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Vijay Shanthi Boulevard : Truly class apart.

Bliss. Luxury. Happiness. Comfort. Elegance. All these can be encapsulated as 
'Vijay Shanthi Boulevard'. 

Presenting the 321 luxury apartments on OMR created to delight those who love elite living. Away from the chaos of the city, yet close to the modern facilities of urban life, these homes in Chennai is designed to delight you everyday. 

Whistling woods - luxury apartments in Mambakkam

Vijay Shanthi Builders, always known for their penchant in creating masterpieces now launches their luxury apartments in Mambakkam, The Whistling Woods.  Basically all homes from Vijay Shanthi provides 70% of open space with world class facilities. Strategically located at Mambakkam, the prime suburb near Tambaram, Whistling Woods hosts fabulous 2BHKand 3 BHK apartments ranging between 900 sq. ft. and 1800 sq. ft. Providing a memorable and impeccable experience, Whistling Woods offers an engrossed life in a natural wilderness which is magical, soothing and enchanting. 

Highlights of Whistling Woods:

1. Unique design
2. International style
3. Lake view apartments
4. World's finest facilities
5. 3 BHK homes with Penthouse
6. Amenities - luxurious and trendy.

In close proximity to educational institutions, entertainment avenues, health and service options, Whistling Woods offers a great experience at the bustling suburb of Chennai. Stay tuned for more updates about the project.

 

The Art: The masterpiece homes in Nungambakkam

According to K.V. Raman’s ‘The Early History of the Madras Region’, Nungambakkam features in an 11 century copper plate pertaining to Rajendra Chola. He also adds that there are mentions in epigraphs of the large Nungambakkam Lake which was alas, filled in to make way for a residential area in the early 20 century. With a proud history and magnificent landmarks Nungambakkam elates as one of the elegant areas in the residential real estate. Amongst the four prime residential areas in Chennai, three are in Nungambakkam; Wallace Gardens, Khader Nawaz Khan Road and Kothari Road. 

The areas of Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Kothari Road and Wallace Gardens are home to many western brand outlets, cafeterias and swankiest boutiques and much more for the luxury loving Chennaites. The number of art galleries in these areas contributes towards satisfying the art lovers in the city. The educational institutions, consulates, French and Russian Cultural Centers makes Nungambakkam an international hub amidst the bustling city. Being home to all these don’t take it away from the blues of nature. Hence the creator of masterpieces, Vijayshanthi Builders has launched the ultimatum of their creations in architecture, ‘THE ART’. 

Inspired by Pablo Picasso’s cubist style of painting, ‘THE ART’ is perpetually endless in aura and style. Spread across an extensive area of 51,000 sq. ft. The Art hosts 21 handpicked apartments on Kothari Road. Each apartment is spread across 5498 – 5969 sq. ft. with 4 BHK option and divided into 3 blocks.  The 10,000 sq. ft. basement includes state-of-the-art amenities like gymnasium, yoga, aerobics, massage and steam rooms, sauna room, billiards, bar lounge, mini theater, lounge, party hall, dance floor and indoor games. The facilities include two car parks per apartment, underground sump & pneumatic pressure pumps, water softening plant, access card system and video phones connected to security cabins. The true beauty of 'THE ART' lies in its everlasting design and overall outlook where function and form are in harmony.

For more details about The Art, please log on to: http://www.vijayshanthibuilders.com/ongoing-life-theart-intro.aspx. 

Interior Design : Latest trends!

What are the up-and-coming trends in the world of interior design?

Interior design is alive. It constantly evolves over time, reflecting living standards, affluence levels and lifestyles. If you are looking to give your home a fresh new look, do read on for five of the hottest interior design trends shaping the way we currently live. 

Trend #1: Stepping off the beaten track Less conventional Chennai homes play with colour and reflect the personalities of the occupants. People are consciously moving away from more conventional designs. A more adventurous consumer is emerging—someone not afraid of introducing new ideas into their homes. In Asia, this means using new colours and materials in homes, instead of sticking to safe and common colours like neutrals, whites and dark browns. Leaving personal marks around the house is a quick way to make it look less like a showflat and more like a home.

Trend #2: Going green

Besides cost and aesthetics, another factor you might like to consider is environmental impact. An increasing number of consumers, well aware that their interior design decisions could affect the environment for better or worse, are showing a growing preference for sustainable options when choosing materials and finishes. These clients seek out better suppliers and contractors who can provide them with excellent sustainable alternatives. If you are renovating your floors, avoid natural stone tiles such as Carrera marble or silver travertine. Instead, opt for manufactured tiles with similar attributes.

Trend #3: Sourcing for storage solutions

With the world population on the incline, shrinking living spaces and congested homes have become a common sight. Living in small homes means a need to carve out personal living spaces from the clutter; this can be done through the use of better storage solutions in the home. For those with a few extra amount to spare, companies can provide you with interesting, well-designed storage solutions. Another tip is to look out for multipurpose furniture and installations, such as coffee tables that can store newspapers and magazines, or bed frames with pull-out drawers.

Trend #4: Living under one roof

The ever-rising cost of home ownership has spurred an emerging trend of multi-generational living. With larger households, the different lifestyles of the young, the old, and everyone else in between are now housed within the same residence. Interior designers have to take into account these multiple—sometimes clashing—lifestyles when coming up with designs. Multi-functional space planning is also growing in importance.

Trend #5: Integrating technology into design

Living in the 21st century, it is not surprising to see more homes introducing sophisticated designer technology, especially in the areas of audio-visual entertainment and security enhancement. Both you and your designer should keep abreast of such emerging household technologies when deciding to incorporate them into your renovation plans. This ensures an enhanced total living experience.

These top five design trends will certainly enhance the overall sensory experience in your home. Do take them into consideration the next time you decide to renovate.

Source: http://in.news.yahoo.com/blogs/property-blog/top-5-interior-design-trends-035631380.html

Malles to launch soon in Perumbakkam!

Malles Constructions, with a heritage of 32 years is all set to launch 478 splendid homes in Perumbakkam. The location is just 700 meters from the Medavakkam - OMR link road.

Medavakkam, which was once a remote suburb, is now the center of bustling real estate activity, chiefly exploiting its proximity to OMR – it is about 5 km from Sholinganallur.

The area features as one of the top 13 investment destinations for residential real estate in India and is expected to see a 103 per cent increase in price in the next five years. It is connected to the city through arterial roads, has ample sweet water, access to educational institutions and IT companies, and is connected to Sholinganallur and the Rajiv Gandhi IT expressway. This makes it an ideal location for the large number of IT professionals who want to buy an affordable home close to work on the IT corridor.

With a market value of about Rs. 1 crore for a 2,400 sq. ft area, Medavakkam is fast becoming a preferred destination for the middle-class, whether belonging to the salaried class or running small businesses. The area has witnessed massive changes in the last few years, says a resident who has now lived there for five years.

Not surprisingly, IT employees form the majority of residents in this booming locality, especially in areas like Jayachandran Nagar, BHEL Nagar and Perumbakkam. “Due to its easy access to IT firms, employees find it easier to live here,” says Harish of Malles Constructions. With so much happening around it, Medavakkam is slowly developing the infrastructure to provide suitable living conditions for a family, with improved access to good schools, hospitals, supermarkets and commercial establishments. A number of restaurants and shopping complexes are also springing up on the main roads. With an advantageous location that connects the south-east and south-west locations, the area is witnessing growth similar to what Velachery experienced a few years ago.

Add to all this calm, green patches and the Nanmangalam Reserve Forest, which is home to birds such as Indian Eagle Owl, Grey Partridge and Pied Kingfisher, and Medavakkam seems to offer quite a few benefits to residents. 

 

 

Policy Watch : EASEMENT RIGHTS

You like a certain property and want to purchase it. But the only access to it is via a driveway crossing the next property. Will a driveway have an impact on your potential purchase? A cable television company is seeking to install its lines along the existing electrical poles. Should the company negotiate with the Electricity Board or with each of the owners along whose property the lines run? 

Both these scenarios mentioned in the introduction of this article involve an Easement, a right that gives the property owner a 'non-possessory' interest in another person's property. An Easement has an impact on all types of real estate transactions, and is utilised for conservation and historic preservation purposes. Despite its prevalence, many people lack a clear understanding of this property interest, and numerous problems occur in the drafting, interpretation and implementation of an Easement.

Nature, Creation and Scope

An Easement is a right given to an owner of a property to use an adjacent property which he does not possess, but does not allow him to occupy it. For instance, if X owns a property and grants Y a right-of-way on the road across the property, Y has an Easement in X's property. Y may use the road, but cannot stop others from also using it. However, X could exclude everyone except Y from crossing his property.

Land burdened by an Easement is called a 'servient estate', and the land benefited by the Easement is called the 'dominant estate'. If an Easement benefits a particular piece of land, it is 'appurtenant' to the land. And, if an Easement benefits an individual not as an owner of a particular piece of land, then it is termed 'in gross'. Most Easements are affirmative, which means that they authorise use of another person's land. According to the Indian Easements Act, the inhabitants of a building enjoying the access and use of air and light continuously for over 20 years have a right to them without any condition or restriction. An Easement by virtue of custom is a legal right acquired by the power of law through continuous use of a land over a long period of time. Therefore, the right of way continues to exist by grant, prescription or by virtue of custom.

Easements are usually created by conveyance in a deed or other written documents such as a will or contract. The creation of an Easement requires the same formalities as the transfer or creation of other interests in land. The requirements are as follows: a written instrument, a signature and proper delivery of the document. In limited circumstances, the court will imply an Easement as a matter of law. Two common Easements created by an implication are an Easements of necessity and an Easement implied from a quasi-easement. An Easement of necessity is typically implied to provide access to a landlocked piece of property, whereas, an Easement implied from a quasi-easement is based on a landowner's prior utilisation of part of his property (quasi-servient estate) for the benefit of another portion of his land (quasi-dominant estate). This quasi-easement may become an implied one once either the quasi-servient land or the quasi-dominant land is transferred to a third party. Other methods of establishing Easements include prescriptive use (i.e. by the routine, adverse use of another person's land), estoppels (a legal doctrine involving reliance on the words or actions of another person), custom, public trust, and condemnation.

After an Easement is created, questions often arise concerning its location, dimensions and scope. These questions should be resolved on a case-by-case basis, and are impacted by the method of the Easement's creation. Questions involving matters covered by the written document, or the prior use, or the necessity that created the Easement can be resolved relatively easily. However, the written documents to create an Easement are often vague or incomplete, and inferences from prior use or necessity are not precise. In such a case, the applier's intent is uncertain, and must be construed by the court.

As a rule, an Easement holder has the right to do "whatever is reasonably convenient or necessary in order to enjoy fully the purpose for which the Easement is granted" as long as he does not unduly burden the servient land.

Conversely, the owner of the servient land may also make use of that land that does not unduly interfere with the Easement holder's right. What constitutes an undue burden depends upon each situation. For instance, an increase in traffic over an Easement giving access to a beach resort may not necessarily constitute an undue burden, but traffic resulting from changing a dominant estate from private use to a commercial business might constitute an additional burden on the servient estate.

The reasonable use of an Easement is not fixed and may include a consideration of changes in the surrounding area with technological developments. However, if the court determines that the servient estate is unduly burdened by the unreasonable use of an Easement, the servient estate holder has several remedies. These include injunctions to restrict the dominant owner to an appropriate enjoyment of the Easement, monetary damages when the Easement holder exceeds the scope of his rights injuring the servient estate, and in some instances, 'extinguishment' of the Easement. Likewise, there are remedies for interference by the servient owner. Interference with an Easement is a form of trespass, and the court frequently enjoins the obstruction of an Easement and may order the removal of encroaching structures at the servient owner's expense. If the interference with an Easement causes diminution in the value of the dominant estate, the court may also award compensatory damages to the Easement holder. 

Transferability and Termination of Easements

The transferability of an Easement must also be considered when undertaking a real estate transaction. An Easement's transferability depends upon its nature (i.e. whether it is appurtenant or in gross). In general, an Easement appurtenant is transferred with the dominant property even if this is not mentioned in the transferring document. But, the document transferring the dominant estate may express that the Easement shall not pass with the land. Because non-commercial Easements in gross are treated as a right of personal enjoyment for the original holder, they are generally not transferable.

An individual granting an Easement should avoid any legal problem by expressing that the easement is permanent and utilising appropriate words of inheritance. Although permanent Easements are the norm, they can be terminated in numerous ways. For instance, an Easement may be created for a limited or conditional duration. Easements of a limited duration are commonly used to provide temporary access to a dominant estate. An Easement may also be terminated when an individual owning the dominant estate purchases the servient estate, or when the holder of the Easement releases his right to the owner of the servient estate. This release must be given in writing. Abandonment of an Easement can also extinguish it, but as a general rule, the non-use of an Easement does not constitute its abandonment. The misuse or the sale of a servient estate can also terminate an Easement. 

Source : http://www.chennairealty.biz/legal_tax.php 

Property values rise in Perumbakkam, Chennai

With the IT sector growing across Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), real estate market of Perumbakkam, a suburb in south Chennai, is benefiting on account of its location. Being 2 km away from OMR, it is almost equidistant from all prime IT hubs such as Velacherry and Sholinganallur and the commercial Thoraipakkam. As per MagicBricks.com data, the locality has witnessed a whopping 21 per cent rise in property prices in the Oct-Dec, 2012 quarter.

Perumbakkam is well connected through OMR, Tamabaram-Velacharry Road and Medavakkam-Sholinganallur Road. Its strategic location has been a major reason for a steady demand and capital appreciation in this area. Perumbakkam enjoys good connectivity with important roads and is close to the upcoming ELCOT SEZs. Therefore, one can expect a good increase in values in five years. 

Apart from the location advantage, another factor adding to the price rise is the Government’s policy of premium FSI which came in 2010. The policy gave the builders a scope to make larger homes, due to which the prices have risen from Rs 2800 per sq ft in 2010 to Rs 5,000 per sq ft in 2012.

The locality is primarily driven by end-users accounting to almost 60 per cent of the total buyers. Thus, in accordance to the demand, majorly 2 and 3 BHKs of sizes ranging from 900-1,500 sq ft are offered in Perumbakkam. The average prices of these range from Rs 3,800-5,000 per sq ft.

Owing to this, the rental market too has witnessed an escalation of 8 per cent in the last 6 months. The rental values range between Rs 15-18 per sq ft. Thus, with its outstanding connectivity, proximity to commercial locations and social infrastructure, Perumbakkam seems to be good for all buyers. While there is comfort for end-users, investors can hope for large appreciations in the coming years.

Source : Shradha Goyal, MagicBricks.com Bureau

Vijay Shanthi’s Lotus Pond becomes the new luxury destination on the OMR

Vijay Shanthi, one of the finest builders in Chennai is all set to deliver their prestigious project, ‘Lotus Pond' in Kelambakkam on the OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road). Kelambakkam is a rapidly growing suburb of Chennai, situated on the Old Mamallapuram Road, also known as the IT corridor. The close vicinity to educational institutions, entertainment centers, IT parks, BPO centers and health cities like Chettinad Health City makes Kelambakkam a preferred residential locality. Kelambakkam is an important junction connecting the East Coast Road and the Grand Southern Trunk Road. It also connects to major suburbs like Mamallapuram, Adyar, Thiruporur, Vandalur Zoo, Tambaram, Chengalpattu, and Tidel Park.

Vijay Shanthi’s head of marketing, Ms. Jayanthi says, “Lotus Pond offers you a lifestyle apartments inKelambakkam that is so close to nature yet beside all modern day necessities of modern day living.  The homes at Lotus Pond are created with landscaping on all suitable open spaces, a world-class business center, a serene yoga meditation center, an acupuncture walkway, a large community hall, an indoor and outdoor games area, a skating rink, a fully equipped gymnasium, a party hall, an art & crafts center, a swimming pool and a departmental store. The greatest advantage of Lotus Pond is that it is close to the IT parks as well as the developing hubs of Chennai. Phase 1 of the Lotus Pond has been completely sold out, while phase 2 is fast nearing completion.”

Spread across a sprawling 11 acres, Vijay Shanthi Lotus Pond features 1328 truly stunning homes ranging between 363 sq. ft. to 1157 sq. ft. Lotus Pond showcases spectacular 2 and 3BHK homes with a host of entertainment avenues, a stunning array of leisure facilities and a wide range of conveniences catering to daily needs of residents. Lotus Pond also offers the finest amenities and several tailor-made comforts specially created keeping in mind the needs of adults, kids and senior citizens. The standard specifications of Vijay Shanthi Lotus Pond include vitrified tiles, white ceramic tiles for all common areas and non-skid ceramic tiles for the bathrooms with Jaquar or equivalent make fittings and high quality PVC pipes for internal wiring. The homes at Phase 1 of Lotus Pond are complete and ready for occupation.

Malles Arcadiaa: the new landmark of Velachery

For 32 years, Malles has created over a 110 truly spectacular projects that dot the skyline of Chennai. A rich heritage reflected in their statement of ‘Building Chennai Since 1980’. The immense prosperity and success of these magnificent homes have transformed the lives of over 2500 families.

In 2013, Malles is all set to deliver their latest world-class homes at Malles Arcadiaa in Velachery. Immense expertise coupled with industry experience of has enabled Malles to deliver affordable homes across Chennai.  Velachery is an important suburban hub that connects the rapidly growing IT corridor on OMR, GST road and the Central Business Districts of Chennai. Velachery is the perfect balance between old and the new Chennai and is a phenomenon in terms of development.  The maker of many other masterpieces, Malles launched Arcadiaa in January 2011 in the dynamic suburb of Velachery.

Malles Arcadiaa offers a cluster of 136 elegantly-designed luxury 2 and 3 BHK homes spread between 800 and 1600 sq. ft. The homes at Malles Arcadiaa enjoy optimum ventilation and immaculate detailing which is reflected in their stringent quality policies. Amongst the city's most trusted builders, Malles provides top-of-the-line amenities without escalating EMI's. Each home at Malles Arcadiaa is equipped with an array of special amenities that are designed to delight in every way possible.

Mr. Harish, one of the Directors of the Malles Group says, “We are glad to announce that all 136 homesin Malles Arcadiaa are sold out since the launch of the project in January 2011. The homes at Malles Arcadiaa are equipped with classy and trendy amenities blending luxury and necessity in equal proportions.  The amenities at Arcadiaa include an acupuncture walkway, a fully equipped air-conditioned gymnasium, a children’s play area, a skating rink, a basketball post, a swimming pool, a multipurpose hall to celebrate the life’s finest moments, a recreation center and an indoor games area”. The homes will be delivered by the end of April 2013.

Fabulous interiors for your dream home.

Was that coffee table in your friend's house in Chennai, awesome enough to catch your attention? Or was it his simple and stylish couch in the living, you loved to own? The contemporary art touch in his home made you feel jealous? Want to make your apartment in Chennai look elegant, yet with a contemporary touch? From Chennai's own builder, Malles Constructions, here are some interesting interior styles for the art lover in you.

Over centuries styles have evolved with the taste of generations. Every style has benefits to the people who will enjoy the home for many years to come. Each of the following designs showcases character and taste specific to an era.

   

Shabby Chic

               The all-white interior walls, floors, and ceilings highlighted with antiques furniture, this gives your home a British look. Soft pastels bring focus and offer a more feminine feel to the design.

The British look with Shabby Chic style

Swedish style
          An eclectic finish is created through a trendy approach called maximalism, which means to make the most of a small space. What may appear to be a medley of color is actually a collection of interesting objects arranged for maximum visual appeal. Vibrant colors are used to create focal points throughout the room that plead the visitor to examine each piece more closely.

Get the Swedish Style with a maximal approach

 Contemporary 
                    Featuring solid colors with contrasting properties against a blank slate of walls and floor, this is the sleek one for your metropolitan home in Chennai. Furniture has sleek, straight lines with sharp corners. Few accent pieces are used, which leaves a clean and open look for visual appeal.

The sharp, clean, contemporary look

Classic contemporary

                                Contrasting the softer colors and highlighting the art on the walls as the visual emphasis, this style is considered the elegant among the contemporary styles.  The rounded furniture lines offer an appealing and warm setting that draws the attention of the guest in your home. Colors are complementary instead of contrasting to draw the entire room into focus without an abrupt focus on one element.

The simple and elegant style

Funky

              Over-sized, comfortable chairs set against the blunt lines of tables with metal legs. Invite your friends to enjoy the style and sit for a spell. Every element is clean and visibly interesting. Colors are in the chairs while the rest of the room creates a palette to be accented for visual interest.

The clean and trendy Funky style

 New York

    Wide open rooms are accented with neutral paint colors accented by contrasting furniture. Edges of the room are lined with furniture that allows for easy traffic flow through the main corridors. Eye-catching accents are used as light fixtures, and storage is hidden in beautiful pieces of furniture made of intriguing materials.

The eye-catching New York style.

Traditional

 A formal home setting is the most appropriate choice for this style. Choices between many time periods create a sense of timeless tradition in a home that is decorated in the traditional sense. Colors include the jewel tones in coordinating hues. Silks, brocades and satin are the prevalent fabrics used in this style of decorating.

The traditional style

Ecletic

           As the term conveys, the Eclectic decorating style is varied and can develop into a room that resembles any number of the other decorating styles. Colors are strictly up to the taste of the person who will live with the interior decor. Most people who choose this style do so because they enjoy certain aspects of all the other styles.

 

The Ecletic

Garden                             Most homes decorated in the Garden style will have a sun room full of plants built onto an exterior wall. The use of live plants inside the house is accompanied by landscape pictures. Large windows allow for sweeping views of the exterior landscape. Interior and outdoor furniture are used inside the home and patio doors are in more than one room. Colors are vibrant and natural to bring the outdoors into each living space.

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The Interior Garden style

Tuscan

                 Originating in Italy, the Tuscan style was developed by the tradesmen and farmers that lived throughout Italy’s countryside. As Italians came to this country, their decorating style took hold. Colors include natural hues accented with rich reds and ochers found in the landscape. Muted tones blend the walls, floors, and furniture into a soothing setting that welcomes everyone.

The Italian interior with Tuscan style

Asian

                Use of space is central to decorating in the Asian style. Leaving the middle of the room open is essential to convey the openness of heart valued in the Asian cultures of the world. Colors are close to nature and bright Colors are used in focal points around each room.

 

The typical Asian style

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