for buying your 3 BHK flat in Hyderabad!” Click here
