Magicbricks' users define smart cities

Magicbricks asked its users how smart are the cities they live in and what does ‘smart’ mean to them? We received an overwhelming response as you openly shared feedback on your cities. You talked about the limitations that prevent your city from being qualified as a smart city.

The common sentiment that came from your feedback is that basic features such as robust transportation system, waste management and water, power amenities are missing across cities. Almost all of you have raised serious objection to the way your city works and the way municipal bodies take care of their duties. Till the time the government doesn’t fix the foundation of the cities, smart cities will remain a distant dream.

Let us read what the users have to say.

Aligarh, not a smart city, writes S K Nagar from Aligarh

I live in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, and from nowhere can this city be evaluated as a Smart City.

The main problem is with the civic sense of the residents. Cleanliness is miles away. Drains are always choked with trash and odd material. There is no road sense. No proper parking place. People park their cars wherever they like and there is no one to tell.

Roads get congested and it is very difficult for pedestrians to walk freely. There is an area called Mamoo Bhanja. Once upon a time, it was a very peaceful place but today, it is full of shops, especially apparel retail outlets and has become a nuisance area.

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About us

MCHI-THANE has always been very clear that fine housing complexes and shopping malls cannot stand in isolation. A great City is the sum total of great buildings, great infrastructure and great people. MCHI has been committed to growth of the real estate sector and is credited with the harmonious growth and rise in quality and standards of construction in Thane City in the past decade.

Its aim as an Association of Developers has been to seek rational rules and regulations which are uniformly applied across the board as this will to a great extent result in speedy construction, cost reduction, fair pricing and a push for better quality standards at par with the developed world, with a high level of transparency.

Contact
501, 5th Floor, Plot No - A-123/4,
Odyssey IT Park, Road No. 9,Wagle Estate
Thane (W) - 400 604, Maharashtra, India

Mobile : (+91) 9833 4583 23 E-mail: mchithane@gmail.com    

Where to retire near Mumbai? Check out Panvel

Ever thought of spending your old age in the woods and enjoy suburban living experience while watching the sunset from your garden? If yes, then Panvel offers the best opportunity to fulfill your retirement dreams without stressing your pocket.

Easy availability of land banks have attracted developers to come up with villas and bungalows at a starting price of Rs 40 lakh. Several developers are pitching the soft launch of their projects at even lesser prices than this.

“The concept of villas sound feasible for the ‘would-be retirees’ as these projects and areas will get ready in another five years or more,” says Mohd. Yusuf Rashid Khan, managing director, New Town Properties Pvt Ltd.

As per Magicbricks data, over 10 projects are active in Panvel, offering residential houses in the price range of Rs 19-60 lakh. Most of these projects are like townships that have multiple property types within the same campus.

Although, areas like Airoli and Kharghar also offer similar property options but lack of privacy and unaffordable cost drives away buyers to fringe areas like Panvel and Dronagiri where property prices are still at a lower level.

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About us

MCHI-THANE has always been very clear that fine housing complexes and shopping malls cannot stand in isolation. A great City is the sum total of great buildings, great infrastructure and great people. MCHI has been committed to growth of the real estate sector and is credited with the harmonious growth and rise in quality and standards of construction in Thane City in the past decade.

Its aim as an Association of Developers has been to seek rational rules and regulations which are uniformly applied across the board as this will to a great extent result in speedy construction, cost reduction, fair pricing and a push for better quality standards at par with the developed world, with a high level of transparency.

Contact
501, 5th Floor, Plot No - A-123/4,
Odyssey IT Park, Road No. 9,Wagle Estate
Thane (W) - 400 604, Maharashtra, India

Mobile : (+91) 9833 4583 23 E-mail: mchithane@gmail.com   

Builders trim average flat sizes by upto 26%

Average apartment sizes fell by up to 26 per cent in last five years across seven major cities as developers are making smaller flats to boost their sales in a sluggish housing market, according to global property consultant JLL India. To beat slowdown in the real estate market, particularly residential segment, builders are cutting the flat sizes but not reducing the housing prices.

Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), including Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai, witnessed the maximum fall in apartment sizes on annualised basis, along with Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata. Other cities -- Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad and Pune -- also witnessed varying degree of fall in median apartment sizes.

"Builders are exploring innovative ways to make residential housing across major cities more appealing to potential buyers at a time when it is increasingly becoming difficult to sell expensive apartments.

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About us

MCHI-THANE has always been very clear that fine housing complexes and shopping malls cannot stand in isolation. A great City is the sum total of great buildings, great infrastructure and great people. MCHI has been committed to growth of the real estate sector and is credited with the harmonious growth and rise in quality and standards of construction in Thane City in the past decade.

Its aim as an Association of Developers has been to seek rational rules and regulations which are uniformly applied across the board as this will to a great extent result in speedy construction, cost reduction, fair pricing and a push for better quality standards at par with the developed world, with a high level of transparency.

Contact
501, 5th Floor, Plot No - A-123/4,
Odyssey IT Park, Road No. 9,Wagle Estate
Thane (W) - 400 604, Maharashtra, India

Mobile : (+91) 9833 4583 23 E-mail: mchithane@gmail.com   

Where to find properties below Rs 1 crore in Mumbai

Affordable homes will never go out of fashion. But in a city like Mumbai, where there isn’t anything ‘affordable’, be ready to be surprised.

“I am wondering about and wandering in search of properties within the Rs 50 lakh budget,” says Ayesh Bansal, one of Magicbricks followers on Twitter. We intend to make your search a little easier.

Tinsel town is not all about glamour. While there are celebrities who made headlines because of their real estate investment, we have a bunch of regular buyers still looking for ‘affordable’ properties. Not so long ago, Magicbricks data indicated that the highest demand and supply was for the Rs 50 lakh-Rs 1 crore category. Demand for such properties was more than what was available in the market. This means that while there is a lag between the two, you could still be lucky to find such properties if you were hunting for them in the right places!

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About us

MCHI-THANE has always been very clear that fine housing complexes and shopping malls cannot stand in isolation. A great City is the sum total of great buildings, great infrastructure and great people. MCHI has been committed to growth of the real estate sector and is credited with the harmonious growth and rise in quality and standards of construction in Thane City in the past decade.

Its aim as an Association of Developers has been to seek rational rules and regulations which are uniformly applied across the board as this will to a great extent result in speedy construction, cost reduction, fair pricing and a push for better quality standards at par with the developed world, with a high level of transparency.

Contact
501, 5th Floor, Plot No - A-123/4,
Odyssey IT Park, Road No. 9,Wagle Estate
Thane (W) - 400 604, Maharashtra, India

Mobile : (+91) 9833 4583 23 E-mail: mchithane@gmail.com    

Exclusive offers in Thane for home buyers

Rustomjee Developers today launched an exclusive offer in its integrated township ‘Urbania’ in Thane. The limited period offer is applicable to homes in the H-wing of Azziano in the Urbania township that has all approvals in place. Buyers now have an alternative to purchase spacious 2-BHK residences in the premium project at an exclusive price of Rs.8999 per square feet, bringing the total investment to Rs 1.20 crore + Govt Taxes, with a guaranteed date of possession.

Urbania is the largest integrated township in Thane with residential, retail, commercial, entertainment, health and a fully functional international school developed across 127 acres. Designed by the acclaimed architect Hafeez Contractor, the township provides quality living for residents. Occupancy in this township is increasing at a good pace. The township will be delivered in four phases. Out of which, Phase 1(Athena & Astraea) and Phase 2(Acura & Atelier) have already been delivered and are completely sold out. Whereas, Phase 3(Azziano) will see delivery starting from March 2016 and phase 4 which will consist of high end residential apartments are yet to be launched. The H wing of Azziano will be delivered by February 2018.

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About us

MCHI-THANE has always been very clear that fine housing complexes and shopping malls cannot stand in isolation. A great City is the sum total of great buildings, great infrastructure and great people. MCHI has been committed to growth of the real estate sector and is credited with the harmonious growth and rise in quality and standards of construction in Thane City in the past decade.

Its aim as an Association of Developers has been to seek rational rules and regulations which are uniformly applied across the board as this will to a great extent result in speedy construction, cost reduction, fair pricing and a push for better quality standards at par with the developed world, with a high level of transparency.

Contact
501, 5th Floor, Plot No - A-123/4,
Odyssey IT Park, Road No. 9,Wagle Estate
Thane (W) - 400 604, Maharashtra, India

Mobile : (+91) 9833 4583 23 E-mail: mchithane@gmail.com