Bandra or Powai ?

jesal · 8th March 2006, 11:36

if u want peace then powai if u dont mind hell then bandra. i like bandra personally.

RJK · 8th March 2006, 11:48

Knowing your workplace & also the fact that you hate bandra & western suburbs

, I'd recommend Powai to you. I don't think 'Westernisation' is a criteria for you to buy a house. If you like the west so much, go live in america !

X-Machine · 9th March 2006, 02:48

Bandra undoubtebly. Its centrally located and easily accessible,and thats one of the main criteria's if you looking for a house.

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california_dude · 15th July 2009, 07:33

can you get a 1 bedroom in bandra for 40 lacs .. if you do it is a really good deal

GTO · 15th July 2009, 16:16

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Originally Posted by california_dude

can you get a 1 bedroom in bandra for 40 lacs .. if you do it is a really good deal

Fat chance with today's pricing. The Bandra-Worli sealink has only gotten this cute suburb closer to the city.

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Originally Posted by GTO

Bandra anyday!! Quality over quantity, remember? Bandra offers a fantastic lifestyle. Its pretty westernised, which may have a lot to do with the strong christian presence. You have the ocean, joggers park, clubs and the most interesting eateries.

GTO

3.5 years down and my love for Bandra has only grown! Bandra gives you the kind of lifestyle that no other part of Mumbai does. The place has an inherent charm to itself, fueled by the most vibrant culture, fantastic people, the ocean, eateries and what have you. If my work place was in the 'burbs, I'd pick Bandra W as my home. Over any other location in Mumbai.

Who knows? Could happen one day

aadix · 15th July 2009, 16:42

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Originally Posted by GTO

Fat chance with today's pricing. The Bandra-Worli sealink has only gotten this cute suburb closer to the city.

3.5 years down and my love for Bandra has only grown! Bandra gives you the kind of lifestyle that no other part of Mumbai does. The place has an inherent charm to itself, fueled by the most vibrant culture, fantastic people, the ocean, eateries and what have you. If my work place was in the 'burbs, I'd pick Bandra W as my home. Over any other location in Mumbai.

Who knows? Could happen one day

just out of curiosity gto, how much would a good 2 or 3 bedroom flat cost in bandra? what would be the price diff between a sea facing and a non sea facing flat?

also in today's economy, if a person had a budget of 40 to 60L for a flat in mumbai, which parts of mumbai would be ideal and in that price range?

nishantgandhi · 15th July 2009, 18:14

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Originally Posted by X-Machine

Bandra undoubtebly. Its centrally located and easily accessible,and thats one of the main criteria's if you looking for a house.

X

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Originally Posted by california_dude

can you get a 1 bedroom in bandra for 40 lacs .. if you do it is a really good deal

The difference in the dates of the above 2 posts has witnessed the biggest recession and real estate downturn India has seen.

This thread needs a reality check now!

kannan666 · 15th July 2009, 18:27

Heart says Bandra, Mind says Powai !

GTO · 15th July 2009, 18:34

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Originally Posted by aadix

just out of curiosity gto, how much would a good 2 or 3 bedroom flat cost in bandra? what would be the price diff between a sea facing and a non sea facing flat?

Decent 1000 sq ft. 2 bedroom : 1.5 - 2 crores in a good locality (15,000 - 20,000 per sq. ft. average in the good parts of Bandra). Additional premium for areas like Pali Hill (the best IMO) and Carter Road. Even when the market is down, an attractive building or location always retains its value, primarily because availability is far less than demand.

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also in today's economy, if a person had a budget of 40 to 60L for a flat in mumbai, which parts of mumbai would be ideal and in that price range?

Very difficult. 40 - 60L is chump change for a 2 bedroom in proper Mumbai. Effectively, you are looking at a sq. ft. rate of 6,000 rupees. Have to go far suburbs (Malad, Borivali etc.).

paras211 · 15th July 2009, 21:32

powai has mutunt mosquitoes (or so they seem) suck your blood dry

audiophile · 15th July 2009, 21:50

My vote goes for Bandra, Lived there for 11 years and its the best place to be compared to Powai.

spadival · 15th July 2009, 22:29

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

Guys,

Suppose u have a budget of 40 lacs - what would you choose of the 2 options given in the poll ?

<shakes his head in wonder> Did NC actually go out and buy a flat in Bandra based on the poll here?

normally_crazy · 16th July 2009, 10:15

Wow - this thread comes up after 3 years and what timing - just after I took charge of the flat.

Where you may ask ?

amitk26 · 16th July 2009, 10:30

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

Wow - this thread comes up after 3 years and what timing - just after I took charge of the flat.

Where you may ask ?

Yes please tell us where , My personal preference is for Powai , I stayed in Powai for my 2 years in mumbai and liked it over crowded places such as Bandra :-) generates kind of claustrophobia.
Anyway I am in Bangalore so my vote does not count.

GTO · 19th July 2009, 15:40

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

Wow - this thread comes up after 3 years and what timing - just after I took charge of the flat.

Where you may ask ?

I have a feeling you got yourself a pad in Bandra? C'mon, break the suspense. And while you're at it, let's have some pictures too!

View Poll Results: Which One?
1 bedroom flat in Bandra	12	44.44%
2 / 2.5 bedroom flat in Powai	15	55.56%
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8th March 2006, 11:36	#16
jesal BANNED Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	if u want peace then powai if u dont mind hell then bandra. i like bandra personally.
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8th March 2006, 11:48	#17
RJK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,140 Thanked: 701 Times	Knowing your workplace & also the fact that you hate bandra & western suburbs , I'd recommend Powai to you. I don't think 'Westernisation' is a criteria for you to buy a house. If you like the west so much, go live in america ! Last edited by RJK : 8th March 2006 at 11:50.
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9th March 2006, 02:48	#18
X-Machine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mumbai/Tokyo Posts: 1,475 Thanked: 29 Times	Bandra undoubtebly. Its centrally located and easily accessible,and thats one of the main criteria's if you looking for a house. X
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15th July 2009, 07:33	#19
california_dude Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edison Posts: 12 Thanked: 0 Times	1 bedroom in Bandra can you get a 1 bedroom in bandra for 40 lacs .. if you do it is a really good deal
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15th July 2009, 18:27	#23
kannan666 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA-02 Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	Heart says Bandra, Mind says Powai !
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15th July 2009, 21:32	#25
paras211 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 646 Thanked: 108 Times View My Garage	powai has mutunt mosquitoes (or so they seem) suck your blood dry
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15th July 2009, 21:50	#26
audiophile BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 153 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	My vote goes for Bandra, Lived there for 11 years and its the best place to be compared to Powai.
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16th July 2009, 10:15	#28
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	Wow - this thread comes up after 3 years and what timing - just after I took charge of the flat. Where you may ask ?
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