Why flats in Thane are the best place to raise kids

by Shikha Desai Real Estate Advisor

If you are looking to move to a place where you can start a family or where you can settle with your kid’s then property in Thane is the way to go. Thane is a small town just outside the suburbs of Mumbai. Living in Mumbai can be difficult, owing to the constant traffic, the huge crowds and the constant rush. But, Thane in comparison is much calmer and hence is the ideal place to raise children.

Property in Thane is also much cheaper than in Mumbai. People who have just started a family or a new job, can easily afford 2 bhk flats in Thane. This place is also less crowded and has quite a few good schools and health facilities. If you’re on a lookout for a good place to raise your family then Thane is your best bet.

Here are five things about Thane that make it the best place to raise your kids.

1. Ample space: Weekends in Mumbai mean either going to the mall with your kids or sitting at home watching TV. But it Thane you can actually spend time with your kids in the great outdoors. Space is not an issue for those living in Thane. Builders in Thane promise you ample space, green out doors and fresh air so you don’t have to drive out of the city for a breath of fresh air every weekend.

2. Easy commute: Even though it is out of Mumbai, getting to the city is easy from Thane. If you work in Mumbai and that is your number one reason for living here, even then Thane has got you covered. With multiple projects underway to improve the road connectivity and also new metro lines coming up, commuting from Thane to Mumbai is going to easier than ever before.

3. Reasonable prices: New projects in Mumbai can set you back a few crores and have you paying EMIs for the at least the next 20 years of your life. Real estate here is one of the most expensive in the world. For the price of a 1RK in Mumbai you can easily get a 2BHK in Thane. Even though Thane is so close to Mumbai, the real estate prices are much more reasonable here. This means you have more disposable income for yourself and that can come in handy especially when you have kids.

4. Peace and quiet: No matter where you go in Mumbai, you’re always surrounded by traffic both vehicular and human. Thane doesn’t have the same problem as yet. Being close to Mumbai this suburb has ample entertainment and recreational opportunities available and yet you will find that you can enjoy it without have to fight a crowd every time you step out.

5. Good amenities: As the number of new construction in Thane increases so do the amenities. You can find a number of good schools, colleges, hospitals, day-care and even clubs, health centers and so on here.