Top 5 factors to keep in mind while renting properties in Bangalore for women

Staying alone in an unknown city for work can be quite daunting for women even today. The need to be alert and cautious about one’s safety is of prime importance when you are looking for rental property even in a safe city like Bangalore.  Here are a few things that you should bear in mind when looking up property for rent in Bangalore.

Provisions for security in a community- Most properties in Bangalore are gated communities and you must look for rental properties in them. If you don’t find such a community, you should opt for community residential options that have a watchman or security guard 24X7. There are quite a few residential neighbourhoods which hire the services of privately operated security companies that install CCTV cameras in various spots for security of residents. Even though payment for security services is not included in rental agreements, the landlord pays for it to the welfare association. A landlord may charge you separately for it which is why you must make an inquiry about it before renting a place.

Neighbourhood

When combing through localities for rental properties, you should enquire a little into who your neighbours will be. It is advisable for you to rent properties which have families living as your neighbours. It adds to your safety. However, living next to families may intrude upon your privacy, which is why you should try to maintain a balance and opt for a cordial and friendly locality.

Movement of Traffic

Opt to stay in an area where traffic moves round the clock. Staying next to a busy road may be annoying for the pollution and honking, but your neighbourhood will be a vigilant one. Miscreants seldom target apartments which are in the thick of hustle and bustle in a city.

Options of Connectivity

There may be times when you want to stay out late with friends or go shopping. You may also come back home late from work. Therefore, you should choose to stay in an area which enjoys good connectivity to other parts of the city via public transport. You should prefer flats for rent in Bangalore which are close to the Namma metro or well-connected by autos and BMTC buses. It may be a little expensive for you, but will keep you safe in the long run.  

Staying safe at home

There are certain safety measures that should be there within your home to keep you safe. For instance, homes with no peepholes on the main door, open balcony, windows that have no grills or mosquito nets, inferior main gate latches and locks can lead to trouble. You should also look into the ventilators in the bathroom and kitchen to check if they can be peeked through. 

Classifying a locality to be unsafe or safe at the outset may be difficult. However, keeping in mind these pointers will help you secure a good property for rent in Bangalore.