You’ve accepted the offer. The joining date is in 3 weeks. You need a flat in Hyderabad — and you need to furnish it fast, without spending a fortune.
Here’s the exact playbook.
Week 1 — Find a Flat (Unfurnished)
Look specifically for unfurnished flats. They rent for ₹3,000–₹8,000/month less than “furnished” ones — and landlord-furnished flats in Hyderabad are usually low quality anyway (old mattresses, rattling fans, broken handles).
Best areas for IT professionals:
- HITEC City / Madhapur — if your office is here or nearby
- Gachibowli — for Financial District or Amazon/Goldman jobs
- Kondapur — great value, central to the corridor
- Begumpet / Ameerpet — older areas, cheaper, good metro access
How to find flats:
- NoBroker.in — no brokerage, filter by unfurnished
- MagicBricks, 99acres — good inventory
- Local Facebook groups: “Hyderabad Flats for Rent”, area-specific groups
- Ask colleagues — internal referrals often the fastest
What to look for:
- Water supply (24-hour borewells are common in Secunderabad)
- Parking if you have a vehicle
- Proximity to metro (Blue Line or Green Line depending on your office)
- Lift — essential if you’re on a high floor with furniture coming
Week 2 — Rent Your Furniture (Don’t Buy)
Once you’ve signed the lease, call S.A. Poonawala. We deliver within 24–48 hours for in-stock items.
Standard relocation kit for a solo professional (1BHK):
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Single cot + mattress | Bedroom sorted |
| Single door refrigerator | Fits any kitchen |
| Washing machine | Semi-auto is fine for 1 person |
| Induction cooktop | Faster to cook, safer than gas initially |
| Water purifier | Hyderabad tap water needs filtering |
| Pedestal fan or AC | AC is essential April–October |
Total monthly rent: ₹3,500–₹5,000. Delivered and installed.
For a couple or family (2BHK), add:
- Double cot + mattress
- Double door refrigerator
- Fully automatic washing machine
- 1.5 ton AC (one per bedroom)
- Dressing table
Why Not Just Buy?
The main argument for buying: “But I’ll have it forever.”
The counter-argument: How many people actually stay in the same Hyderabad flat forever? In our 85 years of serving this city, the answer is: very few in the first 2–3 years.
What actually happens:
- You buy furniture in a rush (poor choices under time pressure)
- You settle in and realise you want different things
- 18 months later you change jobs or the company transfers you
- You spend 2 months trying to sell on OLX at 40% of purchase price
- You either leave it behind or sell at a loss
Renting sidesteps all of this. When you leave — whether in 6 months or 3 years — we pick it up. That’s it.
Week 3 — Settle In
By week 3, your flat should be liveable. A few more things worth sorting:
Utilities:
- TS Transco (electricity) — check if the meter is in your name or landlord’s
- Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply — water bill is usually landlord’s problem
- Internet — Jio Fiber, ACT Fibernet, and Airtel are the main options; book early (1–2 week wait in some areas)
Local essentials:
- Zepto / Swiggy Instamart for groceries — fastest option first week
- Find your nearest kirana store for everyday supplies
- Dmart (Kukatpally, Begumpet, Kondapur, LB Nagar) for bulk grocery runs
The Relocation Cost Comparison
| Approach | Upfront Cost | Monthly Cost | Flexibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unfurnished flat + rental furniture | ₹0 | Flat rent + ₹4,000–₹5,000 | ✅ High |
| Unfurnished flat + buy furniture | ₹80,000–₹1,20,000 | Flat rent only | ❌ Low |
| Furnished flat | Deposit only | Flat rent + ₹5,000–₹10,000 premium | ❌ Low quality |
The first option wins for almost everyone relocating for work.
Ready to settle in? Browse our catalog or request a quote — tell us your flat size and move-in date and we’ll sort the furniture.
Call +91 7671-041-354 | WhatsApp us
S.A. Poonawala — helping people settle into Hyderabad since 1941.