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Items on Apartment Buyer’s Wish List

Everyone who has made it their goal to buy a home or flats in Kochi of their own has a certain idea of what should be in that home. Their wish list can increase over time as they learn what is available and as their needs change – they’ve started a family, perhaps, or discovered that they enjoy entertaining friends and family. High-Quality Windows The windows in your apartment have a direct impact on your overall comfort; keeping you cooler in the summer and toasty in the winter. That’s why every home buyer should opt for a high-quality window – with at least a double pane. Having a double pane window keeps the cold air separated from the warm air, working to reduce transfer between the two. This also reduces condensation on the windows too. Commercial Appliances The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in a home; it’s important the design optimizes your time. Commercial appliances offer a larger space to cook and prepare food – meaning you’ll be able to ...

Green Buildings for New Home Buyers in Kochi

A new study of home buyer’s choices focusing exclusively on green-performance innovations in the new home building industry. The study explores buyers’ attitudes towards various green building features, ideas or concepts, and the possibility that the home buying decision may be affected by any of these features. It concludes that there is a notable growth in green and sustainable homes over the last several years. The results of this study further solidify the continued buyer interest in green building. They also point to the increased building of efficient homes and home remodelling work in the future. The 5 key outcomes regarding top influencers in a home purchase decision include: #1. Safe Community – 90% of all respondents #2. Energy Efficiency – 88% of all respondents #3. Low maintenance – 85% of all respondents #4. Lower operating costs – 85% of all respondents #5. Durable/Resilient – 84% of all respondents Common Words New Home Buyers Use to Describe Green ...

Apartment Safety Tips

Living in an apartment can cause unique  security  concerns. Since living in apartments has increased over the years, home invasions and burglaries are on the rise. Burglars usually target apartments which are empty, apartments which have an easy access and one with good escape routes. Every apartment owner should consider the apartment safety rules and regulations as an important aspect. Due to the increased crime in apartments in Kochi , there are various measures being initiated by every apartment society. Here are some tips to be followed for apartment safety: Take that first pass through to make sure you like the place and it has the right “feel” but take a second pass through the unit and check it for safety. Make sure all windows close fully and that the locks work. Make sure the apartment has sufficient and working smoke alarms. There should be one in each bedroom as well as in your common area. If the unit has multiple levels there should be at least on...

Noel Mattethtra Heights - First Green Building in Kottayam

Noel Villas and Apartments is one of the leading builders in Kerala who has proved their success for various projects in Kochi, Kottayam and Thiruvalla. Noel Mattethra Heights , a new project in Kottayam, has gifted with the position of first IGBC Gold Certified Green Building in Kottayam District. The idea of ​​the green building provides environmentally friendly, social and economic stability for the customers.  Noel Mattethra Heights is constructed with the aim of reducing the use of electricity and water from 50% to 30%. The materials used for construction are all environment-friendly. The paints used in the building contain a high Solar Reflective Index (SRI) to absorb and reduce the heat. Plumping fixtures that reduce water consumption, high energy efficient light fittings, open-air ventilation system, and natural lightings are the amazing features of Mattethra Heights that offers a safe, healthy and comfortable living environment for the customers. Noel vi...

How to decorate balcony in an apartment?

Most of the apartments in Kerala have enough space to arrange or decorate their balcony in an attractive way. The balcony is usually the last space you have in mind when planning a renovation or remodel for your home. It often gets overlooked but the truth is the balcony is a very important space and a great asset to an apartment. Depending on its size, shape and layout, there are several design strategies you can adopt.  1. Plan for your balcony garden While planning for your balcony garden, first develop a rough idea about the elements you need there, like what kind of plants you wish to grow. When you decide about the plants, make sure that the varieties that you select flourish in your balcony. East facing balconies receive the morning sunlight, plants that require gentle sunlight would grow well in East facing balconies. The West receives sunlight during the peak hours, so plants that require maximum sunlight like the flowering plants can be grown well on this side....

Apartments and Flats in Kakkanad near Infopark

Noel Ecotat Right at the heart of a lush green environment stands as one of the best luxury apartments in Kochi , Noel Ecotat . It is located in Edappally and Kakkanad. This completed project by one of the Top 10 builders in Kochi takes you closer to Nature to be soothed, healed and put your senses back in tune. Wake up to glistening shimmer of lakes and chirping of birds to start your day. Ecotat boasts its closeness to Nature and its serenity. With an extravagant lobby, pool, parking and other luxury facilities, this premium flat brings much pride to its residents. Taking a minimalistic and thespian advent, the colour scheme blends aptly into its locale with shades of brown. With no compromise gone into spacing, the rooms of each apartment are generous yet snug complete with every opulence making this a promising luxury flat . Noel Ectotat is one of the IGBC Gold Certified Apartments in Kakkanad equipped with advanced green features specified by the IGBC . Noel Ser...

Tips to Maintain Your Apartment During Rainy Season

The rainy season is fast approaching and with it comes a whole new set of challenges when it comes to keeping the home clean. It is the time in a year where your property and its content need an extra care. The dry season has its dust and debris that is swished around by dry winds. The wet season is filled with sticky mud and dirty puddles of water. It is not impossible however to keep your apartment spotless during this season. With a few tweaks here and there, you will never notice the difference save for when you get out or look through your window. Failure to protect your home from rain can result in damage or loss which need costly repair or sometimes difficult to repair. The moisture or mould can be a threat to you and your family member’s health. Moisture in building or penetrating rainwater in the wall or building structure can be prevented if you prepare your apartment for the rainy season. Outdoor Maintenance Look for lawn damage : Low areas next to the founda...