I relocated to Bangalore in September,2011 and it had been very challenging from day 1. The organization that I joined here did pay my relocation expenses and a rent free accommodation for 2 weeks.
(And nothing more. Not that I was asking for a year long rent free boarding in the company guest house.)
I was definitely looking for tips and help in searching for an apartment that is in a well secured locality. (I guess my expectation was huge.) My budget for a 2BHK was between 10k to 15k per month. I devoured the various real estate site and nothing that was advertised met my expectation. I had to hike my accommodation budget eventually. Which meant I had to compromise on my everyday comfort.
(Bangalore is an expensive city. Make sure you negotiate well with your employer before moving to this city. Else, your lifestyle would go for a toss. You will end up compromising on your everyday comforts.)
I got a 2 BHK in one upcoming residential area in Bangalore. The housing society was wonderful and my daughter made many friends.
But, there were moments - water woes, break ins, leaking washroom ceiling...
For the 20K + maintenance ( 9k / Qtr) that I was shelling out every month I had to stretch my vocal cord to get minor issues fixed. That was unnerving. Who would want to wake up to dry taps and erratic water supply after a grueling day at work?
I started looking afresh for new rental accommodation. The rents in gated communities were crazy and that's when I thought of checking out ready to move in apartments.
(And nothing more. Not that I was asking for a year long rent free boarding in the company guest house.)
I was definitely looking for tips and help in searching for an apartment that is in a well secured locality. (I guess my expectation was huge.) My budget for a 2BHK was between 10k to 15k per month. I devoured the various real estate site and nothing that was advertised met my expectation. I had to hike my accommodation budget eventually. Which meant I had to compromise on my everyday comfort.
(Bangalore is an expensive city. Make sure you negotiate well with your employer before moving to this city. Else, your lifestyle would go for a toss. You will end up compromising on your everyday comforts.)
I got a 2 BHK in one upcoming residential area in Bangalore. The housing society was wonderful and my daughter made many friends.
But, there were moments - water woes, break ins, leaking washroom ceiling...
For the 20K + maintenance ( 9k / Qtr) that I was shelling out every month I had to stretch my vocal cord to get minor issues fixed. That was unnerving. Who would want to wake up to dry taps and erratic water supply after a grueling day at work?
I started looking afresh for new rental accommodation. The rents in gated communities were crazy and that's when I thought of checking out ready to move in apartments.
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