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No-nonsense renting guides for Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula and Zirakpur — written for tenants, not landlords.

Guides

PG vs Flat vs Hostel in Chandigarh Tricity — Which One Fits You?

A practical comparison of PGs, flats and hostels across Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula and Zirakpur — costs, rules, food and who each one actually suits.

10 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
Guides

How to Rent in Chandigarh Without Paying Brokerage

Brokers charge one month of rent for a phone call. Here is how to find verified, owner-direct rentals in Chandigarh Tricity and keep that money.

3 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
Students

Best Areas for Students in Chandigarh Tricity (2026 Guide)

Where to live near Panjab University, Chandigarh University and the Mohali campuses — rents, commute times and food options by area.

27 Jul 2026 · 7 min read
Guides

The Tricity Security Deposit Guide — What is Normal, What is a Scam

How much deposit is standard for PGs and flats in Chandigarh Tricity, what it legally covers, and how to get it back when you move out.

20 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
Moving

Moving to Mohali for an IT Job? Read This First

Where to live near the Mohali IT parks, what rents actually cost in Phases 7-11, and how to set up your first flat without a broker.

13 Jul 2026 · 6 min read
PG Life

PG House Rules in Tricity — What to Ask Before You Move In

Curfews, guests, food timings, AC billing and the ten questions that separate a good PG from a bad one in Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula.

6 Jul 2026 · 5 min read