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

Pulse November 10, 2020

Finest open dining restaurants in Dhaka

Reading Time: 4 minutes The concept of restaurants evolved from being a confined place to open dining ones. This new mode of restaurant settings comes with the capability to ignite a sense of rejuvenation in you, as you enjoy the birds-eye view of your amazing city. Open dining restaurants in Dhaka have become trendy nowadays, since this concept gives everyone a space to taste delicious food right under the wide open sky along with a feel of being close to nature. Over the last couple of years open dining restaurants have mushroomed in certain areas of Dhaka city. On a brighter side, this restaurant concept has been well embraced by everyone on a rapid scale, which is why most of the time these restaurants remain overcrowded. Today’s article is going to discuss some of the famous open dining restaurants in Dhaka city and how each one stands apart from the rest. So let’s get…

Bproperty After Hours November 9, 2020

The first year of Bproperty in Chattogram

Reading Time: 5 minutes The real estate sector in Bangladesh is teeming with possibilities. Like many other developed countries (whose economies are largely dependent on the real estate market), Bangladesh’s real estate sector also has the potential to turn the direction of the economy around. But the lack of a unified structure within the system has made the process of dealing with property really challenging for people. At Bproperty, the country’s leading real estate solutions provider, we realized this problem and are trying to provide all kinds of property-related services to people. And as a continuation of expanding our world-class services across the country, Bproperty opened its door to the people of Chattogram last year, which was previously limited to Dhaka and its nearby areas. That being said, Bproperty just completed its first year run in Chattogram successfully. Let’s look back and see how the first year of Bproperty in Chattogram went. First days…

My Home November 8, 2020

Simple Is Beautiful: A Look at Scandinavian Interior Design

Reading Time: 5 minutes Your home is where you can be free – free to live your life and create new dreams. It is where you feel the most comfortable, your place of zen. Your home plays a massive role in your life. Which is why it has to reflect your taste and personality. And the best way you can make that happen is through interior design. But many of us have misconceptions when it comes to interior design. We think of it as too expensive and unnecessary. In reality, that is not the case. Interior design can be affordable if you do it right. All you need to do is to choose the style that suits you best and go about implementing it into your home. In our last article, we looked at the modern interior design style. And today, we will be discussing the style that inspired modern interior design – the…

Tips November 7, 2020

Hoarding: An endemic problem and how to manage it

Reading Time: 4 minutes My grandmother used to collect everything she thought was useful and always kept saying those things are for later use. She never let others throw anything away. But a lot of those things were left unused. Even to this day, we still have piles of items in our house, most of which are not usable. This is a phenomena called hoarding; which is widely regarded as a problem owing to its adverse effects on our lives. If not managed, hoarding can give rise to many issues. Today we will dig deeper into the topic and discuss why do people hoard, the negative impacts and effective measures to manage hoarded items. Why do people hoard? First off, this is not an uncommon trait. In fact, anywhere from 2% to 6% of adults have hoarding issues, as reported in an article on the Harvard Health Blog. There are many reasons as to…

Trends November 6, 2020

Aspects forwarding the current commercial real estate development growth

Reading Time: 5 minutes The ongoing pandemic has affected almost every aspect of our lives. The impact is more visible when looking at the health sectors and economy. Only China has managed to keep its economy stable in the second quarter of the year but that can’t be said for most countries. However, amid this ongoing economic crisis, the commercial real estate sector has not only survived but continues to grow. So, what are factors driving commercial real estate growth? Let’s take a deeper look. Increasing demand for e-commerce When talking about factors driving commercial real estate growth, the increasing demand of e-commerce comes first. In this age of globalization and the triumph of information technology, people’s dependence on it has naturally increased. And in the light of this pandemic, it accelerated and e-commerce has become a necessity if anyone wants to maintain hygiene and be safe. According to the US Census Bureau, in…

Pulse November 5, 2020

Dhaka’s Tall Towers: A Look at the Tallest Buildings In Dhaka

Reading Time: 5 minutes The skies of Dhaka were once bare, with a never-ending horizon visible from atop the rooftops of the cozy duplex residential homes that were a hallmark of the city. But in the past few decades, the city has seen a boom in construction and real estate projects, which has resulted in the creation of numerous massive buildings that dwarfed anything that the city of Dhaka had seen before. This resulted in a massive change in the Dhaka skyline, which is now crowded by over 1500 high rise buildings, with many more under construction. Today, we will be taking a look at some of the tallest buildings in Dhaka, including the iconic Bangladesh Bank building in Motijheel, and The Westin Dhaka in Gulshan. Note that these buildings might not necessarily be listed here by rank, but rather by the virtue of being the tallest in their category. Tallest Building In Dhaka…

Trends November 4, 2020

Which factors determine the right time to invest in residential real estate?

Reading Time: 7 minutes Making an investment in the real estate sector is one of the most crucial decisions of an individual’s life. Choosing the right time to buy the right property can prove to be a challenge, especially if someone is buying an apartment or making any sort of real estate investment for the first time. It takes all types of steps, formalities and requirements to finally reach the end stage of buying a property. One should follow certain steps and assess the right factors involved in identifying the right time to lay out money on real estate. This article will rundown on how you can figure out the right time to invest in residential real estate. Are you financially stable? A real estate investment is a lifetime decision and deciding the right time to invest in residential real estate can prove to be pivotal. When you consider buying a home, the most…

Tips November 3, 2020

Problems that arise from building a house on sloped land

Reading Time: 4 minutes Building a house is not an easy task. Depending on the land you have, you may need to develop or redevelop the land in order to lay a foundation for a house. For example, cropland or wetland are not suitable for any building unless it is developed first. It gets increasingly more complicated when the land slopes. If the land is on a hillside it may make for a picturesque setting for your dream home, but the process of bringing that picture to life is more complicated than it would be for the average dwelling. Building a house on a sloped lot gives rise to a unique set of challenges that you need to be aware of before you opt for the final decision. That being said, here are 4 of the major problems of building a house on sloped land. Additional cost and time One of the problems of…

Trends November 2, 2020

What to Ask When Buying Land

Reading Time: 5 minutes Immovable properties, regardless of it being a piece of land, an apartment, or even an entire building; for most people, buying one may seem like an easy process at first. But you are far more likely to be tangled or involved with a lot of complex factors related to cost, functionality, positions, and legal issues when buying one. For example, when purchasing land, location is one of the most important factors to consider. Because, not only the price, from utility facility to laws and regulations, a lot of things will vary depending on the location. This is just the impact of one fundamental factor that must be taken into consideration while buying land. However, there are many such factors that need to be addressed and known before making a purchase decision. Otherwise, you may fall victim to trickery and lose big money in the process. Here are 6 fundamental questions…

My Home November 1, 2020

A Deeper Look at Modern Style Interior Decor

Reading Time: 5 minutes There are two types of people. Some people look at homes as just a place to live in, preferring comfort and functionality over style. And there are others, who look to at their homes as a medium of expressing themselves via style and decor. Honestly, when we look at home, the first thought that comes to mind is that it’s just a roof over our heads, a place that provides shelter. However, the thought of decorating our homes steadily creeps in. It might seem like a luxury, but interior design can truly help turn the house into a home by adding personalization and style to it. But different people have different tastes and prefer different styles. And when it comes to styles in interior design, there are numerous. This makes it important to do proper research before deciding on a style that you want to implement in your home. Today’s…