Constructing a house in Chennai

TIPS

Don't overbuild for the neighborhood.
Having the biggest and most expensive house in the area may be wonderful for your ego, but it will be a disaster when it comes time to sell.

Build for resale.
No matter how long you intend to stay in the house you build, it will have to be sold at some point (which is often sooner rather than later). Never build strictly for your own needs and tastes--a 1 bedroom 3 bath house may be perfect for you, but it will be next to impossible to sell.

Be prepared for delays.
Building a house is a complicated project and utilizes dozens of subcontractors, workers and suppliers. Delays can--and probably will--happen, and that will back up the entire process.