How to choose the right packers and movers

Packers and Movers help you to move and relocate with all your belongings from one place to another. Shifting home and office is a very tedious and a stressful process as your belongings are moved from one place to another safely and without damage. These companies are found in almost all major towns in India.

 

Finding the right moving company is a really challenging task. The right way to choose your company is to check up a few facts and doing a little research before you take the plunge. Choose a company which is a pioneer in this service. Your packer and mover should be your perfect planner and guide. See that they offer services right from goods packing to goods delivery at your doorstep. They should be specialists and hardcore professionals.

Here are few things you need to keep in mind before hiring the services of Packers and Movers firm:

REGISTERED AND AUTHENTICITY –Moving companies should be properly registered, licensed and cent percent authentic. Read the terms and conditions of the company and reviews of the people who have used.

PACKGING MATERIALS AND CARRIERS – See that they use the best materials to pack your belongings. Separate for fragile items ensuring the safety of the items during movement. Packing the stuff in an organized manner is important as for handling it becomes easier .The carrier they use should be furniture friendly.

COSTING –Services provided should be cost effective. Do not pay unrealistically high amount. Try to compare rates before hiring. However, do not go after a company blindly just because it is charging lesser price.

INSURANCE COVERAGE OF GOODS – Some companies offer this in order to cover any accidental damage or misplacement of your belongings .this makes you more secure.

COMPARE AND CHOOSE—Do a little research and your job will be accomplished .If you spend time and go through company profiles a huge problem can be easily accomplished. By doing this, you are taking aid of the right people at a competitive rate and the safety of your belongings will be assured.

Source: http://www.investors-clinic.com/blog/how-to-choose-packers-and-movers/

Small Bathroom: How to Make it Look Bigger

With the rising rate of residential apartments in metro cities of India, the builders also try to provide maximum to the buyers within their budget. However, to offer it, better they also have to compromise on few things. Bathroom is the place that suffers the most in terms of area. Most of us have small bathrooms in our homes and complain about the lack of storage space.

Though you cannot do anything regarding the size of the bathroom, you can surely make few changes to improve storage and create an illusion of space.

Sanitary Ware with Storage Space–

Builders now a days provide sanitary ware with inbuilt storage spaces. Ask for pedestal basins as they cover lesser space. According to your storage needs, you might as well consider one with drawers and shelves. ‘Behind the mirror’ storage is also a good idea. Open shelves and floating cabinets are also gaining popularity.

Create Illusionary Space- There are number of ways to create illusion of space in a room. You can place large mirrors on opposite walls in order to create depth to a small bathroom. Placing comparatively larger tiles is also a good way to do that. Try to show as much floor as possible; more floor, more space illusion. Don’t put carpets or unnecessary coverings.

Invest in Better Doors – For a small area, sliding or pocket doors are considered the best. Since they slide parallel to or into the wall, much space is saved even when the door is ‘ajar’. It also gives a clean look to your bathroom. If you have a hinged door, make space for hanging towels behind it, instead of stacking the same in racks.

Draw the Eye Upwards- Creating illusion of a higher ceiling will also make your bathroom look bigger. You can do this by extending the tiles up to the ceiling wall. Putting vertical striped bathroom friendly wallpaper is also a good idea. Decorate with different patterned tiles around the edge of the ceiling to attract the eyes upwards.

Use Subtle Colors- Say no to bold colors in the bathroom. Subtle colors will add more space illusion. Also keep it simple, no intricate patterns. Light and simple decor makes a bathroom look larger.

Choose the Lights wisely- Let maximum natural light in. If the bathroom is oriented in a way that no natural light can enter, consider a skylight. Transparent objects will be better for a small bathroom as opposed to the opaque ones.

A wise use of color, lights, mirror and decor can transform your small cluttered bathroom into a spacious and luxurious one. Create storage, keep stuff hidden inside, show more and show better.

Vastu Tips For Children's Room

Vastu Tips For Children's Room

• The apt direction for constructing children's room is west. Apart from that, west, northwest, northeast and southeast directions can also be used for constructing kids' room. Totally avoid the southwest direction.
• In a kid's room, the bed can be placed in the southwest corner. Place the bed in such a way that your child has his/ her head facing the east or south direction, while sleeping.
• As a part of Vastu guidelines for children room, it is recommended to avoid placing the mirror on the opposite side of the bed.
• If you want to keep furniture items in a children’s room, keep them a few inches away from the wall. Don't have the furniture attached to the wall, as it obstructs the flow of positive energy.
• The study desk should be placed in such a manner that the child faces east, north or northeast corner while studying. East is the most appropriate direction, as it paves way for enhanced concentration.
• Avoid placing a television or computer directly opposite the bed. The television set or the computer monitor, when switched off, reflects the bed, just like a mirror, and is a bad omen.
• If you must have a mirror and a television in the bedroom, have them either on the left or the right side of the bed.
• The door to children’s room should not be exactly opposite to the bed. Rather, try placing it an angle from the door.
• Sharp edges and pointing nooks comprise of something that is better avoided in children's room.
• The center of kids' room should always be empty. Try to avoid placing something in there.
• The almirahs and cabinets should always be located in south or west direction of the room.
• Up-lighters, when placed in the southeast corner of children’s room, help promote health and generate positive energy.
• Sharp lights as well as spot lights should never ever be used in kids' room, as they tend to create mental strain.
• The doors as well as windows of children's room are best designed in the east or north. The windows should be opposite to the door.
• Green color proves the best for kids' room, as it is associated with freshness and peace and increases brain power as well.

Vastu Tips

Some useful Vastu tips are as follows:

FOR HOUSE

• Bhumi-pujan ceremony should be performed before commencing the construction of a new house and Griha-pravesh ceremony before shifting into it.
• Allow a bright light on the main door.
• It is best to leave only maximum 5 doors open.
• There should not be any room which has shape.
• There should not be obstructive houses surrounding your plot.
• The house should be fully airy and has enough water resource.
• The gate of the lift should not be in the front of the main gate of the house.
• Very high trees like Bangan, Pipal, Thornytrees should not be planted near the house.
• Do not keep prickly cactus, plants in the house.

FOR POOJA ROOM

• Pooja Room has to face the east or North-East direction
• In a place of worship in the house it is necessary to have open atmosphere. Use marble in the worship room.
• Take care that there is enough light and air. Latrine should not be near worship room.
• Keep cleanliness and always light incense sticks.
• The ceiling of the Pooja room should be lower than the ceiling of all the other rooms in the house.

FOR STUDY ROOM

• The study room should be placed in North-East/East or West side of the house.
• Children should face towards East or North while studying.
• The book rack should be made on the Southern or Western wall.
• The shape of the study table should either be square or rectangle.
• The study room should have images of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Saraswati.
• The windows should be larger on the eastern side and smaller on the western side of the room.
• The study room should have light/neutral color scheme for better learning power.

FOR BEDROOM

• Avoid keeping a T.V. set in bed-room.
• Avoid keeping any water feature or plants in the bed room.
• Do not use separate mattresses and bed-sheet.
• The wind should come from south-west in the bed room.
• Your head should be towards the east or south while sleeping.

FOR LIVING ROOM

• Living room must always face the northern direction
• Arrange the furniture to from a square or a circle or an octagon in.
• The furniture must be placed along the southern and western walls which ensures that you sit facing north and east which is good for a healthy mind.
• Brighten the corners.
• Place a picture of bright sunrise on southern wall in living room.
• Place an aquarium in the south-east corner in living room.
• Place a happy family picture in living room.
• One should never hoard stale food, withered flowers, torn clothes, waste paper, waste materials, empty tins, old jars and useless things.These things prevent Lakshmi from entering the house.

FOR KITCHEN

• Kitchen should always be in the South-Eastern corner.
• Never put mirror in kitchen.
• Dining-room should not expose to the front door of your house.
• Keep the broom and mops out of the sight in kitchen.
• Keep the bathroom and toilet door closed as much as possible.
• Windows should open outward normally.

FOR OFFICE

• In the office, sit facing the door.
• Hang a picture of mountains behind you in the office.
• Place the computer on your right side on the table.
• A ladder to go up stair curved on the right side should be divided in to two parts. It should be constructed leaving north-east or south-west direction. Ladders stepping down towards north or west create waste of Lakshmi.

 

VASTU COLOUR INDICATION

Metro rails drive realty growth across India

Delhi, Jaipur, Chennai and Bangalore are not just prominently known cities across India but also have one other thing common. They all have a metro rail system that has been pitched to elevate their status among the best cities in the world when it comes to smooth transportation. All four metro systems are currently thriving and are also in the process of expanding their wings further.

Experts also believe that as of 2015, this is a major positive in the favour of these four cities vis-à-vis real estate. Dujendra Bhardwaj, Director, Marina Suits, says, “A huge impact has been witnessed with respect to real estate in several cities in 2015 as compared to previous years. Commercial areas have expanded due to enhanced accessibility whereas residential areas have boosted the realty sector in cities like Delhi, Bangalore, Jaipur and Chennai. A major advantage of this can be seen in jobs which results in augmented demand for houses, and makes it easy for the residents to shuttle to and fro.”

This is of significance as of 2015 because of that the fact that both Chennai and Jaipur have only recently seen the beginning of their metro operations. There is a positive sentiment across developers engrossed in work in these areas. Amit Chaudhary, Managing Director, Rhythm CCounty, explains, “India is seeing a fast-paced life in big cities as these cities show a consistently positive change after the accomplishment of metros along their metro corridors. Metro lines in these areas have contributed to solve traffic problems. However, it directly impacts real estate through rise in value of properties.”

Delhi NCR
The Delhi Metro and the Rapid Metro have majorly impacted realty in the NCR. With the metro connectivity expanding to both Noida and Gurgaon, several areas in these areas have seen a move north. Among them, Noida sector 15, Noida sector 16, Noida sector 18, Noida sector 32, Noida sector 37, Noida sector 38, Gurgaon sector 24, Gurgaon sector 25, Gurgaon sector 26, Gurgaon sector 29 and Gurgaon sector 43, have performed well on ROI charts and occupancy levels too have improved in these areas.
Meanwhile, looking at future growth in the NCR areas, Noida Sector 34, Noida Sector 52, Noida Sector 59, Noida Sector 61, Noida Sector 62, Noida Electronic City, Gurgaon sector 42, Gurgaon sector 53, Gurgaon sector 54, Gurgaon sector 55 and Gurgaon sector 56, are expected to see an upswing due to two metro projects in the pipeline – Noida-Greater Noida metro and the metro expansion from Noida Sector 71 to Greater Noida West.

Bangalore
Thanks to the Namma Metro, there are several areas that have registered a positive impact in recent years. These areas include Baiyyappanahalli, Mahatma Gandhi Road,
Mysore Road, Magadi Road, Sampige Road, Yeswanthpur, Peenya Industry area and Nagasandra. Since the metro rail system is relatively new, dating back to 2011, one will keep a close eye on multiple other areas where growth is expected in the near future. These areas include Sampige Road, Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road and Puttenahalli.

Chennai
The relatively new Chennai Metro will be closely watched in the real estate circles of the city. The areas that have already seen a positive impact, thanks to the metro, include Wimco Nagar, Meenambakkam, Chennai Central and Ramapuram. Meanwhile, areas that are expected to see growth in the future include Mogappair, Tiruvanmiyur, Porur, Kamarajar Salai, Ring Road, Radhakrishnan Salai, Kilpauk and NH5 Road.

Jaipur 
Jaipur Metro is in its nascent stage, and one will have to wait and watch to see major movement across the realty sector in the city. As of now, Mansarovar, New Aatish Market, Vivek Vihar, Shyam Nagar, Ram Nagar, Civil Lines, Railway Station area, Sindhi Camp and Chandpole, have seen realty growth. Chhoti Chaupar and Badi Chaupar are expected to be the big movers in the coming few months.
These metro projects also result in improved urban real estate values as buyers are keen to pay more for their convenience. This eventually results in improving the standard of living for a large segment of the urban population. Shivakshi Gogia, Chief Executive Officer, Ascent Group, says, “Strong infrastructure always attracts population, industry and allied development towards the region, and pushes growth of positive notes.”

The metro rail has created a big impact on overall transportation and infrastructure apart from lowering down the load on roads in these cities. Moreover, it has pushed various regions which were unusable for common people, several industries and the real estate sector at large.

The retail and commercial areas are also expected to get benefit due to the accessibility of the metro. It is also expected to restore the lost prominence of various micro markets in the concerned regions. The existing developments and infrastructure is likely to see a lot of commercial redevelopment as a result of the easy access provided by the metro. All in all, a win-win situation for Indian real estate.