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How are apartment prices calculated?

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Buying your first home is a major achievement! A huge investment in your life, but you should know, the price of flats in Kerala include a list of hidden costs that you have to pay when you buy it. Do not make the mistake of underestimating these costs as they normally make upto 20% of the advertised cost. Here are all the costs a builder/developer will charge you when you buy luxury flats in Kochi : Basic Sale Price (BSP) The actual price which is advertised by developers is the Basic Sales Price and it constitutes the main cost of your property. Preferential Location Charge (PLC) If you want your property at a location which is preferred by most people, you may have to pay a higher price. The PLC charges normally come to 4% of BSP.  External Electrification Charges(EEC) The price charged by the builder to lay down wires and cables from the electricity consumption meter to the apartment. Fire Fighting Equipment Charges (FFEC) Nowadays, all residential projects are supposed to inst...

Creative ways to split rooms without walls

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  The open plan style has been taking over the interior design scenario for a while now for its bright spacious feel and elegance! But it has chances to look messy as well and quite distracting if there are more people living in the house. Why not check out some creative ways to split rooms without walls and utilise them in your apartment or villa to find a solution for this? An insight brought to you by luxurykeralaflats.com , the best portal for buying, selling or renting flats in Kerala . Read on… Glass panels or windows When it comes to separating a room without losing the light, Glass panels or windows are amazing! They can provide a nice balance of aesthetics and the frame can be used to visually separate the areas. Glass also acts as a gentle noise barrier to the room. Blinds Even though slightly old-fashioned, blinds are one of the most flexible ways to separate a room. You can also add a breezy atmosphere to your apartment in Kerala with blinds . An Indoor Garden Includin...

Sustainability: A necessity in modern infrastructure development

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  Infrastructure development is taking place at a high speed in the modern world. Sustainable infrastructural development is being promoted nowadays. Why? Infrastructure development connects diverse regions and markets of the country & also creates jobs. The development uplifts the living standards, provides clean water & electricity and makes health & education available to all. However, it also has its pitfalls! Serious environmental damage, social and cultural disturbance, air & water pollution, disruption in social networks etc. are only some of the complications. The key to keep developing infrastructure and avoid the complications is to create sustainable infrastructure. Developing sustainable infrastructure means improving the processes and mechanisms in building infrastructure, in such a way that meets the present needs of the people and also reduces the impacts it would provide in the future. The prime portal for buying flats in Kerala , luxurykeralaflats.c...

How to use lighting for the perfect decor and ensure cost savings

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Moving into a new flat in Kochi can be a new beginning in one’s life! You can experience great joy decorating your new house. Lighting plays a major role in your home decor, but the question is how do you make your space look its best with good lighting?  Take a look at how to use lighting for the perfect decor and ensure cost savings at the same time. The best real estate portal for buying apartments in Kerala , luxurykeralaflats.com gives you an insight on some lighting options that you can choose, to beautify and brighten up your homes. Importance of lighting in your flat in Kochi Lights are not just to brighten up the space or see in the dark but to bring your living spaces to life as well! Good lighting can immensely lift up your mood from the doldrums! Wall lights with dimmers can help you control the amount of light in the room.  Types of lighting Diverse kinds of lighting options for every space are available in the market - Ambient lighting, Task lighting & Accen...

Perfect room door designs for your home

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So, you have the option to choose a door for your flat but it’s not an easy task! There are so many varieties available in the market to pick from. Here’s an insight on perfect room door designs for your home brought to you by luxurykeralaflats.com , the best real estate portal to check out flats for sale in Kerala .   Depending on the manufacturing material, here are some of the common door variants that you can use at your home.  Timber/wood doors Commonly available in local markets, wooden doors can also be made with the help of a carpenter. These sturdier doors are ideal for the main door. Glass doors Glass doors can be used for the rear end of the house or patio to get a full view of the backyard or garden. Glass doors are usually heavier and more expensive than other doors. Steel doors Where wood is not much available Steel doors can be used. They are available in beautiful shades and are long lasting. They also do not need much maintenance. PVC doors PVC doors are ea...

The Importance of Home Insurance

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You have just bought your dream apartment in Kerala with your life savings or by taking a home loan. Now’s the time to protect it! We take measures to protect our loved ones by installing security doors, cameras or essential locking systems. But we leave out protection of the home against unknown calamities that can ruin the home and bring on substantial financial losses. We realize the importance of home insurance only after we have suffered uncertain losses.  Home insurance offers coverage against fire and associated perils, burglary, theft, terrorism etc. The contents, jewellery and valuables, curios and works of art are also covered under this policy. A home insurance policy can be availed by anyone who is the owner or occupant of a property. Even organizations or firms who are owners of a property that is being used for residential purposes by employees, partners or other invitees can buy a policy. Apart from that, tenants on rent can buy insurance for contents they own, as ...

Benefits of being a woman property buyer

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Being a woman should not stop you from anything! Not even buying property! In India, several states are offering benefits for women property buyers in support of women empowerment.  If you are a woman and planning to buy your dream home in Kerala, not to worry! Several measures are taken by t h e Indian government to make house purchases more profitable for women. Here’re a few benefits of being a woman property buyer listed by the no. 1 portal for buying flats in Kerala - Luxury Kerala Flats. Benefits that women home buyers enjoy in India Lower stamp duty  Many states in India charge a lower stamp duty if the property is registered in a woman’s name. States like Jharkhand and Jammu have even waived stamp duty on property purchases by women.    Stamp duty in key Indian states State Stamp duty rate for men Stamp duty rate for women Jharkhand 7% Re 1 Delhi 6% 4% Haryana 6% in rural 8% in urban 4% in rural 6% in urban Uttar Pradesh 7% Rebate of Rs 10,000...