6 Things You Experience While Buying a Flat in Mumbai

You’ve got a budding ambition, a wise foresight and 100 percent gut feeling that you are going to make it big in the city of dreams. Cheerio. But to start out, you need a place live in. Now, looking for property in Mumbai is not a mean feat.

Here are a few things that you might experience when you start looking out. And, please don’t let it break your heart.

1.When the broker says it’s a flat

Hold your breath, tuck your tummy and bas!  The attached bathroom is optional. A lot of Bollywood stars started out from these tight spots! (Photo credit: Wikimedia.org)

2. When you think of buying a villa in Nanded:

A small flat even in Mumbai suburbs may cost you crores. Now, this budget might get you a villa in Nanded, but sorry that’s not Mumbai city! (Photo credit: wikimedia.org)

3. When you are promised a seaside view

You get the seaside view! (Photo credit: en.wikipedia.org)

4. When you have to walk softly

This was once the Watson’s Hotel; now it is among the 100 World Endangered Monuments in the list of World Monuments Watch. It still houses people. (Credit-Wikimedia.org)

5. When everyone says station is just 5 mins away

Time management is a very good habit. Getting to the station on time through crowded streets is even better. (Photo credit: blogspot.com)

6. When your house is next to Lalbaugcha Raja 

Despite 11 sleepless nights and a bonus of extra ruckus, this is when Mumbai will finally make you feel at home. Pudhya Varshi Lavkar yaa! (Photo credit: www.indiatvnews.com)

In the end, we have to thank Mumbai for being awesome. The flourishing public transport system, the trains and the buses, the honest autowallahs and the typical Mumbaiyya warmth in the people aside, Mumbai’s expensive real estate doesn’t mean you can not travel, shop and eat cheap!