Apartments in Kerala

An ideal home’s most important feature is its neighbourhood. A neighbourhood that is safe and secure, and gives easy access to a wide range of facilities, is the one that can enliven your living experience. Simply put, greater the neighbourhood or locality, more value for the home. Here are 6 key elements that make a neighbourhood good place to live – Safety The most important thing to lookout for in a neighbourhood is the safety factor. The locality should be safe and secure for everyone with a low crime rate. Also, the streets and surroundings should be clean and well-lit. Accessibility Another one pivotal factor is that, great neighbourhoods are located at perfect places in a city and is easy to access with multiple methods of transportation. Civic Amenities One of the best signs of a good neighbourhood is its closeness to several civic amenities, such as hospitals, schools, banks, retail outlets etc. The ease of access to these amenities is an important component of...

Let’s face it, the space in your home is never going to be enough for you, however big or small your home is. By nature, humans are collectors and with the consumer-culture going around, we are constantly buying more and more stuff – some needed, and some not so much! So the question comes begging, how do you manage to fit all your stuff in a limited space? When living in a small apartment, this question becomes all the more relevant; however, there are numerous hacks by which you can save space and in fact even free-up space. The following tips on organizing space become even more relevant when it’s a modest-sized apartment. While living in a congested space might cause its share of ups and downs, getting everything organized neatly is an art that you will end up perfecting once you put your mind to it. Starting with the floor, go for light coloured flooring. Use wall carpeting to create a sense of large space. Then arrange the furniture as close to the walls as you can, leav...

Buying a flat or apartment is a strenuous task which require much contemplation over different aspects. Right from quality, to the visual appeal of the project, a buyer reflects on several things before taking the final decision. Today, with the concept of mock-up apartment or sample flat in practice, it is easier to experience and feel your future home. It not only bestows you the visual grandeur of your new home but also helps you scrutinize many facets. Here are few important factors to consider while visiting a mock-up apartment – 1. Appearance Use the sample flat or mock-up apartment as a guide to know and feel how your home would finally look like. 2. Quality When visiting a mock-up apartment, check if the materials and equipments used for construction is of top-quality. This also includes the type of materials used in electrical, plumbing, wiring, sanitary etc. 3. Layout To get a clear precise understanding of your apartment, ...

Windows in an apartment are the visual access to the outdoors and literally the charm of every home. They not only allow in natural daylight but also can provide fresh air and air circulation. These days, the most sought-after trend in designing windows in an apartment is the use of large windows or even the floor-to-ceiling ones that provide an extraordinary appeal to any home. Here are few advantages of having large windows in your apartment – 1. Enjoy your Outdoors Open picturesque views of the serene landscapes and surroundings are something one would relish every morning and evening with large windows or the floor-to-ceiling ones. Large windows help one revel in the magnificence of the outdoors even while staying indoors at the home. And if the apartment is surrounded by scenic views, more the magic large windows impart. 2. Plenty of Natural Light Offering an artistic way to let in ample amount of natural light and sunshine, large windows illuminate the room with warm...

House hunting involves a daunting task of scrutiny over numerous factors that contribute to a successful buying decision. Of these factors, the location is of much significance as it is a determining factor in ensuring peaceful and convenient living. Below listed are the 6 tips to remember while choosing the right locality for buying a home. Good Connectivity to all parts of the city Homes located in prime places of a city with excellent connectivity and accessibility to the major hubs in and around should be a major aspect one should look upon before buying a home. Also, if the location is close to an airport, railway or bus terminus, it is a major boost. Safety & Security of the neighbourhood The safety of a neighbourhood and the security it offers should be scrutinised thoroughly so as to ensure the safety of the family. An enquiry with the local authorities regarding the details of crime rate, robbery and other law-breaking instances in the locality would provide c...

Apartments are living spaces built with structural features shared with other units positioned adjacent to it. Though the preferred form of living for people in cities is apartments due to its convenience level, one factor acts as a major drawback – the design of each apartment being closely built can cause disturbance and at times steal the privacy of its occupants. Therefore, choosing apartments that come with no common walls would be the smartest choice! Take a look at the top 5 benefits of living in a home with no common wall sharing: 1. Noise-free area Apartments without common walls will prevent sharing and transmitting sound from one apartment to another. Be it your loud chit-chats, crying babies or the blaring TV, the chances for potential sound to cause disturbance to your neighbors is canceled. 2. Privacy With the presence of common walls in apartments, your private moments wouldn’t be private anymore! There would be interference caused due to sound from other ap...

Whether it’s going out exploring, watching movies, having a get-together or playing your favourite games, Sundays for many are the chance to do what they really love to do in a week. Only day to get away from those work-life stress and relax! With Heather Ferns, your Sundays can be more exciting within the comfort of your home. Lush with greenish surroundings and a galore of leisure amenities, the project is the best place to spend your weekends and relax. Here are some Amenities of the project that make your Sundays exciting – 1. Exclusive AV Room Heather Ferns has an equipped air-conditioned AV room within the project premises for you to enjoy your favourite movies with your friends, family and near-ones. 2. Library & Reading Room The project offers a lush library with countless number of chronicles, manuscripts, novels and others within the premises making your dream come true of enjoying your weekends with a novel or a book. 3. Swimming Pools Overlooking the sp...

Are you someone who is planning to own a home in the capital city of Kerala? Trivandrum, a city that is rich in culture and tradition is never short in good schools considering its literacy rates. Situated in favourable locations and offering the best educational services, here is a list of the leading schools in Trivandrum that perfectly suits your requirements while creating the best school-going experience for your kid. Top Schools in Trivandrum 1) Loyola School Established in the year 1961, Loyola School at Sreekariyam is one of its kind in India that offers syllabus in ICSE, ISC, CBSE and HSE streams. Situated in a lush campus, this school develops not only the academic side of students but also promotes extra-curricular activities by conducting talent show, quiz competitions like The Hindu Young World Quiz, youth festivals, and sports activities like basketball, cricket, football and athletics. 2) Kendriya Vidyalaya Kendriya Vidyalaya or VK is a central school at Akku...

Ever thought of going to work using a cycle like school days? Do you know how much healthy it is for your mind and body? Well, relatively new in India, cycling to work is gradually budding up in many major cities. It offers you an array of advantages from environmental facets to positive health doses. No need to mention, no more traffic hassles or fusses! Reasons 1. Health Cycling is one of the best exercises for a healthy mind and body. It builds muscles and improves circulation, prevents heart diseases by increasing the heart rate, lowering blood pressure and strengthening the heart. 2. Stress Cycling clears your mind, eases your work stress and anxiety. Not only that, cycling to office in the morning gives you an instant freshness and energy boost that helps you focus throughout the day yielding to more productivity. No stress and work pressure would also imply spending some quality family time at home. 3. Best Time to Organize No better time to focus and ponder on ...

Building your own home from the ground up has become a thing of the past as more and more people continue to buy luxury apartments as their choice of residential space.One of the most attractive features of owning and living in a spacius apartment is the sense of freedom it instills in you. When there’s simply so much room for you to move around in,relax and enjoy yourself,you discover how precious a luxury it is. Let’s take a look at some of the perks of owning a spacious apartment: Ample privacy Having a spacious home is something we associate with privacy. The more space you have to yourself, the more secure you feel. Privacy is a key factor that drives most homebuyers to look for extra spacious apartments, especially in today’s world where data theft has become such a large and looming issue. Taking care of your health and fitness Whether it is a secluded corner designated for yoga, meditation and exercises or an entire room allotted for working out, neither is possi...

Bored of seeing your bedroom with the same old settings and decor? Well, it’s time for your room to get an instant makeover without spending a handsome amount of money. From bed linens to lighting, certain mini changes can revamp your bedroom for a modern elegant look. Here are 5 easy tips and tricks to help you with the instant makeover. 1) De-clutter When thinking of makeovers the first thing that pops in our mind is to purchase new décor items. Well, this time begin by de-cluttering things and go minimal for a fresh and spacious bedroom. From old decorations to old furniture, unused table to cloth hangers, throw away all those junk to de-clutter your room. Not only does it make the room look clean but according to Feng Shui, it helps in attracting positive energy too. Apartments in Trivandrum 2) Photo Wall Create an eye-catching photo wall by using frames of different size and shapes while sticking onto a single colour for all the frames. Make it as creative and fun as...

Investing, like most of the things in life, has got its own Benefits of Start Investing at a Young Age. The earlier you begin higher will be your potential return on investment. With an array of investment options to choose from, build your real estate portfolio and wealth by making an informed decision. Also, consider factors like income, expenses, existing debt obligations like student loans, etc. prior to real estate investment. Check out the list of  Benefits of Start Investing at a Young Age 1) Avail Loans Easily A young borrower has high loan eligibility due to various reasons. Firstly, youngsters are now well-qualified and thus, earn a handsome amount every month. Their high income qualifies them to avail loans easily providing an assurance of proper repayment. Availing home loans at a young age gives you more time to pay off the loans. For example, investing at the age of early 30s give you another 30 years to repay loans at lower interest rates. But ensure ...

GS2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.   What is the issue? Leaders from the BIMSTEC, Kyrgyz Republic and Mauritius are invited for the swearing-in ceremony of new Indian government. BACKGROUND BIST-EC (Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand – Economic Cooperation) was formed at a meeting in Jun 1997 in Bangkok. Myanmar was admitted in Dec 1997 and the organization was renamed as BIMST-EC. The grouping expanded when Nepal and Bhutan were admitted in Feb 2004. The grouping’s name was changed to BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) at 1st Summit Meeting held in Bangkok in Jul 2004. Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) comprising Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. It brings together 1.5 billion people – 21% of the world population, and a combined GDP of over...

Making a decision in buying your first home will always be intimidating. In a city like Trivandrum, a place that offers an appealing blend of luxury and tradition along with all necessary facilities, it would be a tough call, requiring thorough research and study. For all the first time Flats in Trivandrum, here are the 2 key tips to help you in the buying process: 1) Check Location A home that is in the heart of the city is always a dream come true for prospective homebuyers. With builders strategically choosing and launching their new residential projects in prime locations of Trivandrum city, choose the one that perfectly suits all your needs. Prime locations of the capital city include Kowdiar, Kazhakkoottam, Vellayambalam, Sasthamangalam and Kumarapuram. These areas are flanked by all basic facilities like schools, colleges, hospitals, supermarkets, restaurants, etc., making it an ideal location for buying homes. Due to these factors, there is a scope for price appre...

Dreaded days of Summer are around the corner and the heat is already high. Its slowly getting difficult to stay indoors with the heat trapped in your home. Few more days, we will be tossing and turning in bed with no much sleep because of the heat, as the peak summertime gets to us. It’s not possible for all to have Air conditioning units all-around your home to bring the temperature down. So, here are a few important tips and tricks to keep your home cool during the season – Top 5 Ways To Beat The Summer Heat 1) Indoor Plants Keeping indoor plants in your home is the best way to keep the space cool and enhance the quality of the air. They also help in keeping the ambience visually appealing. Plants like Aloe vera, Areca palm, baby rubber plants etc. can help remove the toxins from the air and bring down the temperature considerably. Also placing them close to the windows will help in absorbing the heat and create a cooling effect in the room. 2) Keep the Sun out Closing...

High proximity to all the necessary social amenities, and a sense of serenity, incomparable to any other location in Trivandrum, makes Kumarapuram an ideal location for settling down. If you are looking for a property in Kumarapuram, now is the time. Here are a few benefits of buy apartments in Trivandrum Kumarapuram 1) Social and Civic Facilities Kumarapuram is a location with easy feasibility to some of the prime Educational, medical and entertainment venues in Trivandrum. It is just 2 km away from the upcoming Lulu mall and around 10 km away from Techno Park, the IT hub of Trivandrum. Major hospitals like Government Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) and Cosmopolitan Hospital are all in close proximity to the location. Moreover, renowned Educational institutions like Trivandrum Medical College and Government Dental College are located closely as well. 2) Connectivity The most prime feature of Kumarapuram is the excellent connectivity ...

Remodeling your house comes with a common dilemma – to choose an open floor plan or a closed floor plan. Open floor plan refers to a design that allows the functioning of multiple rooms as a connected living space flats in Trivandrum. Whereas, in a closed floor plan each designated area of the home becomes a separate room enclosed by walls. With both the floor plans having its own pros and cons, the final decision must be taken after due consideration. 1) Open Floor Plans Intrinsically designed to have one or more large rooms functioning as multiple rooms, it is commonly used to connect the kitchen, living room and dining room. This makes your home appear larger than its actual size as it removes walls between the three rooms. Open floor plans are ideal for homes constructed in less space. With less number of walls, this floor plan lets in ample amount of sunlight into the house, especially for homes constructed facing Northside which gets less sunshine during the winter seas...

The Living room is always the major attraction and the focal point of every home. It’s the place to relax after a long day at work, space where you watch movies, host get-togethers for your friends and entertain your guests. The following are a few tips you can try to make your living room feel more welcoming for both yourself and your visitors so that a stay at your place makes them feel safe, comfortable and happy. Personalize your Living Room Turn your living room into an intimate space that tells stories and gives people a general idea about your personality. You could do this by lining up the bookshelf with some of your favorite books and personal items. Framed pictures of your family and the people close to you in the living room can give it a more personal touch. In case you have an acquaintance over to visit, these are all instant conversation-starters. Add an Area rug to Brighten up your living room An area rug around the couch and coffee table is another way to ad...

Many of us are spending a lot more time at home right now since many districts in India are under lockdown due to corona virus outbreak.The expectation to work is the same, but the environment is not. The key to work-from-home is to create an environment that allows you to focus on the tasks at hand. Whether you are working from home for the first time or it’s just a refresher, here are some tips on how to stay productive while working from home. Have a separate Work Space Just as you made your office workspace your own, you need to carve out workspace of your own at home. Establishing a distinct work environment is important. If you already have an at-home office or desk, carry out your day to day work from there. If you don’t, try to create an office space that is comfortable for you to work. Psychologically, this will help you to create a distinction of sorts between your work and family life and responsibilities, and it also will help others at home that while you are a...