House search in Trivandrum

My house search mission began since January by searching all the internet advertisements. I am not aware of the localities in this area hence I frequently use google map to figure out the locality and distance from office. Spent almost 5 months and countless hours negotiating with brokers and house owners.

Some of the areas where I was looking keen to get a house were

Vazhuthacaud, Ulloor Gardern,Kariyamkaad, Venchavode, Kesavadaspuram, Attinkuzhy, Kazhukuttam (This is where my office is), Sreekaryam, Pettah, Pattom, Kanniyapuram, Kariakkam

After seeing almost 30 houses finally zeroed in to this place called Pangapara

Some of my criteria were

• Should be easily accessible from main road



• Should be a 3BHK



• Should have shops near by. Groceries, vegetables, medical shop.



• Should not be very far from office



• Should have easy access to hospitals



• Should have spacious rooms and not a duplex type. (compromised on this one)



• Should be somewhat closer to city. (compromised on this one since it contradicts to being closer to office)



• Should have minimal interference from house owner



• Should be in secured area lot of houses nearby



• Rent less than 10K (Compromised on this one)

The house that I have found is fully furnished so had to compromise on rent and in a way it helps me not to buy unnecessary furnishing stuff and go back to loan mode. It is close 5 km from office and not on the busy traffic zone so I can commute easily in less than 15 minutes. Its a gated community so dont have to worry about security.

Few things I liked the most in this house

• Wall paintings and decorations - Done very nicely



• Inbuilt Oven and Grill in the kitchen - :D Need I say more...



• Nice Bath Tub with Jacuzzi in the first floor bathroom



• Kids room with Jungle theme painting and a small attic play area - Cherry on Ice

I am supposed to move into the new house by 16th of this month and hope to post some pictures soon.