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July 2021 | Volume 42
» INSIDE DEMAND FOR LARGER CHILDREN’S
HOMES GOES UP
Homebuyers are looking for HEALTH IN
bigger homes that offer safety
and a better quality of life
COVID-19 TIMES
A webinar on the impact of
PHOTOFEATURE the pandemic on young ones
Feel the magic of the golden hour!
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CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN
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With more than one-and-a-half years of the pandemic
behind us, we have seen remarkable transformations in
the way we live, work and connect. The real estate industry
Demand for larger has certainly been impacted but in unexpected ways.
homes goes up
While buyers did hit the pause button, especially during
With residential spaces doubling
up as offices and study centres, the lockdown, there was clearly pent-up demand that spilt
homebuyers are increasingly looking over when site visits were possible. In the interim, strong
for bigger homes that offer safety
digital marketing is what made the difference. From the
and a better quality of life.
comfort of their desks, customers could shortlist their
choice of properties. What surprised us was not just the
fact that they were buying property at such a time, but
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Feel the Magic of the Golden Hour!
that they were looking for bigger residences. Fence-sitters,
who had been in two minds about buying new homes,
were now looking for safe spaces they could call their own
A glimpse of the views that residents of House of that offered them enough room to live, work and relax.
Hiranandani townships experience every day. Millennials had also begun to see property as a worthwhile
investment.
Housing loan interest rates are at an all-time low, making home buying a particularly attractive
proposition today. The government stamp duty relaxations had also played a role in stimulating
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the market. However, I believe that for the real estate market to be sustainable, there is a need for
stimulant policy measures to enhance liquidity for the sector and increase buyers’ confidence. At a
Webinar on Children in time when the economy can sustain with all the help it can get, real estate can play a crucial role. It is
COVID-19 Times the second-largest employer in the country. According to an April 2021 IBEF report, the construction
industry ranks third among the 14 major sectors in terms of direct, Indirect and induced effects in all
House of Hiranandani recently hosted a seminar on
the impact of the pandemic on children sectors of the economy. By 2025 it is expected to contribute 13 per cent to the country’s GDP. The
report also notes that Bengaluru is expected to be the most favoured property investment destination
for NRIs, followed by Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai, Goa, Delhi and Dehradun.
During the pandemic, House of Hiranandani has reached out to its customers in multiple ways. A
key concern that parents have, for instance, is the fact that the coronavirus will have significant
long-term effects on their children. Many young ones are growing up not knowing what it is to play
with friends their age, and online classes can never be a substitute for regular classrooms. We at
House of Hiranandani organised a webinar with resident experts from our own townships to discuss
these and other issues.
20 Fortunately, with the vaccination drive gaining momentum, there seems to be light at the end of the
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tunnel. Let us look forward to better days ahead.
Projects in
Progress Regards,
Know Your Neighbour What’s been Surendra Hiranandani
It took just one visit for Anand and Madhavi Kalva to book happening at House
Chairman & Managing Director
a property at Glen Gate in House of Hiranandani’s Hebbal of Hiranandani
township in Bengaluru. projects House of Hiranandani
House of Hiranandani | 3
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DEMAND
for
LARGER
HOMES
goes up
With residential spaces
doubling up as offices
and study centres,
homebuyers are
increasingly looking
for bigger homes that
offer safety and a better
quality of life
T
he real estate market has
seen some extraordinary
transformations in
recent times. Just when
doomsayers predicted that no House of Hiranandani, Devanahalli township
one would want to buy property
during the pandemic, it turned cent; in 2020, it had gone up to he told The New Indian Express, 25,307 units sold in the first half of ventilation and spaces that allow early days of the pandemic,
out to be just the opposite with nearly 1,200 sq. ft, up from 1,100 most people are now looking 2020. residents to enjoy nature without employers found it amusing when
larger homes becoming one’s sq. ft in 2019. Anarock also notes for 2.5BHK or 3BHK apartments leaving the privacy of their homes. children ran into the frame during
priority. that there is greater demand for with balconies. It’s a trend that is Certainly, at House of Hiranandani, online work meetings; bosses also
an additional half room to create being reflected across the country. we have seen that buyers With Work-From-Home (WFH) tried to ignore disruptions of the
A recent Anarock study noted that a home office, study area or to According to data accessed by Prop are looking to upgrade their and Learn-From-Home (LFH) pressure cooker whistling in the
in Chennai, for instance, where provide space for activities such as Equity, sales of 3BHK housing units residences. Potential homebuyers having become a way of life, kitchen. More than 18 months
the average apartment size had yoga or a gym. have increased by 19 per cent on have expressed their appreciation, homes need to be large enough to after the pandemic changed our
shrunk by 15 per cent over the a year-on-year basis and as many not only for the well-designed accommodate varying needs, with lives, such interruptions are no
last five years, there was now an Mr. S. Sridharan, CREDAI chairman, as 30,169 3BHK units were sold in spacious homes but also the some levels of professionalism longer acceptable. Schoolchildren
average increase of nine to ten per Tamil Nadu chapter, agrees. As the first quarter of 2021 as against large decks that ensure excellent even in the living space. In the also need their privacy so that
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in it. The Homebuyer Preference markets of Bengaluru and
Survey: The COVID-19 Impact Chennai,” it says.
also found that 67 per cent saw Get Set for the
buying a home as a need and
not a luxury. While COVID-19
One of the key enablers of the
home buying process in these
Festive Season!
did make buyers hit the pause pandemic times is the fact that Nothing makes the festive
button, the report also noted that digital marketing has made it season feel even more special
southern markets would lead the simpler; you can shortlist the than being able to move into
recovery process. “The markets properties you like at the click one’s new home during this
of Hyderabad, Pune and Chennai of a button, and reserve the site auspicious time. To be able
provide indications of relatively visit only for a home that appeals. to do so, however, involves
healthy inventory management With Grade A developers such as advance planning. If you are
in terms of average construction House of Hiranandani, there is looking to shift to a better
period and YTS (years to sell). also the comfort level of knowing space this year, then now
Further analysis reveals that the that construction quality and is the time to take some
green shoots of recovery might timely delivery are not issues of important decisions to make
appear first in the southern concern. it in time for the festivities
ahead. Ganesh Chaturthi
begins on September 9,
“WITH WORK-FROM-HOME (WFH) AND Dassera is on October 15 and
LEARN-FROM-HOME (LFH) having become Diwali is on November 4. Go
a way of life, residential spaces need to be large get that property you have
always wanted!
enough to accommodate varying needs, with some
Devanahalli Clubhouse levels of professionalism even in the living space”
1BHK a worthwhile investment As the vaccine drive gains
momentum, there’s talk of
At a time when demand for large homes is rising, buyers are also people returning to offices by
increasingly opting to invest in additional 1BHK apartments. At August-September, but there’s
House of Hiranandani, for instance, an employee of a leading no doubt that the return will be
e- commerce company, who owns a 3BHK apartment, brought a 1 slow and cautious, especially as
BHK in the same township; the idea was to use it as a work from fears of a third COVID-19 wave
home facility. He, along with a few other colleagues who stay in the are gaining ground. While some
township, use it for their professional needs. employees are chafing to return
to formal workspaces, many
In another case, House of Hiranandani has a resident who owns have discovered the pleasures of
a 3BHK and has brought a 1BHK to accommodate his relatives WFH, and the fact that remote
whenever they visit the family. working enables them to buy
bigger homes in more pleasant
Another customer has brought a 1 BHK for investment purposes. destinations than inner city living
allows.
they follow online classrooms office,” says an Economic Times The pandemic has also drastically
undisturbed, and working report referring to the Bengaluru changed attitudes towards buying
mothers need to retreat into some property market. “And since that property, as they seek safety in
semblance of a workspace too. arrangement is unlikely to change their own spaces. In July 2020,
“The pandemic appears to have in the foreseeable future, home when JLL asked whether people
made the average city resident buyers are looking for bigger units preferred to buy a house or lease
realize the worth of his home, – to ensure adequate space and one, they found that 91 per cent
which is now doubling up as comfort.” wanted to buy a home and stay House of Hiranandani, Bannerghatta
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Flexibility and
THE RIGHT CHOICE Thoughtful Design
So, what do people look for when they go property-hunting? While every homebuyer’s budget may not
stretch to a 3 or 4BHK, how amenable is the
space to varying needs? Do the design and floor
plates allow for easy renovations to meet new
Spacious Homes requirements, as your children grow, or you age?
As Dora Chng, General Manager (Residential) at
In today’s pandemic age, this is the Guocoland, a Singapore-based developer with
first and most important criterion. operations in Singapore, China, Malaysia, Vietnam,
Every family member has different the United Kingdom and Australia, told Luxe Living
requirements, depending on age, Asia, “Flexibility is an important factor in the
occupation, and healthcare needs. post-COVID-19 landscape where homes suddenly
While the demands of WFH and have to accommodate two working parents and
LFH need to be met, is there room their children undergoing home-based learning.
to relax as well? Is the home big Homes that are people-centric and are able to help
enough to allow for isolation, should owners adapt quickly to changing life demands
someone in the household require Bannerghatta township will be an attractive proposition moving forward.”
it? A larger home usually also
involves more than one toilet, which
is a key consideration.
Hebbal township
Play area at Devanahalli
Devanahalli township Gardens and Recreational Amenities If you are looking for a home that
offers you all the facilities for
comfortable living in COVID-19
Ventilation and Open Spaces At a time of restricted mobility, homebuyers seek properties that
provide them everything – not just indoor living spaces where
times, contact:
E-mail
Large decks and full-length windows have always been welcome features in a home, but today they are they can be comfortable, but also gardens where they can walk, property@houseofhiranandani.com
more important than ever, with fresh air being a priority. This is something that residents of all House jog or simply chat with their neighbours. Clubhouses and other For project related enquiries
of Hiranandani townships can look forward to, thanks to the greenery surrounding the living spaces. recreational amenities that offer fitness and social engagement For residents in India:
The large decks not only bring in nature and purity, they are also useful as additional workspaces, or for options also go a long way towards improving quality of life. These +91 93208 29336
For residents outside India:
indoor gardens. With a maximum size of 143 to 180 sq. ft, the decks at House of Hiranandani provide are amenities that many prospective homebuyers have appreciated
+91 8591372759
ample room for multiple needs. at House of Hiranandani in COVID-19 times.
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Webinar on T
he pandemic has taken a toll on all of
us in multiple ways, but those who
Insight Clinic at Coimbatore, is a resident of House of Hiranandani, OMR (Oceanic), while
Dr. Lakshmi K N, an MBBS, MD (Paediatrics) is a resident of House of Hiranandani, Hebbal
CHILDREN
have been most affected are children (Glen Classic). She has been practising for over 10 years at Shree Manjunatha Kids clinic at
who have been its silent victims – an entire Tata Nagar, Kodigehalli and at MEI Layout, Bagalagunte.
generation of toddlers has no idea what it is to
IN
go to school with others of their age, or play in Key discussion points included precautionary measures during the COVID-19 third wave;
open spaces with friends. dos and don’ts; danger signs to watch for; vaccination for kids; impact of uncertainty
on children and adolescents; understanding and dealing with fears and uncertainties;
COVID-19 In order to delve deeper into pandemic issues
impacting children, House of Hiranandani
hosted an informative webinar, ‘Covid Impact
maintaining psychological well-being and how to convey information about COVID.
Among other things, Dr Lakshmi spoke of normal routines being disrupted, and how
fear of visiting clinics was leading to other illnesses in children not receiving the
Times on Kids and Preparing for the New Normal’.
The seminar was held on May 29, 3.00 p.m.
onwards, and the panelists were both medical
attention they deserved. Dr Sowmya referred to anxiety, depression and language delays
because of screen use. She also spoke of the need for stability within families in difficult
circumstances.
practitioners living in House of Hiranandani
House of Hiranandani townships. The webinar was moderated by Pradyuman Maheshwari, senior journalist with more
recently hosted a than 34 years of experience in print and online media. He has worked across media –
seminar on the impact of Dr. Sowmya Bhaskaran (MBBS, MD , DM - child print, digital, television, radio and mobile, before turning entrepreneur with MxMIndia,
the pandemic on children and adolescent psychiatry) who practices at, a specialised advertising and media publication. A live audience of more than 160 people
joined in and asked questions related to natural immunity boosters for kid, excessive use
of gadgets and the impact of long hours of online schooling on children’s eyesight, among
other things.
If you missed the webinar, you can watch the entire discussion here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUpSXHRI0bo
Devanahalli township
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House of Hiranandani’s emergency support
centre at Bannerghatta is a boon for its residents House of Hiranandani
With Bengaluru going through in the News
a harrowing time battling the House of Hiranandani made its presence
second wave of the pandemic, felt in the media. Here’s a glimpse of what
House of Hiranandani has appeared in April-June 2021
stepped in to provide an Oxygen
(O2) Centre at its Bannerghatta
township, Queensgate. The
facility, launched on May HYDERABAD SEES A RISE IN DEMAND FOR PLOTTED
16, 2021, is designed for DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
the benefit of all House of The story focuses on rise in demand for plotted developments as homebuyers now preferred moving
Hiranandani residents in away from densely populated localities. The story also features House of Hiranandani as being a top
Bengaluru. It offers temporary developer in the city, and talks about the brand’s plotted development project that has received a
good response from homebuyers.
day care, critical care and
Link of the coverage
emergency support as patients’ https://bit.ly/3jcrgf4
relatives look for regular
hospital beds. Operational MONEY CONTROL
Mr. Surendra Hiranandani’s comments on the RBI monetary policy announced in June were featured
hours are from 8.00 am to in the publication. He stated the need for stimulant policy measures that would enhance liquidity for
8.00 pm. the sector, ease credit provisions and increase buyers’ confidence.
Link of the coverage
https://bit.ly/3qv0mAz
This basic oxygen administration
support infrastructure consists REALTY MARKETING IN THE NEW NORMAL
of five rooms with equipment The story featured how House of Hiranandani had transformed its marketing functions into a
such as an oxygen concentrator, digital version by adopting new innovative technologies during the pandemic. The result of this
transformation was visible in the performance and engagements earned by the brand on social and
nasal cannulas, pulse oxymeter, digital platforms.
thermal scanner, seating Link of the coverage
arrangements, side table and https://bit.ly/3d9PR0f
sanitizer, among other things. A
CASE STUDY: HOW HOUSE OF HIRANANDANI
trained nurse is also available, HYPER-PERSONALISED VIDEOS GARNERED REACH THROUGH
and residents can avail of online ITS REPUBLIC DAY CAMPAIGN
consultations with doctors. The publication featured a case study on the brand’s Republic Day campaign in which it had created
and shared personalised videos with its customers through social media, WhatsApp and SMS to
convey the core offerings of the brand and the ‘Right to the Perfect Home”.
House of Hiranandani residents The case study explored how the brand reached out to one million+ people to communicate this
in Bengaluru have expressed message.
Link of the coverage
appreciation for this initiative.
https://bit.ly/3xS5kKm
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Amphitheatre at Hebbal
Feel the
Magic of the
GOLDEN
HOUR! Walkway at Bannerghatta Hebbal Clubhouse
“Twilight is the time we see best,” says
American artist James Turrell. “When we dim
the light down, and the pupil opens, feeling
comes out of the eye like touch. Then you
really can feel colour, and experience it.”
At House of Hiranandani, we believe that
beauty plays a large role in one’s quality
of life. The aesthetic dimension is a key
consideration in our thoughtfully designed
world-class projects, and it is in the hush of
evening, as the sun goes down and stars
emerge, that the magic is experienced.
Here’s a glimpse of the views that residents
of House of Hiranandani townships
experience every day. Hebbal Clubhouse Devanahalli Clubhouse
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Pool at Hebbal Clubhouse Devanahalli
It is in the hush of the evening, as the
sun goes down and the stars emerge that
MAGIC HAPPENS AT THE HOUSE OF
HIRANANDANI TOWNSHIPS.
Bannerghatta Clubhouse
Basketball court at Bannerghatta
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Know Your Neighbour
A Hassle-free
Investment
It took just one visit for Anand and
Madhavi Kalva to book a property at
Glen Gate in House of Hiranandani’s
Hebbal township in Bengaluru
Anand and Madhavi Kalva not only invested in a House of Hiranandani
property, but also recommended it to others in their circle
You have bought a property in Glen Gate in What do you like the most about this township,
Hebbal. In which tower did you purchase your and this brand? What made you choose House of
apartment? When did you take possession? Hiranandani?
We purchased an apartment at House of The quality of construction and finishing is good,
Hiranandani Hebbal, Glen Gate ‘A’ Tower. We took and so is the overall plan of the township.
possession of the flat in May 2019. We had heard a lot about the brand from our
friends and relatives in the western states of
How has the experience been? India. They spoke highly of some landmark
This is an investment for us. But our tenants have properties by House of Hiranandani. We heard
always been appreciative about the amenities and about the launch of House of Hiranandani in
the maintenance and there has not been any instance Hebbal. Around the same time, we were planning
where they have bothered us or complained about to invest in real estate. With one visit to the
any concerns. It is now a hassle-free investment as location and the initial discussion with their
per my knowledge and experience so far. team we were fully convinced and had made up
our minds to go ahead and book the flat. It was
Is there anything in particular that you find not only us; we also had people in our friends’
appealing about your purchase? circle who were looking for an investment similar
We like the floor layout, which is functional, and to ours, so we referred the property to them,
the good incorporation of elements of nature in and they also went ahead with the investment.
terms of light and ventilation. These elements Today when we sit back, we feel happy about the
bring in very positive vibes in the space. The floor decision we took.
layout of each unit is designed in such a way that
any design and interior work which is reflective of You mentioned that you have shared certain
one’s personality can be easily incorporated. references. What made you share these
references?
How is the living experience different from Yes, we have shared references of our friends.
the earlier location in which you have stayed? The market reputation of Hiranandani and our
While some amenities had to be closed during experience with their team made us do so.
the lockdown period, how does the family
use facilities such as the clubhouse and the
landscape, decks, and so on?
The amenities are really good, with a wonderful Share If you are a resident of a House of “With one visit to the location and the initial discussion with their
Hiranandani home and would like
landscape, play area and clubhouse. Your to tell us more about it, write to team WE WERE FULLY CONVINCED AND HAD MADE UP OUR
Story projects@houseofhiranandani.com.
MINDS TO GO AHEAD and book the flat .”
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Projects in Progress BENGALURU
What’s been happening at House of Hiranandani?
Devanahalli
Here’s an update on the progress of its various projects
Devanahalli is now home to 250 House
Despite the challenges of coronavirus, House of Hiranandani is
of Hiranandani families. Spread across
working to ensure it meets commitments to its customers. Here’s a
76 acres, the luxurious development
quick update on what’s been happening at the various sites.
comprises 3 and 4BHK villas and
cottages and 2, 2.5 and 3, 4BHK
BENGALURU apartments.
Hebbal
Glen Gate This 18-storeyed Calgary At the Calgary project, around
Phase IA
tower with 2, 2.5, 3BHK 139 units have been handed over and
apartments is in the customer Villa IA over 42 families have begun staying here,
possession stage, with nearly bringing the area alive. All amenity work
217 units handed over. has been completed.
Glen Classic Possession of Villas Phase I and II are being handed
this 18-storeyed tower began over, with 98 per cent units completed.
recently and 125 apartments
RCC work is on for the Clover Villas.
of 1, 2 and 3BHK configuration
have been handed over till
The Villas Phase IA, IB, IC are in various
date. A special feature in this
stages from foundation to block work.
project is the main lobby, which
is 90 per cent ready and will
redefine the luxury that House
of Hiranandani stands for!
Glen Ridge This tower has
completed the fifth floor slab,
and the sixth one is in progress.
Villa IC
Clubhouse
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BENGALURU CHENNAI
Bannerghatta
Queensgate This high-rise apartment
building with 1, 2, 3 BHK apartments
across 27 floors is almost ready for
handover as committed. Finishing
touches are being applied.
Evita This masterpiece 18-storeyed
tower with 2, 2.5, 3BHK homes
designed with Mivan shuttering has
completed the terrace slab. Blockwork
New Miyawaki Forest
is in progress.
Mulching, bund formation work is under
progress. This forest is the newest addition
Torino This 12-storeyed 1BHK
to our greenery in the township and will
apartment tower in the aspirational
soon be home to native birds.
segment is designed with Mivan Queensgate
shuttering, and has completed its
terrace slab. Blockwork is in progress.
CHENNAI
Egattur Gateway house
Civil works on the three-storied commercial tower
There are three towers on which work is
is complete and is currently in the finishing stage.
nearing completion and over 1,000 families
Soon this building will be a busy location!
are living in this township comprising
13 towers in all. The work-in-progress
developments comprise:
Amalfi This 35-storey 3BHK apartment tower
is complete.
Tiana This 33-storey structure with 2 and
3BHK homes is complete.
Anchorage Towering over the rest at 45
floors, this has 2, 3, 4.5 and 5BHK residences.
Slabwork till the 36th floor has been
completed. The elevation work is looking
great and the beauty of the building will be
enhanced further, once the facade light is
fixed.
Evita on the left and Torino on the right Editorial Coordination The Source/Raju Kane and Menka Shivdasani | Design Shilpa Dinesh
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