According to me I would suggest you to go for residential apartments, it will be better option for than plots if you are looking for long term investments or enduse, as there are many upcoming projects coming up by reputed builders.
It is a developing area and the Rate of Investment (ROI) is average. Padur water supply comes from the Chennai Public Works Department (PWD). The electricity supply in Padur is managed by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) . Padur is becoming with very posh residential locality due to good colleges around 5 Kms and very good apartments coming up shortly. It is very near to IT firms like Siruseri Sipcot, TCS, HCL, Accentor and Polaris & Infosys.
Yes, padur is one of the upcoming suburban localities of Chennai. Many new upcoming projects in Chennai which are categorized under affordable sector can be found in padur. So just in-case if you have any idea to invest on Padur, you can go ahead without any second thought!!
In the Apr-June quarter of 2013, the locality price appreciated to Rs 3794 per sq. ft. In the July-Sep quarter of 2013, the locality price appreciated to Rs 3893 per sq. ft. Around 4 to 5 perc appreciation has been found within three months.
Some of the upcoming projects are Jains Inseli Park by Jains Housing Constructions ltd, Vista Oceana by MMRF realty and infrastructure pvt ltd, SIS Acropole by South India shelters pvt ltd. The price per sq ft will be around Rs 3,775-3,995.
OMR Padur area is surrounded by many educational institutions. Hindustan engineering college is situated in Padur and many schools, engineering and arts colleges are available in the OMR. Nearest school is Gateway International School. It is just 0.5 km from Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute. Arihant Allied Mall is also near by.
Padur is just 1 km before the Kelambakkam Market and is a pure residential area. Many multistoried apartments have built by reputed builders and are occupied by middle income and high income group of people.
The area is well connected with other parts of the city. It is just 17 km from Chennai City Railway Station and 20 km from Chennai International Airport. Yes It is very well connected by public transport system and frequency of bus services is very high. It is also situated nearer to Siruseri IT park. There are direct buses from Thiruvanmiyur and Sholinganallur to this locality. By road It can be reached through OMR.
According to me it would be very good idea if you are planning to buy property in Padur. This locality very good option for residential and investment purpose with in two years it is becomes a New Chennai. This is surrounding by all major IT Companies, major collages & hospital & schools. This is the heart of Chennai. As far as I know you can get good returns as it is an ideal location for families to settle down and it offers great connectivity to all parts of Chennai. Residential apartments as well as many luxury projects are coming up. It is good for short term investments, long term investments and enduse purpose. Within 3 to 4 years you can expect good appreciation.