The first Indian port where the Europeans landed was Kochi. It was then a small town in South West India which was colonized by the Portuguese. Later on it was captured by the Dutch and then by the British, who gave it the name Cochin. Kochi is the new name of this city. But among the high rises and villas in Kochi, one can still spot some old buildings showing Portuguese heritage.

Over the last few years, Kochi has changed beyond recognition and is today one of the fastest growing cities of the country. The prime driver behind this transformation in the city is the information technology sector. Almost a hundred IT companies (mostly providing IT services) have already set up offices in Kochi, and much more are on the way. These companies not only provide direct employment, but their presence has a trickle-down effect (torrential effect, actually!) on the city’s economy. The other sectors have a good representation in Kochi as well. The infrastructure here includes a ship repair facility, a CNG terminal, and a bunkering terminal as well. Kochi port boasts of an international cruise ship terminal. There are lots of good schools and universities, along with modern hospitals and attractive shopping malls.

With an educated population, lots of employment opportunities and superb infrastructure, Kochi seems set to become the city of the future. The other bigger cities of India have already expanded to unimaginable levels are now literally bursting at the seams. Whether it is a company wishing to set up a new office or factory, or whether it is an individual looking for a job, Kochi is becoming the destination of choice for the future. Real estate is therefore booming here, and several reputable builders are coming up with new projects to build flats and apartments in Kochi.

Over the last few years, there has been a rising trend of people choosing to live in towns rather than anywhere else. People moving to cities like Kochi in search of jobs also need homes to live in, be it flats of villas. Many real estate industry insiders believe that township living is truly the future of the residential real estate market. So let’s take a closer look at the factors that are driving people to living in the towns.

•   One of the reasons why people often choose to invest in the apartments in Kochi is that it allows them to be a part of a global community. Much more than ever before, towns are becoming the hubs for urban community living. This means that people who live in such environments live a luxurious life with the best of comfort and security. The access to world class benefits certainly attracts a lot of people to stay in towns.
• The towns in different parts of Kerala provide with great scope for living in harmony with the nature. The best part of community living is the interaction with like minded people and this helps to improve the character of a person. Also, living in a city provides opportunities of good education, business and job opportunities etc.
• Apartments and Villas in Kochi are developed by some of the most trusted residential real estate companies like ABAD Builders. This means that one can expect to have all the world class features and amenities in Kerala while spending time with their friends and family members.

Kochi is developing at  a rapid pace, and along with it, its suburban towns are too. One such significant town that has seen tremendous change and growth because of Kochi’s expansion and rapid development is Aluva. With large migration to Kochi from across the state and even the country, in search for better jobs, pays, business environment and so on, the demand for Apartments in Kochi has also increased exponentially. With the city becoming more crowded, congested and expensive, all these new home buyers who would’ve earlier preferred a Villa in Ernakulam are spreading out to its satellite towns for affordable and comfortable living spaces.

With only a 30 minute drive to the city and all facilities at par , you hardly feel like you live away from the city centre. To accommodate the growth of Kochi, Aluva too is being developed in terms of civil amenities like better roads, walkways, one way access etc. The town also has many good schools, colleges and even hospitals in or around it, making it ideal for peaceful living  away from the hustles of the city.

Besides being close to Kochi, it is also very well connected. Aluva has its own railway station, metro station and even an airport very close by. With CIAL only a few kilometres away and the town being directly connected to the rest of the state through one of the most significant national highways of the state, Aluva couldn’t be any more easily accessible.

With all of the above, Aluva is the ideal nesting ground for those of us who wish to stay away from the rush of the city. All this being said, we haven’t even talked about the highlight of Aluva that makes it so attractive for Kochiites to settle down in. Yes, it is its lush greenery, beautiful river view, and the serene vibe. Our Springfield villas in Aluva spread across 2.6 acres of landscaped property captures this essence of Aluva. Our tranquil homes that blend with nature make them irresistible for anyone who is looking for a countryside life within the city. Waking up to the sound of birds chirping and the wind blowing instead of cars honking is one of the main attraction of Kochiites towards our Villa projects in Kochi. If you are one of them, come check out our beautiful villas in Aluva to buy your dream home.

Though very popular across the globe, Duplex flats are a very new concept to us Malayalees. So through this blog we will talk about what duplex flats are and why duplex flats in Kochi are a great living choice for the modern Kochiite.

To begin with, a duplex is a modern apartment style with two floors connected by a private inner staircase. A duplex gives the vibe and utility of an independent house with the added floor and balcony spaces. Duplexes are most popular either on the ground floor or on the top floor as the penthouse. While the penthouse is more to do with high life and luxury, the ground level duplex is about having your own back yard, garden or outside utility spaces. Both have their own benefits and customer segments. Some high end apartments even have inner private lifts in their duplex apartment.

Abad Builders offer premium duplex apartments in Edapally in our apartment project, Abad Oasis. Apart from the additional space there are many comforts that our duplex apartment in Edapally offers, that has made it popular among the young modern Indian. One is his dream of having a house where he goes upstairs to his room to sleep. In this context a duplex feels more like home than a usual apartment. The two levels can also give added privacy.

As Indians we also have stronger family bonds and values and a lot of us prefer our parents to stay with us in the city close to us, rather than far away in our hometown or village. Duplex is a perfect option for such families, where having different floors will help you have them close in a more healthy lifestyle where your young family gets their needed privacy and alone time as well.