HOW DO YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT HOME FOR YOUR FAMILY IN THIS CROWDED WORLD OF CHOICES?

Bharat Sehgal sits comfortably with his family as they bond over a game of Monopoly, and the microwave in the kitchen beeps even as the smell of freshly popped corn wafts into the living room. “These are the moments I cherish the most” shares the 44-year-old Technical Architect who only a year ago was distraught with the thought of looking for an ideal home to buy for himself and his family.

Buying a home is a major decision in one’s life, perhaps the biggest purchase one makes in a lifetime. It requires careful consideration based on research and various consultations before finalizing on the home you want and the home you will cherish. With innumerable builders and real estate companies to choose from today, the task is definitely a daunting one and makes it tougher to choose the right option. Whether it is the first time you are buying a house or not, identifying the right builder or team to buy from can make the whole process hassle-free and a moment to treasure rather than dread.

EXPLORE AVAILABLE BUILDERS

Since we live in times today where there is no dearth of builders, your priority should be to first find a team that best suits the needs you have in your mind. You can start by asking for recommendations from your friends and family to compile a list of builders, around 5 to 8, to look in to. Follow that up with extensive research online including reviews of existing projects, the team, their overall approach towards quality and the ease with which you can interact with them.

CONSTRUCTION QUALITY

Quality is a key aspect of any project and it is important for you to find a team that is transparent about their approach to quality. You can start by looking at quality certifications such as ISO, AS etc. that the builder has. Follow that up with a check on their sourcing practices (after all you will find it almost impossible to tell the difference of the products used during construction once the project is complete). It is advisable to read the fine print to see if products mentioned are high quality branded products (such as TATA or Jindal for steel; ACC or Ultratech for cement and so on) or brand names are altogether replaced with confusing technical terms and jargons (such as high-grade steel, Fe-415 TMT Steel, 33-grade cement and so on). Find out if the builder allows and encourages multiple site visits during the development phase to ensure the continued quality of products being used.

ACCESSIBILITY AND TRANSPARENCY

It is indeed important to have trust in the team you will be interacting with, this includes the rapport the team builds with you, the team’s willingness and ability to answer questions, their sincerity about the work process, estimated timelines, paperwork and so on. Ask them questions about usable space including corridors, corners etc. because if the team has an inefficient design system, you will end up with a home that is actually smaller than what you thought the total square feet purchased should have delivered. If you feel your interaction with the team leaves you uncomfortable and mystified in any way throughout your interaction, this may not be a good sign. After all this is the team you will have to believe in to deliver a comfortable home for you and your family to create a lifetime of memories.

ASK QUESTIONS, EVEN SEEMINGLY SILLY ONES

Buying a home is always unique and there may be a number of things you might be unsure of. The team you contact should be able to clarify your doubts for you. Your questions could be about pretty much anything such as the process to get a possession certificate, list of documentation required and timelines for the documentation or even detail product features-related questions. Ask your questions and be upfront about any discomfort or apprehensions. A professional team will encourage you to ask questions and lead you into having a healthy as well as a fruitful interaction all the time. License and Track Record

DESIGN FOCUS

Beauty, it is said, is in the eye of the beholder. This cannot be truer than in the context of a home. While the design is subjective and you should choose a project from a builder whose design style most appeals to you, here are a few things that you may want to consider as well. In the sense of a house, the design is both functional as well as aesthetic and many a time no consideration is given beyond the look of a villa or a house. For example, a sustainable lifestyle, synonymous with healthy living, is a critical aspect in today’s context, be it fine air quality, clean water or a walkability index. Features such as greenery on the roof or walls, daylighting designs (such as double-height windows and skylights) and other ecological features can not only enhance the aesthetics of a place but also contribute towards a sustainable existence for the future.

Finally, buying a home is a dream as well as a challenge and finding that right team to buy your home from is half the journey towards your destination home. Start with exploring available builders, conduct inquiries and research on construction quality, check on the accessibility and transparency of the team you interact with, ask every little question you have in mind and don’t forget to look into the design philosophy of the project.

CAN NVT QUALITY LIFESTYLE BE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOUR HOME?

Here is why we could be the right choice for you when you think of a home to build a lifetime of memories with your loved ones:

The team behind your home

NVT Quality Lifestyle is one of the leading villa developers in Bangalore, founded by a team of professionals who spent their early years with large multinationals before starting NVT. The founding team is also alumni of some of the most prestigious universities in the world like Carnegie Mellon, Purdue, Wharton, IIT etc.

Transparency and Professionalism in Sourcing

We follow a guideline to help ensure very high quality in sourcing and we are very transparent about this. For example, steel and cement are sourced from only primary suppliers such as Tata Steel or Jindal, and cement is sourced from ACC or Ultratech. This extends to all other materials such as flooring from Pergo, windows from Kommerling, glass from Saint Gobain, switches from Pansonic and tiles from Kajaria or Nitco.

Professional QC Design and Implementation

We have roots in our parent firm NVT Quality Certification which is one of India’s leading quality certification firms consulting and certifying various Indian and multinational firms across ISO, AS etc. although unprecedented, it may not come as a surprise that we have designed and implemented our very own processes to maintain quality

Design Philosophy

Our villas are designed with particular attention given to maximize visual comfort and reduce energy use. Our efficient floor plans, there is no loss of usable space to corridors, corners in a villa. We go to great lengths to ensure the usable area in your villa is much higher than otherwise available in the market. You need to visit an NVT villa and decide for yourself.