Safety
This is a key issue for single
women. A single building with no security measures is strictly avoidable. A
complex with several buildings or better still, a mini township with hi-tech
security measures like biometric access, video door phones, etc. is ideal. Such
projects can provide peace of mind to single women even if they have irregular
work timings. Those who working in call centres, travel and tourism or media
sectors and need to leave home very early or return after midnight would
definitely feel safer if the security cabin does not allow visitors in the
complex premises without first confirming with a resident.
Privacy
The biggest plus point of
buying your own home instead of staying as a paying guest or licensee is not
being forced to answer awkward questions about your personal and professional
life to strangers. Therefore, if is advisable to ensure the position of your
flat is such that neither you nor your visitors have to pass by the doors of
several neighbours while accessing it. Alternatively, if there are three flats
on each floor, with two adjacent to each other and the third at the end of the
corriodor, ot for the third, so that you can avoid daily comments on how late
you wake up or arrive home, etc.
Infrastructure
One of the concerns about living
alone is that commuting facilities need to be available 24x7. Otherwise,
catching early morning flights or managing late night medical emergencies can
be a problem. Ensure the complex is at a location that has quick access to the
main roads and an auto/taxi stand nearby. A bus stop or train station nearby
will be an added bonus.
Single women have a tough time
managing essentials like shopping for groceries and vegetables, fresh milk,
bread, etc. Therefore, a complex with a department store within the premises or
nearby is a great help. A restaurant or fast food takeaway that stays open till
late at night would really be icing on the cake.
Design
An apartment with an open plan
layout, where the kitchen is integrated with the living room is again, perfect
for single women. Not only can you keep an eye on visitors while getting
refreshments, but also watch television while heating up dinner.
Similarly, depending on your
budget, a compact 2BHK is better than a spacious 1BHK and a compact 1BHK is
better than a spacious studio apartment. That way in case close relatives land
up to stay for a few days, you can still have your ‘me’ time and space.
Returns
Buying a house is not an easy
task for a single women. From raising the initial contribution amount to paying
home loan EMI’s, it is a financial challenge in many ways. So ensure that all
your hard work gets you some returns on the investment made. Pick a location or
project with scope for value appreciation so that all the hassles involved are
worth it.
