They looked at Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) for modern amenities and proximity to IT jobs, and Poonamallee for affordability and connectivity to manufacturing hubs.

Mogappair West (₹60L - ₹1.3Cr), Medavakkam (₹50L-70L).

They preferred the mature neighborhoods with tree-lined streets, but realized resale homes here were pricier, though they offered larger spaces and traditional floor plans.