Bungalows and villas edge out apartments as dream houses in Covid times

Emerging need for more space, greenery, light, ventilation and privacy are driving demand. If you're buying one, ensure the title is clear and the plans are duly sanctioned

Just a few decades ago, a bungalow or villa was the dream house of the upper-middle and affluent classes in India. If it wasn't affordable, the next best thing was the row house or the builder floor. Somewhere in the 1980s or 1990s, the high-rise apartment began catching the fancy of the upper-middle and affluent class. Builders were quick to capitalise on the boom and it was a matter of time before they started embellishing skyscraper complexes, if you will, with amenities such as clubhouse, spa, restaurant, sports facilities and in some cases, even a shopping area.

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