Monday, 30 January 2017

5 Factors to Consider When Buying a New House


No matter if it’s your first time or you’ve bought a house before, there are certain rules that need to be followed. Of these, the most important one is to conduct a thorough research of the property you are planning to finalize. There practically are hundreds of residential projects being developed across the city that may seem to be the best possible option – budgeted rates, good interiors, easy availability of water and power and much more. But there are a number of other essential factors that cannot and must not be ignored. For it’s your hard earned money that you’ll be investing. Here, in this post, we list down some of the most important factors that must be taken into account before zeroing upon a residential property in Meerut. 

Master Plan

Though master plan of residential projects today, are designed in a way that they maximize space and offer exactly what they claim, its best to get the total area verified before finalizing. Lately, a plethora of cases have been reported wherein developers have fooled the buyers by promising expansive spaces, charged them accordingly and delivered way lesser than their claim. 

Resale Apartment 

If you are planning to purchase a resale apartment, it’s best to talk to the seller beforehand about the house. Enquire about the property, the facilities available, whether the neighborhood is fine and more. Additionally, make sure to get the title deed from the owner and do not believe those who say that the deed is with the previous owner. They are simply fooling you!

Location

Next on the list is the location of the property. While it seems to be a secondary thing to worry about, it evident isn’t. Enquire about the locality from people living there and neighbouring societies, and even pay a visit to the place to take a first-hand look of where you are planning to shift. It’s very important that the environs of the locality give away positive vibes and is in proximity with major catchments of the city for convenience filled living. 

Crime Rate

This is yet another essential factor that needs your attention. An area that’s prone to crimes must be avoided no matter how good a deal you may be getting. Consider other options. After all, your safety is more important than a mere house.

Inspect the property

Let’s say the property you’ve finalized meets all the above listed requirements – a good locality, a good developer, least crime rate and excellent master plan residential project, there is one last thing that you need to do. Inspect the property, especially, if it’s a resale one. For, the chances of a resale property having flaws are quiet high. Check for any kind of leaks, cracks and moisture in the walls, damages in the structure, rusty pipes and termites. Zero upon one only if it has no or fixable flaws.

Monday, 23 January 2017

Gurgaon Real Estate Policy changes – A Friend or Foe!

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Post the announcement of demonetization, the affordable housing segment of the Gurgaon real estate experienced a considerable downfall in terms of reduced demand, increased supply and depreciation of the land’s value. However, unlike the other sectors of the economy, the real estate market of the nation is expected to witness a boost again as the prices of land will escalate to new heights in the upcoming years.

Amid all this, a lot of policies have changed which will affect the real estate market. These are as follows:-

  • An amendment made to the Benami Transactions Act.
  • Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.
  • The introduction of 100% deduction in profits for the construction of affordable houses.
  • Interest subsidy for first-time home buyers has changed.
  • A change in arbitration norms for the construction of companies.
  • Exemption of service tax to affordable housing developments.
  • DDT exemption for SPVs to REITs.
  • Implementation of the Goods and Services Tax structure in the real estate segment.
  • For foreign investors – introduction of the status of permanent residency. 
  • Demonetization of 500 and 1000 rupee notes.
Policy Changes to Boost Real Estate

Many Gurgaon real estate developers claim that the above-listed policy changes made during 2016 will, in a way, help the sector than to harm the business. Some builders even emphasize on the fact that the policy changes have typically worked in favor of the developers as well the home-buyers. 

The crash in the price of property in Gurgaon ready to move in and under construction has enabled many potential buyers to plunge in and make their dream of having a house come true. The exemption of service tax against the development of affordable houses (upto 60 square meters) under any state or central government scheme, including the PPP scheme, has augmented the affordable housing sector and even encouraged the public and private players to collaborate and deliver projects.

The Impact of GST

While most of the policies mentioned above have been welcomed with open arm by the real estate developers, the impact of two policies are yet to be analyzed – GST and demonetization of high-value currency notes. Taking about GST, the officials still lack clarity on whether real estate will be placed in the category of ‘sin’ or ‘common use’ and the tax rates which it will attract – will it remain at 18% or go higher.

The changes though have been a major matter of concern at the moment, but most of them are being welcomed with a smile. The more interesting thing will be to see new developments in these policies in 2017.

Friday, 13 January 2017

Types of Condensers and Their Functions



Coil manufacturing companies in India produce condenser coils for condensing units. A condenser is primarily a device that is used to liquefy gas by cooling it. In the Central Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system, the hot discharged gas called refrigerant vapour from the compressor enters into the condensing coils and performs the basic cooling function. The condenser coils in refrigerator and AC are placed along with the compressors of the condensing units. Condensers are primarily available in a plethora of shapes, sizes and designs including plain tube, finned tube, plate type, parallel pass units, etc.

Classification of condensers

The condensers are categorized by their method of cooling. The three major types are-
  • Air cooled condensers
  • Combined air/Evaporative Condensers
  • Water-cooled Condensers

Air cooled condensers
An air cooled condenser consists of a type of condensing coil of ample surface in which the air is blown by a fan or induced by a natural draft. This type of condenser is majorly used in small capacity refrigerating units. It is mostly designed for residential or small office air conditioners.
 Air cooled condenser should be kept free from dirt and other foreign materials. This is because, the accumulation of dust and lint inside the condenser coils reduce the airflow around the tubes and fins.

Combined Air or Evaporator condensers
These types of condensers are also known as Evaporator condensers. They primarily consist of coils that are cooled with the help of water sprayed from the above .The cold air enters from the bottom and is blown across the coils. The evaporation of the water from the coils immediately creates a cooling effect. The hot refrigerant gas condenses and changed into a liquid state. The water that does not evaporate is re -circulated with the help of a pump. Evaporator condensers also help in eliminating water disposal problems and provide the most economical means of cooling the refrigerant gases.

Water –Cooled Condensers
These types of condenserare similar to steam surface condensers, where the cooling is accomplished by water that circulates through the tubes or condensing coils enclosed in a shell. The major four types of Water–Cooled Condensers are –
-          Double pipe condenser
-          Double tube condenser
-          Shell and coil Condenser
-          Shell and tube Condenser

To conclude, HVAC condensers are vital for all types of air conditioning and refrigeration systems in our homes and are expensive in nature. Therefore, proper maintenance of them are highly beneficial in saving money in the long run!

Monday, 24 October 2016

Short Term Professional Courses after Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA)

Looking for good short term professional courses after BBA? There are a plethora of options to consider apart from pursuing Masters and Post-Graduation in Business. You can simply opt for any short term course of your choice. Every professional course aims at broadening the outlook and strengthening the communication and management skills of the students so that they can prepare them for entering the real business world.

Types of Short Term courses for BBA students after graduation:

  • Certification in BS communication- One of the most popular short term professional courses among BBA students, Certification in BS communication is a training programme which involves a host of communication and soft skill development disciplines that are of tremendous importance in the overall development of the students.
  • Executive Certification in Event Management: This course helps the students to get trained in various event related aspects such as- sponsorship, budgeting, bidding, venue section, planning, designing, event set- up, etc. Students who have an interest in marketing and event management can opt for this type of short- term certification course.
  • Short term Journalism and Mass Communication programme: This course offers the fundamentals of new media skills and media policies to the students. Undergraduates who are interested in Public Relation, Media, and Communication can get a short term professional course done in Mass Communication. The certification provides the students a firm understanding of the field of mass communication, TV, Radio and Print media along with other upgrading sectors like Print production, advertising, etc.
  • Short term professional courses in Fashion Designing: This type of certificate programme will impart students with various fashion fundamentals such as- Creative designing, Fashion illustrations, Tailoring, Pattern creation, Art concepts and various types of technicalities of the fashion industry. Students who are ambitious of becoming a Fashion designer, illustrator, model or fashion photographer, they can opt for this course after the completing BBA.
Apart from these short term professional courses, there are a host of other short term certificate programmes that can be opted after BBA, including Textile Designing Certification, Corporate Training Certification, IT related courses such as Web Designing, Graphics, Web development, Animation and much more!

Thursday, 20 October 2016

Apartments in Gurgaon match the urbane demands!

Apartments in Gurgaon at GurgaonOne in Sector 84, Gurgaon have been crafted keeping in mind the growing needs of the contemporary Indian property buyers. Made with precision, each apartment speaks high of staggering features, stunning designs, alluring views and excellent ventilation system. Pay a visit to GurgaonOne in Sector 84 today!

Buy property in Gurgaon in GurgaonOne, Sector 84!

Planning to buy a property in Gurgaon? Pay a visit to GurgaonOne in Sector 84, Gurgaon! A stunning property developed by one of the leading real estate developers of India, Alpha Corp, in collaboration with the renowned architect ARCOP, MeerutOne promises stylishly designed apartments, an array of facilities and amenities at the most reasonable prices. Checkout the property today!

Plot for sale in Meerut are lavish!

Looking for a plot for sale in Meerut? Check out Alpha Corp’s recently developed residential enclave – MeerutOne. A property developed in one of the upcoming areas of the city close to NH-58, MeerutOne is a perfect option for those who wish to live a convenience driven life amid the nature’s bounty. Featuring all the latest facilities and amenities, the property very reasonably priced!