Hyderabad, the erstwhile city of Nawabs, is fast changing from a quiet city with rustic musings into a bustling metropolis. Past few decades saw hectic development as it became a favoured destination for ITES sector and various educational institutions, resulting in the migration of young professionals.
While the city expanded exponentially, is it playing a better host for these youth? Do these young bachelors, fresh into their careers, have better options to stay while they are in the city?
Hyderabad seems to be a mixed bag, as far as prospects for a bachelor is concerned. While some places like Hitec City and Madhapur are welcoming them with open arms, the traditional residential areas seem to shy away from renting a house to a bachelor.
“I am working for an MNC in Begumpet for last two years. While there are many women hostels and paying guest (PG) accommodations, getting a flat or a house on rent is a tough task here,” a financial consultant, Ruchi Malhotra, said. “I had to bear with a PG for three months before I could get my present accommodation. The moment we reveal that we are bachelors, the prospects of getting a house on rent seems to go down,” she said.
The plight of young men seems no different. “Traditionally bachelors are viewed more as a nuisance. So owners do not prefer renting them their house. It took me two months to find an affordable, good and independent accommodation,” Srinivas Goud, a native of Nizamabad, said. He stays in Tadbund area as he could not get accommodation in Punjagutta. But the situation is different for those who are working in the Hitec City and adjoining areas. A host of factors seem to help them. Vara Prasad, a house owner in Madhapur, says that he prefers to rent out his place to bachelors. “For one, bachelors are willing to pay more. Then as they are single, and usually share their house with other youngsters, not many relatives frequent their place, so much less nuisance,” he added cheerfully.
