Synopsis: In India, for a majority of buyers, a north-facing or an east-facing property is not solely about sunlight or good air-circulation rather a belief in Vastu principles that influence every property decision even at the cusp of completion.
Vastu Shastra, a traditional Indian science of architecture and spatial design, is found to be of significance to people for success and well being. Indeed, as high as 93% of the buyers residing in the Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities, go for Vastu compliant homes. Both east-facing and north-facing homes are generally priced at 3% to 5% more compared to other directions, showing a strong preference with east-facing homes ranking 1st and north-facing homes ranking 2nd, in a survey done by Ganga Realty.
Why Every Homebuyer Asks This Question Before Buying a Home
A few reasons this holds such weight in home-buying decisions,
- Cultural and religious continuity: Many families follow Vastu guidance for stability and prosperity of the family
- Resale and rental value: Vastu-compliant homes are widely perceived to have better resale value and easier saleability
- Peace of mind over logic: Even a person who doesn’t personally believe in Vastu would often comply with the wishes of a family member, as the emotional value of ‘starting right’ in a new home is a strong motivator.
East Facing vs. North Facing: What’s the Difference?
Both directions are considered auspicious in Vastu, but they aren’t identical, and the ideal layout for each differs. The below comparison helps to determine the preference of the buyers.
Suitability- The east-facing homes are frequently favoured for family harmony and health, while north-facing homes are more commonly sought after for financial growth and business prosperity.
Checklist Before You Finalise a Home for Vastu-Conscious Buyers
- Vastu compliance certificate
- Unit-specific orientation
- Direction of the main entrance
- Kitchen placement
- Master bedroom placement
- Puja or meditation room position
- Open space around the northeast corner
Developers That Offer Vastu-Compliant Homes
Due to the significance of this practice, in Bengaluru only, there are approximately 529 Vastu Compliant Projects and more across India, according to huntvastuhomes.com. The major developers that provide most vastu compliant properties include,
- Godrej Properties
- Sobha Limited
- Prestige Group
- Brigade Group
- Embassy Group
- DLF
- Lodha
- Oberoi Realty
- And few others including Signature, Sumadhura, GM Elegance, and Purva
All in all
Be it an east-facing home representing new beginnings or a north-facing property denoting prosperity, the direction a house faces still plays an important role in the Indian home buying decisions, not only as a tradition but as something that affects the resale value of the property, the pool of potential buyers and even for the owner’s peace of mind.
