Palava helped me make significant changes in our lifestyle – Ananya Saha

As a part of our Humans of Lodha series we spoke with Ananya Saha, resident of Palava. Here she shares her journey of finding her dream home in Palava.

"When I got married in 2013, I started the journey of looking for my own home. We had our struggles finding our perfect home: but one day, we got a call from the Palava sales team. Since Palava was so far from my current place, it was never my first choice. The sales team was very hospitable and even arranged a pick up for us to the sample flat. I had no serious intention except enjoying my weekend. So we went. To my surprise, I loved it and I booked it.

At the age of 24, I wasn't exactly financially independent but I was confident that we'd manage. Unfortunately, my father-in-law got unwell and all our savings were spent on his treatment. We put the EMIs on hold and told the sales team that it wasn't possible to pay the EMIs at that point in time. They actually gave us the booking amount back. We admired the integrity and went back to book the apartment later. When people say things are meant to be, I think this home was meant to be for us.

We booked the same flat later online before the launch. However, we got a call from the sales team that someone else had already booked the same flat. We agreed to see another flat and to my surprise, I found the new flat much better than the last one. When my husband & I became the co-owners of the house and got the keys to the property, the sense of achievement we had was incomparable. I could see the pride in the eyes of my mother. That moment was really rewarding. Palava helped me make significant changes in our lifestyle, thanks to the pollution- free environment. Our family is thriving here.

My husband & I designed the house ourselves, and everyone who came over appreciated the hard work we put into making this place truly feel like our home. We have a lakeside view from our balcony. My husband & I sometimes sit together and introspect about how far we have come and where we want to be in our lives. My home is the reflection of my personality, I keep it squeaky clean no matter what.

My advice to homebuyers is that you don’t have to buy a dream home. Think long-term & go for a home that’s tailored for you. You can always make it a dream home, like I did."