Vastu checklist for flat buyers
A 10-point Vastu checklist for flat buyers: entrance, kitchen, bedrooms, toilets and centre, with red flags and fixable issues.
By Aalok Trivedi · Published · Updated
Key takeaways
Before booking a flat, check its entrance, kitchen, master bedroom, toilets and centre against their zones, using the plan of your exact unit. Compare two or three options on the same checks and note which issues you could fix later.
A Vastu report is only as good as the North direction and boundary you set on your own plan. For a standard rectangular home or office, the automated grids answer most directional questions honestly; book a consultation when the plot is irregular or the decision is irreversible.
Key takeaways
Before booking a flat, check its entrance, kitchen, master bedroom, toilets and centre against their zones, using the plan of your exact unit. Compare two or three options on the same checks and note which issues you could fix later.
10 checks before you book
1. Get the plan of your exact unit, not the typical floor.
2. Find North with a compass and a satellite map.
3. Mark the centre of the flat.
4. Note the main door's zone.
5. Check the kitchen zone and stove side.
6. Check the master bedroom zone.
7. Check every toilet's zone.
8. Look at the centre: open or loaded?
9. Check the balcony and its direction.
10. Decide which issues you could live with or fix.
Red flags and fixable issues
Questions to ask the builder
- Is this the exact plan of my unit?
- Which side is North on the plan?
- Can the layout be changed before possession?
- Where do the tanks and the lift core sit?
Frequently asked questions
How do I check Vastu before buying a flat?
Use the plan of your exact unit and check entrance, kitchen, master bedroom, toilets and centre.
Is Vastu a reason to reject a flat?
It can be if several major issues combine and cannot be fixed. Weigh it with light, price and location.
Can I compare flats?
Yes. Use the compare flats tool.