I am civil engineer and also studied management, and one mistake I see almost every home buyer make is this: they compare flats using price per sqft quoted by the builder. From an engineering & financial point of view, this is the wrong way to compare property value. for example: Flat A Total price = … Read more
If you are planning to buy a flat, there is one term you will keep seeing in documents, brochures, and RERA papers: FSI. Most buyers ignore it, but once you understand it, you start seeing projects very differently. What FSI Means? FSI means Floor Space Index. The formula is: FSI = Total construction area allowed … Read more
When you buy your first high-rise flat, especially on the top floors, some members of the family may feel that the building is swaying, while others may not feel anything at all. This often creates fear and confusion. However, swaying of a building within permissible limits is allowed as per IS 456 and IS 875 … Read more
Most buyers ask whether a project uses Mivan or traditional construction?. However, very few ask the critical follow-up question: “How will this affect my daily life 5–10 years from now?” As a civil engineer, I want to share the uncomfortable truth behind these methods. The Common Misconception Buyers often assume that Mivan is premium and … Read more
As a civil engineer and management graduate, one common mistake I see new home buyers making is this:Let me say this bluntly because sugarcoating is how people lose their life savings.Most new home buyers make the same mistake: they finalize the location first, even when that location has no financially strong or trustworthy builders. During … Read more
Most people walk into a sample flat and think: “Wow… this is exactly how my flat will look.” That is the mistake. Many buyers later realize their actual flat feels smaller, light and ventilation are worse, finishing quality does not match, and the layout feels tighter and awkward. This leads to the common realization: “But … Read more