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High-rises- the emerging new trend in Kerala
Tiled-roof houses are nowhere to be seen in Kerala; or rather they are restricted to the remotest of remote villages of the state. In its place, what the city witnesses today are the towering skyscrapers; which has now set the new trend of high-rises in the state. Though a late entry, high-rise apartments have by now won the mainstream concern.
Until recently, home buyers were interested in knowing about the location and the pricing, and their specifications never went beyond these two aspects. But it is certainly not the case today. Increased level of earnings has beckoned people to concentrate more on their convenience aspects; especially that which concerning the standard of living. Households these days compromise for nothing but the best, and the same has increased the demand for luxurious living solutions or residential projects.
Or, the demand had always been there, just that the lack of supply held it back. But today there are enough and more number of builders and real estate firms, offering the best quality built that is sufficient enough to take in the demand. Yes, the real estate sector has well responded to the requirements and the gap is now been perfectly bridged.
If it were bungalows or villas in the past, now a dream home defines to be a well furnished luxurious flat. Yes, the present trend in vogue had made apartments the first-choice when it comes to buying a new home. This is mainly because of the convenience and the added advantages attached to the concept of living in apartments. Asked about why apartments, pat will come the reply; proper maintenance, security, uninterrupted supply of water, stand-by electricity system and such other conveniences and amenities to benefit from. Moreover, living in apartments shows-off your status.
With the level of earning beckoning a rise, the disposable income standards are also reciprocating the same. The middle-income group no more gets satisfied with the average, but theirs is now a living standard that takes in quality products. Saving are always there, but now a days people take due care in concentrating on their convenience aspects too. Swimming pools and sophisticated add zing to their leisure activities and clubhouses for better ‘chill out’ sessions. With apartments offering quite a lot in terms of such luxuries and amenities, these high-rises are playing their cards right. It is not only the bigger cities, but smaller ones too are jumping on the bandwagon in establishing the apartment culture.
