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Reading Time: 4 minutes Buying a house requires detailed thoughts and precision calculations. After all, a home is not just a safe haven, it defines your taste and your personality. Unless and until there is a perfect match, you cannot be too sure about the purchase decision. From thousands of properties In Dhaka, it can be arduous to locate the desired flat at the right location. While you browse through the list of choices, how about taking a look below at some of the best apartments in Dhaka? Bproperty knows about your impeccable choices and standards. That’s why every month we handpick some of the finest estates at some great locations. Who knows, maybe you will come across the right property for sale! 2,175 Sq. Ft. Apartment On Banani Road 13 What can be a better location when all your necessities are just around the block. You name it and there is a good…

Reading Time: 4 minutes We take great pride in the furniture we sort around the house. The articles themselves along with the design in which we organize the layout is often a pure reflection of our personality. And we never want to give off the wrong vibe with our home design. You may have just gotten yourself a new luxurious apartment in Dhaka, but is there a rule that says the furniture has to be new as well? Many people are inclined towards second hand furniture! Though this may be a preposterous idea to a lot of people, let’s take a look at the bright side of going for second hand furniture. Save huge This one goes without saying, and is definitely the key selling point for many consumers. The price tag on furniture can be quite ridiculous at times. Second hand furniture can cut those prices to sometimes unbelievable figures. You may find…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Over the last 3 years, the number of petty crimes like theft and burglary has increased in Bangladesh. Increasing security measures for your property is never a bad idea. Then again, choosing the right kind of security system that is compatible with your home can be a difficult and frustrating process. While each and every kind of security system has their advantages and drawbacks, card access systems seem to be gaining popularity for their convenience. Below are a few reasons why you should think about opting for a card access system, too. Hard to duplicate If a regular key is stolen, it’s quite easy to duplicate it but that’s not the case in terms of a key card. Additionally, if stolen,you can report the incident in order to turn off its access and order a new one, ensuring that no unwanted visitors will be allowed in your home. Easy to…

Reading Time: 5 minutes Food. It’s always on our mind. Last time, we covered a few trending places to eat in Banani. We really hope you guys agreed with our picks on that article. The places mentioned were both wonderful for our taste buds and as hosts. Today we’ll cover a change in behavior we have seen recently. Banani used to be the place to go for food, but we have a new contender for best area for a pig-out. Today we look at the best restaurants in Dhanmondi to keep your eyes on. Tao Town to Chow Down Of the best restaurants in Dhanmondi, the doors to this wonderful place opened earlier this year in February. It was expected to be just another Japanese cuisine restaurant, but it has surely passed that presumption. The place has had a great impact on young-adult groups throughout the city. Tao Town’s interior is nice and open,…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Everyone desires a beautiful and elegant home to live in. But, with the cost of everything so high nowadays, having a classy house can be difficult. Some of the staples of an elegant home such as a chandelier, wooden floors, and sculptures boast a hefty price tag. So as a homeowner, you try to find objects that cost less but have a big impact on how your apartment looks and feels, whether you are redesigning you home or organizing a home office. The home design ideas highlighted here are capable of doing just that. These inexpensive home decor items and techniques will enhance the elegance of your abode. Crisp Wall Colors Colors have the power to change the mood of your entire home. It sets the tone for the rest of your house. Just as a mismatch of wall colors can make a house look disorganized, the perfect color combinations…

Reading Time: 6 minutes Many people don’t realize how old Dhaka really is. A large number of people have been living in this vicinity for more than a thousand years. Dhaka started out as a small settlement on the banks of Buriganga River way back in the 7th century. It can be difficult to imagine the population of Dhaka city as anything other than densely packed. But even after 4 centuries of its establishment, the settlement consisted of only 52 bazaars and 53 streets. The megacity we know today, came after rigorous expansion of Dhaka city’s borders. In today’s article, we’ll take a quick look at the historical growth of Dhaka and the development of its real estate. Rise of Dhaka as a City Dhaka first emerged as a thriving city during the Mughal period. Making Dhaka the capital of Bengal was the catalyst for its rapid growth. Even though Dhaka was already a…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Every investment comes with a risk. In basic finance, the higher the risk, the higher the return on investment. This principle works for most instruments available in the financial market. However, for properties, people tend to be risk-averse and look for safe transactions. Several reasons can justify the fact. First, investing in apartments involves a lot of money. Secondly, most people purchase a flat for long-term use, and risky investments can jeopardize it. But most importantly, a large portion of home buyers can only afford to purchase one apartment in their lifetimes. Therefore, the investment has to be fruitful. If you are planning to purchase a residence anytime soon, here are a few things to consider before buying a house. Under Construction Apartments In most cases, people buy apartments under construction because they have a slightly lower price. As long as the developers keep their promises, it is fine. On…

Reading Time: 5 minutes Color plays such a vital role in turning a house into a home. The walls may have ears but there is no doubt that when you have the right color scheme, they scream personality. Your furniture and home décor ideas must play into your color schemes as well. Why, you may ask, is color so important to us? Because color breathes life into the place. It represents us, our demeanor and our personalities. When you do pick up a beautiful apartment in Dhaka, here are 5 trending colors you can use around the house to keep it lively. Red: Making the heart beat Red is all about feeling. Passion, rage, romance, unity; red fills the shoes for so many emotions and state of minds. In the home, depending on the shade, you can express so much about yourself using red. Crimson is a bold statement about who you are. A…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Browsing through the expenses, have you ever been stomped by the colossal numbers printed across the utility bill? If so, rest assured you aren’t the only one. Living in a mega city such as Dhaka can be quite expensive; particularly when it comes to expenses. Thousands of people, from small families to bachelors living in the city, have been perplexed by the growing numbers of their utility expenses incurred by living in the capital. Most often, we don’t realize as to why, particularly our electricity bills, are always increasing.  Nevertheless, here are the ways in which you can efficiently utilize electricity usage to curtail expenses. Changing from Fluorescent to LED: Florescent lights have been lighting up urban homes in Bangladesh for the past few decades. However, using fluorescent lighting can be quite expensive, especially if you have the habit of always keeping the lights turned on. LEDs (Light Emitting Diode)…

Reading Time: 4 minutes No one would have thought a decade ago that Hatirjheel Lake would be such a key location in Dhaka someday. However, a meticulously planned development initiative has turned it into a tremendous success. It not only alleviated people’s woes by helping them avoid traffic jam in Dhaka but also provided a great place to hang out. Even though it started out as an expressway to cut down travel time, it is much more than that today. There are places to eat, spend time with family, wind down, and even to take in a bit of culture. These places make Hatirjheel a very popular place to visit in Dhaka. Moreover, Hatirjheel Lake presents the perfect backdrop for spending a great afternoon. Food Joints Only a few things have the power to attract a large number of people to a specific location and food is one of the more prominent things. No recreational…