Friday 12 June 2015

#MonsoonTips - Lets Make Monsoon memorable with some handy tips.

If we say monsoon is the only season which is loved by one and all, we’d be backed by everybody. All the dull, warm streets and forests get a green and colorful makeover. It is the season of beauty and love.
With all the fun, beauty, and picturesque view, also comes the trouble with a lot of difficulties. Don’t let the trouble hamper your joy for the most lovable season. Make your Monsoon season memorable with some handy tips.

1.      Fix those leakages and cracks in ceiling and walls
It is always preferable to get those leakages and cracks fixed in your house before the rain water start pouring out in your house. Give a makeover to your house and enjoy the rainy season having just fun.

2.      Cover up the switches and replace the damaged electrical cords
Right before the showers start, cover all those switches which can be affected by rain water. Monsoon brings humidity and leaves everything with moisture which cause electric shocks.

3.      To avoid the swelling of wooden furniture, polish and wax them.
This monsoon keep your classic and antique wooden furniture in their original size and shape. Coat them with a layer of polish and wax to keep them safe from moisture and swelling.

4.      Roll in your expensive carpets and store them someplace dry
With the first rain, comes dirty feet inside the house and ruins everything. The first job before the monsoon starts should be to curl up all those expensive carpets from your living area and store them in some dry place.

5.      Avoid Dampness by installing new ventilators.
Nobody likes a house which stinks with the dampness left after the rains. Get rid of the outcomes before monsoon arrives, get some new ventilators installed along with some nice automatic fragrance sprays.

6.      Do not let water stagnate.
No doubt we all love to enjoy and bathe in rain water but we must ensure that the water doesn’t stag. The stagnant water gives rise to n number of germs and diseases which are harmful.

7.      Pest control before rainy season is a must.
It is said that all the insects and pests double up in monsoon season, so do the chances of falling sick. To prevent yourself from all the diseases and visiting your doctor again and again, get the pest control done before the season marks its presence.

8.     Enjoy the weather on your porch with some chai and bhajiya
Make the best of memories this monsoon season with your family. Sip “Garma Garam Chai and Bhajiya” while you enjoy the thunder and storm in your balcony.

9.      Go on long drives and vacation to hill stations
Best way to spend your weekends during the rainy season is to take short trips to nearby hill stations, lakes and forests. Monsoon and a lake side picnic with your family is always a heads up.


1.  Feast on a lot of seasonal fruits and veggies.
Lastly, you’ll see the markets blooming with all the exotic seasonal vegetables and fruits for which we wait for another 365 days. Go ahead and enjoy them before the season and the yumminess comes to an end.

Sunday 7 June 2015

MAKING THE DECISION TO BUY A DREAM HOME IS AN EXCITEMENT, BUT IT’S ONLY THE HALF BATTLE WON

SHELTERING YOUR HEAD UNDER THE PERFECT ROOF IS THE ART OF CHOICE
Home is a place that gives you unconditional love, happiness and comfort. It is the place where you can bury your sorrows and shame without guilt. To feel homely, you don’t need to the trappings of opulence. It’s the biggest investment decision of your life and will take up most of your savings. Now you need to find the property that’s the perfect fit for you, your family and guests.

Prime Hub (Future in Perspective): It is not necessary that project on main roads has location advantage; down the line, after some years it shouldn’t be the case that you realize that you have done a mistake by selecting Residential Project located on the main road because of increased traffic sound and commercial activities.  You should check for basic facilities like grocery store, schools, hospitals, public transport and the like rather, while selecting any location.

Get a hold on your temptation: Don’t go by the sample flat, it is meant to attract customers and includes several furnishings that actual flat won’t have. A sample flat is a decorative item. Therefore, don’t go by what you see and inquire about each and every aspect of the house.

Builder Reputation:  Check the history of the builder/developer as a buyer/investor. Visit old buildings constructed by the same builder, you will be in a position to decide upon the quality standard followed by the builder. Check the past history so that you can make a prediction that whether builder will provide the flat on promised possession date or not.    
  
Features and Specifications: Features are the building facilities and specifications are related to facilities and amenities provided in the flat. Every Builder/Developer gives host of features and specifications to lure buyers. The important part in this regard is to understand which features and specifications are of real use and which are cosmetic.

Financial helping hand (Loan facility): Builders often rope in banks for hassle-free financing. Banks do a thorough check of the property, and the prospective buyer doesn’t have to go through the hassle of getting the project approved by a bank surveyor for a loan. Bank assures you of sound legal and technical credentials.    

Area Calculations: there are three basic and commonly used terms which you will come across while buying any residential flat/apartment and the list includes: The Carpet Area (area within the four walls), Built up Area (area including the carpet area and area occupied by the walls), Super Built up Area (area including the carpet area, built up area and proportionate of common areas).