While living in the city has many advantages, it does have its share of drawbacks too. For many apartment owners, living with irritating noises that filter in from the neighbors and the neighborhood are a daily fact of life. The incessant barking of annoying pets, blaring music from next door or the roadside, and the hollering or screaming of toddlers are some of the things that can spoil your day and mood.
It’s quite easy to get carried away by the glamorous pictures in home decor magazines, but they aren’t always practical for most urban apartments with their space constraints. Since the living room is the space where you spend the most time, you must design the seating arrangement the right way. This can get especially tricky in compact spaces.
City dwelling usually means apartment homes, which also means space constraints and using multi-functional furniture, hidden storage, and modular set-ups. This, however, doesn’t mean that your home has to look boring or lacking your signature decor touches.
When buying a home, you need to ensure it has all the features and amenities as promised by your builder. After all, a home is an expensive once-in-a-lifetime investment that can’t be easily exchanged or replaced like a TV or a washing machine. Which is all the more reason why you should ensure your dream home offers all the amenities and leisure opportunities that will enhance the quality of life for the whole family?
The rainy season often brings back fun memories of splashing in the puddles and frolicking in the rain. It’s an invigorating experience that revives the soul and rejuvenates the mind. Most apartment dwellers enjoy the rains from the shelter of their balcony but when the shower turns into a heavy thunderstorm, the story changes and your neatly decorated balcony could become a mighty mess.
Monsoon brings with it happy memories of carefree days spent splashing in the rain. However, the monsoon brings with it a set of liabilities too, especially if you reside in an apartment. Some of the most bothersome issues associated with the monsoons include water stagnation, moisture problems, leakages, and water seepage through cracks.
Accent walls basically feature walls that work the same way an exclamation mark does at the end of a sentence. It makes space stand out and pops up the overall look and feel of the room. These focal walls can be made to stand out and can add interest to your room with minimal effort by something as simple as a can of paint.
A structure begins to feel like home when you add personal touches to it. This could mean having your favorite colors on the walls or adding your choice display pieces and family pictures around. Curtains, lighting and plush carpeting are some of the other things you might need, to personalize your home.
Taking possession of your new home is a momentous occasion, a milestone to be celebrated. However, there is a need for caution at this time as you want to make sure that everything within the home is in order as mentioned in the contract. Aside from this, the paperwork needs to be in order along with the necessary agreements and certificates.
While this may seem like a dampener at your moment of happiness, you just can’t afford to take the risk. So, here’s a simple checklist to guide you through:
Intimation of Approval – Given by licensing authority to the builder.
Commencement Certificate – Issued after all specifications are fulfilled by the builder.
No Objection Certificate – Proof that the project has been approved by all the concerned authorities.
Encumbrance Certificate – Proof that the property is free of any monetary or legal liabilities.
Khata – This document contains all details about a property including name of owner, location and building particulars.
Occupation Certificate – This is provided by the Municipal Corporation signifying that the project is in full compliance with building Laws.
Building Plan Approval – This is proof of approval by the building authorities. Without this, the building construction is illegal.
Handover of Documents – Issue of original registration documents, approval of authorities, blueprints, car parking allotments and agreement by maintenance agency.
Apart from this, you need to take a close look at the apartment as well. Ensure that all the sanitary fittings, drainage outlets, switchboards and door knobs are in functional order. You will need to look for leakages and check if the taps are in functioning order. Ensure that the paintwork is double-coated as mentioned in the agreement. You will also need to check for any cracks in the walls, ceilings or foundation before you sign off on the possession deed. There is no harm in measuring the sizes of the rooms to check if they are as per the agreement. Finally, check if all the amenities promised in the glossy brochure are available on ground.
Going with a reliable, reputed builder like Fortius Infra however takes away the pressures associated with cross-checking. Check out their amazing ready-to-move-in ‘Fortius Waterscape’ apartments available at Krishanrajapuram in Bangalore. More information here: https://www.fortiuswaterscape.com/
Due to rapid urbanization, infiltration of rainwater into the ground has reduced drastically and many cities are running short on fresh potable water supply. In areas with a decent water table, groundwater is being used to supplement the shortage of piped water. Apart from these 2 sources there is another alternative source for water. This is the rainwater run-off from the roof, and flat surfaces. Installing a rainwater harvesting (RWH) system in your building ensures that groundwater gets recharged and water table is maintained It’s not some new technology but has been used from the time of our ancestors who harvested rainwater for irrigation as well as for livestock.
The term self-sufficiency is a part of sustainable living where nothing is consumed outside of what is produced. By installing an RWH system, you are investing in a viable solution for sustainable living as well as charging the aquifers. In 2009, Bangalore’s BWSSB (Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board) issued an order that makes rainwater harvesting mandatory. In buildings having a sital area of over 2400 sq ft and above and private homes with sital area of over 1200 sq ft, it is mandatory to have an RWH system installed. Failure to do so attracts a fine as well as higher rates for piped BWSSB water.
The good news is that fine collections have come down from around 1 crore to about Rs 65,000-70,000 recently indicating that more people are taking up RWH. Having an RWH system in place in your apartment building ensures that there is a supplementary and sustainable source for water requirements. It is an ideal solution for water shortages faced during the dry summer months in certain areas. With rivers and lakes drying up and the water table dropping, an RWH system also contributes towards recharging of the aquifers.
Harvested rainwater can be filtered of debris and used for gardening purposes, washing cars or floors or flushing toilets. As rainwater may be contaminated, it’s usually not fit for drinking or cooking. Some people however, are known to process rainwater and use them for all their water requirements.
Most of the reputed builders are aware that installing a rainwater harvesting system not only provides homes with sustainable options, but also increases their market value. If you are interested in buying an apartment that provides rainwater harvesting, then look no further than the ‘Fortius Waterscape’ apartments that have achieved the highly-coveted Gold IGBC certification for Green Homes. Located in Krishnarajapuram, Bangalore, this gated community offers 80% of the area as green cover along with excellent views of the Yele Mallappa Shetty Lake next door. Get more info here: https://www.fortiuswaterscape.com/
Fortius Infra focuses primarily on residential and commercial developments. We construct aesthetically pleasing and eco-friendly residential and commercial buildings. More importantly we strive to redefine the current quality and delivery standards with each project we undertake.
Fortius believes in creating not just an enduring home and asset, but enduring relationships. This long-term commitment translates to a host of thoughtful services. In-house property management with professional maintenance services that ensure your property stays as good as new. Home-care and concierge service that provide you and your family with access to a slew of services.
In addition, we offer high quality development management services to select clients. We act as the development arm of such clients and provide them end-to-end solutions. Ultimately we at Fortius Infra aim to strengthen our own space in the Indian property market by creating architectural milestones.
At the outset we aspire to abide by an ethical standard of functioning and maintain transparency at every level within the organization.
It is also our responsibility to ensure that each of our projects measures up to the best quality and safety standards set by the industry.
GOPI KRISHNAN
Managing Director and Promotor
Fortius Infra is promoted by Gopi Krishnan, a visionary with over two decades of experience in every aspect of the real estate business both in India and abroad. Gopi has been involved in the development of over 28 million square feet of high quality space over the last 20 years. He brings to Fortius Waterscape the experience and commitment to deliver a superior product and experience.
To identify the species in and around Yele Mallappa Setty Lake, World Wildlife Trust on behalf of Fortius Infra photographed the bird species in the area. 28 out of the 38 recorded bird species have been photographed.
The photographs taken by C T Uthaiah of World Wildlife Trust, Bangalore are shown below. Click here to view the certificate from the photographer
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With its 400+ diverse, highly skilled, experienced and dedicated workforce RSP maintains high levels of professional standards and management controls to deliver excellence in design and construction.
Being in the forefront of innovation and pioneering designs across India, the company has to its credit the design of IT Parks, SEZs, Business Parks, Mixed-use Townships, Residential Enclaves, Hospitals, Hotels, Shopping Malls and Industrial Parks amongst others.
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