Find the right location: First and foremost, you need to decide which locality in Chennai would be most suitable for you. For example, if you work in an office or own a business, you would want to have the premium home to be near to your place of work. In case you are buying a premium home for investment purpose, you need to choose a locality that can offer good value appreciation and rental income. The choice of location may also depend on your specific needs. For example, you may want a premium home overlooking the sea or alongside a lake. You may want your premium home to be close to the airport or accessible via major roads and highways. Availability of social infrastructure such as schools & colleges, hospitals, shopping & entertainment centers may also dictate the choice of location. You have to identify your priorities and finalize the location accordingly.

Engage your social network: The beautifully designed advertisement on the billboard may catch your attention, but nothing beats the reliability of inputs provided by your close friends and associates. You can seek their inputs regarding which area would be most suitable for buying a premium home in Chennai. They may also recommend some good premium projects in the city. Based on the inputs, you can do your own research about the localities and the projects. If you are okay with it, you can also post your requirement on social media platforms such as Facebook.

Evaluate premium home projects: Once you have finalized the location, start looking for premium homes in that area. You will have the option to choose between under-construction homes and ready-to-move-in homes. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, so look into those before proceeding. You may have to physically visit multiple project sites to identify which one is the most suitable for you. Site photos and videos may be useful, but they cannot be a replacement for physically verifying the project details. You essentially need to get good vibes to be able to choose your premium home. Everything from the design of the house, to the architecture and layout of the project and the neighborhood itself should appeal to your senses.

Check builder reputation: Do some research to find out the track record of the builder. You can read reviews provided by verified homebuyers in a specific project. If possible, you can personally interact with homebuyers who have purchased properties in the project you are evaluating. You have to interact with several people to be able to get a precise picture about the builder and the project. Some inputs and feedback are bound to be biased, which is why you need to interact with as many people as possible.

Check legal status: The last thing you would want is to find out that your premium home is located on illegal land. There can be other types of legal issues as well with the project. To ensure that everything is being done in accordance with law, you need to verify the land and project documents. You can hire the services of a lawyer, if you are not sure about legal matters. You can also check with local municipal authorities to ensure that the project is approved and has provision for water supply, sewerage systems and waste disposal.

Explore the neighborhood: In addition to visiting the project site, you also need to explore the neighborhood. You need to do this to ensure that the project is located in a good neighborhood. You need to check for things like slums, hazardous industries, waste dumping grounds, unauthorized construction activities, etc. If any of these are located in the vicinity, you may have to choose a different project. When exploring the neighborhood, you can also check for available green cover and the level of pollution in the area. A premium home project in a peaceful, safe, clean and green neighborhood would be most appropriate for you and your loved ones.