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List of best websites for your every need in and around Tambaram

June 29, 2015
, Buyers Guide, South Chennai Properties

It is not every day that you move cities or towns and it is not every day that you look for information pertaining the city or locality. Contradictorily, you get an offer to move to Chennai and to Tambaram in particular and you do not know what to expect out of the locality.  Now, take a deep breath, chill and relax yourself. There is nothing to worry about. Here is an exhaustive list of websites that give you information for everything around Tambaram, sitting comfortably on your couch.

Everything Tambaram

A comprehensive listing of everything in Tambaram is provided by Tambaram Online . A list of government offices with phone numbers, educational institutions, computer stores, restaurants with vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, addresses and phone numbers of property builders, call taxi numbers and news about Tambaram are all in this. It’s a one stop page for anything Tambaram.

Rail Information

Indian Railways has a beautiful website which gives you information about trains connecting every station in India.

Indian Rail Info  gives you complete information of trains plying between, from and out of Tambaram, if you plan to take the train.

There are other best options like Southern Railways website which in turn directs you to Indian Rail;

Metro Commute.in and ProKerala that give you additional information.

Buses- Timings and availability.

Metro Commute.in is a place where you can find the buses to and from Tambaram by Metropolitan Transport Corporation.

Bus Route Information System for Chennai City BRISC  provides similar information as well.

Red Bus offers online ticket bookings from Tambaram to any place within and outside the State by bus. You can use your mobile phone to book as well.

Places to Visit

Trip Advisor advises you on important places to visit in Tambaram.Here, it provides reviews about Skandasramam , a religious shrine.

Holiday IQ has a few places of mention in its website

OK Tata Bye Bye has decent listings, though not as comprehensive as others and Just Dial provides you with an equal measure of its share.

Blog on Tambaram

Want some more? Here is a blog “All About Tambaram“,which details every move of residents, happenings and the attractions in and around Tambaram. It is handy, first hand and is a reliable source of information for all newcomers and existing residents of Tambaram.

Movie Listings and Theatres

If you are a movie buff, here is Just Dial which gives you information about the movies currently showing in theaters in Tambaram.  Plus, each theater has a website as well.

A-Z websites

Just Dial , Sulekha and AskLaila are some of the sites just for anyone who needs to know about A-Z ofanything.Search for Tambaram and you are assured of getting your help in any way, right away.

Educational Institutions

Educational institutions are listed by Eduraft , Think Vidya which has now become Urbanpro , Vidya Balaji and others. They offer a list of classes for kids, ranging from extra curriculars like sports, music to academic enrichment as well.

Movers and Packers

Movers and Packers in Tambaram are listed in Just Dial , Yellow Pages of Sulekha , and other A-Z of Tambaram.

Government Services

Fair Price shops and ration shops information is detailed in government initiative WebPage. Passport details can be had from travel agents in Tambaram or from Our Passport Kendra.

Post office in Tambaram and Yellow Pages give  Tambaram Post Office information

If you are a government employee and want to know about your Employees Provident Fund status and want to file any grievance, claim some amount, EPFO website caters to the needs of 12 lakhs employees living around the Tambaram belt.

Property Builders and Listings

Property developers Ruby Builders are based in Tambaram and have developed quite a number of economical and luxury homes. 99 acres, Magic Bricks, Common Floor, OLX, Makaan are some of the property portals available to scour for a good home in Tambaram.

Hospitals

Hindu Mission Hospital is one of the best and oldest hospitals in Tambaram.There are Deepam Hospital, Christudas Hospital and Kasthuri Hospital which are quite well known and efficient in treating any kind of emergencies.

With the above list, it would be easy to navigate through any city or locality without any complaint. The above is but an exhaustive list meeting the day-to-day- requirements of any new resident to an area. Once you become a little familiar to the area, you would be forced to add in a few more that matches your needs.

 

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Tambaram- The epicentre for real estate activity

June 15, 2015
, , South Chennai Properties

Elevated as one of the top ten preferred locations to buy a home in Chennai, Tambaram has many well established industrial enterprises and effective road connectivity. Positioned on the GST Road (Grand Southern Trunk) Tambaram serves as a midway to the IT and SEZ corridors. The GST road is regarded as one of the busiest National Highways connecting Chennai to Trichy besides linking the Chennai International Airport with Tambaram.

The buzz in Tambaram
Home to one of the busiest railway terminals of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network, Tambaram is perennially buzzing with activity. Sub-divided into West Tambaram and East Tambaram, the Chennai Suburban Railway station serves as a divider between both.

The recent news has been abuzz with reports of direct trains that will connect Tambaram with Arakkonam. Benefiting thousands of working populace and other commuters who require to wait at Beach station for a connecting train on the Arakkonam route this will prove to be a big relief.

As of now this route faces a huge influx of passengers that travel daily to Saidapet, Guindy and Tambaram either to their office or for their education. It is estimated that on an average over 10 lakh people per day switch over from the southern line to the western line. With the introduction of this new line, Southern Railway will set up direct trains that operate between Tambaram and Arakkonam via the Beach railway station.

Road connectivity gets an upgrade
There are reports that the plan for six laning of Tambaram-Tindivanam road is being finalised now by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The body is in the process of finalising the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the six laning of this road. As such, Tambaram and Tindivanam are significant areas situated on the NH 45 sector and the augmentation of this road means good tidings for Tambaram and the residents in the adjoining areas.
Stretching at a distance of roughly 92 kms between Tambaram and Tindivanam, this road assumes great significance for traffic flowing south of the state capital.

Eco-Friendly booster shot
The Tambaram Municipal Corporation has been instrumental in developing a spruced up and efficient infrastructure model with unique projects. The underground sewage programme as well as TAMBARAM BINS- a solid waste management programme have been highly successful initiatives and have set an example for other municipalities to follow.

The BINS initiative is an eco-friendly programme by the municipality that is clean, green and in line with the cleanliness campaign initiated by the Government of India. These BINS have substituted the regular open top waste bins and are segregated colour-wise. Three such steel closed top BINS, each with a capacity to hold nearly 600 kgs, in white, green and red colour were set up in five locations along the Mudichur Road in Tambaram. Similar to the waste bins seen abroad, the colours denote degradable, non degradable and bio-medical waste and come at a cost of about Rs 4.50 lakh.

The project has been extremely successful in managing the waste and garbage that was typically strewn everywhere; in fact it has invited active participation from the residents who now segregate their own waste responsibly in the bins. The response to the project has been phenomenal and tenders for installation of similar structures in 10 other wards have been called for.

Tambaram Today
Tambaram enjoys all-round development in both the East and Western part of the suburb. There has been much development and one can find many renowned schools, colleges, hospitals and a well-equipped civic and social infrastructure here.

Restaurants, banks and shopping centres dot the area and there is a reassuring presence of police stations, fire stations and the Air Force Station of the Indian Air Force. What’s more, Tambaram enjoys close proximity to commercial industries and serves as a town panchayat for the smaller areas adjoining East and West Tambaram with suburbs such as Mudichur, Mannivakam, Padappai adjoining West Tambaram and Selaiyur, Camp Road Madambakkam neighbouring Tambaram East.

Once considered as the city’s limit, Tambaram today enjoys the status of the CBD is often cited as being the ‘Gateway of the beautiful Metropolitan city of Chennai’.

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Why investors are pumping in funds in real estate properties in Vandalur

May 22, 2015
, , , Realestate, South Chennai Properties

Buzzing with action
Long infamous for being home to the Arignar Anna Zoological Park or the Vandalur Zoo, Vandalur had nothing else to its credit. Today, the tables have turned and how. The proposed monorail project has put Vandalur back into action and investors are eyeing this area with a renewed vigour. Moreover, the immediate connectivity to ORR (Outer Ring Road) and GST Road (Grand Southern Trunk Road) have made Vandalur the hottest new realty destination.

What’s more, the Rs. 27-crore Vandalur-Walajabad flyover, spanning a distance of 1.48-kms has gone on to cement Vandalur’s position as a top real estate haven.
Location Benefits
Positioned in the south-western part of Chennai city, Vandalur is easily accessible via the rail or road network. It is a mere 5 kms from Tambaram, Urapakkam, Perungalathur, Mudichur and Padappai. No other suburb in Chennai affords quick accessibility like Vandalur does; in fact it is a very significant station, with the Vandalur railway station connecting to the Chennai Suburban railway line, Egmore and Tambaram (one of the most important railway terminus’ in Chennai)

Frequent direct buses operate to and from Poonamallee, T. Nagar, Tambaram, Broadway, Mandaiveli and take under its ambit the Vandalur bus stop as well. This provides a convenient mode of daily travel for many residents living here.

Furthermore, investors are upbeat about the proposed monorail project that will connect Vandalur to Chennai in a two-pronged approach. The route will connect Poonamallee in the northwest of Chennai and Vandalur in the far south through two corridors that will meet near the Kathipara intersection.
The government is soon expected to announce the alignment for the second corridor between Vandalur and Kathipara, via Perungalathur, Irumbuliyur, Tambaram East, Sembakkam, Medavakkam and Velachery. In effect the first will connect Vandalur to Puzhal and the other will connect Vandalur to Velachery.

Vandalur-Walajabad flyover
The Rs. 27-crore Vandalur-Walajabad flyover, spanning a distance of 1.48-kms was constructed in order to replace the level crossing near the Vandalur railway station. It was an ambitious project that was successfully implemented by the state government. Built at a cost of Rs. 22 crore, the railways jointly allotted Rs. 5 crore towards the construction. The flyover connects the east and west side of the Vandalur railway station.

Arignar Anna Zoological Park
The Arignar Anna Zoological Park or Vandalur zoo is a zoological garden home to over 170 species of mammals, birds and reptiles. It is credited with being the first public zoo in India and even today continues to attract tourists from all over the country.

Appreciating the appreciation
To fully understand the implications of the gargantuan development and its effects on real estate profitability, one must get a feel of the connectivity that defines Vandalur.

The Vandalur-Kelambakkam, 18 km stretch of road starting from the IT corridor in Kelambakkam to the Grand Southern Trunk (GST) road junction connects Vandalur to the GST and Old Mamallapuram road (OMR). This stretch connects it to the various areas inside and outside the city. The Vandalur-Kelambakkam stretch of road is approximately 24 kms away from the airport, 44 kms away from Chennai Egmore station and 46 kms from Chennai Central. The Vandalur LRT station will be 13 kms away from the road.

Further, the ORR connects Vandalur in NH-45 (GST) placed in the South-Western edge and close to the Ennore Port and other industrial developments in the Northern areas. The road will run via Nazarathpet on NH-4 (Bangalore Highway), Nemellichery on NH-205 (Chennai-Tirupati-Anantpur Highway) and Padayanallur on NH-5 (Chennai-Calcutta). The Vandalur to Nemillichery (on Chennai-Tiruttani highway) stretch comprising of 29.65 km is being implemented as Phase-1 of development. The ORR (Vandalur – Minjur) is an epicentre for all major transportation networks and it is being developed along the border of Chennai Metropolitan Area by the CMDA. There are expectations that a proposed satellite corridor will be developed along the Outer Ring Road (ORR) for commercial development.

The government has also proposed to open a 65-acre terminus between GST road and ORR (Outer Ring Road) in Vandalur. It is estimated to be twice the size of the CMBT (Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus). It aims to reduce traffic congestion in the Koyambedu facility and effectively manage the south bound long distance buses.

This rapid road progress will ease travel for the thousands of daily commuters working in the IT/ manufacturing industries in and around OMR, Oragadam, Perungalathur, Guduvancherry and Tambaram and who pass through the IT corridor everyday.

Synopsis
The proposed overhaul of infrastructure and transportation may seem like it is a work in progress and that there are no immediate gains to be made. Market pundits believe that per sq. ft. rates here are very reasonably priced and one can get a 2 BHK flat of size 900 – 1100 sq. ft. within a typical price range of Rs.3, 500/- to Rs. 7,000/- per sq.ft. Reasonable, isn’t it? Besides, it is usually seen that the price trend tends to appreciate steadily in this suburb, rather than experiencing heavy fluctuations like other areas.

With all this heavy duty development in process, the future for Vandalur real estate definitely looks bright and lucrative.

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Vicinity to IT hubs drives huge demands in Selaiyur real estate

May 14, 2015
, , , , Realestate, South Chennai Properties, Uncategorized

The reason Selaiyur outscores every other place in Chennai

Selaiyur is a suburb located in close proximity to Tambaram, a booming in Chennai. Positioned on the Tambaram – Velachery Road, Selaiyur has developed mainly because of its closeness to Tambaram. However, long before this place was known for its IT industries or its popular mix of cosmopolitan residents, Selaiyur had found its mention in history. In fact, today there still stands a testimony to its historical roots- The Selaiyur Temple Tank.

As per records, the tank belonged to the nearby Perumal temple and was constructed some 400 years ago by Chola king Thribhuvana Chakravarthy Vijaykanda Gopalan. Today, this tank is appreciated for its heritage and is a popular spot frequented by families and historians alike.

A fertile land that is reaping profits

Positioned at the South West of Chennai, Selaiyur is in close proximity to the IT corridors in the OMR, where many large MNC offices are located. The Tambaram / Camp Road as well as the other neighbouring towns such as Madambakkam, Rajakilpakkam, Sembakkam, Chitlapakkam and Medavakkam are nearby. The chief leverage of this locality is that any which way you travel, you are not too far from significant locations. Nonetheless, the growth and development of Selaiyur can be credited solely to the massive expansion of Tambaram. One can find that the success of real estate in Tambaram has created a favourable demand for residential apartments in Selaiyur too.

Today, Selaiyur is up-and-coming and one can find the area dotted with an estimated 40 new under-construction projects and ready possession residential apartments that serve every budget. There has been a healthy absorption of the apartments as builders have kept the prices reasonable and within the reach of all. The aim is to fulfil the requirement for inexpensive housing by targeting migrants belonging to the IT and manufacturing industry.

Reports suggest that Selaiyur property has seen a capital appreciation ofnearly 10% in the last one year alone. Rental values recorded a staggering 23% increment quarter on quarter. As of now, the property rates range from Rs. 4, 200 – 4, 400/- per sq ft and a 2BHK, 800 sq. ft. flat would cost an average of 32.31 lacs. The rental and price appreciation has been especially lucrative in the last year and has attracted many investments in real estate in Selaiyur.

Superb Connectivity and Social infrastructure

Selaiyur has a lush, green environment untouched by rampant urbanisation, besides a well-organised infrastructure set-up. All important banks such as SBI, HDFC and AXIS are located at Camp Road- an important junction here. There is an air force station in the vicinity and the neighbourhood is peaceful and comprises of a healthy mix of people hailing from the northern, western and southern states of India. This is perhaps the reason many retired air force families have chosen to make Selaiyur their home.

The area is well connected via the MTC, besides the Tambaram railway station and bus terminus are merely 5 kms away, the Chennai International Airport at Meenambakkam is roughly about 3 kms from Selaiyur. However, the popular transportation mediums are the frequent buses and share-autos. One can travel easily to central landmarks such as GST Road, OMR road, Koyambedu, Anna Nagar and Ambattur.

There are many temples such as Abhirami udanurai Amirthakadeswarar temple, Arulmigu Adhi Kesava Perumal temple and the Om Sri Skandasramam temple. A host of renowned educational institutions such as Bharath University, Corley Higher Secondary School, Christ King Girls Higher Secondary School, Alwin Memorial Public School, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School and Zion Matriculation School are close by.

As per reports, there is rising FDI in the MNC industries along this stretch of the road. The real estate sector will see many NRI collaborations and the emergence of state-of-the-art, luxurious residential projects in Selaiyur. Besides, the prospective development plan for this locality predicts that Selaiyur will soon be within proposed Corporation of Tambaram, with proposed Palar water supply and drainage connection by Tambaram Municipality. The plans for a proposed new bus terminus at Tambaram and the upcoming 150 ft. perungalathur bypass road can only be termed as icings on the cake.

 

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West Tambaram offers huge investment-potential

April 20, 2015
, , , Investment Potential, South Chennai Properties

A promising location with a massive investment potential !

Tambaram is often referred to as being one of the oldest localities in Chennai; however that’s not the only thing it is well-known for– Tambaram has emerged as one of the most preferred localities in Chennai for home buyers. Recent studies note that there was an increment in appreciation, nearly as high as 18 per cent in the last one year and 22 per cent in the last two years. Those who invested early enjoyed a handsome capital appreciation on their real estate investments in West Tambaram.

The demand and supply situation for housing is fairly well balanced and the infrastructure is well organised to take on an increasing demand. Keeping these considerations in mind, home buyers seem to be making a beeline to Tambaram and there is a plethora of incredible projects that have already been constructed or are in the pipeline. Tambaram has justly been hailed as one of the most important epicentres for commercial and residential activities in Chennai.

Reasons for the uptrend

Tambaram is located on the GST Road (Grand Southern Trunk) and serves as a midway to the IT and SEZ corridors. It is because of this strategic location that the area is teeming with a flurry of commercial and residential developments. Tambaram has well established industrial enterprises nearby and affords quick road connectivity to the neighbouring areas and to the rest of Chennai.

The area is in close proximity to the Chennai airport; it is a mere 10-11 kms away from West Tambaram through the GST Road. The railway station is
3.5 kms away from West Tambaram, besides it boasts of being one of the busiest railway terminals of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network. Being situated advantageously along the Chennai-Trichy Highway, Tambaram is approximately 27 kms away from the city centre and one can reach important landmarks quickly.

All these features have brought Tambaram in the limelight and it has gained favourable popularity among IT professionals, NRI’s and High Net worth Individuals (HNIs) for residential properties. Tambaram is dotted with many renowned colleges and schools such as Valluvar Gurukulam, Jain Vidhyalaya Matriculation and Higher Secondary School. Recreation is also in easy access with the Kishkintha Theme Park being located at the intersection of Darga Road and the Outer Ring Road.

Well Organised Infrastructure

The meteoric rise in demand for apartments in Tambaram has resulted in over 60% of total residential occupancy and it is easy to find properties that suit a wide range of needs, ranging from luxury apartments to mid-level housing.

Tambaram is separated into Tambaram East and Tambaram West with the main road through West Tambaram connecting the districts of Lakshmi Nagar, Krishna Nagar, Bharathi Nagar, Old Perungalathur, Madhana Puram and Mudichur, ending at the Vandaloor-Oragadam road. One will find that while both areas are doing well, West Tambaram has presented a more lucrative option because of the development of the Vandaloor-Nemilichery Outer Ring Road.

West Tambaram has shown to present an affordable option compared to its eastern counterparts and one can find that this area is more suited for those who prefer a relatively more peaceful and green environment. There is a police station as well as a fire station in West Tambaram and contribute to making this locality peaceful, safe and tranquil. The Tambaram Municipal Corporation has introduced several new local initiatives that have garnered support from the residents and have set an example for other municipalities to emulate.
Collectively, all these features make West Tambaram a modern day utopia in the making.

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Vandalur – GST Road – ON THE HIGHWAY TO GROWTH

March 31, 2015
, , , , South Chennai Properties

Vandalur – GST Road – ON THE HIGHWAY TO GROWTH

The GST road is in more ways than one, the real PULSE of the city. It is because of this road that Chennai catapulted into the limelight and the real estate market was teeming with a multitude of residential, manufacturing, automobile and IT industry projects being developed simultaneously.

Chennai has seen a stable and consistent pattern of growth in the main areas connected via the GST road. The extent of this boom is such that even fringe areas are in great demand and one can find many small to medium housing projects here. The Chennai ORR (Outer Ring Road) project is expected to be another driver that will stimulate massive growth of real estate. Phase one of ORR, which is under construction now, is a 30 km-long six-lane road connecting Vandalur with Nemilicheri, taking into its ambit south and north Chennai.

VANDALUR- GST ROAD- A SUCCESS STORY IN THE MAKING

The ORR connects to Vandalur in NH-45 (GST).  The development of this highway has put Vandalur in the spotlight with the area now being hailed as the ‘entrance gate for Chennai city’. Vandalur is no longer a sleepy southwestern suburb; in fact it has witnessed a tremendous spate of real estate development and is abuzz with a frenzy of home buyers and commercial property acquisitions.

Vandalur is already a well-connected area, what with the railway station of the Chennai suburban rail, bus stand and the proposed plans for a mono and metro rail that will increase the connectivity with the proposed Vandalurmofussil bus terminus.

Who’s buying?

Over time, a pattern has emerged in the characteristic buying trends of residential homes and properties. Information Technology is the chief driver for buying trends in OMR and GST with areas such as Tambaram and Vandalur in its ambit. Even a huge influx of NRI investors forms a large chunk of home buyers.
The presence of SEZ’s along the GST road has given a greater stimulus to high budget residential apartments in Tambaram; Vandalur on the other hand has seen a slew of mid-budget housing.

Early bird investors, with a keen sense of foresight invested along this stretch of GST and they’ve reaped nothing short of a bounty. Residential apartments in Tambaram and Vandalur have seen a phenomenal multi-fold increase in psf (per square foot) rates.

There maybe allocation for mass rapid / light rail transit systems on the GST stretch and with the additional development plans, there is a feeling of positive anticipation among flat buyers and commercial enterprises that the winds of change have only just begun.

 

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The crown jewel of South Chennai – Vandalur

March 26, 2015
, , , , South Chennai Properties

The crown jewel of South Chennai – Vandalur

A flourishing area that has ‘come into its own’ is attracting droves of people and large MNC corporations vying to make Vandalur their next investment hotspot. It is aptly being touted as the ‘crown jewel of South Chennai’ and which is preferred by most of the home buyers.

About Vandalur

Among the first noticeable things about Vandalur is the lush green cover and the beautiful synchronicity of man and nature. The famous Vandalur Lake and the reserve forest, which has the Arignar Anna Zoological Park- the largest zoological garden in the Indian subcontinent, contribute to make Vandalur a fresh and thriving living space.

The locality has gained rapid traction in recent times with the strategic developments on the Tiruchi-Chennai Highway (which adjoins Vandalur-Walajabad-Vandalur Road) and has metamorphosed Vandalur into a much sought after realty destination. The Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road intersecting Vandalur and linking it to GST Road and OMR; besides the accessibility of the Chennai international airport by a mere 16 kms, makes the area even more significant.

Perhaps the biggest USP of Vandalur is the close proximity to residential suburbs like Tambaram, Urapakkam, Perungalathur, Mudichur and Padappai. This has given a huge boost to the real estate development and one can see a plethora of mid to high range housing projects being developed here.

Today, Vandalur boasts of an established infrastructure with many hospitals, schools, convenience stores, multiplexes, petrol stations, ATM’s, railway stations and bus stops that dot the area and make everyday living efficient and convenient.

The promise of growth and multiple returns

The completion of the monorail project between Vandalur and Velachery besides the proposal to set up an intercity bus terminal will change the face of connectivity in Vandalur. In the near future, it is expected that the growth of this area will be stupendous and investors can expect to reap a huge windfall. Invest early in Landmark Towers and you can be certain that not only will you get an exquisite home but will earn for yourself an enviable reputation of being the shrewdest investor.