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Vastu tips when buying a home to ensure positivity

Vastu is a traditional method of following a set of rules to build and maintain homes that assure a life of prosperity, comfort and peace. Vastu Shastra is a mix of science and art; it blends the five elements of nature (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space) and uses the science of direction to make sure that the dwellers of the homes live a healthy and wealthy life. The builders while constructing the homes should adhere to the rules and norms of Vastu. Vastu has a distinct set of rules for developing a building and these can only be applied at the time of construction; Vastu also has a different set of rules to maintain a home.

Follow these Vastu tips while buying a home to ensure a peaceful and comfortable life:

1. Vastu tips for Bedrooms: Bedroom is the most personal spot in a home and thus it needs a lot of attention and care while it is being planned. Some of the important Vastu tips for the bedroom are:

a. Make sure that the door is made of strong material so that your personal life is free from outside interference and you can rest comfortably.
b. Upon entering, ensure that the first thing you glance at makes you happy and positive. This can be anything from a photo of your family, flowers or even a painting.
c. Your bedroom should not be messy; there should be ample space for movement and the bedroom should be squeaky clean.

2. Vastu tips for living rooms: The living room is the place where the family gathers together and have discussions. It is also the place where your guests sit when they visit you. It is an important area of the house since it can attract a lot of attention from the outside. By following these Vastu rules for living rooms you can ensure positivity in the house:

a. When sitting in the living room, the owner should face the north or the east and the guests could either sit beside the owner or opposite to him.
b. All the electronic items should be kept in the south of the living room as this is the direction Vastu considers to be the direction of fire.
c. The living room should be at a lower level than the rest of the house to ensure comfort for both the guests and the owners.

3. Vastu tips for kitchens: A Kitchen is a place where all the people attain their health from, and we all know that health is wealth. Therefore a lot of attention should be given to the Vastu rules for the kitchen which are:

a. The Kitchen should be at the corner of the house.
b. The electric gadgets such as the mixer and grinder should be at the south of the house as this is the direction of fire.
c. The kitchen should not be placed next to the bedroom.
d. The water should be placed in the north-east region of the kitchen as this is the best direction for water as determined by Vastu.

By complying with the Vastu tips while buying a home you can live a life full of prosperity, happiness, health and wealth.

December 15, 2017 / by / in , ,
What is RERA? How will it impact Homebuyers?

What is RERA?

RERA (Real Estate Regulation and Development) Act, The act was passed by parliament last year. RERA seeks to bring clarity and fair practices that would protect the interests of home buyers and also boost investments in the real estate sector.
RERA requires builders to submit the original approved plans for their ongoing projects and the alterations that they made later. They also have to furnish details of revenue collected from allottees, how the funds were utilised, and the timeline for construction, completion, and delivery that will need to be certified by an Engineer/Architect/practicing Chartered Accountant.

How will RERA impact Homebuyers?

Some of the important compliances are:

• Informing allottees about any minor addition or alteration.
• Consent of 2/3rd allottees about any other addition or alteration.
• No launch or advertisement before registration with RERA
• Consent of 2/3rd allottees for transferring majority rights to 3rd party.
• Sharing information project plan, layout, government approvals, land title status, sub-contractors.
• Increased assertion on the timely completion of projects and delivery to the consumer.
• An increase in the quality of construction due to a defect liability period of five years.
• Formation of RWA within specified time or 3 months after majority of units has been sold.

The most positive aspect of this Act is that it provides a unified legal regime for the purchase of flats; apartments, etc., and seeks to standardise the practice across the country.

Which projects come under RERA

• Commercial and residential projects including plotted development.
• Projects measuring more than 500 sq mts or 8 units.
• Projects without Completion Certificate, before commencement of the Act.
• The project is only for the purpose of renovation / repair / re-development which does not involve re-allotment and marketing, advertising, selling or new allotment of any apartments, plot or building in the real estate project, will not come under RERA.
• Each phase is to be treated as standalone real estate project requiring fresh registration.

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