The choice of buying or renting an apartment is a big decision and some builders take into account Vastu Shastra before selecting a home. The traditional Vastu revolves around principles like direction, placement of portals, placement of rooms and relationship between various elements of a house.
Before you enter into a new apartment for purchase or rent in Dubai or anywhere in the UAE, it is helpful to evaluate these factors to get a sense of the apartment's layout from a Vastu perspective.
1. Examine the Main Entrance
One of the first things to look at is the main entrance direction and exact location. In the traditional Vastu, the position of the entrance is crucial in the overall direction of the property.
Avoid judging an apartment just by the terms "East facing" or "North facing". Specific entry point and layout may also be important.
2. Look at the Apartment's Orientation
When selecting an apartment, make sure you know the direction the apartment is facing and set your compass to that direction.
This is especially helpful when determining where the entrance, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms or other significant areas are located.
3. Check out the Kitchen Location
South-East is traditionally said to be the fire element and it's a preferred kitchen location in Vastu. In many Vastu, North-West is considered as an alternative.
If you already have an apartment, you should take into account the location of the kitchen when deciding on the location of the stove, sink and surroundings.
4. Check the Master Bedroom
The traditional Vastu usually has the master bedroom in South-West direction. A detailed assessment can also be carried out to consider the position of the bed and the direction in which the occupants lie down.
The layouts of most apartments, however, are not easily modified and so the possibilities should be known before deciding not to accept an apartment for one reason or another.
5. Examine the North-East Area
Traditionally, North-east is considered as one of the significant areas in Vastu. When renting or purchasing, see what is in this space of the apartment and if it is open, too built up or is used for a specific function.
6. Consider Bathrooms and other Fixed Areas
Various considerations such as bathrooms, toilets, storage areas, structural columns, etc. can influence the interpretation of an apartment layout by a Vastu practitioner.
This is particularly true if two homes are comparable in price but completely different in floorplan.
When you are interested in a property and concerned about the influence of Vastu, it would be better to evaluate the apartment before you move in, than to change the layout after you move in.
A pre-purchase assessment may include a review of the floor plan, orientation, entrance and location of main rooms. The same can be used to guide the selection of what practical changes might be feasible in rented apartments.
Vastu for Flats/Apartments, Vastu for Rented Homes & Apartments and pre purchase Vastu checks are some of the services of Occult Clinic for residential and property.
There is a set design plan for Dubai apartments, and often the design restricts structural changes and/or plumbing constraints. Therefore it is important to be aware of the property's current set-up when buying or entering a long-term lease.
According to Dr Aneil Kkhare of Occult Clinic, Vastu consultation for residential property could be done based on the present layout, direction and usage of a house. Occult Clinic also has offices in Dubai such as Sheikh Zayed Road, JLT and Dubai Silicon Oasis.
Which are the things to look for in the apartment, as per Vastu?
Check the main entrance, overall orientation, kitchen, master bedroom, North-East area, bathrooms and the complete floor plan.
In Vastu is it important to consider the direction of the apartment?
Yes. There is a significance of direction in the traditional Vastu but the position of the entrance point and the internal layout should also be analyzed.
Should one make sure to do a Vastu Check for buying an apartment?
If you are considering apartment purchasing with Vastu in mind, you should be able to have an insight into the layout of the apartment before you purchase it through a pre-purchase assessment.
Is it possible to get the Vastu assessment done in an apartment that is rented?
Yes. Vastu assessment is also applicable to rented apartments and if no structural change is possible, then the practical change is considered.
In a South-East kitchen is good as per Vastu?
South-East represents fire, and traditionally is considered an appropriate direction for the kitchen.
Are there solutions to an apartment without demolition?
Some Vastu experts suggest some non-structural changes in the property depending on the property and the method of Vastu practice. This will vary based on the specific floor plan.
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