There is a local saying in South
India that if you threw a stone in Bangalore, it will fall on an IT
professional! The same could be true in Chennai too! Apart from the innumerous
Automobile factories and related assembly plants, Chennai has shaped into a
heaven for IT companies. The IT corridor which was opened more than a decade
back has developed into something beyond comprehension and the OMR is not
literally an IT corridor, the entire way!
Apart from the Old Mahabhalipuram
Road, there are a number of notable IT parks in the city which house enough job
opportunities for thousands of IT professionals under the same roof. The DLF IT
park in Porur, the Olympia Tech Park in Guindy and the Ambit in Ambattur are
prime examples of how an IT park can change the overall outlook of an area in
Chennai. Also know here for related property in Noida like Antriksh Urban
Greek and Revanta Surya
Homes Dwarka
Being in Chennai as an IT
professional gives you the advantage of being able to buy a residence unlike a
counterpart in say Mumbai or Delhi where the spiraling property prices make
apartment buying out of reach for a common man!
Buying an apartment or a villa in
Chennai is not simple. The sheer number of choices would confound many! Which
area should you settle for without overshooting your budget remains to be a
huge question on everybody's mind? We give you a few points to ponder while
trying to finalize your choice of locality.
Access to Job hotspots
Chennai is one of the very few
cities where areas demarcate the type of jobs available! For example, the
outskirts of the city towards Chengalpet or Ponnamallee have industries which
would suit people of such skills set. They can prefer areas like Porur or
Mahindra City. IT professionals can clearly stick to Tambaram, Velacherry and
the adjoining localities for their property purchases.
Connectivity
The city is well interlinked by a
well-planned network of local suburban railways and now an upcoming metro
system. The buses are large in number and the smaller localities are covered by
mini-buses and share autos. However, some areas tend to be a bit remote even
now so check on the accessibility. Do not go by the builder's claims of being
well-connected. Decide for yourself after trying the means of transport
available.
Roads/Infrastructure
By majority the roads in Chennai
are good. However, they get a heavy lashing during the monsoons. Areas like Global NCR and Perungudi are low-lying and
are prone to water logging. This damages roads too and can be troublesome
during commute. Check with the locals on how bad the water draining problem is
in the area.
Water
Potable water happens to be an
issue in Chennai. There are areas like Moggappair where the ground water is
rich in iron content which makes it hard to use for domestic purposes unless it
is treated. Then there are areas like Alandur where ground water dries up in
summer! Make sure you know what you are getting into. Bigger residential
complexes deal with water crisis more effectively.