Is buying property in Shimla your dream?

For most of us folks who are city dwellers the hills draw us like a magnet. So the minute we have a few days break we rush off to the cool mist laden hill stations. Everybody, in fact the entire country it seems, wants to get away from the sweltering heat of the plains. But getting a room in peak holiday season is a nightmare- unless you have planned the trip eons in advance and of course the prices go through the roof! Faced with this scenario we often daydream of a pretty home in the hills…. where the clouds come floating into your room and lovely walks through pine forests…… somewhere we could go off anytime we choose… a lovely place to retire to ….

But as the saying goes ‘Stop dreaming and start doing’. If the mountains are the romance of your dreams then you need to act NOW! Property prices in the hills are going up by the day! If you are looking for something in Himachal Pradesh then Shimla and Kasauli are usually high on the wish list. A property in Shimla is much sought after due to the ease of connectivity from Delhi and Chandigarh. A search on the net will throw up varied options for apartments in Shimla. If you are looking to get away from the crowds then make sure the location is right for you. Sadly today main Shimla town is not much better than the congested lanes of Delhi’s Chandni Chowk, along with parking and water problems. So ensure that your property is not faced with such issues.

The other extremely important point that you need to watch out for, in case you are a non domicile, are the legalities. There are certain restrictions regarding purchase of land and property for non Himachali’s. Therefore before buying any flat in Shimla do your homework regarding the laws and check out the credibility of the builder. In fact it is a good idea that you engage a lawyer who will check out all the papers and documents and guide you correctly.

So these were some tips. Look up the net now and who knows, maybe next summer you will be in your own home nestled in the deodar forests of Shimla!