Renting property online - in India

Online Rental Property Listings in India Recently some of the big customers I work with (like venture capitalists and buy out companies) asked me to do an analysis of the Indian rental market. According to many leading analysts, the Indian market is bound for a rapid growth in internet users and ecommerce. Though I am in the USA with my connections to India and in general about the online market place and ecommerce I accepted the assignment. I can share some of the findings in this article but not all due to the nature of contract I have with my customers. If you are an Indian consumer looking for rental property these are the things you should consider :- - Location, location and location; most of us know about the traffic jams in Mumbai and Bangalore. The closer to your work area it is better for you to save time. - Internet connection - a must if you are working for any of the outsource companies - Center of the city or a crowded place if you are a single woman due to security reasons - For families I would recommend a unit with piped gas instead of cylinders - Always look for flats with security; gated community is better. - If you are from overseas or Indians settled back from abroad (like families with children who are US citizens for example), I would strongly recommend you to register with the respective embassy or consulate with the new address. - I would recommend following the Hindu "Vasthu' which is similar to the Chinese tradition. I personally believe in these things. - Deposits: I know some greedy land lords are asking for 24 months rent as deposit. This is negotiable. - Put a contract between you and the land lord (I would recommend hiring a lawyer just in case); with a contract in hand you will not have any surprises. - Talk to the neighbors before you rent. For searching online I found the best rental site. It is No 1 rental property site in India (http://www.BharathRentals.com) which I recommend to most of the corporate customers and individuals. The site has amazing features like ease of use, search by email, live help with a customer support person, no spam, no pop up ads and good feedback.