very informative post.. Firstly id like to know about the architects you mentioned in the first post (not the name). any particular reason you opted out of the contract. I think the services of an architect would come in handy to regulate the quality of materials from concreting to finishing apart ...

As per my structural engineer its not necesary to leave any gap between the footing and the sump. He also says the sump can go deeper than the footing also as long as it doesnt overlap the footing in anyway. I have heard people say it shouldnt go below the footing.. is there any particular reason ...

RIght now its being used as a landfill.. (mostly construction debris).. i did enquired with the guard a couple of years back and he told me that the land is under litigation, but a large residential development is on the cards. Its such a pity that another lakefront property is being utilized for ...

Well there's a couple of things that you'd want to consider before finalising on the design.

- Condition of light with the living space in the center - If you have other properties on either sides of your site, having a cetral living area is not advisable as it will restrict the amount of light ...

Hi vinod,

Firstly i am no real estate agent. A friend o mine wanted to dispose of his 2bhk apartment, which is located somewhere on the way to white field. its right opp the purvankara fountain square. I can give you his contact number if required. You can mail me at this address - lasrador ...

hi yash,

As far as my understanding goes you dont have to pay betterment charges for a BDA approved layout as its already paid for during the time of the layout development. It held true in my case. Usually for non BDA layouts there are seperate documents for betterment charges, but you dont ...

Hi kanchakumar,

There a lot o extra charges that you've mentioned. The betterment charges have to be paid against the site and the cauvery cess is also an added expense. now as far as the bribe goes for the plan drafting and online submission, the quote seems quite reasonable. the only reason i was ...

Hello everyone,

This is my first post in this forum. Its a great initiative which helps a common man to be aware of a lot of information which isnt really available otherwise. i would like to thank everyone who have contributed in the smallest of ways to keep this forum alive and kicking!

Thanks ...