March 2019 | Page 2 of 6 | A blog about homes, trends, tips & life

Pulse March 20, 2019

7 Benefits of Having an Office Space in Bashundhara

Reading Time: 5 minutes What is the first thing that pops into your mind when someone mentions the Bashundhara residential area? In most cases, it’ll probably be an image of a serene neighborhood with nice buildings. That’s understandable considering Bashundhara R/A is one of the best residential areas in Dhaka. So, what if I were to suggest to you to select Bashundhara R/A as the base of operation for your business? If I asked you this question a decade ago, you might’ve thought I was joking, but since I’m asking you this today, you’ll find this question to be completely logical. If you don’t know why this makes sense, then you need to go through the following seven benefits of having an office in Bashundhara R/A with me. Proximity to Important Zones Location is usually a big concern when choosing a place to set up an office. You don’t want to be located in…

Tips March 19, 2019

Hosting an open house

Reading Time: 5 minutes Thinking of selling your property? Now, a great way to do this is to put it up for sale on Bproperty.com (great way, actually). And yes there are lots of ways to make your house sellable. But to make it visible, one of the steps that really makes your property stand out and a great way to show it off is to have an open house. So what are some of the things you should do when hosting an open house? Super Clean This definitely goes without saying, but it’s so important, we have to mention it. Clean the place. Everything. Every nook and cranny must be cleaned when hosting an open house. You never know where someone is going to look and what they may be looking for. You want to give any viewer the impression that this property is beautiful and has been well looked after. Think ‘successful…

Trends March 18, 2019

Trending Office Designs of 2019

Reading Time: 4 minutes The design you have in your office speaks about your company culture to whoever visits – clients, employees and even applicants. In 2019, we are seeing a big shift of office design towards contemporary elements. This year is all about personalizing work space for maximum productivity and flexibility. Below is a list of trends and modern office decor ideas that we expect are going to stay throughout the whole of 2019. Fewer cubicles It’s been a while that the concept of co-working space has entered the scene of office interior design. This particular trend has proved to be very useful in this generation where the number of freelancers are increasing day by day. However, co-working spaces are not the only type of work-spaces to have an open plan office design. Nowadays, less corporate work-spaces can be seen with dull, neutral colored cubicles and more with open collaborative spaces. One of…

My Home March 16, 2019

How to Create a Positive Home Environment

Reading Time: 4 minutes Your home is the last place you arrive to after having a hectic day. How would you like to feel as soon as you step inside? Relaxed or stressed? How you decide to decorate your home can dictate your mood and your overall mental health. Having control over your surroundings can have a positive impact on your mental well-being. Below is a list of tips that can help you create a positive home environment. Make better use of the space you have Instead of going all out and getting a full renovation, consider working with the space you already have. The smallest of changes can transform your house significantly. Try shifting and shuffling your furniture. Get rid of that lamp you bought impulsively, replace your old collection with a new one. In short, declutter wisely. Making these small improvements in your living space will show positive effects on your mood.…

Trends March 15, 2019

Is Subdividing Your Land Worth it?

Reading Time: 4 minutes “The whole is more than the sum of its part” is an important principle in psychology. It describes the importance of viewing an object as a whole rather than viewing it in separate parts and then trying to make sense of it. While that is a perfectly sound principle in psychology, many consider it to be applicable in the case of land. To them, a large plot of land is better than subdividing it into small plots. On the other hand, there are people who also believe that dividing a large piece of land into small plots is better. So the question is who’s right? Is subdividing your land worth it or just folly? Join us, as we try to figure out if there are truly any benefits of subdividing land below! Impact on Value Land is always considered a great investment, the reason being its upward trajectory in terms…

Tips March 14, 2019

Things You Should Never Put Down Your Drain

Reading Time: 4 minutes The kitchen is known as the heart of a home and also considered to be one of the dirtiest places in your home. Knowingly and unknowingly, we throw a lot of things down the kitchen drain, tub drain and toilet everyday. Our daily expedient habits are eventually going to cost us big in the long-run. Things that we regularly throw down the drain can damage the pipes of our home, sewage treatments and our environment a significant extent. To learn more, check out our list below which includes things that clog your drain. Oils, grease and fatty substances Oil is a common cause of drain blockage. This includes mayonnaise, margarine and salad dressing which can create sludge. When you’re thinking of washing down grease and gravy during dish-washing, refrain yourself from doing so as these are the things that clog your drain over time and make other substances cling onto…

Trends March 13, 2019

Student Housing Issues that Needs to be Fixed

Reading Time: 4 minutes Thousands of students each year travel to different parts of Bangladesh to find a quality education, and the bulk of them move to Dhaka where there is an abundance of highly prestigious educational institutions. Unfortunately, students face the common problem of accommodation regardless of where they move to. For a young student who is yet to fully grasp the prejudice behind such problems, this can be quite deleterious. As the people of a nation that is still developing, this is a big problem. We need to take notice and address the following student accommodation problems to try our best to eliminate them as much as possible. Stigma One of the biggest, if not the biggest, student accommodation problems is the stigma that students are ’Troublesome’. Landlords, neighbors, teachers; in everyone’s eyes, they have a tendency to be rebellious and cause trouble for others. Many adults use this justification to reject…

Pulse March 12, 2019

Architectural Landscape of Bangladesh: The New vs. the Old

Reading Time: 4 minutes The architectural landscape of Bangladesh is booming, to say the least. Talented architects are bagging international awards left and right, including the highly prestigious Aga Khan Award. Today’s Bangladeshi architects have the proper platform and environment, something that wasn’t always present, to showcase their unique designs and amazing skills. This has created a noticeable difference between the new and the old. The architectural landscape of Bangladesh is not the same as it was before independence; it’s not even the same as it was two decades ago. So join us, as we compare the current state of architecture in Bangladesh with the old and see how much it has changed. The Prevailing Theme Architecture, like art, has often been used to express ideas and values. So it’s no surprise that the architectural landscape of Bangladesh has seen numerous changes throughout the ages as the situation and condition of the country changed.…

My Home March 11, 2019

Things to Ask Your Interior Designer in 2019

Reading Time: 4 minutes We’re on month three of 2019 and we are already getting to know about the trends that are likely to stick around throughout the year. Whether you’re a first time home buyer or someone who likes keeping up with the rest of the world, the recent interior trends showing up are definitely one of the few must-haves your home is craving for! Below is a list of questions to ask interior designers right away to get the trendy home you want. First of all, learn more about your interior designer One of the most important questions to ask interior designers if they are familiar with the kind of designs you’d like to have. Get to know about their experience and take a look at their previous projects. Ask them about the range of services they offer, how they would like to communicate with you regarding designs, etc. Your preferences may change…

Bproperty After Hours March 10, 2019

Tokyo City | Redefining Luxurious Living

Reading Time: 4 minutes We have many spectacular listings and apartments in our database but some stand out more than others. With offerings that go beyond just four walls and a roof, some properties provide a way of life that is hard to compete against. Today we would like to highlight one of our exceptional projects; Tokyo City in Uttara. The Project Welcome to Tokyo City, by Tokyo Development Engineers Limited; a beautiful residential compound in Uttara. The project is made up of three buildings in total; Tokyo Square, Tokyo Green Square and Tokyo Rose of which Bproperty looks after Tokyo Square and Tokyo Green Square. Each building consists of a basement, ground and 9 additional floors and 2 lifts per building, housing 72 apartments in total with 72 parking spots; 1 for each unit. Though many were booked a long time ago, Bproperty managed to get exclusivity for quite a number of 3…