Developers woo homebuyers with revamped sample flats in posh ready-to-move-in real estate projects
Real estate firms are roping in designers for ready-to-move-in flats and villas to speed up sales and to ensure that the apartment commands a premium
The so-called sample flat has come of age as the coronavirus pandemic, which forced people to spend most of the last year indoors, changes the way people shop for homes,
Before the virus struck, homebuyers would book an under-construction unit after viewing a sample flat, done up nicely by interior designers, in the visitor’s gallery of a realtor’s office. But now, the buyers of uber-luxury homes are cutting cheques to move into sample apartment, avoiding the hassle of spending months on finishes.