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5 Common Home Defects

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Home owners often tend to ignore minor defects in décor or structure of the home and would postpone fixing the same until it requires immediate action. Minor defects are signs or symptoms of a bigger problem that may burn a hole in your pocket, if ignored. And thus, it is wise to address the problem in its early stage to avoid spending a fortune repairing it. Take a look at some of the defects that require a quick fix: 1. Dampness Dampness on walls is a common problem faced by homeowners but they often wait for it to go away on its own. This defect aggravates during the rainy season and to cover it various remedies are followed like using tiles, which would only worsen the situation. If left unchecked, the defect on the walls could even reach the foundation. 2. Leaking taps This is not a good sign and needs immediate fixing as it indicates a flaw in the plumbing system. Though it would be an expensive and cumbersome process, a flawed plumbing system must be addressed at the earliest to
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Things That May Derail Your Home-Buying Plans

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Finding your perfect home that befits your requirements is a long process. And when you have finally located the home of your dreams and have proceeded further till the stage of buying it there could be certain factors that could derail the home buying process. Apart from the complexities of property-buying process, here are some of the key factors to watch out for if you plan on purchasing a home: 1. Debt-to-money ratio Homebuyers should have a balanced debt-to-income ratio (DTI) as money lenders would do a last-minute credit check before closing, in order to verify that they have not taken extra debt and is capable of repayment. Making large expenses on your credit card will bring down the credit rating of the homebuyer whereas taking large debts during the time of closing the transaction will raise the homebuyer’s DTI. As a result, the risk for approval of loan also increases, challenging the payment procedure. 2. Changing jobs A job change or getting fired from work will throw your
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Location: Kozhikode, Kerala, India
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How to do market research for home buying

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A great decision on buying a home takes place when a whole lot of factors are taken into consideration and then the end conclusion leads you to choose the best one from the whole lot. It could be a tiring process but home buying being a major investment, it requires thorough market research before taking a final call. From determining the budget for your investment to the location, facilities and much more you have to take your time, dot the lines and decide.  Below are some of the points that you need to consider while doing the research: 1. Check for the availability of social and civic facilities close to the property’s location such as schools, hospitals, shopping centers, public transport and place of work. 2. Enquire and observe by yourself the type of activities going on around the streets at different times of the day and night. Make sure that the location is safe and there are no property disputes or illegal occupation going on in your intended plot. 3. Find out the maintenanc
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Location: Kozhikode, Kerala, India
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Apartment Living and its Benefits for People with Busy Lifestyle

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Times have changed and so did our lifestyle too. We get caught up in our everyday lives and become busy, leaving us with little or no time for ourselves. The fast-paced life has made it challenging to maintain a well-rounded life with factors like unpredictable traffic and inconvenient working hours taking away valuable time to be spent with our dear ones and for ourselves too! But have you ever thought of how an individual’s living space can influence the chances of overcoming these challenges to lead a healthy and happy life in spite of their busy schedule? Well, apartments have become the ideal place to live in this time and age. Thanks to the amenities, facilities and fine features in apartments, it is now easy to indulge in activities to keep our bodies fit and mind relaxed. Below listed are some of the key benefits of living in an apartment and factors that support our busy lifestyle too: Easy access and availability of amenities Apartments come with a wide variety of modern and
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Location: Kozhikode, Kerala, India
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Why Monsoons Are The Best Time To Invest In Property?

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Monsoon is usually that time of the year when people do not move out to scout for investment options. Rather than avoiding investment opportunities during monsoons, investors should use this season to evaluate the pros and cons of the property’s quality and location to strike a good deal. With the heavy downpours creating sluggishness in the market, there is no better time to gauge the property regarding the possible construction glitches and also to judge the potential property investment value.  Below listed are some of the pros of investing in real estate during the rainy season: 1. Evaluate the quality of construction Monsoon season is the best period to check the overall quality of construction of the property. Check for signs of leakage or dampness from ceilings or in washrooms. Heavy rains help reveal major flaws in construction and planning which comprises of drainage issues, dampness on walls and plumbing quality, and become almost impossible for the developer to hide these fl
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Location: Kozhikode, Kerala, India
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Things to Consider Before Investing in Flats in Calicut

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Homebuyers choose prime locations for their homes and now, they have turned to buy flats in Calicut, the urban coastline city of Kerala! It has become the most favorite residential hub as it comes with all required social infrastructures and sound development plans. With plenty of leading builders in Calicut offering flats and apartments at the best prices with an array of finest amenities and facilities, making the right investment decision could be quite a task. Below listed are some of the key things to be noted before investing in flats in Calicut: Location The primary factor to be considered while investing in a home is its location. While making a property investment, check for all factors regarding the locality such as accessibility to main roads, connectivity to basic services like schools, hospitals, banks, etc. Conduct thorough research of the location and its neighboring areas to take a wise decision. Safety Your home should be a place for leisure that answers all your conce
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Location: Kozhikode, Kerala, India
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How to Settle into Your New Neighborhood

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Moving to your new home involves more than just unpacking and arranging things. It also means getting settled in a different location with new people next door. And being comfortable in that new space demands you to connect with your neighbors and thereby, getting to know your surroundings. While the idea of trying to establish yourself in the new neighborhood might seem to be a bit strenuous task, with some efforts and these effective tips, it is easy to help you feel at home in no time at all! Here are some tips to help you adapt faster into your new neighborhood: 1.Unpack at the earliest Unpacking your stuff is again considered to be a task that would induce a lot of responsibilities and stress, when it comes to arranging things without cluttering. But once you organize and finish unpacking quickly, it helps you avoid confusion and chaos in your new home. Start with one room at a time and then move on to unpacking and arranging the others to make the process more smooth and easy. 2.
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