Real Estate in Bangalore- An Overview

Popularly known as the Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore leads the pack of outsourcing destinations of the world. The Information Technology swept across the country during the 1990s. One of the Indian cities to feel and the heat and gradual progress was Bangalore. As demands for jobs increased, a demand for office spaces also increased. This gave a good opportunity to many real estate entrepreneurs to invest in Bangalore.With a teeming population counting 5 million and above, the city witnessed an unprecedented growth in the real estate sector. Driving forces such as establishment of IT parks, infrastructural plans have kept the real estate market of Bangalore at a upswing and it is expected to stay like this in the near future. Both residential and commercial properties have grown in leaps and bounds, making Bangalore one of the most expensive cities in India.

Commercial Real Estate in Bangalore

Due to the establishment of IT companies, the real estate in Bangalore has seen major boost with property rates soaring high. Among the major commercial projects, the one worth mentioning is the Electronics City (period missing)

The Silicon Valley of India boasts of a huge commercial real estate market. Among them, a commercial project worth mentioning is the International Tech Park. Developed over the last two decades, its infrastructure boasts of a dedicated power plant that generates over 12 MW of power. Six of India’s leading telecom companies have their offices in this IT Park. Major amenities of the park include the following:

·         Tech Park Health Club

·         Tech Park Business Centre

·         Tech Park Mall

·         Hotel Vivanta by Taj Group of Hotels

Apart from the above mentioned amenities, the Tech Park Mall individually is equipped with facilities worth mentioning. Such as:

·         Banking and ATM service

·         Cyber Parlor

·         Fitness Center

·         Film Studio

·         Medical and Dental Clinic

·         Travel Agencies

·         Gift stores and retail outlets

·         Book Stores

·         Food and Beverage outlets

As security is important, the IT Park has a well maintained security provided by a city based security company G4S. With more FDI flowing into India, it can be estimated that the commercial real estate in Bangalore is expected to grow.

Residential Real Estate

Just as the commercial real estate has witnessed a boom, the residential counterpart of the same has also seen substantial growth in terms of investments. Numerous residential projects have come all across the city making it a favorable destination for all. The highly cosmopolitan culture of the city boasts of a multi-ethnic entity. People from all over the country and all Indian communities can be found in Bangalore. So much so that, one can find residential localities pertaining to their own communities. Locale such as East Bangalore is a favorable destination for all. Several residential projects have been completed over the last decade and more are coming up, thereby redefining the condition of the real estate market of the city.

Be it commercial properties or residential properties, the real estate scenario of Bangalore, definitely has a promising future.

Author Bio:

Zara Smith writes on behalf of 99acres.com, which is an internet portal dedicated to meet every aspect of the consumers needs in the real estate industry whether it is House, Land Villa, Studio Apartments tec. It is a forum where buyers, sellers and brokers can exchange info. 99 acres covers buy and rent information of properties for almost all major locations like Hyderabad Properties, Bangalore Properties, Delhi Properties and Many more.

Composite Doors - Beauty with Durability

Doors are the first impression of the house. Especially the front door of the house is usually kept in such a way that it attracts the attention of the passerby. The front doors are chosen to complement the beauty and elegance of the house. The front door should be strong enough to provide the safeguard to the house.

There were several research and development in the field of door beauty, stability and not to compromise with the strength of the door. When we think about the materials from which the door has been made, they all have got their limitations and benefits. But, to cater the need of elegance, design and strength the researchers have developed these doors.

Composite doors are composite according to their name. They are made from several materials, which enable to have the best quality of each in one. These doors are composed of wood, PVC, insulating foam and glass reinforced plastics (GRP). All these material give enough strength to the door and on the same time is does not compromise with the beauty of the door. These doors are installed in UPVC steel reinforced frames, which gives additional strength.

These UPVC doors are very effective in resisting heat and sound. It has been surveyed and observed that the people, who have replaced their PVC and wooden doors with these composite ones, are now having fewer problems of heat loss and noise pollution.

Composite doors are the real value for money. These special kinds of doors usually come with a long guarantee some time as long as 10 years. Manufacturers are confident about their guarantee as the materials which are used are sturdy and long-lasting. These doors are durable and fashionable so that they can match the possible requirement of customers. These doors are available in all general sizes if the designs are finalised by the individuals. Any alteration in the design and colour in the choice then it require at least one week’s time to incorporate all the changes.

Before purchasing the composite door individuals have to ensure that the company and the products are having energy performance certificate. This certificate is just to ensure that the product and the purpose of the product are saved and customer gets the full value for the money.

This types of doors have certain specific qualities like; they are weighted to match the wooden door. Most of the sizes of these doors are universals and if customers have any specific size then it can be altered if ordered well in advance. These doors are highly dent resistant and so they do not wrap, twist or bow.  These doors have coloured skins not the painted colour that makes the colour permanent and it doesn’t fade.  These doors have very good heat insulating capacity more than wood.

The doors have variable thickness from 44” to 48”. There is a large variety of colours available in the market and the design also. These Composite doors have variable options of styles of fixing glasses and other designs.

Shoes and How They Have Set Fashion Trends

Down the ages, celebrities, royalty, movie stars and high profile singers have set many a trend when it comes to clothes, fashion, hairstyles and even make up! From the uber big and dramatic makeup and hair of the 60s to today’s minimalistic make up, the fashion industry has seen and perhaps even steered it all. One aspect of clothing that has led from the front when it comes to fashion is footwear. Throughout history, women and men have changed the way nations clad their feet. Some designs were iconic and have evolved into modern designs today. While some seem to have stood the test of time right from the beginning. Here’s looking at a few iconic fashion trends.

Every girl wanted to own a pair of ruby shoes after the movie “The Wizard of Oz”. Since the time the movie hit the nation in 1939, ruby shoes were all the rage. Today we have all kinds of shades of red of course and it seems like red shoes are here to stay! Perhaps on the other side of the shoe spectrum is the footwear that has no color. The nude heels are a very classy item indeed. One of the most useful aspects of the nude shoes is that they can be teamed up with virtually any outfit. Runway models and movies stars have all been seen sporting the nude shoes look with great élan.

Would a fashionista be caught wearing completely flat shoes? Well, surprisingly perhaps, yes! Flats were made famous by Audrey Hepburn in 1957 and since then have been extremely popular among shoe lovers. Of course today, the world of shoes has seen flats evolving to include even conventionally men’s footwear like brogues and Oxfords. The flats have also been embellished with glitter, graphic prints and lots of bling making it an ideal choice for party wear too. From flats, one can go to, literally, greater heights for the high heels are yet another iconic shoe.

It is reported that Marie Antoinette wore her high heels even when she headed to the guillotine. Teetering around on heels that are a few inches high is pretty normal for the woman who loves her high heels. Heels have also come in various styles – wedges, platform, kitten heels and block heels. Today, it is the time for the kitten heel and the wedge to shine a bit more brightly. But there is no denying that high heels are here to rule the world. High heels are also paired with boots and sneakers too to give them that extra degree of style.

Speaking of boots, one more iconic shoe trend was and still remains the go - go boot. Typically, the go – go boot is associated with a person who has a fun sense of fashion. They come in a range of colors and are more often than not, teamed up with a short skirt. Depending on the way in which they are styled, they can look extremely chic so pick up a well designed pair of boots to let loose your fun side!

Soldiers

 When we were on the road not far from our home, we saw a bunch of soldiers running toward-not know where. There were some yellow shirted supervisors, it’s suitable for Mellow Yellow.  I took several shots, but only this one was clear enough.

5 Hot Trends for Designing Your Kitchen in 2012

If you are planning to give your kitchen a much-needed facelift, like changing the design, types of wood, lighting and coloring, it always helps have an expert opinion. With kitchen design trends changing frequently, it helps to know what is currently in fashion. The following are the hot trends in kitchen design this season.

1. Cherry Wood Is So Yesterday

When it comes to the cabinets in your kitchen, there was a time when maple and cherry wood ruled. However, times have changed, and keeping with the current trends, you should now use oak, birch and bamboo kitchen cabinets. These woods have a lighter finish, which gives your kitchen a brighter look. Also, these are more eco-friendly and can do your bit for the natural environment.

2. Using Various Kinds Of Finishes

You can give your kitchen a completely new facelift if you decide to mix finishes. Yes! It’s completely unthinkable, but mixing steel appliances with granite tops and natural wood eating area can actually work wonders for your kitchen. This even saves you from changing the whole kitchen at once. You can pick one area and change it. This will give your kitchen a new look and be easy on your pocket as well. So go ahead and experiment.

3. Bold Use Of Backsplash

Gone are the days when white ceramic tiles would be the choice for backsplashes. Now you can use innovative materials and bold colours to create your kitchen backsplash. Use brick, granite, and quartz and even tempered glass to add a side of your personality to your kitchen. Kitchen remodeling should make a visible change in your kitchen’s look and it should make visitors go wow. Innovative use of backsplash would help you get this exact reaction.

4. Change In Colour Scheme

Do you want to be a part of the crowd or stand apart with your use of current trends and innovative kitchen designs? If you want to make a bold statement, change the whites in your kitchen’s backdrop. Use grays, canary yellow, burnt orange and honey to give your kitchen a bright change while keeping it warm and cozy.

5. Use Colour To Spice Up

Your kitchen at home can become boring and monotonous if you stick to a particular colour scheme. The current trends asks you to jazz up your kitchen with the use of colours where you least expect them. Use colourful appliances and accessories in bright citrus hues to give a much indeed dose of brightness to your pale kitchen. You can also use wallpaper in interesting patterns and shapes.

6. Lights

When it comes to lighting, LED is topping the charts. It is energy efficient and gives your kitchen a high-end finish. The dramatic use of LED in your cabinets and paneling can give certain sophistication to your kitchen.

These interesting trends from competent experts, for designing your kitchen, is the best start to give your kitchen a completely new look.