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Connecting Thane to Mumbai, Mulund has become a hotspot for property buyers, due to its all-round development. Located on the central line, Mulund is a developing suburb between Bhandup and Thane. During the ’60s, Mulund was a small settlement with very little population, which mostly consisted of middleclass families, as companies like Johnson & Johnson, Gabriel, Richardson and Cruddas established in Mulund. Mulund today has become a multi-linguistic suburb.

Mulund is divided into two parts - Mulund West and Mulund East. The West is comparatively more developed than the East. Mulund underwent a drastic change after 1990, as builders took notice of its potential and started floating new constructions. Nirmal Lifestyles came up with its first project Mayur Pankh in the year 1976-77 and gradually progressed with prestigious projects like Nirmal Lifestyle and City of Joy that completely changed the landscape of Mulund.

Mulund wins the cake in terms of infrastructure too, as it is centrally located and has easy access to Mumbai, Thane and even Navi Mumbai. Road connectivity through vast network of BEST buses and frequent train availability has benefited Mulund.

Fortunately, Mulund is blessed with greenery due to places like Yogi hills and Cyprus. A morning walk amidst the greens rejuvenates Mulund residents. The suburb is strategically planned, fulfilling the requirements of modern-day living. Looking at the phenomenal growth, some of the best educational institutes like Lokmanya Tilak English High School, St Pius, St Mary’s, Holy Angels have come up in the past few decades. Mulund boasts of good colleges like V. G. Vaze College, Vani Vidyalaya and Mulund College of Commerce.

Hospitals like ESIS, Municipal hospital and private hospitals like Dhanvantari, Upasani, Saidhan Hospital and high-end hospital like Wockhardt cater to medical needs. Mulund has religious places like Ambaji Dham, Santoshi Mata Mandir, Jain temple, to name a few. For entertainment purposes, Mulund has single screen theatres like Jai Ganesh, Mehul and multiplexes like R-Adlabs, PVR Cinema. Malls have become the Mecca for the cinegoers in Mulund. L.B.S Marg in Mulund can be called as the hub of malls, with huge malls like Nirmal Lifestyles and Runwal Mall. From restaurants like McDonald’s, Pizza Hut to trademark hotels like Vishwa Bharati, Vishwa Mahal, Mulund has everything to offer. Mulund also has some well-known clubs like the Rotary Club of Mulund.

The property market in Mulund is flourishing with ever growing malls and its connectivity. Recently, property  rates in Mulund range between Rs. 5,000 to 7,000 per. sqft. A number of huge residential and commercial projects are coming up. With the kind of construction and developments coming its way, Mulund surely looks to be the destination for future.

I have staying in a rental home since last 3 years. The moving-home process, in my opinion, is a bit difficult and cumbersome. For my first move, I and my wife did all the packaging and transport, all by ourselves. We were, of course, frustrated and decided that we’ll take services of packers & movers (P&M) in my city. Well, for my next relocation, I promptly called up 5-6 P&M’s servicing my area and shortlisted one based on the lowest price. Believe me, I am still regretting my decision! The P&M that I had called (name withheld to protect identity) was absolutely crappy. They were handling items & furniture in my home in a way a kid would handle. I was completely disappointed and hence decided to take services only of a thorough professional P&M and I started my search well in advance before my third relocation came up.

My fierce search led me to MoveMe.com – a end-to-end complete moving-solutions provider. They are thorough professional house-movement experts & provide expert services while moving your homes. I checked their online portal and was immediately impressed by the range of services they provide and customer testimonials. I was though bit taken back by the price but I was convinced that it was worth it. Needless to say, I immediately requested free legal quote as well!

Once I fixed my deal, experts from MoveMe visited my home, took an overall idea of what all items need to be moved, distance and position of “from location” and “to location”, and offered me the best and most convenient way of transport. I must admit that the way they package things is impressive. There were only 2 damages during transport (as compared to over 15 in the earlier case) but these were not critical for me. I was told in advance what their route would be, contact numbers of those present on field, and online monitoring too! To check their fat claims, I logged on to check whether it really works, and I was surprised to see that I could actually track my “consignment” online! Wow!! This is incredible. I was out-n-out satisfied with MoveMe. By the way, did I mention that they insure the “consignment”? I would also refer MoveMe if you are looking for a property solicitor. This conveyancing firm helps you get the best legal aid for all your property-related appraisals / disputes.

Nerul has stood up to expansion on all sides, with a planned infrastructure and good roads. The road and railway connectivity of Nerul is excellent. On the harbour line, Nerul has frequent facilities with trains up to Mumbai CST and also till Andheri and Panvel on the other end. The recent Nerul-Thane rail service is another feather in the cap. Buses of BEST and NMMT services have an extensive network in Nerul.

Nerul is home to many educational institutes like SIES Graduate school of Technology, Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology, Terna Engineering College, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, SIES College of Management Studies, Dr. DY Patil College of Architecture, Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College, Delhi Public School, St. Augustine’s High School, St Xavier’s High School, Sterling College, Ryan International School and Apeejay School.

Nerul is a complete place to stay in Navi Mumbai — a person who has stayed here will never want to move out from here. It is also fully saturated, with hardly any projects to come up. Over the years Nerul has developed in leaps and bounds. In the past nine years or so the infrastructure of Nerul has undergone a drastic change.

Considered by many as the “best place to stay in Navi Mumbai after Vashi“, Nerul has the most scenic stretch of the Palm Beach Road — the showpiece of Navi Mumbai. This state-of-the-art road is at par with those in other developed cities, giving it an ultra modern appeal. The mangroves on one side and the lake on the other give it a tranquil air.

CIDCO has some plans to develop public parks and boating facilities, which will increase the appeal of Nerul as a preferred residential location. The D.Y Patil cricket stadium launched with the IPL bang, has given an altogether new identity to Nerul. Because of the stadium, the place has now got its own name in the map of India. It has always been a popular shopping destination after Vashi, with the presence of many leading brand-stores and malls. In a nutshell, a complete residential area that is what Nerul is…

If you are staying in a rented house, ensure you get a good deal. And the most important is: Don’t get caught in unauthorized deals / illegal flats / flats belonging to unlawful elements. Well, I myself was going through the same dilemma a few months ago. Then I talked to a few experts, brokers, friends, and read a few articles in various newspapers. Based on my research and personal experience, I can confidently list down following precautions that you must observe while taking a home on rent…

1. Ask for a Format of Leave and License Agreement or rent agreement, and check for the notice clause in the agreement
2. Check details of the owner, such as whether he has the right to give it out on rent. If the representative is the owner’s agent, ask for an authority letter or show the power of attorney between him and the owner.
3. Check whether he wants to give flat on company or personal lease, and what kind of contract he plans to sign - also whether he will give monthly license receipts.
4. If the agreement has to be registered, ask the owner about the expenses towards that registration (lawyer’s fees, registration charges, stamp duty and other charges, if any). Who will bear these charges; are they going to be shared - if yes, then how?
5. Check with the neighbours regarding facilities such as water, power, security, or any other details that you wish to know.
6. Check for cross-references with other employees of your company, or friends. Always ensure you use the services of a reputed agent, and that he has a proper office, in case there is a default and you need to trace him later.
7. Check society rules for your convenience. Make a checklist of all things provided by the owner and let the document listing the items be signed by both of you mutually.