Want to rent on ECR - Chennai

Earthling · Oct 27th, 2007, 09:40

I'm a new member, looking for a place to rent on the ECR, even as far as and beyond Mahabalipuram. A small house near the beach, or a quiet flat with few neighbours is what I'm looking for.

Something inexpensive and on a yearly lease would be perfect.

I will gladly housesit or farmsit. I have looked after a farm on Bannerghatta Rd in Bangalore between '98 and '2000.

A telephone line with broadband possiblity is the only conditional requirement..

If somebody could recommend a good rental broker that would be great too.

My budget is barely 6,000 INR so unless you want me to sit your farm or house, I can't afford the 2 lakh rentals..

Thx muchly!

capt_mahajan · Oct 27th, 2007, 10:06

Till somebody comes along with local information, check out

www.99acres.com
www.indiaproperties.com

keeping in mind folk tend to ask for too much on these kinds of sites.

I would think, generally, that you will have to be much closer to Mahabalipuram than Chennai on the budget.

Also, broadband, such as it is in India, may be a problem in those areas, but not sure.

Earthling · Oct 27th, 2007, 10:24

Thanks Capt_Mahajan!

Will check the links..

Been looking high and low for 2 weeks, not found anything so far..

Are you in Chennai..? Being so far out will be a hassle with transportation etc, but having missed the property bus in the city, I have to move far far away..

Thanks again!

capt_mahajan · Oct 27th, 2007, 10:26

No, I am not in Chennai, and know that area only vaguely.

I may be wrong about ECR rents. Maybe a small apartment will be available at that price somwhere.

Earthling · Oct 27th, 2007, 10:44

There are a few houses for that price and many many flats, but none are what I need..mostly within Thiruvanmiyur and Velacheri..that's why I'm going so far out..

I do hope something comes along..

The thought of arriving in Chennai without a place to stay in gives me the shudders!

capt_mahajan · Oct 27th, 2007, 10:55

Option: fix a budget hotel around the ECR when you arrive for a week or two, and look around. Will be easier, though a little more expensive initially.

mairangi_vice · Oct 27th, 2007, 11:07

Im surprised you managed to find anything along ECR for only INR6000! I agree with capt mahajan, the best thing to do is to come and stay in a hotel while you search for a place. I did this, and although I ended up satying in the hotel for 2 weeks, I did find a great place in the end. Most apartments etc go through agents, not through the net, so unless you are actually here, you will miss out on quite a lot of places.

Earthling · Oct 27th, 2007, 11:08

I may end up doing just that.. Not looking fwd to it at all..

Any budget hotels to recco Capt?

BTW, and if I may ask - are you from the armed forces?

edit: sorry, missed your post MV.

There's loadsa places at 6k in TVR and Velacheri (the only places I looked), but really, many, if not all are quite inhabitable. Some on CaptM's links too...

Moreover, most landlords seem to think that advertising on the net without pics is sufficient..

Any hotels to recco MV?

Earthling · Oct 27th, 2007, 11:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by mairangi_vice

I did find a great place in the end.

If I may ask, where did you rent and at what price...? Only so I know if I'm being realistic with my budget..

capt_mahajan · Oct 27th, 2007, 11:40

Quote:

Any budget hotels to recco Capt?

BTW, and if I may ask - are you from the armed forces?

err, no and no.

Maybe there are some reviews in the hotels section here.

mairangi_vice · Oct 27th, 2007, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earthling

If I may ask, where did you rent and at what price...? Only so I know if I'm being realistic with my budget..

We rented in Abhiramapuram (between Alwarpet and Mylapore), so quite a long way from where youre looking. We didnt see any decent places around here for less than about Rs.15k, most were in the Rs.20-30k range.

Im not so familiar with the ECR areas, so I cant help you with hotels, sorry.

Earthling · Oct 27th, 2007, 12:48

Yikes.

How do people survive in India these days? The India I grew up in was so slow, laidback and had an affordable economy all its own (not that it benefitted everybody but I do remember less gut wrenching poverty)..

I just spoke with a friend who is on ECR. After I managed to calm him down from laughing so hard at my rental figure, he said he would ask around and let me know. Jokes aside, he seems to think it's very possible especially so far out.

Thanks CM and MV, much appreciated. After I'm done and dusted you're welcome to come visit me in Mahabalipuram!!!

yuhoo · Oct 27th, 2007, 15:00

i have rarely seen someone ask for a house at that rate in ECR :-) .....

U can definitely get one though ...

Kalpakkam is one likely place ... since there is a atomic powerplant there , some housing establishments are available.

Other options are closer to Chennai - Kottivakkam , Injambakkam and so on ...

What about Old Mahabalipuram road aka IT Highway ? that runs parallel to ECR ... and provides some housing spots in and around Sholinganallur ...

and Have a nice time in Chennai

just remember The Chennai heat might be in start Contrast to the Bangalore climate ..

yuhoo · Oct 27th, 2007, 15:07

regardin hotels

theres one in Old Maha. road near Semmanchery close to Sathyabama college/Sholinganallur

http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/10/13/s...1350650200.htm

theres one more @ thoraipakkam (might be costly. .. )

http://www.hindu.com/2007/03/02/stor...0219080200.htm

Earthling · Oct 27th, 2007, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by yuhoo

i have rarely seen someone ask for a house at that rate in ECR :-) .....

What can I say

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Quote:

Originally Posted by yuhoo

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Kalpakkam is one likely place ... since there is a atomic powerplant there , some housing establishments are available.

Wow

Quote:

Originally Posted by yuhoo

Other options are closer to Chennai - Kottivakkam , Injambakkam and so on ...

What about Old Mahabalipuram road aka IT Highway ? that runs parallel to ECR ... and provides some housing spots in and around Sholinganallur ...

and Have a nice time in Chennai

just remember The Chennai heat might be in start Contrast to the Bangalore climate ..

I do remember these areas from my last visit in 2000. I believe it is now impossible to find something suitable for my budget

OMR is my last option, if I find nothing then I guess it will have to be OMR. I do hear some of the new developments on OMR are fantastic. If so, I doubt my budget will fit. I may have to look at Mayiladuthurai...

Thanks Yuhoo!

Oct 27th, 2007, 09:40	#1
Earthling Noob Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gaia Posts: 94	Want to rent on ECR - Chennai I'm a new member, looking for a place to rent on the ECR, even as far as and beyond Mahabalipuram. A small house near the beach, or a quiet flat with few neighbours is what I'm looking for. Something inexpensive and on a yearly lease would be perfect. I will gladly housesit or farmsit. I have looked after a farm on Bannerghatta Rd in Bangalore between '98 and '2000. A telephone line with broadband possiblity is the only conditional requirement.. If somebody could recommend a good rental broker that would be great too. My budget is barely 6,000 INR so unless you want me to sit your farm or house, I can't afford the 2 lakh rentals.. Thx muchly! __________________ I don't know with what weapons WW3 will be fought. But WW4 will be fought with sticks and stones. -Albert Einstein Last edited by Earthling : Oct 27th, 2007 at 10:01. Reason: Rental sum

Oct 27th, 2007, 11:08	#8
Earthling Noob Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gaia Posts: 94	I may end up doing just that.. Not looking fwd to it at all.. Any budget hotels to recco Capt? BTW, and if I may ask - are you from the armed forces? edit: sorry, missed your post MV. There's loadsa places at 6k in TVR and Velacheri (the only places I looked), but really, many, if not all are quite inhabitable. Some on CaptM's links too... Moreover, most landlords seem to think that advertising on the net without pics is sufficient.. Any hotels to recco MV? Last edited by Earthling : Oct 27th, 2007 at 12:49. Reason: details, spelling

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Oct 27th, 2007, 10:06	#2
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,105	Till somebody comes along with local information, check out www.99acres.com www.indiaproperties.com keeping in mind folk tend to ask for too much on these kinds of sites. I would think, generally, that you will have to be much closer to Mahabalipuram than Chennai on the budget. Also, broadband, such as it is in India, may be a problem in those areas, but not sure.

Oct 27th, 2007, 10:24	#3
Earthling Noob Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gaia Posts: 94	Thanks Capt_Mahajan! Will check the links.. Been looking high and low for 2 weeks, not found anything so far.. Are you in Chennai..? Being so far out will be a hassle with transportation etc, but having missed the property bus in the city, I have to move far far away.. Thanks again!

Oct 27th, 2007, 10:26	#4
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,105	No, I am not in Chennai, and know that area only vaguely. I may be wrong about ECR rents. Maybe a small apartment will be available at that price somwhere.

Oct 27th, 2007, 10:44	#5
Earthling Noob Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gaia Posts: 94	There are a few houses for that price and many many flats, but none are what I need..mostly within Thiruvanmiyur and Velacheri..that's why I'm going so far out.. I do hope something comes along.. The thought of arriving in Chennai without a place to stay in gives me the shudders!

Oct 27th, 2007, 10:55	#6
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,105	Option: fix a budget hotel around the ECR when you arrive for a week or two, and look around. Will be easier, though a little more expensive initially.

Oct 27th, 2007, 11:07	#7
mairangi_vice Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 284	Im surprised you managed to find anything along ECR for only INR6000! I agree with capt mahajan, the best thing to do is to come and stay in a hotel while you search for a place. I did this, and although I ended up satying in the hotel for 2 weeks, I did find a great place in the end. Most apartments etc go through agents, not through the net, so unless you are actually here, you will miss out on quite a lot of places.

Oct 27th, 2007, 12:48	#12
Earthling Noob Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gaia Posts: 94	Yikes. How do people survive in India these days? The India I grew up in was so slow, laidback and had an affordable economy all its own (not that it benefitted everybody but I do remember less gut wrenching poverty).. I just spoke with a friend who is on ECR. After I managed to calm him down from laughing so hard at my rental figure, he said he would ask around and let me know. Jokes aside, he seems to think it's very possible especially so far out. Thanks CM and MV, much appreciated. After I'm done and dusted you're welcome to come visit me in Mahabalipuram!!!

Oct 27th, 2007, 15:00	#13
yuhoo Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad <-> Chennai Posts: 67	i have rarely seen someone ask for a house at that rate in ECR :-) ..... U can definitely get one though ... Kalpakkam is one likely place ... since there is a atomic powerplant there , some housing establishments are available. Other options are closer to Chennai - Kottivakkam , Injambakkam and so on ... What about Old Mahabalipuram road aka IT Highway ? that runs parallel to ECR ... and provides some housing spots in and around Sholinganallur ... and Have a nice time in Chennai just remember The Chennai heat might be in start Contrast to the Bangalore climate ..

Oct 27th, 2007, 15:07	#14
yuhoo Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad <-> Chennai Posts: 67	regardin hotels theres one in Old Maha. road near Semmanchery close to Sathyabama college/Sholinganallur http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/10/13/s...1350650200.htm theres one more @ thoraipakkam (might be costly. .. ) http://www.hindu.com/2007/03/02/stor...0219080200.htm

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