September 2020 | Page 3 of 3 | A blog about homes, trends, tips & life

Pulse September 8, 2020

REASONS TO CHOOSE A SOUTH FACING APARTMENT

Reading Time: 4 minutes A major step of property seeking deals with the property’s orientation. It might not be the sole attribute while opting for an apartment, but the significance regarding the direction a property faces may drive people to a great extent. When people set out on a mission of searching for their dream home, they will often compromise on paying extra if the apartment is a south facing one. Renting or buying a south facing apartment simply feels like hitting a jackpot and they do not want to miss that opportunity. Hence, south facing apartments are always in high demand. However, everything has both yin and yang aspects. Before making the final deal, you should assess the pros and cons of south facing apartments. In Bangladesh, people have this long standing perception of going after south facing apartments. Why does this idea still prevail? Why do they feel such apartments are the…

Bproperty After Hours September 7, 2020

Are Virtual Property Fairs The Future Of Real Estate?

Reading Time: 4 minutes Property fairs are the lifeblood of most real estate companies. But the current climate of the world has made it very difficult to host such exhibitions. What other alternatives are there for real estate companies to showcase their properties? For one, there’s the virtual property fair. But what’s a virtual property fair? And why do real estate companies need it? In today’s article, we will be answering these questions to get a more in-depth look at how a virtual property fair works. The Importance of Property Fairs Before we talk about what a virtual property fair is, we need to know why real estate companies need to host a property fair in the first place. Property fairs are the bread and butter for most real estate companies, especially in Bangladesh. This is because real estate developers and sellers can move a large number of products in such fairs, as properties…

Tips September 5, 2020

Recovery room: How to create one at home

Reading Time: 4 minutes Setting up a home means you have to keep a lot of things in mind including the needs of your family members. After all, home is where we all seek comfort at the end of the day. However, things don’t always go as planned. A sudden illness can make our lives harder and is fairly unavoidable so it’s best to stay prepared. In that case, creating a recovery room at home can help you get through a tough time and can make things a bit easier. It’s not that you have to allocate an entire room of your house. You can turn any of your rooms into a recovery room at a time of need. For example, if you are in a situation where keeping someone in quarantine is crucial, a recovery room can make things easy for you. Not only does it make things easier to manage for the…

Trends September 4, 2020

Banks vs NBFIs in Bangladesh: A Comparative Analysis

Reading Time: 4 minutes The concept of banking (accepting deposits, lending money and fixing an interest rate) goes back to the metal ages back in the 6th century BC when metal coinage was developed. But since then the concept of banking evolved as different civilizations adopted the idea. And with the industrial revolution, different financial intermediaries including non-banking financial institutions or NBFIs emerged to mitigate the limitations of the banking sectors. But with different parameters. While both can facilitate their consumers with similar types of services such as investment, risk pooling, contractual savings, loan facilities, and market brokering, their methodologies can be different. However, in this article, we will focus only on how these financial intermediaries handle the process of home loans and other things associated with them. Here is a comparative analysis of Banks vs NBFIs in Bangladesh. Similarities and differences between banks and NBFIs Before we dive into discussing banks vs NBFIs…

Pulse September 3, 2020

The World’s Most Unique Restaurants

Reading Time: 4 minutes We all love to dine out once in a while with friends and family. For most of us, when we choose to visit a restaurant, we mostly go there for the food or the ambiance. Sometimes, we also visit restaurants that are based on some quirky themes, such as horror or hospital themed restaurants. These themes might seem unusual, but are actually pretty common all over the world, even in Bangladesh. But have you ever thought about restaurants where you can dine underwater, or have a monkey serve you food? Sounds pretty wacky, right? Well, in today’s article, we will be discussing some of the world’s most unusual restaurants. Let’s begin! Ithaa Restaurant, Maldives Located in the Conrad Maldives Rangali Resort in the Maldives, the restaurant seems like most other fine dining restaurants serving fusion cuisine. Except for the fact that it’s located 16 feet below the ocean! Encased completely…

Trends September 2, 2020

When To sell your house and how?

Reading Time: 8 minutes There is no doubt that owning a house is a dream that we all have and at the same time it is also a necessity that needs to be met. But if you are on the other side of the spectrum, selling a house can also be a necessity and can mean a lot of things. Maybe you want to move out to a new place, maybe your kids are all grown-ups now and you don’t need the extra space or simply you just want some change. Whatever your reason may be, selling your house can be a sad experience, and needless to say, it can be challenging. But don’t you worry, in this article, we will discuss the entire process of how to sell your house. You have to be careful about a lot of things otherwise you may be left wondering “what did I do wrong”? So before…

Pulse September 1, 2020

Some of the spectacular sceneries of this city!

Reading Time: 5 minutes At different times of the day, be it on a rainy afternoon, or a hot sunny one, the city reveals itself to us in its different forms. Sometimes the city partners up with the sky and takes a red hue or blue. The city takes different looks at different parts of the day. But you know something? This familiar city becomes quite unfamiliar at some points. Sometimes, it becomes more colorful and extravagant. If you know which times they are, you can also capture these beautiful portrayals of the city. Keep reading to find out more about these six spectacular sceneries of Dhaka. Ramna Batamul Ramna Udyan is near Shahbagh Children’s Park. The Banyan tree in the whole garden creates a different feeling for everyone. It’s not just a Banyan tree anymore, it has become a root of our culture. Bengali New Year’s call on the first morning of Baishakh…