How can checking if stairhead rooms on the roof are kept locked reduce chances of misuse?
Many buildings have a small room at the top of the staircase on the roof—used for storage, lift machinery, or tanks. If this remains...
How can asking about past flooding or waterlogging in the parking area guide your decision in monsoon-prone cities?
In cities with heavy rain, basements and low-lying parking spots can turn into temporary ponds. If the building has a history of “gaadi paani...
What can you understand by seeing how quickly security responds when a stranger walks in?
Security guards are more than a uniform at the gate. Their alertness affects how safe you actually feel. If you stand in the compound...
How can noticing odours in common areas, like strong garbage smells, influence your decision?
Smell tells you things eyes miss. A lobby that constantly smells of stale garbage, drain odour or strong chemicals suggests deeper issues—poor waste management,...
Why is it useful to ask if the building has a backup generator or only inverter support?
Power cuts still happen in many areas. How a building handles them changes your experience a lot. A full backup generator usually keeps lifts,...
How can checking mobile network strength inside rooms affect your choice of flat?
On site visits, people usually check walls, tiles and view—but forget the one thing they use constantly: phone network. If you move into a...