Old Realty Hotspots That Remain Charming Even Today

Some of India's hottest markets are still the most established and expensive ones — their exclusivity keeps them way ahead in terms of popularity. Let us take a look at these plush localities spread across Indian cities:

Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

The rich man's haven in Hyderabad, Banjara Hills also has new developments to offer—data show that there are 20 new projects in various stages of construction. Check out over 90 projects on PropTiger.

On an average, capital values stand at Rs 9,000 per sqft. Given that Hyderabad's luxury looks affordable when compared to other metros, a 3BHK or a 4BHK unit will cost you anywhere between Rs 2.50-4 crore. While the peak of Rs 9,400 per sqft was noticed in October last year, prices are stabilising now.

In terms of convenience and amenities, new projects offer rain-water harvesting systems, children's clubs, landscaped gardens, laundry services, Wi-Fi coverage, visitor parking, round-the-clock security services, swimming pools, multipurpose halls, meditation rooms and libraries.

Rental values in Banjara Hills range between Rs 10,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh a month, depending upon the facilities provided to the tenants, plus the exact location of the house, the size and maker of the building. The age of the construction also matters. 

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Koregaon Park, Pune

Koregaon Park is about beautiful homes that promise you anything and everything around ─ pubs, hangouts, leading commercial outlets, etc. It is a popular location among residents as well as the youngsters who frequent the place.

From Rs 15,000 for a month for a 1BHK unit to several lakhs for penthouses, bungalows and flats with spacious layouts, Koregaon Park, or KP as it is fondly abbreviated, is a location buyers/tenants aspire to live in. Capital value on an average is Rs 15,200 per sqft.  There are over 50 projects on sale.

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Nungambakkam, Chennai

Prices may have touched Rs 19,000 per sqft on an average, but Chennai's Nungambakkam is a plush neighbourhood worth every penny. You will have close to you all the amenities you want to enjoy in life, apart from having the well-known people of the city as your neighbours. From security point of view all, this area is great.

As of now, there are over 70 projects for sale in Nungambakkam. A 3BHK may cost you anywhere above Rs 3.50 crore.  The capital value of residential properties is between Rs 65 lakh and Rs 8 crore a month. The average rental value of properties falls in a wide range between Rs 12,000 to Rs 90,000 per month.

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