Properties in Hyderabad

Ask where people are buying flats in Hyderabad and the answer, most of the time, is the west. That tilt is the most useful fact to know before you start. The city's jobs, its fastest roads and most of its new towers have moved in the same direction. If you work there, your search is simpler. If you do not, it pays to know what you would give up by following the crowd.

Hyderabad is an old city, four centuries of it, and its historic core, marked by the Charminar and the fort at Golconda, grew beside the Musi river. It is now one of India's leading software centres and a base for much of the country's drug industry. Land has long been cheaper here than in many metros, and the main roads are unusually well planned. The Outer Ring Road opened up land beyond Gachibowli, and HITEC City moved offices out to meet it.

The zones and what each offers

The West zone dominates our listings. Kokapet and Gachibowli lead it, with the Financial District, Tellapur, Puppalaguda and Narsingi close behind. This is where the premium towers are. ASBL Spectra in the Financial District is complete, with homes from about Rs. 2.05 Crore. Candeur Skyline in Kokapet, still being built, starts near Rs. 8.52 Crore. Prestige Golden Grove in Tellapur is a new launch from about Rs. 1.04 Crore.

The North zone, around Kompally, Bachupally and Kukatpally, costs less and suits buyers who work on that side. Amrutha Sagar in Kompally is under construction with homes from about Rs. 54 Lakhs. The South zone includes Rajendra Nagar, Shamshabad and Maheswaram, towards the airport. The East zone, around Adibatla and Pocharam, is smaller in our listings. The Central zone, including Jubilee Hills, has little new supply.

A metro extension from Raidurg to Kokapet has been proposed, but it is still waiting for approval. Do not pay a premium for it yet.

Property types and prices

Apartments make up the bulk of what we list, and they tend to be large. The 3 BHK is the most common home, and 4 BHK plans turn up more often than in most Indian cities. Villas are sold in gated projects, mostly in the west and north; Myra Villas in Kompally is one under construction. We also list a few ready office spaces around Gachibowli and HITEC City for investors.

Asking prices run from about Rs. 31 Lakhs to around Rs. 8.5 Crore, with the middle near Rs. 1.24 Crore. Completed and under-construction homes are close to evenly split. Prestige Group, Urbanrise, ASBL, INDIS and Ramky are among the most active developers here.

How to shortlist and what paperwork to check

Start with the commute. The west is well placed for HITEC City and the Financial District, but its roads carry heavy traffic at peak hours. Test your route before you commit. Then weigh stage and price together: a finished home removes delay risk, while an under-construction one may cost less at booking.

Compare homes by price per square foot of carpet area. Many towers in the west are very tall, so ask about lift numbers, fire safety and backup power for high floors.

Projects still selling new units in Telangana must be registered with TS-RERA. The record shows the approved plan and the committed completion date. Ask for the title documents, the building permission and the encumbrance certificate. For a finished building, ask for the occupancy certificate. Confirm stamp duty, registration and maintenance deposits in writing. Tell us your office location and budget, and we will shortlist projects and arrange visits.