Should You Go Furnished? Pros and Cons of Furnished Apartments in Vasant Vihar

South Delhi’s Vasant Vihar has long been a magnet for diplomats, start-up founders and expat professionals. With more owners now offering turnkey, fully furnished units, the big question is: does renting (or buying) furnished really make sense for you?

Below is a practical, bullet-by-bullet look at the upside, the drawbacks and a quick decision cheat-sheet—so you can pick the right configuration before hitting Book VR Tour on GharPe.

✔️ What tips the scale in favour of going furnished

• Zero move-in hassle – unpack your suitcase and start living the same day
• Furniture cost savings – no capital locked into sofas, appliances or beds
• Shorter vacancy for owners – furnished homes attract corporate leases faster
• Higher expat demand – embassies and MNCs prefer units ready to occupy
• Tax edge – owners can depreciate furnishings; tenants write off some rent as HRA without adding EMI on furniture loans

✖️ Where furnished may fall short

• Monthly rent can be 10-20 % higher than an unfurnished equivalent
• Style mismatch – you inherit the owner’s décor taste, not yours
• Wear-and-tear liability – security deposits tend to be steeper to cover damage
• Limited ability to customise layout or add personal pieces
• Furnishings age – outdated couches can drag down visual appeal over lease cycles

🔍 Quick decision guide

• In town < 3 years? Furnished likely wins—lower upfront cost, flexible exit
• Corporate housing allowance? Furnished again—rent reimbursed, no personal furniture spend
• Planning a long, stable stay? Consider unfurnished—invest in furniture you’ll keep and negotiate lower rent
• Investor angle? Furnished units in Vasant Vihar typically yield 0.5–0.7 % more, but budget for refresh costs every 4–5 years

🛠️ Tips to maximise value if you choose furnished

• Walk through with the owner and photo-document each item before signing
• Insist on an inventory list attached to the lease agreement
• Check brand warranties on white goods—clarify who pays for servicing
• Negotiate pro-rated rent if major furniture refreshes are due within the lease term
• For owners: pick neutral palettes and durable fabrics that survive tenant cycles

🚀 Next step

Still unsure? Book a 360° VR walkthrough on GharPe to see current furnished and unfurnished listings side-by-side. Our locality expert can share live rent comps and guide you to the configuration that best fits your timeline and budget.

Figures and market snapshots are indicative as of 3 June 2025 and subject to change. Always verify terms with the owner or a GharPe advisor before signing a lease or sale deed.