10 Must Have Amenities in a Housing Society

What are the first and the foremost things you look for in a house when you are thinking of purchasing a residential property. Well there might be a list of necessities that projects might be providing but there a a few among them without which its difficult to lead a reasonable life. Luxurious expectations aside, there are some amenities you should not compromise on if you are looking forward to be content in an apartment.

Here is a list of must-have amenities you should insist on:

•  Power backup: Whether you are buying an apartment, make sure that the housing society provides power backup facility. Power outrages are a common scenario in India therefore, it is better to make sure that the building is equipped with power backup setup.

•  Car Parking: Parking is a major issue these days in most of the projects due to less available area. So, check carefully if you have got enough extra space for parking your two to three vehicles.

• Sports and Recreation:  Life is dull without play. Going for a quick game of table tennis after work can do wonders to rejuvenate your soul. A sports arena court to include indoor games like carom, pool or squash is an added advantage. Outdoor recreational provisions include cricket pitch, basketball, badminton, and football courts. An amphitheatre or a hobby room is ideal for a few hours of pure joy. Such recreational amenities could help you discover the finer side of life.

• Senior Citizens: In case you have senior members in your family, go for projects that offer structural aids for senior citizens (like ramps, benches or safety features) and exclusive areas for the elderly to socialize. Ensure you choose a society that has easy access to healthcare facilities.

• Private Gyms and Spas: Fully equipped gyms, dedicated yoga rooms and spa rooms are cropping up in society all over. Like all homebuyers, shoppers are looking for homes with amenities and features to meet their needs and suit their lifestyle.

• Security system: Nowadays, the builders provide a higher level of security like CCTV camera installed everywhere, fire fighting equipment, video door phone and intercom facilities. Make sure your housing facility provides 24/7 securities with guards stationed at all times at the entrance doors.

• Eco-Friendly: More and more builders are now encouraging the use of an eco-friendly system in their projects like solar panels, rain water harvesting. This not only saves energy but makes use of natural sources to fulfil the requirements.

• On-Site Maintenance: A busted pipe, an overflowing leakage can cause serious damage to your apartment. Having an on-site emergency maintenance staff can lessen the damage and get your life back to normal quickly.

• Kids: Families with children must be on the hunt for amenities like play areas, sandpit area, kids' swimming pool, etc. in the building. Buyers must concentrate on the locality, to ensure that there are enough daycare centers, schools, institutes and hospitals in the area.

• Green landscapes: In this hectic life, there are moments when you need your piece of mind. When you are cutting through the city’s traffic and noisy environment, you would want to escape into quieter spaces when you get back home.

This guest post has been written by Gunjan Johar.