MUMBAI IS ALL SET TO GET A ROMANTIC DRIVE-IN THEATRE

It has been too long for us to have conventional picnics and fancy dinner dates. Each time we wonder about how we can make the next date as memorable as the last one. And we definitely envy the westerners for having so many amazing options when it comes to a movie date. 

A movie night under the night sky is something which should definitely be on our bucket list. And each time we ponder over when this will come true. Well, not anymore! We have a lot of reasons why we want to spend our lives in the city of dreams. The sea, the people, the food, and even the rush of local! This is what we admire about this city. And now, get ready to add one more reason to an already long list of “Why Mumbai?”!

If you currently shifted in a rental flat in Mumbai, or specifically Bandra, you will know that the new buzz in town is the open air theatre which will open right in the heart of the city at Maker Maxity in Bandra Kurla Complex. Planned to open in August 2017, this open air theatre will have your weekends set.

Go for a simple drive with your friends or lover, and end up watching your favorite movie under the open sky! This is what this open air theatre aims at. However, 90’s kids who have been staying in Mumbai will know that this is not the first time that a drive-in theatre is opening in the city. This concept has been previously attempted at Napean Sea Road and in BKC itself till it was pulled down in 2003.

Now, PVR is bringing back the trend with a lavish set-up and some fantastic amenities. It has a capacity of as many as 300 cars built across 75000 sq. meters and per car cost will be Rs. 1000. Apart from that, there are drinks and food, which one can expect to be on the expensive side but totally worth the experience. 

If you are someone who doesn’t wish to watch movie in this fashion, don’t you worry! There will also be a six-screen multiplex below the drive-in theatre with price ranging from Rs. 350 to Rs. 750. What’s more? Your movie date can be followed with a fancy dinner since the setup will also have a fine dining area with a capacity of 100 people.

With this drive-in theatre and multiplex, BKC which is a business hub by day will turn into an entertainment hotspot by night. You can experience the best of Mumbai at one place and enjoy fancy meals followed by a romantic movie date. 

Mumbai has given you one more reason to stay in one of the best parts of the city. Staying here will have your weekend plans sorted. Mumbaikars can’t wait for this drive-in theatre to open, so the ones, who recently shifted or are planning to re-locate to a rental flat in Bandra, can you?

6 INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND POWAI

Powai is a well-known suburb connecting western Mumbai to eastern Mumbai. It is a place which, in the past, had lush green village surrounded by magnificent hills and water bodies. Even now, Powai is one of the most visited places by all people including Mumbaikars for nature lovers and for those seeking solitude among all age groups. It has varied landscapes ranging from adventure games to mesmerizing gardens. Powai is also famous for IIT which in itself is an exhibition of greenery around.

Personally speaking, when I shifted in a rental flat in Powai because of close proximity to my office, I made a wise decision. I was overwhelmed to find a rental house in Powai on a budget..  a place I could call home.  There were many interesting places to explore in and around Powai which we roommates kept exploring all through our weekends with friends, colleagues and family.

Few places to explore in and around Powai are mentioned below which you too might certainly want to explore.

NIRVANA PARK

Nirvana Park

Nirvana park is the park depicting its name at its best. This is a place which everyone will fall in love with, its bliss of nature. The park is privately owned and nicely maintained. It is the largest park in Mumbai. Nobody can even imagine the sight inside Nirvana park being peaceful place in a busy location such as Powai. This park may also be known between lovers and young couples for it is romantic scene around. It is a must visit place for people who need a change from the busy and fast running environment. The pond in the park adds to its beauty with lots of orange colored fishes attracting the nature lovers with its beauty.

FOREST PARK

Forest Park

This is a place which makes us believe as if we are in the woods. Especially this is a place for the good climate with all the trees and bushes all along the park. The scenery is at its best just after the monsoon with its greeneries and the fresh smell of the earth taking us to a new world of nature. This park makes one speechless with its dense forest like atmosphere among one of the busiest suburbs. A good place to exercise.

HAKONE

Hakone

Hakone is a place for people who love leisure sports, fun and adventure games. Young people love this place for its games such as go-kart, paintball, etc. This place is one of the most desired destinations in Mumbai. Singles, families, and people of all ages enjoy various games here. Paintball, archery and riffle shooting, amazing race, top gun, catapult, Go-cart, ice breaking games, etc are some of the popular games which make people turn out again and again.

CHHOTA KASHMIR

Chota Kashmir

This place is one of the boating destinations with its overwhelming nature. This is actually a small lake surrounded by blooming greeneries and garden where we can find a number of birds chirping at any time of the day. This place is also known for its serenity and nature for few kilometers. It is really a feast for the eyes for the visitors. It is one of the best picnic spot for a change from the normal routine to hang out amidst nature.

POWAI LAKE

Powai Lake

 This is an artificial lake. This lake has rich flora and fauna with diverse living creatures such as various migratory birds, aquatic animals, crocodiles, etc. Sightseeing visitors are attracted by the beauty of the lake with amphibians and aquatic plants which form a bed. This lake gives a spectacular view of the lake surrounded by hills and significantly large buildings around.

CHINMAYA MISSION SHIVA TEMPLE

Jagdeeshwara Temple

 This is a beautiful Shiva temple run by the Chinmaya Misison and totally worth a visit for its sanctity and serene aura. It is located near The Renaissance and a delight for the Shiva-bhakts. 

So what are you waiting for? Rent a flat now and get ready to stay amidst nature in the most happening location of Powai, Mumbai.

8 ways to affordably style your rental space

 Today, most people live on rent. It is an easy way to live before being able to afford a house. Usually, you will find the young college crowd, fresh working graduates or young families living on rent. Far away from home and living in a borrowed space is one of the most exhilarating experiences to have in the initial phase. However, it is not all sunshine and daisies. At some point of time, the loneliness of being away creeps in and you become homesick again.

When you are away from home, you want to come back to a place that speaks to you, that reflects you, a place that feels like home. Of course, it is hard to find that rental space with that sort of feeling. The next best step is to style it in your way. There are many ways in which you can style your rentalapartment with a minimum budget and also not lose the deposit on your rental space.

1.       Renter- Friendly Wallpaper

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The one thing that can make you really homesick is coming back to see the plain white walls. For some, it can be unbearable and for others, it is just boring. A simple and affordable way to style your house is by simply hiding the walls under temporary wallpaper. There are many designs to choose from and can be really affordable and will not risk your security deposit.

2.       Décor Disguise

One of the problems of living in a rental space is oddly placed lighting. Now, you can’t change the electrical; simply hide the sockets with posters or frames. It can be a good way to style the apartment and affordable too.

3.       Glam it Up

Washi Tape is great but is not the only one out there. There are many different kind of tapes you can use like shiny or one with patterns and simply use them to decorate a plain white fridge or a shelve or cupboard or even a wall. Affordable and you can simply remove them when you move out.

4.       Stainless Steel Contact Paper

Living in a rental space means adjusting to anything that comes with the space. This mostly means compromising by living with outdated appliances. They can make your home look dull and outdated even if they work just fine. An ideal solution for that is to cover them with stainless steel contact paper. It will make them and your home look more stylish and your landlord just might ask you to leave it up.

5.       Living Décor

This is the easiest. If you want to give you rental space a homier feel, simply add few plants around. They can add a little life and texture to your rented home. And, if you are the kind of person who cannot take care of a plant, alternatively use the fake ones.

6.       Stylish rental furniture

One good thing of businesses going online, is that you can literally get anything at the tip of your fingers and that too after making the right choice. Now you can rent stylish furniture at a click and that too at a fraction of the cost price. If your stay in the new home is not too long and you do not want to waste unnecessary time and effort into buying and then disposing off furniture, renting it is a great time, effort and money-saver. Furlenco is one such company that will affordably style your space. It makes more financial sense when an unfurnished apartment costs less than a furnished one. You can then style it up the way you want it.

7.       DIY wall decals

This one is a fun activity too! Get together with your roommates, choose some amazing DIY wall decals that come with the stencils and have a go at it! Style up an empty boring wall of if you somehow manage it, then a boring white ceiling, maybe that drab fan needs a makeover? It is tried and tested. It won’t disappoint you.

8.       Stylish lighting

Go get some tiny fairy lights and fix them up around the house or some stars and moon lights to add that subtle glow to your room. Kitchen too functional? Liven it up with some playful lights or maybe the toilet where you need some peace and me time? Strategic lighting is cheap and  changes the ambiance. 

Just because you doesn’t own a place doesn’t mean you can’t make it your own. Use these tips to stylishly upgrade your standard rented space. You are living away from home, the least you can do is give your place a homier feel.

So, stop wondering and start decorating!

Watch out for these points in your agreement

Nowadays, we all know that the property rates are very high. So, we can't always buy flats and rooms anywhere we go just for a short time period. For example; if you are a student and your college is situated in some other city where you can't even opt for travelling daily. At this point of time, you need to look for flats for rent and stay as a paying guest or you can live in hostels. But you cannot just blindly rent a random house; you need to keep a few things in mind. Here are a few tips that can help you:

1. Check the receipt of the security deposit

A security deposit is a must. Almost every landlord will ask for it. But it is also a matter of contention when it comes to refunding it. Make sure that you receive a receipt for your security deposit.

2. Is the room furnished?

You should make sure whether you are signing up for a furnished or an unfurnished apartment. At times you are shown a furnished room but it turns out that it belongs to the current roommate. As we all know furniture serves basic purposes and is needed for sitting, sleeping, storing stuff and beyond these basic requirements, well furnished apartment makes us feel more organized and welcoming always. So, in order to live comfortably you need to ask your landlord if the room is well furnished or do you have to shift your own furniture?

3. Are there any house rules?

Some of the landlords are even some existing flatmates have their own rules about chores and other matters. You must always make yourself aware of these rules and obligations and see to it if you can adjust with them or not. It is always better to get to know things before making any commitments. Not doing this can lead to personal issues in the future.

4. How does the agreement end?

The period of leasing of the tenant is called ' termination'.  In different states and territories, landlord and tenants can terminate for different reasons. Generally, in the shared accommodations, the rule is that if the agreement between the head tenant and the landlord is terminated then the agreement made between the sub tenant and head tenant will also be terminated. So, here termination can be a point to be kept in mind at the time of release. Like this many rules can be made by your landlord that you need to be aware of.

5. Hidden clauses

Check the agreement carefully and read between the lines. Are there any hidden clauses? For e.g. it could be the exclusion of certain charges that the landlord has to bear normally or it could be something to do with the return of security deposit. Check all the points carefully before signing on the dotted line.

Keep the above tips in mind so that you can concentrate on your studies well and enjoy a comfortable stay away from home. Furthermore, if you need any assistance concerning rental flats or roommates in Pune, log on to www.flatsandmates.com