Moving to Hyderabad

watermac77 · Mar 12th, 2009, 08:17

I will be moving to Hyderabad most likely next summer (2010) and would like to know about places to live there. I am visiting this coming June and then again next November so I will be able to physically visit places. I want to research now so I can check out areas to live before and while I visit.

I don't want to live inside Hyderabad, but on the outskirts, possibly Secunderabad. And I am not looking for a castle - I have a family of 2 young boys and my wife and want to rent a house if possible. We would need AC and western toilets, but beyond that I am not picky. Of course, I don't want a shack, but something nice and not too expensive. I am looking to spend anywhere from 8k to 15k+ rs. a month. I am also interested in buying a car there or maybe a truck (like a Tata or Scorpio).

Any help with prices and area to live would be appreciated!

monickam · Mar 12th, 2009, 09:21

Secunderabad is a good place to live. Some of the best residential areas in Secunderabad are Marredpally (East & West), Kharkhana, Vikrampuri, Picket, Gun Rock and Trimulgherry. You should be able to get a spacious 3 bedroom flat for about INR 15,000 in these areas. Sainikpuri is a little further away (8 km from Secunderabad Railway Station) but it is a very good place to set up a residence.

There are plenty of good cars now available in India. Carwale.com is a good site to browse for an appropriate car for your needs.

watermac77 · Mar 12th, 2009, 10:20

Thanks, that's helpful. Is Secunderabad or Sainikpuri more expensive? I know with the growth of the IT industry in Hyd. some areas are more than others.

capt_mahajan · Mar 12th, 2009, 10:26

I presume you have decided on Secunderabad, though it is hardly the outskirts now, at least the areas mentioned. Most are as crowded and busy as anywhere else; Parts of Sainikpuri may be the exception.

Be aware, though, that infrastructure problems increase in Hyderabad the further one goes away from the centre of the city, particularly power supply issues.

Khak · Mar 12th, 2009, 10:42

assuming that you would be working in Hyderabad, I would suggest you stay close to your office to reduce transit time. That way you would save time and energy travelling to your workplace.

edwardseco · Mar 12th, 2009, 11:18

I'll second that having done the commute with my brother in law before he retired. The part of Secunderabad I base out of has grown tremendously from a rural setting to several storied buildings in less than 30 years..

watermac77 · Mar 12th, 2009, 12:11

I would be working out of the home, so commuting will not be an issue. I do want to be close to a market of some kind. So is 15,000 RS a good number to consider in these areas for a 3 BR flat? When you say flat do you mean an apartment? Sorry, not familiar with the term. Also I would need reliable internet connection so power outages might be an issue.

varmaqs · Mar 16th, 2009, 16:42

U can buy a inverter to beat power outages which costs around 15k.

15k is a good number for rent in a decent apartment.

I would recommend staying around SR Nagar, Begumpet, Banjara hills or Jubilee hills as they have good shopping spots around.

watermac77 · Mar 17th, 2009, 02:19

I have heard from a friend in Hyd. that it may be better to stay in a community (like a complex or gated community) rather than out by myself in the city. Is this true? He mentioned that this way there would be security, especially with my 2 young boys. Any others with experience either way? My job will be of a sensitive nature so I am concerned about security and the well-being of my family.

varmaqs · Mar 17th, 2009, 02:37

I dont really think Hyderabad is such a evil place. We dont have people attacking americans like in Saudi Arabia. But, a gated community gives u extra security, sure which I think we dont need.

Assuming u r working on a highly sensitive defence project and some Islamic terrorists want to kidnap over u, they would surely take over the security of "Gatted Community". Coz u know those security guys have only bamboo sticks with them.

Let me know if u have any more questions.

watermac77 · Mar 17th, 2009, 05:03

No I don't at all think Hyderabad is evil, I am just concerned about theft mostly. I think maybe my friend is overly cautious. I enjoy the culture much more than trying to have a "little America" in India - that is not what I am looking for. Just a safe place to live. I have actually heard the opposite about Hyderabadis is that they are very outgoing and friendly, not "evil"

Bamboo sticks - that is funny!

Khak · Mar 17th, 2009, 12:47

living in a community (gated or not) or apartment complex many added benefits like

1. grocery & other shops, banks, bus/taxi/auto stands nearby
2. easy availability of household maids
3. the community office takes care of all maintenance related issues
4. play area for kids within the community etc

VivaPamplona · Mar 18th, 2009, 17:02

I think if you're coming over with kids, then you'll find more families (with kids) in the gated communities. Therefore the transition for your children might be a bit easier if the kids they go to school with are also their neighbors in the community. The downside is life inside the gated community isn't "really" living in India...it's more like living in a compound. I don't have kids and chose not to live in a gated community because I wanted my India expat experience to be an experience.

monickam · Mar 24th, 2009, 17:41

If you will be working from home, you're going to love Sainikpuri. For your budget you could afford an independent house with a little garden and your own compound. There are lovely tree-lined avenues passing through quiet neighbourhoods. You might actually enjoy driving your car around these parts which you cannot say about other parts of the city. The shopping areas are mainly concentrated around the nearby AS Rao Nagar about a km away where you will find all major retailers.

Most Sainikpurians are doglovers and avid morning walkers.

A flat is an apartment. I guess it is Indian English. Usually the apartment building has 16-25 apartments located in 4-5 floors with space in the basement for one car per family.

junglejux · May 7th, 2009, 15:40

take my advice on this one. forget sainikpuri, its too far and your family will get bored very soon. and let me just point out, the outskirts and remote places are where robberies tend to happen cause of the lack of people around especially if your an american. its better to be in a gated community or apartment complex. i recently rented out my apartment in madhapur to a guy from california, but the rent is way way more than 15k but thats cause its a luxury complex. look into these places, gachibowli, tolichowki, kondapur, and madhapur. these places are much more suitable for what your looking for..good luck!

Mar 12th, 2009, 08:17	#1
watermac77 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 5	Moving to Hyderabad I will be moving to Hyderabad most likely next summer (2010) and would like to know about places to live there. I am visiting this coming June and then again next November so I will be able to physically visit places. I want to research now so I can check out areas to live before and while I visit. I don't want to live inside Hyderabad, but on the outskirts, possibly Secunderabad. And I am not looking for a castle - I have a family of 2 young boys and my wife and want to rent a house if possible. We would need AC and western toilets, but beyond that I am not picky. Of course, I don't want a shack, but something nice and not too expensive. I am looking to spend anywhere from 8k to 15k+ rs. a month. I am also interested in buying a car there or maybe a truck (like a Tata or Scorpio). Any help with prices and area to live would be appreciated!

Mar 12th, 2009, 10:26	#4
capt_mahajan Infidel Sufi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: styx Posts: 13,606	I presume you have decided on Secunderabad, though it is hardly the outskirts now, at least the areas mentioned. Most are as crowded and busy as anywhere else; Parts of Sainikpuri may be the exception. Be aware, though, that infrastructure problems increase in Hyderabad the further one goes away from the centre of the city, particularly power supply issues. __________________ . Outside the machine

Mar 12th, 2009, 10:42	#5
Khak Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: kolkata/hyderabad Posts: 673	assuming that you would be working in Hyderabad, I would suggest you stay close to your office to reduce transit time. That way you would save time and energy travelling to your workplace. __________________ ~Khak~ Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.

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Mar 12th, 2009, 09:21	#2
monickam Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 14	Secunderabad is a good place to live. Some of the best residential areas in Secunderabad are Marredpally (East & West), Kharkhana, Vikrampuri, Picket, Gun Rock and Trimulgherry. You should be able to get a spacious 3 bedroom flat for about INR 15,000 in these areas. Sainikpuri is a little further away (8 km from Secunderabad Railway Station) but it is a very good place to set up a residence. There are plenty of good cars now available in India. Carwale.com is a good site to browse for an appropriate car for your needs.

Mar 12th, 2009, 10:20	#3
watermac77 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 5	Thanks, that's helpful. Is Secunderabad or Sainikpuri more expensive? I know with the growth of the IT industry in Hyd. some areas are more than others.

Mar 12th, 2009, 11:18	#6
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 5,844	I'll second that having done the commute with my brother in law before he retired. The part of Secunderabad I base out of has grown tremendously from a rural setting to several storied buildings in less than 30 years..

Mar 12th, 2009, 12:11	#7
watermac77 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 5	I would be working out of the home, so commuting will not be an issue. I do want to be close to a market of some kind. So is 15,000 RS a good number to consider in these areas for a 3 BR flat? When you say flat do you mean an apartment? Sorry, not familiar with the term. Also I would need reliable internet connection so power outages might be an issue.

Mar 16th, 2009, 16:42	#8
varmaqs Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: India Posts: 12	U can buy a inverter to beat power outages which costs around 15k. 15k is a good number for rent in a decent apartment. I would recommend staying around SR Nagar, Begumpet, Banjara hills or Jubilee hills as they have good shopping spots around.

Mar 17th, 2009, 02:19	#9
watermac77 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 5	I have heard from a friend in Hyd. that it may be better to stay in a community (like a complex or gated community) rather than out by myself in the city. Is this true? He mentioned that this way there would be security, especially with my 2 young boys. Any others with experience either way? My job will be of a sensitive nature so I am concerned about security and the well-being of my family.

Mar 17th, 2009, 02:37	#10
varmaqs Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: India Posts: 12	I dont really think Hyderabad is such a evil place. We dont have people attacking americans like in Saudi Arabia. But, a gated community gives u extra security, sure which I think we dont need. Assuming u r working on a highly sensitive defence project and some Islamic terrorists want to kidnap over u, they would surely take over the security of "Gatted Community". Coz u know those security guys have only bamboo sticks with them. Let me know if u have any more questions.

Mar 17th, 2009, 05:03	#11
watermac77 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 5	No I don't at all think Hyderabad is evil, I am just concerned about theft mostly. I think maybe my friend is overly cautious. I enjoy the culture much more than trying to have a "little America" in India - that is not what I am looking for. Just a safe place to live. I have actually heard the opposite about Hyderabadis is that they are very outgoing and friendly, not "evil" Bamboo sticks - that is funny!

Mar 17th, 2009, 12:47	#12
Khak Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: kolkata/hyderabad Posts: 673	living in a community (gated or not) or apartment complex many added benefits like 1. grocery & other shops, banks, bus/taxi/auto stands nearby 2. easy availability of household maids 3. the community office takes care of all maintenance related issues 4. play area for kids within the community etc

Mar 18th, 2009, 17:02	#13
VivaPamplona Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 54	I think if you're coming over with kids, then you'll find more families (with kids) in the gated communities. Therefore the transition for your children might be a bit easier if the kids they go to school with are also their neighbors in the community. The downside is life inside the gated community isn't "really" living in India...it's more like living in a compound. I don't have kids and chose not to live in a gated community because I wanted my India expat experience to be an experience.

Mar 24th, 2009, 17:41	#14
monickam Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 14	If you will be working from home, you're going to love Sainikpuri. For your budget you could afford an independent house with a little garden and your own compound. There are lovely tree-lined avenues passing through quiet neighbourhoods. You might actually enjoy driving your car around these parts which you cannot say about other parts of the city. The shopping areas are mainly concentrated around the nearby AS Rao Nagar about a km away where you will find all major retailers. Most Sainikpurians are doglovers and avid morning walkers. A flat is an apartment. I guess it is Indian English. Usually the apartment building has 16-25 apartments located in 4-5 floors with space in the basement for one car per family.

May 7th, 2009, 15:40	#15
junglejux A Deeper Shade Of Soul Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hyderabad/New York/West Africa Posts: 47	take my advice on this one. forget sainikpuri, its too far and your family will get bored very soon. and let me just point out, the outskirts and remote places are where robberies tend to happen cause of the lack of people around especially if your an american. its better to be in a gated community or apartment complex. i recently rented out my apartment in madhapur to a guy from california, but the rent is way way more than 15k but thats cause its a luxury complex. look into these places, gachibowli, tolichowki, kondapur, and madhapur. these places are much more suitable for what your looking for..good luck!