The Rising Demand For Luxury Homes In India

Along with budget homes, builders today are concentrating on luxury projects on a massive scale. This growing trend of buying luxury homes is mostly observed in the metros and other major cities which is the result of the changing demographics and improving aspirations of buyers. When you opt for a luxury house or villa, you not only acquire several high-class facilities but also many intangible benefits that one dreams of before purchasing a house. 

On the other hand, there are people who are not satisfied with just a simple shelter but think of something beyond that. The demand for luxury property is increasing day by day throughout the country. There are numerous reasons why Indian customers prefer luxury property as their lifetime asset.

Comfort: All modern amenities that today’s buyers look for are available in luxury real estate in India. Swimming pools, meditation centers, landscaped gardens, gyms, manicured lawns and much more arrive with your home tailored specially to match your class.

Status aspiration: When you buy a luxury home from an esteemed real estate company like BramhaCorp, you actually buy prestige. Most of the luxury homes in India offer the impeccable standard of pride and joy that their customers deserve. The lifestyle that these luxury homes provide is much more than just a postal address.

Security: An important aspect of the luxury homes today is security. The standard of security that we get when we buy a home under a luxury project is far beyond comparison with other simple homes. They come with top-of-the-line security with trained personnel and installations. The techniques and equipment that are used as security are of high standard in every aspect.

Technological Comfort: The living experience in high-end luxury homes like F- Residences has become extraordinary due to the availability of technologically advanced innovations for making one’s lifestyle simpler and classy. Many amazing features like remote-controlled window shutters, solar generators, and centrally air-conditioned rooms are perfectly tailored to meet the standard of the buyers of these luxury homes.

Good Neighbours: It is not only the amenities for which people prefer buying a luxury home, but other factors like a good neighbours group, also influence their buying decision. Many prefer reputed housing projects to provide a better surrounding and like-minded friend circle for their children in which the neighbourhood plays a great role.

Investment Value: The most traditional and high return investment pocket is buying real estate and gold. In both matters, the return of the value is high and it never lets your hard earned money go waste. Moreover, a luxury property is today noted as a performing asset that serves a practical purpose at the same time as it gains in value.

So, when you think of flats, think big, think luxury with some of the most classiest real estate projects in Pune.

Why should you invest in Pune’s Luxury Property Market?

Are you looking for some wise investment in real estate? Then your search ends in Pune. One of the most rapidly growing cities, Pune offers you an excellent return on your investment. Pune is a paradise if you consider its proximity to Mumbai and its pleasant weather throughout the year. Real estate developers are wisely picking up places around Pune which have superb growth aspects and are cashing in on the rapidly expanding horizons of Pune. When you think of returns, this move of investing in luxury projects in Pune is going to reap rich dividends in the long run.

Now, why should you invest in Pune’s luxury property market?

1. If you are living in Mumbai, then it makes sense to invest in a luxury second home in Pune. Luxury homes, because the amount you would spend on a simple second home in Mumbai is equivalent to the amount of a luxury home in Pune. And with that budget, you get so many choices to select from, in Pune.

2. Pune is affordable to invest, and furthermore, you get to enjoy the lifestyle as much as in a big metropolitan city. Be it shopping in malls or supermarkets, or eating out at the best dine-outs, Pune has everything big cities offer.

3. Pune has pleasant weather, and that makes it a pensioner’s paradise.

4. Pune has everything a cosmopolitan city offers; be it regarding education, health, work or entertainment. And, it is not crowded like the other metropolitan cities. With major investments in infrastructure like the transport system, the city has been able to attract foreign investors to view Pune as a promising destination for business investments.

5. In case you want to let out your apartment for rent, then you are sure to get more than enough of return on your investment. And luxury homes are often in high demand for people who come for short-term assignments and would not want the hassle of purchasing furniture and utilities in their rented apartment.

6. Even when the economy was down, the real estate market held its high in Pune. That is because the real estate developers never encouraged mass buying for investment sake and never allowed the prices to rise by speculation. So, even when the market was down, Pune real estate was going steady.

7. The city offers a lot in terms of employment opportunities in Automobile or IT, Banking or Education. Job opportunities are on the rise and this is why investing in Pune is never going to disappoint you.

8. Are you tired of working the whole week? Drive to weekend getaways near Pune like Lonavala or Khandala. You want to go on a long drive; solo or with family and friends, Pune has a whole lot of destinations in and around it. So life is never devoid of fun when you are in Pune.

9. When compared to other growing cities, Pune is considered a safe place with low crime rates. You needn’t worry about you and your family’s safety in this city.

10. Pune is growing by leaps and bounds in infrastructure, education, technology, and health. You will get ample excellent options for your kid's education or healthcare facilities for your family. And it is affordable both in terms of education and healthcare.

Investing in real estate makes sense when the location you have selected has the potential for growth. Pune is the city which is already developing and has scope for further development. It is one such city which will make you want to invest in its real estate.

Union Budget 2017-18: A good balancing act

The common man may not have got a great deal out of Arun Jaitley’s fourth Budget but the speech showed the Finance Minister has perfected the art of tightrope walking. 

He failed to live up to his promise as far as tax concessions are concerned. He did reduce tax rates in the minimum slab from 10 percent to 5 percent and give a rebate of Rs 2,500 from salary between Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh (thus increasing the zero tax level to salaries upto Rs 3 lakh). This fell a bit short of expectations that he would exempt tax up to Rs 4 lakhs. 

But the macro-level announcements are positive for the economy. First is the reduction in fiscal deficit, which will go down well with the purists, who were talking of following the principles of FRBM (Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act). The FM gave himself some leeway by moving the fiscal deficit target to 3.2 percent for FY18 which will be lowered further to 3 percent in FY19. 

Jaitley’s balancing act is visible where he increases capital expenditure outlay by 25.4 percent but at the same time reduces borrowing from Rs 4.25 lakh crore to Rs 3.48 lakh crore. The move should ensure a growth impetus to the economy without triggering inflation and higher rates. Bond markets have slipped on the lower borrowing target, but the spotlight will now be on the RBI governor to reduce interest rates over the medium term. 

This also means that the government is optimistic of a strong tax growth, given demonetisation impact, and possibly higher receipts from divestment and spectrum sale. 

Focus of the Budget was on rural economy, infrastructure, digital economy and broadening the tax base. Agro economy benefits from a targeted allocation and focus on the farmer’s income rather than diffused spending on the sector as a whole. 

The affordable housing sector has been given infrastructure status: This will revive the housing sector, along with the interest subvention allowed earlier. 

Increased focus on transportation sector, which has a higher multiplier effect on the economy also will contribute to GDP growth. Further, no changes in taxes on the stock markets and clarifications on FPI taxes will go down well with the market. 

What has, however, left a bad taste is that there has been no reduction in corporate tax rates, though rates have been reduced for SME segment which accounts for 96 percent of registered companies.

Overall an expansionary Budget, continuing with the earlier trend of a focus on rural economy, infrastructure, employability and employment generation, all without much impact on the honest tax payer.


Courtesy- Shishir Asthana | Moneycontrol Research | Feb 01, 2017

Effective Tips for The First-Time Home Buyers

Buying your first home can be both exciting as well as stressful. Keeping in find a few crucial pointers can help ease the stress level and make the overall activity of researching and buying less time consuming.

Following are few effective tips/suggestions to help you get your dream house with less worry and more happiness:

1) Know your ideal price range:
It’s important to draw up a budget and stick to it while looking for a home. If you like a house but its monthly payment is more than you can afford, it’s better to move on. You may take guidance from your bank’s loan officer to arrive at a figure. He/she will be able to tell you the maximum amount the bank can lend and the interest rate. Though not accurate but you will be able to get a rough estimate of the price range that you can afford.

2) List down your non-negotiable features:
Starting from locality to space to amenities, make a list of features that you will not compromise on. Visit homes that are in, below and above your budget limits. Study how price differs with features, amenities provided and locality. Re-evaluate your list to what you are really looking for.

3) Contact a good real-estate agent:
Contact a realtor who knows about the area, the neighborhood and the market. A good realtor will save your house hunting time, will show you the options as per your requirements and in some cases will also guide you with his contacts of loan officers and real-estate attorneys, pre-informing you about all the documentation/approvals required.

4) Be flexible:
Be flexible with your closing date. Sometimes, may be the seller requires more time. It’s okay to be flexible while negotiating else a good option may just slip away from your hands.

5) Study the future prospects of the house:
Try knowing about the rate of appreciation of the house till date and its prospects for future. Figure out the future developmental plans and amenities of the locality.

Keeping in mind these tips and doing a little bit of research may change your nightmare of buying your first home into an exciting reality.

15 Money Saving Life Hacks For Your Home

With our budget conscious lifestyle, we often miss on our smaller expenditures. No doubt, saving a few rupees here and there can help cut our costs and add up over time to a big amount.

Worried about the effort, time and lifestyle? The good news is with a lot of life hacks for your home you can save this money without sacrificing on the quality and standard of your living.

Following are top 15hacks that can save your money at different places in your home:

1) Plant more trees:
Plant trees around your home. Make your surroundings green. This will not only refresh your mind and soul but will keep your house cool and beautiful. This will indirectly save on your AC bills.

2) Paint your roof white:
If you own an independent house, paint your roof with white paint since dark color roofs absorb more heat and make the house warm. This will avoid you from using coolers, air-conditioners and fans.

3) Switch to Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs): CFLs are more efficient, save energy and are long lasting as compared to standard lighting methods. CFLs can bring down your cost to approx 6000-7000 rupees a year.

4) Use natural cleansers instead of buying expensive cleaners:
For example, all it takes to clean your sink is salt and lemon. Rub lemon and salt and it will take away the hardest and the ugliest stains in minutes.

5) Use electric kettles: Electric kettles are indeed very economical, cost effective and can make instant tea and coffee as compared to boiling the same amount of water using any other resource. Electric kettles can save on your gas expenses.

6) Keep your room closets close:
Though it may sound strange but close closets do save the energy consumed in heating and cooling that area plus avoid wearing out of clothes.

7) Cut back on water usage:
Closing the water tap when not in use while brushing your teeth and taking shorter showers or by reducing the water flow of the showers can actually save you energy and reduce your water bills each month.

8) Adjust your room temperature:
Set your room temperature to 20 degree Celsius in winters and 26 degree Celsius in summers can save your energy bills and keep them low. Anything lower and higher may consume 3 times more electricity per degree. It’s better to invest in a programmable thermostat that will adjust your room temperature automatically.

9) Adjust screen brightness:
With great power comes great electricity bill. Adjust the brightness of your television, computers to save on energy to reduce power consumption.

10) Wash clothes efficiently:
Use cool water to wash clothes instead of warm. We understand some clothes may need to be washed with warm water. Make a habit of washing only such clothes and stains with warm water. This will help you save the electricity bill.

11) Dry clothes on clothesline:
Not using dryer and drying clothes on clothesline can actually save around INR 2000-3000 a year.

12) Unplug unused electronics:
Studies show that certain amount of energy is consumed even if an electronic is not in use. It’s better to unplug all the electrical appliances once you hit the bed.

13) Install a water purifier:
Investing in a water purifier is a wise call than buying 20 litre water bottles on a regular basis. This has many other benefits too. It works handy to have clean and purified water 24X7.

14) Cut down on your cable bill:
These days cable companies offer different plans that can help you save more.Opt for a plan that works best for you instead of opting for premium plans.

15) Use herbs and fruits from your kitchen:
To make air fresheners and avoid buying expensive counter air fresheners, you can use fruite peels instead of throwing them, herbs and spices.

All these tit bits will surely save you loads of amount. None of these hacks will lower down your life quality. All it requires is just an extra bit of caution and care and your savings will surely rise drastically.

Exuberance Elite- Taste the Elite Flavours of Luxury

What if we told you, you can now experience fine living with extraordinary configuration and superior amenities at an address that has adjacency to every service you need? Undulate to higher standards where living is a metaphor of luxury, panache and glamour. Welcome to BramhaCorp’s Exuberance Elite, a unique feature that has given NIMB road, Pune a new landmark.

With its thoughtfully designed architecture, Exuberance Elite offers some of the most spacious and extensive luxury apartments in Pune. Opulence here is not restricted to just your homes, luxury at this project stretches itself till the boundaries of Exuberance Elite through its world class amenities. Its superlative amenities include an amphi-theatre, swimming pool, well equipped gym, tennis court, Jacuzzi-steam.

If you think that's the end of amenities here, then let me surprise you further! Exuberance Elite serves you with air conditioning in every room, video phone door system for each apartment, lights automation in each room, children’s play park, generator backup for lifts and common areas. The list can continue.

Placed in NIBM, this project gives close proximities to countless restaurants, hangouts, banks, multiplexes, shopping malls like D-Mart, Dorabjee Royal Heritage Mall. This locality has Flourished with reputed educational institutes like Bishop’s School and mainstream areas such as Kondhwa, Wanowrie, Undri, Camp with well aided roads to get you there. After all, don’t we want a perfect balance between our personal and social life?

Exuberance Elite offers a complete package of a fine living with a blend of superlative comforts and luxuries.Unwind from the conventional set-up to a project built with meticulous precision to devote the best of the best to Pune.

Home Decor – The Indian Style

Deeply entrenched in the country’s culture and history, classic Indian interior decor attributes affluent textiles and furniture, usually handmade with conventional methods.Endure this richness of cultures in an exotic way in your stylish chic homes.

Walls:
The key elements of Indian design is rich colour and texture. Use shades of red with columns that trickle with copper or brass paints. Adorn the walls with stencil designs, while coating the walls with tender shades of gold faux colours.

Furniture:

Usually, finely carved with immense detailing made from high-end wood like teak, ebony and rosewood, giving it the perfect rustic Indian look with solid quality. Indian furniture imbibe lot of latticework with intricate designs.

Textiles:

India is known for its beautifully embroidered fabrics which are incorporated in the form of wall hangings to pillow covers, from curtains to bed spreads. Textiles can go with softer materials with earthy colours infused with rich textures for bed spreads and cushion covers or sofas. A knotted rug on the floor brings an edge to the look.

    

Artifacts:
Authentic India is known for its craftsmanship and artistry.Indian artifacts are often very rich in colour, pattern and texture, sometimes moulded as earthen.Exquisitely designed with contemplation, just a few tactical placed pieces will suffice a room to appear exotically elegant.

Divinity Imbibed:
To complete the entire set-up, Indian are usually holistic in approach. Indian homes are never complete without a touch of spirituality. A dedicated corner will always be found in an Indian home. If not going with the exact convention you can sprinkle celestial serenity in your home with some zen static sculptures.

Pune is Fnotized

Kalyani Nagar, a location that is no more unsettled as a residential area, we decided to elevate its standard to the next level of fine living. In association with F-TV channel, BramhaCorp raised one more project with all superlative components on a 10 acre land- F-Residences. Like the channel F-TV, we added fashion, glamour, style, debonair and as real-estate developer, we added luxury, amenities, architecture, and floor plans of the top notch level. This project, unlike any other project is the symbol of how fashion can be blended in lifestyle.

Leaving no stone upturned, we designed a combo that perfectly fits in your lifestyle. All you need in life is a family, a beautiful condo and a swanky car! So to strive for another feather in your hat we devised a one in a lifetime offer, we’re now also giving you a Honda City absolutely free and you could get more information in terms and conditions. This icing on the cake is for a limited time frame. So make the most of it before you run late!

Coming up with these unique feature and offer, we’re glad to announce that this project has been a success! Like our any other project we are experiencing tremendous site visits! So our team experiences a peak working hour every hour. We’re busier than ever and on our toes! And this is exactly what gives each and everyone of us what we call “job satisfaction”. Our endeavour to design a masterpiece you would prefer for a living has been succeeded yet again!

Punekars have started to #getFnotized with this project where opulence is at it’s best! With a location that has proximity to shopping malls, schools, banks, multiplexes and so on, you wouldn’t want to miss a condo that is perfectly crafted to magnify magnificence.We are completely honored by each and everyone who have been a part of this successful & ongoing journey. Rest assured, Pune will continue to #getFnotized since our offer has extended it’s span due to it’s success!

Step up the Fashion Ladder at F-Residences - Luxury Apartments in Kalyani Nagar

BramhaCorpLtd. introduces F-Residences, 2/3 /3.5 BHK luxury apartments in Kalyani Nagar- a chic new approach to high-fashion life! Enter the world of trend setting fashionistas...rub shoulders with the future of fashion era; socialize with the high and mighty among the divas of fashiondom!! Welcome to F-Residences at Kalyani Nagar, Pune.

The Concept….

Gone are the days when having a home meant buying a stereotyped apartment in the next suburb with an eye primarily on convenience of transport to work. With the IT revolution and its inherent surpluses, came the new-age sensibilities of world class luxury. F-Residences iconize the very essence of passionate living combined with ethereal beauty and a fine blend of innovativeness and solid commitment. BramhaCorp Ltd. in this maiden venture with the Paris based fashion channel FTV, promises you a premium quality landmark for a home.

The Detail….

F-Residences luxury apartments in Kalyani Nagar, caters to the finer nuances of glamour and style in sync with the tastes of their habitually chic clientele. The condos offered are in three sizes viz. 1016, 1320, and 1626 sq. ft. comprising 2, 3, or 3.5 BHK variants overlooking scenic outdoors. While the visual comfort is provided by manicured greens, real time luxury is guaranteed by way of amenities like the amphitheatre, swimming pool, health club, children’s play park and a tennis court. Needless to say F-Residences houses top of the line fixtures and fittings qualifying luxury living to elite standards. Breaking away from archetypical concepts, F-Residences lavishes you with exhilarating structural elements. No wonder, these Fashion Condos are awarded as “The Best Real Estate Project in West India” presented at the 6th National Annual Estate Awards 2013 by the EstateWorld & FranchiseIndia during the recent Estate Summit held in Mumbai.

The Location….

Among the new luxurious projects in Pune, F-Residences by BramhaCorp Ltd is located at Kalyani Nagar which is by now a popular destination for people looking for an up market lifestyle. It boasts of a host of freebees in terms of shopping malls, pubs, restaurants, and multiplexes like Big Cinemas.  Add to that the vantage proximity to the airport and the pre-existing convenience of premium educational institutions and what have you is a slice of uber-cool fashionable living on a platter!

The People Behind….

Since inception in 1998 BramhaCorp Ltd. has earned the repute of being leaders across verticals ranging from real estate development to hospitality via leisure and retail. Some of their prestigious projects dotting Pune’s skyline are The Residency Club, Hotel Le-Meridien and the hi-tech Bramha SunCity.BramhaCorp Ltd., one of the most versatile developers in Pune has been ranked amongst the TOP15 Real Estate Developers in Western India by CRISIL (Standard &Poors Rating). Also, have been unanimously chosen by the Juries and conferred the Award for the Best Marquee Developer of the Year 2013 in western India at the 6th National Annual Estate Awards 2013 by the EstateWorld & FranchiseIndia.

BramhaCorp Ltd. Water Bay - Upscale Flats in Pune

Boring traffic jams, monotonous meetings, chitchat with colleagues over coffee and finally the time to go home. Coming home is something everyone looks forwards to everyday! Mental peace is something that you really deserve after a hard days’ work! Something unimaginable in today’s time? Not really, luxury apartments in Kalyani Nagar, Pune are in the heart of the city yet away from all of its cacophony! Also, this area has ample greenery and is very well planned. This is the ideal place for the dream home that you have always wanted.

Ever since the IT juggernaut has rolled towards the city of Peshwas, flats in Pune have not only become top priority for home hunters, their amenities and features have also reached international standards. This high competition between real estate customers ensures that everyone is trying to offer the best in terms of quality. The customer is certainly the happiest! Yet, quality is only which the world acknowledges. Presenting Water Bay by BramhaCorp Ltd, the upscale luxury apartmentsin new Kalyani Nagar! BramhaCorp Ltd., one of the most versatile developers in Pune has been ranked amongst the TOP15 Real Estate Developers in Western India by CRISIL (Standard &Poors Rating). Also, have been unanimously chosen by the Juries and conferred the Award for the Best Marquee Developer of the Year 2013 in western India at the 6th National Annual Estate Awards 2013 by the EstateWorld & FranchiseIndia. BramhaCorp Ltd. has been a shining example of quality, integrity and customer satisfaction since the last 25 years.

Water Bay, these flats in Pune are meant for people who do not believe in any compromise. Bejeweled with every amenity and feature that is ideal for a modern lifestyle, these homes come with a view to die for! The modern amenities include Club House, Swimming Pool, Garden, and Children’s Play Area. Earthquake Resistance Structure, 24" X 24" vitrified tiles, Granite top kitchen platform, piped gas connection, modular kitchen trolleys, Granite window frames for all windows and Health Faucet in every toilet are some of  the top features. 

Floored? Then what are you waiting for? This is the right time to become the owner of a top-class home developed by a renowned developer. Still thinking of other options? One site visits and you will know how these luxury apartments in Kalyani Nagar are meant just for you.

BramhaCorp Ltd.’s Vantage – Premium Apartments in Bavdhan

Let’s wind back the clock some decades, and think of those days in your childhood, how did you draw your dream home? A small cozy home, in the backdrop there are hills and it is by the lake, right? But in today’s time it is something that is just a dream, true? False! Premium apartments in Bavdhan let you live your dream. The area is set in a beautiful terrain, has ample greenery and Pashan lake is in proximity, what else do you wish for. Also, consider the practical side, close by to the Mumbai-Bangalore highway, at Pashan you are never away from Hinjewadi, one of country’s biggest IT hubs. This area is also well connected from all the key locations of the city. Surely, this home offers you an experience that is unseen and unheard. Living in the heart of the city, yet away from all the noise and the concrete jungle! 

Apartments in Pune have become a top priority of every home hunter ever since the IT revolution set its foot in the city. Seeing the growth, every developer in the country has started a project here. Although, this competition is good for the client, yet it is best to buy from those whom the world salutes for quality and customer satisfaction. BramhaCorp Ltd., one of the leading real estate developers in Pune, they have constructed more than 2,000 residences for happy families. Their vision for the future includes integrated townships, commercial real estate, upscale residences and entertainment parks. BramhaCorp Ltd. brings to you Vantage, 2/3 BHK premium apartments in Bavdhan. Luxury has always been this group’s top priority, they brought the first international hotel brand Le Meridien to Pune.

BramhaCorp Ltd.’s Vantage are exclusive apartments in Pune, yes there are 27 of these jewels! With world class features and amenities, compellingviews of the city and the hills, walking and jogging track, firefighting systems, generator backup for lifts and common areas, and all amenities close by. Don’t you think it can never get any better! Okay, quality is only when the world acknowledges it, right! BramhaCorp Ltd., one of the most versatile developers in Pune has been ranked amongst the TOP15 Real Estate Developers in Western India by CRISIL (Standard &Poors Rating). Also, have been unanimously chosen by the Juries and conferred the Award for the Best Marquee Developer of the Year 2013 in western India at the 6th National Annual Estate Awards 2013 by the EstateWorld & FranchiseIndia. This group has been synonymous with quality ever since they have started their operations.

A perfect home with a brilliant view and a world renowned developer, so what are you waiting for? This is the right time to become the proud owner of one of these 27 luxury apartments in Bavdhan. Call Now!