10 THINGS TO KNOW WHILE BUYING 1 BHK FLATS IN PUNE

 

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 February 7, 2018 - Uncategorized

Investing into real estates has now become important all. Real estates gives great benefit to the people after reselling or when given on rental basis. Investing in this is not so easy as many people generally opt for real estate advisors. RERA & GST also have a great impact on real estate.

Buying a new flat in Pune?

There are certain things you should take into consideration. There are many ongoing constructions in Pune you should look after. Today real estate in India is rising at a phenomenal pace with options to buy, sell & give on rental basis.

      

Following are the things you should look out for while buying a new flat in Pune:-  
   

      1) Check out ongoing constructions

First & foremost thing is to check out the on going/new 1 BHK  flat constructions in Pune.

      2) Information about the builders

After finding the new 1 BHK flat constructions in Pune second thing you should consider is knowing about the builders, his past constructions &  his customer reviews. You should also know about the builder’s history.

      3) Location

One of the most important points is to know about the exact location & to check whether it suits you or not, as location plays an important role. The location should be such that it has facilities like banks, hospitals, schools and other important destinations in nearby areas.
    

      4) Decide on your budget

After checking out various constructions & locations its vitally important to set your budget figure & how much are you willing to spend on buying a new 1 BHK Flat in Pune. After choosing location, budget needs to be taken into consideration as the prices of 1 BHK flats vary according to the location.

      5) Additional costs

Look out for the charges such as membership charges, parking charges, development charges as well as the power backup charges. These costs must be borne by the owner of the apartment. They are collected at regular intervals or at the time of the final payment.
                             

      6) Water supply & Sewage systems

While buying a flat looking into the water supply is important as well. There should be clean, healthy and regular water supply available.
   

      7) Accessibility

Choose such a location of your flat which will ensure proper connectivity to airports, railway stations, market, etc.

      8) Good resale or rental value

Just investing into real estates without considering any future aspects is not advisable. It is equally important to consider the resale value or the rental value of your 1 BHK flat.

      9) Legal verification

Sit with the legal advisor who has expertise in real estates. He will provide you proper guidance in buying a 1 BHK Flat so that there are no further legal disputes.

      10) Booking

After consideration of all above points then you should make a well informed decision whether or not to buy the flat. If you are satisfied, then you can negotiate with the builder on the interiors which you want and the price and then take the final call.

8 MODERN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES

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May 17, 2018 - Uncategorized

Building construction methods have experienced significant facelift in recent times with innovative technologies being harnessed optimally for improving the qualitative index of buildings.

This has spelled considerable advantages for end users like us who can remain immune from recurrent expenses on repairs and other incidental building-related jobs. Construction lead time has also been reduced and building costs have been rationalized.

This post takes you through 8 techniques that have given the much-needed fillip to the most primitive human pursuit that still exists i.e. construction.

1)  3D Volumetric Construction

Using this modular construction technology, 3D units are produced in controlled factory settings using needful construction and building materials.

Finished units are transported to site in various modules, basic structural blocks or final touched up units with all amenities installed, for assembly. Blocks can be erected rapidly at site and properties of concrete like fire retardant, sound resistivity, thermal mass etc. are retained.

2) Precast Flat Panel Modules

These are primarily wall and floor modules which are manufactured away from the actual site and then transported to site for erection. Load bearing components like decorative cladding and insulation panels can also be produced.

Also called cross-wall construction, the technology has gained momentum due to seamless adherence to specifications and ease as well as swiftness of construction.

3) Tunnel Formwork System

With this tunnel technique, construction is paced up for cellular structures of repetitive patterns through the building of monolithic walls or units in a single operation per day.

Expeditious work is achieved by deploying formwork and readily mixed concrete with the convenience and agility of factory conditions. Formworks in tunnel form are stacked and used at the site with cranes.

4) Flat Slabbing Technology

This technique utilizes the simplicity of contemporary formwork for quickly building flat slabs to facilitate easy and swift placing of horizontal amenities and for partitioning.

Maximization of pre-fabricated services occurs as services can be carried out in an uninterrupted manner in zones underneath the floor slabs.

Every top-notch  building Construction Company is using the same as internal layouts can be conveniently modified for accommodating alterations at a later date. Further, reinforcement needed is lesser which cuts down labour costs significantly.

5) Pre-cast Foundation Technique

Foundations can be built swiftly with precast concrete units which are produced in a factory and are high on quality quotient. Strength is imparted to foundation related building construction materials through interconnected concrete piles.

This technique allows construction work to progress even in inclement weather and minimizes excavation activity.

6) Hybrid Concrete Building Technique

This technique expedites construction turnaround time by blending the advantages of concrete pre-casting with the in-situ building. Quality improves, whereas the cost of construction plummets.

Hybrid concrete structures are easy to build, competitive in nature and perform consistently.

7) Thin Joint Masonry Technique

Utilization of this technique leads to the reduction of the quantum of mortar applied by slashing it depth from 10mm to lesser than 3mm. Consequently, mortar can be laid swiftly with enhanced productivity on the longer wall panels.

With large sized concrete blocks, higher construction efficiency along with significant cost reduction can be achieved. Within a single day, the number of mortar courses laid is higher as curing of mortar takes place quickly without compromising on bonding strength resulting in the elimination of floating problem.

8) Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) Technique

ICF technique employs polystyrene blocks that feature twin walls and can be rapidly put together for creating building wall formwork. The formwork is then pumped in with high quality, ready mixed, factory-made concrete.

The building construction process becomes fool-proof and the resultant structure has a high level of sound and thermal insulation.

Building construction methods have matured significantly with advancement in technologies underlying them. Resourceful builders are taking recourse to these methods to help you optimize your investment.

Structures developed with these methods offer unparalleled cost competitiveness, quality assurance and superiority of final outcome. You can learn more about ongoing projects which use these technologies .

Coronavirus lockdown: Can builders still work on your house renovation project?

Thousands of homeowners face months of uncertainty as COVID-19 impacts on their home improvement projects. Here’s what to do if you’re affected.

BY JAYNE DOWLE

MAR 26, 2020

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Only builders doing jobs 'critical to the nation and to the life of the economy should continue to work' during the coronavirus crisis, says Cabinet minister Michael Gove. He’s telling the public that carrying out construction tasks involving 'intimate contact in someone’s home', including renovations on a house where the occupants are still living, would be 'inappropriate'.

But the guidelines for residential projects are not clear enough, say homeowners, builders and architects. What are you supposed to do this week if you’re in the middle of a major renovation project such as a kitchen extension or loft conversion?

Is your project essential?

This is the big issue. So far, the government has not made the definition of 'essential' building work explicit. The latest government advice (updated 26th March), explains: 'Work carried out in people's homes, for example by tradespeople carrying out repairs and maintenance, can continue, provided that the tradesperson is well and has no symptoms.' Of course, in this instance, social distancing guidelines should be adhered to for everyone’s safety.

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Hayley Lorimer, director of membership services, at Federation of Master Builders, explains: 'Any work that is required to achieve a secure and weatherproof site with materials safely stored counts as critical work and can be carried out, whilst taking all possible precautions as per NHS advice. This includes ensuring that any heating systems are working, and dealing with any issues of water ingress.'

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The rules

Safe social distancing practices should be enforced, says Joseph Brown, a senior architect specialising in domestic work at north London practice Amos Goldreich Architecture. On his still-active projects, he’s implementing the following:

• The site should be limited to as few workers as possible and all should be practising safe social distancing measures at all times (two-metre distance between each other).

• The workers coming to the site will not be using public transport and will only arrive by car or van.

• If the above cannot be sustained all works on site should be paused. The ongoing works should be reviewed to enable the above where possible.

• Anyone showing even mild COVID-19 symptoms should not be on site and in line with government guidelines should remain at home for 14 days.

What if your household is self-isolating?

The government advice on this is clear: 'No work should be carried out in any household which is isolating or where an individual is being shielded, unless it is to remedy a direct risk to the safety of the household, such as emergency plumbing or repairs, and where the tradesperson is willing to do so. In such cases, Public Health England can provide advice to tradespeople and households.' Find further information at gov.uk.

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Protecting your project

If closure is no option – for instance, if safe social distancing practices can’t be maintained, or the build team cannot work for any other reason, including illness – the contractor has a duty to ensure all openings are secure, boarded and watertight before leaving the site permanently. 'Also, where possible, all access routes to a site should also be boarded and secured and materials safely stored. This is standard practice and should be unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic,' says Joseph Brown.

If your home ends up under temporary security protection such as boards and sheeting to cover missing exterior walls or roofs, you must inform your buildings and contents insurance provider. Failure to do so could invalidate your policy.

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Insurance details

Your builders' Public Liability insurance should be kept in place until any building work is completed, so check with them that this is happening.

Go through the terms and conditions of your building contract with them – all reputable builders should not start a project without one. 'The most important thing people can do at the moment is check the force majeure clauses in their contracts,' advises Jake Newport, managing director of Finnmark Sauna, which supplies and installs home leisure products.

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Securing your contract

Taking care to do this now is important, because it will impact on how quickly work can resume in future. Be prepared to be flexible, now is not the time to rely solely on every single one of its terms. Above all, you and your builder must safeguard your health and best interests. 'You can either end the existing contract and draw up a new one, or suspend and reschedule the works within the existing contract,' says Hayley Lorimer. 'Whatever is agreed should be put in writing and signed by both parties, which can be done via email to avoid contact.'

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Keep your builder onside

During the shut-down period, keep in touch remotely by email and phone, so that everyone is updated on how things are going and when the likelihood of work resuming might be.

And pay outstanding invoices. 'This will be essential to your builder’s cash-flow,' says Hayley Lorimer. 'It will also give them the best chance of staying in good financial shape so that they are there ready to complete the project when the time comes.'

Leave it to the professionals

Apart from finishing-off DIY tasks such as painting and decorating, never attempt to undertake any major work yourself. This includes structural alterations and gas and electricity installations, which should only be carried out by qualified and accredited individuals.

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If you do make an attempt, it will mean your project will not meet Building Regulations. The work will have to be re-done as a matter of urgency by a qualified tradesperson or you may invalidate your building insurance policy and/or face prosecution.

Also, there are potential legal issues if you come to sell your home as you need certificates of completion to prove certain work - including gas and electricity installations - has been done by a professional. Find out more at gov.uk.

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