Buying a home is a cherished dream of one and all, and the first one is always special. However, first-time home buyers are always confused and nervous about taking this step. Buying a home involves a huge sum of money; you might exhaust all your savings to own one. Apart from the budget, there are other factors that you must consider before signing the dotted line, deciding on the location and developer being very critical. Finalizing the location is important for first-time home buyers as it is the location that will make their lives comfortable and convenient. 

The location of your home matters a lot. A prime location will be well-developed, will offer good connectivity with other parts of the city, and will have robust public transport and good infrastructure. A good location will be near everything you require daily. Pune is a bustling residential destination, and as first-time home buyers, you would be spoilt for choice. Amongst the many localities, there are a few notable ones that you may check out when buying a home.

Let us look at some prime locations in Pune, considering first-time homebuyers would have a medium budget.

Prime Locations for First-Time Home Buyers

Tathawade

Tathawade is an emerging residential hub of Pune, about 19 km away from the city. Strategically located, Tathawade has excellent connectivity with other parts of Pune via Mumbai-Pune Expressway and Aundh-Ravet BRTS Road. Hinjewadi IT hub and the Pimpri Chincha industrial hub are well-connected. This is a boon for people working in offices at these places. 

The area also enjoys a well-developed social infrastructure with good schools, banks, entertainment options, hospitals, malls, etc. Everything that you need daily is easily available around. Shivajinagar railway station is about 17km away, and Pune International Airport is about 25km away; you will be well-connected by road, rail, and air network if you stay here.

You may check out 12th Avenue by Avani Housing at Aundh Ravet Road, Tathawade. The project has the tagline ‘Live Privileged,’ and you truly lead a privileged life at 12th Avenue. The 2BHK luxury homes at 12th Avenue boast some best-in-class amenities, including a mini-gymnasium, a kid’s play area, a senior citizen deck, and provision for indoor games. Feast in the barbeque area, enjoy outdoors at the artificial garden, an open-sky party area, etc. There is CCTV surveillance in common areas and a fire-fighting system. A unique feature of these homes is the electric vehicle charging point for every parking.

Charholi Budruk

Another upcoming area perfect for first-time home buyers in terms of affordability is the Charholi Budruk area. Good connectivity makes the locality extremely desirable to own a home. Charholi Budruk lies close to Nagar Road, the 90-foot Airport Road, and other roads like Dehu Alandi and Pradakshina, making neighboring areas conveniently accessible. A proposed 170 km Ring Road around Pune and Pimpri – Chinchwad will enhance connectivity further. Kasarwadi railway station is the nearest railway station that can be reached through Charholi Budruk – Wadmukhwadi Rd and Wakad Bhosari BRTS Road. Pune International Airport is also 15 km far from the area through Alandi Road. 

The area is located on the banks of the river Indrayani, making the landscape beautiful and scenic. Developed social infrastructure makes everything available at an approachable distance. Employment hubs like MIDC and PCMC make the area a boon for people working in these offices.

You may check out two residential projects by Avani Housing: Avani Avavaas and Avana Nivas at Charholi Budruk if you are looking for a 1 or 2 BHK in Pune. 

Avani Aavaas

The aesthetically designed homes 1 and 2 BHK homes at Avani Aavaas are spacious and airy. The notable facilities and amenities include a beautiful landscaped garden, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and a temple. Besides, there is an amphitheater, a dedicated children’s play area, a jogging track, a provision for indoor games, etc. Being a well-developed locality, there are prominent schools, entertainment options, markets, etc, nearby, making your everyday life easy. Some prime employment hubs are also well-connected: Bhosari MIDC is 8 km, Markel MIDC is 9 km, and Vishrantwadi is 11 km far.

Avani Nivas 

The 1 and 2 BHK homes at Avani Nivas boast cozy spaces for comfortable living. There are 10+ amenities for residents to enjoy: a well-equipped gymnasium, a dedicated children’s play area, green plantations, etc. A couple of prominent employment hubs are well-connected, making it convenient for people working there; these include EON IT Parks, Business Bay, and Commerce Zone IT Park. 

Apart from Tathawade and Charholi Budruk, there are other prominent locations like Hinjewadi, Viman Nagar, Kharadi, etc, where you may look for an abode, but they will be expensive for first-time home buyers. Choose from 12th Avenue, Avani Nivas, and Avani Aavaas, which are more affordable and at excellent locations in Pune.