Hello
You & us.
We make a great team.

These are special times for all of us at Vaswani Group, and we’ve made a slight departure from the usual
in this newsletter. Just so that we can share our joy with you.

As you might have noticed from the first issue of this newsletter, we seldom talk about ourselves. The things that strike our customers and the industry about our property, we take as a matter of course. And that’s because we truly feel that the point of this newsletter is to serve you, and to hear from you.

But for the first time, we’d like to blow our own trumpet (just a little bit!). And this is why: The Vaswani Group is the proud recipient of two much-coveted awards. One, for creating high quality living villas, awarded by CNBC AWAAZ Real Estate Awards – South Zone. And the second, a Gold for the design of the food court at our Brookefield Mall at the IIID 2017.

We’re thrilled, to say the least. And we just want to share this with those who challenge and inspire us in
equal measure to give it our very best, every single day. You. Thank you. These may be awards that we’ve won, but they actually recognise you.
And that’s it.

We will now stop talking about ourselves and get back to the business of focusing on what we do well.
Creating spaces that best serve your needs.

Do keep writing in.

 

FEATURE

RHYME & REASON FOR THE RISE

Tis always the season for real estate, or so it seems if you’re a buyer foxed by perennially rising property prices.
If you’re a discerning buyer though, you would be sure to spot these tell-tale signs of whether or not a piece of
property will appreciate in value. Not all factors are in your control, of course. No one can halt the rise in construction costs and land prices that are in sync with inflation. Seemingly global events like war (even a trade war!), or increasing fuel prices, can send local property prices soaring.

But what you can watch for, are local – or rather, locational – factors.
Location is the #1 aspect that influences property prices.

1. To start with, let’s take a look at the city you’re in. Is it a fast-growing city, with increasing job opportunities? Demand is likely to be high in such places, while supply inches towards saturation. In such growing – and
   even in emerging – markets, prices tend to skyrocket.
2. Where in the city are you looking at living? Is it close to the airport, a business zone, an industrial area, or an
   IT park? Are there any major infrastructure and road development projects coming up? How connected is
   the property to schools, shopping, entertainment and restaurants? These are indicators that your property
   will appreciate.
3. How well connected – and yet pristine – is it? If that sounds like an oxymoron, well, it’s not. The best-selling
   properties are extremely well connected, and yet manage to recreate the secluded atmosphere of the
   countryside. So that when you’re done dealing with the city’s madness at work, you can come back to a haven
   that calms the mind!
4. Two apartments in the same property can have completely different prospects. And that’s decided by the view.
   Does your apartment overlook the swimming pool or an expanse of green, or does it offer a mind-numbingly
   monotonous view of your neighbour’s wall?
5. And finally, it all comes down to the reputation of the builder. Properties appreciate over time. So what you’re
   looking for are quality of construction and timely delivery

So when you contemplate your next buy, don’t be just another buyer. Be a discerning buyer!

EVENTS

Award for ‘High-Quality Living Villas

The Vaswani Group received a “Special Commendation for Creating High-Quality Living Villas” in the South Zone from CNBC-AWAAZ Real Estate Awards – South Zone. The award was received by our Joint Managing Director, Mr Arun Advani, on 24 February at the ITC Windsor, Bangalore. Quality will tell!

Design Gold for the Food Court at our Brookefield Mall

The awards, they keep coming!

Vaswani Group won a Gold at the prestigious and highly contested Institute of Indian Interior Design 2017 for the design of the food court at our Brookefield Mall. We’re delighted to have made the cut among thousands of participants representing the best in industry.

SPECIAL

Sugar, Spice and All That’s Nice

Get your dose of summer sugar with this irresistible recipe for doughnuts from Chef Mukesh, at our Royal Orchid Suites, Whitefield.

INGREDIENTS
1 and a 1 ⁄ 2 cups of flour (maida), 3 ⁄ 4th cup of sugar, 1 ⁄ 4th tsp of salt, 1 large egg, 1 and a 1 ⁄ 2 tsp of baking powder
1 tbsp ghee or 1 tbsp oil, 1 ⁄ 2 cup of powdered milk, 1 ⁄ 2 tsp of vanilla, Oil (for deep frying), 1 tbsp of icing sugar, Warm water, as needed

PREPARATION
In one bowl, beat the egg, sugar, vanilla and shortening with the help of an electric beater. If you don’t have an electric beater, a whisk or spoon will do. In another bowl, take some flour and add baking powder, salt, and the powdered milk. Mix well with your hands. Add in the egg mixture into the flour. Knead, again with your hands. Keep adding warm water while kneading until you get a dough that’s neither too soft nor too hard. Divide the dough into four to six small balls. Take one of the balls on your palm, flatten it a bit, dip your finger into the centre and rotate. Make a hole in the middle. Heat oil in a wok; when the oil is hot, fry the doughnuts, one or two at a time on medium flame. When the doughnuts turn golden brown, remove from the pan and keep them aside on a serving dish.
Sprinkle some icing sugar on top. Not so much that the top turns white, but just enough for a translucent blast of ice on golden brown!

Doesn’t that look like a piece of heaven?

 

PROPERTY PICKS

Vaswani Menlo Park Does Its HomeworX

Vaswani Menlo Park, with 2BHK and 3BHK homes, is now open for sale! An oasis of calm in the heart of the most sought-after workspaces and campuses, Menlo Park brings you Vaswani HomeworX. HomeworX has quiet spaces where you can focus and work when you’re back home, without interruptions and yet be just minutes
away from the family. For more details, write to us at sales@vaswanigroup.com

Vaswani Menlo Park is in Whitefield, off Kundanahalli Junction, near VIBGYOR School. Menlo Park is RERA-registered. Construction starts end April.

 

Get in touch

3rd floor, Vaswani Victoria, 30 Victoria Road, Bangalore – 47
Phone – 080 49110000

14th Road, Linking Road Corner, Khar (West) Mumbai – 52

Email – sales@vaswanigroup.com
www.vaswanigroup.com

 

From us, to You
New Year’s Commitments!

Happy New Year, from each of us at Vaswani Group! We wish you a 2018 brimming with promise.

My social media feed is flooded with New Year’s Resolutions, as is yours, I’m sure. Must be fitter. Must make time for friends. Must read more books. Must kick off social media addiction! But like the best-laid plans of mice and men (and women!), resolutions made at the start of January often come undone by the end of the month. And that’s why we’ve decided not to make new resolutions this year. What we’re doing instead is renewing our commitments – to you. These commitments are built around what is most precious to you, when you buy a home.

Trust : When you let someone into your home, it’s a relationship built on trust. And if you’ve ‘entrusted’ us with building your home, we’re talking phenomenal levels of belief! So we looked at every step of our journey together, and identified the little ways in which we could uphold that trust. If something has slipped between the cracks, do call us. We will always listen. That’s our commitment.

Value: A home is by no means a casual buy. It’s often a repository of a lifetime’s earnings, and a solid investment for the future. Our quality commitment is to give you the best value in function and form for your money.

Time : Ahead of time, or right on time. Whether it’s getting to a meeting in Bengaluru traffic or delivering your home to you, that’s our time commitment.

So go ahead, and hold us accountable to the commitments we’ve made.

FEATURE

A Home Triangle That’s Good News

A triangle lies at the heart of every well-designed kitchen.

Have no fear. We’re not talking about the daily tussle between you, your significant other and the cook!
The Kitchen Work Triangle revolves around the three surfaces that you use the most while cooking. More on that in a bit. Before you scroll right past this section thinking it’s not relevant to you, just a minute.
Even if you have staff doing the cooking, you would do well to functionally optimize the kitchen for their use. A little extra thought put into design can save a lot of work-time, and hence have a dramatic influence on the daily mood and long-term well being of the person who runs your kitchen. And by correlation, on your health!

Traditionally, the three points that define the Kitchen Work Triangle are:
1. The Stove: This is where most of the food is cooked. In the process of cooking, this is a zone that sees the most traffic.
2. The Sink: This is where vegetables and other ingredients are washed prior to being cooked. It’s also a zone where vessels are cleaned prior to or following their use. Certainly another high traffic area!
3. The Refrigerator: This is where the vegetables and other perishables are stored.

The philosophy of the Kitchen Work Triangle is that these three points of the triangle need to be adequately distanced from one another, yet not too far apart, to save long walks.

In modern Indian kitchens, the philosophy of the Kitchen Work Triangle has evolved to include creating zones.
For example, the first point of the triangle, i.e. the Stove, can be expanded in the modern kitchen by including heating appliances, such as a kettle or a microwave. The second point on the triangle, the Sink, can also include the trash disposal (adequately distanced and out of sight, of course!). The third point, i.e. the Refrigerator, can be extended into a prep surface, since Indian cooking demands a lot of chopping, peeling, marinating, and therefore, a fairly large surface area.
At Vaswani Exquisite, we have made a conscious effort in the design of individual kitchens around work triangles, thus increasing the efficiency of your space. All the work zones in the kitchen are flanked by good expanses of counters, making your experience of cooking a true work of art!
However, we have also given you the flexibility to design your own dream kitchen.

EVENTS

Putting the Sparkle into the Season

The Vaswani Exquisite site office looked so Christmassy and inviting that passersby stopped to say
hello! All in the spirit of the season!

Veni, Vidi, Vici

Our participation at the CREDAI India Property Show at the World Trade Centre in Dubai in December was, to put it mildly, overwhelming. Business ties and heart-to-heart relationships were sealed, over the three-day show. Thank you, Emiratis, for the love!

SPECIAL 

Evenings Can bFLAT

bFLAT launched in the weekend of 5th January at our Brookefield Mall, with a rhythmic Friday evening of Latin-Carribean, Middle Eastern and Balkan music, leading to a night of classic hard rock on Saturday. So, if you’re in the neighbourhood and have some time to kill, there’s no better way to do it than with a mix of live music, stand up, and theatre!

 

Get in Touch

BANGALORE
3rd floor, Vaswani Victoria, 30 Victoria Road, Bangalore – 47
Phone – 080 49110000
MUMBAI
601, Sant Nivas, 14th Road Corner, Khar West, Mumbai

Email – sales@vaswanigroup.com
www.vaswanigroup.com

 

You Matter

That’s the whole (and soul!) of our customer philosophy.

First, thank you for the wonderful response to the first issue of Shared Space, the quarterly newsletter from Vaswani Group. I, for one, am moved beyond words that you took the time out of your busy schedules to write in.

And that brings us to what’s on top of my mind this festive season: You. Our whole customer care philosophy can be summed up in just two words: You matter. By that I mean, specifically, each one of you. While we may use collective nouns like customers, clients, buyers and suppliers, every time we use those words, we have specific names in mind, and faces that we recall. Of people who came in as customers, and have now become friends, neighbours, and family.
We are constantly asking ourselves questions like these, “What would retired Mr Sharma want the most in his apartment complex? He was an active badminton player throughout his working career. Would he enjoy a game now and then in the evening?” “How would young Misha like to mark her graduation? Would she perhaps like to have a poolside party with her friends?”

And because we design our spaces with each person in mind, you will delight in the little things we do to make your home that extra bit comfortable, your office that little bit more functional. A cosy reading nook here that makes your Sunday so special; a little space to tuck your toes in as you get the dishes done; a splash of green that makes you happy coming in to work even on a Monday morning!

So, what would make your space special? Do tell us. We are always listening.

Kailash Advani

Chief Executive Officer

p.s. Do write in with your suggestions, and we’ll share these in the coming issues of our newsletter.

FEATURE

Saying Yes to Your First Home

Buying your first home is a bit like bungee jumping, for those who like the thrill of adventure sports. There’s the anticipation of the months before, the adrenaline rush of the moments before you commit, the arc of follow through once you jump, and the reassuring tug of the rope.
At Vaswani, we’d like to think of ourselves as the steady rope that has your back. So here are Three Cs to make this decision a little easier for you.

01 Commute: How easy will your commute be? Bangalore’s traffic being what it is, save yourself the aggravation of having to inch home every evening and choose to live within minutes of work. Time and again, we get to hear how our customers working in locations such as ITPL or EPIP Zone find the commute so much easier than if they were to live elsewhere.
02 Connect: How close are essential services such as schools, a hospital, and shopping complexes? Apart from basic services, we would also suggest that you think about the fringe benefits. Are there enough options for a Sunday out – a quiet dinner, a game with the kids, retail therapy, a movie or a play?
03 Construction: What do you know about the quality of the builder’s construction? Does the builder have a good track record? How long have they been around? What’s the quality of construction like? Needless to say, the home you buy should be RERA-approved.

FEEDBACK 

Your Space

Here’s what a few of our readers had to say about the previous issue of Shared Space.

“This was a very good read; the newsletter has come out very well. Thanks for circulating it and keeping us posted.” Rahul, Vaswani Exquisite

“The newsletter is very informative, colourful and a good communication initiative. Customers who have entrusted in Vaswani get to know of all the projects available. They feel connected to the builder.”

Swarnali, Vaswani Exquisite

“It was a wonderful message from Mr Kailash Advani, for it summed up all the details in the newsletter. As a home buyer, any new government regulation that will affect the project is our big concern. We appreciate that it was covered in your newsletter. Overall, it’s a very nice initiative that you’re keeping your current as well as future homeowners informed.”

Sasmit, Vaswani Exquisite

SPECIAL 

Mo’ mo’

Get tempted by the tantalising momos served up by our star Chef Mukesh at our Hotel Royal Orchid Suites in Whitefield! Give these momos a try at home, but if it sounds like too much work, call us to reserve your table.

Ingredients
FOR THE DOUGH: 2 cups Maida 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder

FOR THE FILLING:  1 cup carrots – grated 1 cup cabbage – grated 1 tbsp oil 1/2 cup onion – finely chopped 1 tsp garlic – chopped 1 tsp soya sauce 1 cup capsicum 1/4 tsp vinegar 1/4 tsp black pepper

METHOD Mix the Maida, salt and baking powder and knead to stiff dough with water. Heat oil and add the onion and garlic. Sauté over high heat and add the carrot and cabbage. Turn around over high heat till glossy. Take it off the heat and mix in the Soya sauce, salt, vinegar and black pepper. Roll the dough thin (translucent) and cut into 4”-5” rounds. Take a round, wet edges and place some filling in the centre. Bring the edges together to cover the filling. Twist to seal and fill the rest in the same way. Steam for about 10 minutes and serve with soya sauce and chili sauce.

To make a reservation, call 9632500104, 080-42512345

What’s up @ Vaswani

Sold Out

Congratulations and celebrations are in order, for Vaswani Brentwood, off Varthur Main Road, Whitefield, has sold out in record time!

RERA-ing to Go

It’s been a hard day’s night, but we’ve got great news for you at the end of it! Vaswani Exquisite, next to Hotel Zuri on ITPL Main Road, Whitefield, and Vaswani Menlo Park, off Varthur Main Road, are both RERA-approved now.

Going, Going… Gone (Occupancy Certificates Received)

The last few villas (4BHK only) are available at Walnut Creek Off Sarjapur Road, Just 2.5 km from the Wipro Corporate office

Last three 4BHK penthouses and duplex apartments are available at Vaswani Reserve. Off Marathahalli-Sarjapur, Outer Ring Road, near Ecospace and CISCO campus.

 

Get in Touch

Bangalore
3rd floor, Vaswani Victoria, 30 Victoria Road, Bangalore – 47 Phone – 080 49110000

Mumbai
14th Road, Linking Road Corner, Khar (West) Mumbai – 52

Email – sales@vaswanigroup.com

 

Together, with you

 

You’ve known us until now by the spaces we’ve built, together with you. You call these spaces home, or office. Marked by a design aesthetic that’s uniquely ours, and yours, these are spaces that breathe. Spaces that are lush and quiet in the urban jungle that is city life. Today, we take you on an exploration of a different space.

We bring you the first edition of Shared Space, the Vaswani newsletter.

This is our way of sharing with you our philosophy of how design can make life better. How YOU are the focus of everything that we do. Of the kind of closeness, we seek to build with our customers, transcending brick and mortar interfaces. This is also our way of saying thank you. Here you will find useful pointers on real estate – and indeed, on living – that will bring you back quarter after quarter. And you will be well rewarded for that! You will find news of what we’ve been up to, and what we have in store for you. So dive in, and let us know what you think. I, for one, am listening (as ever!).

Kailash Advani CEO, Vaswani Group

 

FEATURE

RERA: The Real Deal

 

If you’ve been hearing about the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016, you’re probably wondering how it affects you as a home-owner. Here are some quick pointers on what you’re entitled to and responsible for.

DURING CONSTRUCTION:

You have the right to: Inspect plans: Sanctioned plans, layouts, specifications, approved by a competent authority. Get intimation of fixed schedules: Time schedules, including provisions for utilities, specifications, and other amenities

You are responsible for: Making payments as specified in the sale agreement at the proper time and place. Forming an association or society or cooperative society of allottees.

DURING POSSESSION

You have the right to:

Possession: Of the apartment, plot or building; the association of allottees will have possession of common areas. Documents: Pertinent plans and documents, including for common areas, after taking physical possession.
Refunds: Claim the refund paid with interest, as prescribed and as provided under the Act.
Compensation for delays: From the developer, if the project is delayed.

You are responsible for: Taking possession within two months of receiving the occupancy certificate. Paying interest on delayed payments (if any) as prescribed. Taking part in the registration of the conveyance deed. Payment of registration and stamp duty, khata transfer fees, municipal taxes, individual water and electricity charges, common area maintenance charges, etc.

We are 30!
We’ve developed close to
8 million square feet of real estate

                                                                                   

EVENTS

 

Smiles out on a Sunday

These faces say it all, at our Sunday Brunch at Vaswani Whispering Palms on Sarjapur Outer Ring Road. While the adults pow-wowed in the shadow of the palms, their kids were lining up to get their faces painted. Soon, we could spot Spiderman here, Snake Eyes there, dotting the green. With poolside games and a caricature artist on standby, on the fun meter, the Sunday Brunch was a slam dunk!

Did you know? We pioneered row-houses

 & townhouses in Bangalore

 

People Power

 

If you’ve ever wondered what makes us tick, it’s our people, hands down. We put in a lot of time into the development of each person who joins us, helping them hone their skills through formal and on-the-job training. No wonder then, that we attract and retain talent of the best order. We take equally good care of our channel partners, as was in evidence at this evening of cocktails and dinner at the Royal Orchid Hotel on Old Airport Road. So the next time you spot stellar service at Vaswani, do stop a minute and let us know.

  Ever heard the phrases ‘high-end’ &‘value for money’  

in the same sentence? Here you will.

 

Crowning Glory 

 

Our quiet but consistent efforts as good corporate citizens rewarded us with the First Prize in Corporate Social Responsibility in the field of Environmental Impact at the CREDAI Conclave 2017.

 Residential. Commercial. Retail. Hospitality.

We’ve got you covered.

 

Star Burst!

 

The night glowed especially bright this Diwali, lit by the smiles of happy customers of Vaswani Exquisite at Hotel Royal Orchid Suites, Whitefield (a Vaswani Group enterprise). And what a gathering it was! We talked by candlelight; played games – both the young and the young at heart – till we could run no more, sampled exotic dishes till we could eat no more, and made our Diwali a little bit greener with a community firecracker display.

OFFERS

 

Shop till you drop at our Mall

 

The Brookefield Mall on ITPL Road has been around a long time, and we have made sure it meets your every retail and culinary whim. You can sample a smorgasbord of cuisine from Taco Bell and Domino’s to Dunkin’ Donuts, Baskin Robbins and much more! Bring your family over to catch a film at Inox, or shop till you drop from leading brands such as Soch, Max, Pantaloons, Biba, W, Levi’s, Zodiac, Melange, Reliance Digital, and plenty more.

Vaswani customers will get Rs 350* off on any purchase at the mall. To avail of this exclusive offer, contact the property management office at the mall.*

A Treat for Your Family

 

Bring your family for a quiet weekend or to dinner at our Hotel Royal Orchid Suites, Whitefield, Bangalore. A favorite among business and leisure travellers, the hotel offers beautiful Studio, Executive and Duplex Suites, each with a private balcony. It’s also home to some of the best restaurants in Whitefield. Busy business travellers can catch a game of billiards or squash, a quick swim or a few reps at the gym in between work. Solo women travellers can chill on our dedicated Diva Floor.

So come over, and if you are a Vaswani customer, you will get a 20 % discount on stay and a 15% discount at the restaurant. Contact the General Manager at the hotel for details.*

*conditions apply

 

Get in Touch

Bangalore
3rd floor, Vaswani Victoria, 30 Victoria Road, Bangalore – 47 Phone – 080 49110000

Mumbai
14th Road, Linking Road Corner, Khar (West) Mumbai – 52

Email – sales@vaswanigroup.com

“ The harder you work on something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it”

As an organization, we have always been aware of our duty & responsibility as a Corporate citizen to issues affecting both, the Socio-Economic spectrum and the Environment at large.

Proud to announce & share that our efforts in this direction have been rewarded the

1st prize at the CREDAI Conclave 2017  for our achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility in    the field of Environmental Impact.

Glimpses of the Channel Partner Meet 2017 had at the Royal Orchid Hotel, Bangalore.

Success is not measured by the number of units sold but by the community that comes together to make it their home.

This year, Vaswani Group celebrated the festival of Diwali with its customers at the Royal Orchid Suites, Bangalore.

We were overwhelmed by the response received and thank everyone for taking time out from your busy schedule to join us.

 

Some Glimpse of the celebrations