Last updated: · By Raghavendra Hebbur
Buying a home is the largest financial decision most families make. A Vastu defect discovered after purchase costs far more to address than it would have cost to verify before signing the agreement. This is a practical pre-purchase Vastu checklist you can use before visiting a property, during the site visit, and before closing the deal.
What You Need Before the Site Visit
- A compass app on your phone (or a physical Silva/Suunto compass) that shows degrees
- The floor plan of the flat or house (ask the builder or agent)
- A notebook to record compass readings and observations
At the Plot or Site: 5 Checks to Do Yourself
Check 1: Plot Shape
An ideal plot is square or rectangular. Irregular plots — triangular, L-shaped, T-shaped, or with cuts at corners — introduce elemental deficiencies in specific zones. The most damaging cut is at the north-east corner (cuts the Ishanya zone). If you see a north-east corner cut on a plot, it is a significant defect regardless of what else the property offers.
Quick test: Look at the plot from above (Google Maps satellite view works). If any corner is cut or if the shape is irregular, note which corner the cut is at. North-east cut = serious defect. South-east or north-west cut = moderate defect. South-west cut = minor defect.
Check 2: Entrance Direction and Sub-Zone
Stand at the main entrance and face outward (toward the road or building lobby). Take a compass reading. This gives you the direction of your entrance. Note the degree reading, not just the cardinal direction (e.g., 194 degrees, not just “south”).
Share this reading with a VIDS™ consultant before purchase to verify which sub-zone (pada) the entrance falls in. Auspicious sub-zones exist on all four walls — an experienced consultant can tell you in 15 minutes whether this specific entrance is good, acceptable, or defective.
Check 3: Kitchen Location
Locate the kitchen on the floor plan. Identify which directional zone it falls in:
- South-east corner: Ideal. No action needed.
- North-west corner: Acceptable with corrections.
- North-east corner: Serious defect. North-east kitchen. Budget for corrections or negotiate heavily on price.
- South-west corner: Moderate defect. Not ideal but correctable.
In Bangalore apartment projects, north-east kitchens are disturbingly common. Always check this before viewing the property.
Check 4: Master Bedroom Location
The master bedroom should be in the south-west zone. On the floor plan, identify the south-west corner of the flat — is a bedroom located there? In most Indian apartment layouts, the master bedroom is in the south-west zone by convention. If the “master bedroom” is in the north-east zone, this is a significant defect (the couple should not sleep in the north-east).
Check 5: Toilet Placement
Identify the toilets on the floor plan. Check whether any toilet falls in the Brahmasthan (central zone of the flat) or in the north-east corner. Both placements are serious defects. A toilet in the north-east is particularly damaging and should be a significant factor in your purchase decision.
At the Flat: 3 Quick Observations
Observation 1: North-East Corner
Walk to the north-east corner of the flat. It should be open, unobstructed, and ideally the lightest zone in the flat. If heavy objects (wardrobes, washing machines, heavy storage) are placed in the north-east corner by the current occupant, this indicates the corner is being used incorrectly. In a new flat, check whether the architectural plan places a toilet, kitchen, or heavy structural column in the north-east zone.
Observation 2: Natural Light
In a correctly designed Vastu property, the north-east zone receives the most morning light. Stand in the north-east corner of the flat in the morning (or check the orientation). If the north-east faces a blank wall or another building, the morning light benefit is lost — not a Vastu defect per se, but a quality reduction.
Observation 3: Slope of the Floor
The ideal floor slope in Vastu is downward toward the north and east (so that water flows toward north-east). This is rarely observable in finished flats but can be checked with a spirit level. This is a minor check compared to the five main checks above.
The 10-Question Vastu Pre-Purchase Checklist
- Is the plot/building shape regular (square or rectangle)? Yes = good. No = check which corner is cut.
- Is the north-east corner of the plot/flat free from cuts or extensions? Yes = good.
- Which sub-zone is the main entrance in? (Requires degree reading + consultant analysis)
- Is the kitchen in the south-east or north-west zone? Yes = good. No = assess severity.
- Is the master bedroom in the south-west zone? Yes = ideal.
- Are there any toilets in the north-east corner or Brahmasthan? No = good.
- Is the staircase located in the south, south-west, or west zone? Yes = good. North or north-east = defect.
- Is the north zone of the flat relatively open (fewer walls, more light)? Yes = good.
- Is the south-west zone heavier/more enclosed than the north-east zone? Yes = good (this is the correct elemental balance).
- Is the overhead water tank, if any, in the south or south-west zone? Yes = good. North-east = defect.
Score: 8-10 = strong Vastu profile. 5-7 = acceptable with corrections. Below 5 = serious defects; get a full assessment before purchase.
When to Get a Full Pre-Purchase Assessment
Any time you are serious about buying a property — particularly for a resale flat, an independent house, or a plot — a full VIDS™ pre-purchase Vastu assessment is recommended. The cost of an assessment is a fraction of the potential loss from buying a seriously defective property. For new apartments, many builder floor plans can be assessed remotely from the PDF floor plan alone, making this highly practical.
Contact Vardhini Vastu: WhatsApp +91 9739105574 | Online Vastu Consultation
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do Vastu check myself before buying a house?
You can do 5 of the 10 checks above yourself using a compass app and the floor plan. For entrance sub-zone verification — which is the most critical single check — a trained consultant is needed because it requires degree-accurate compass reading and sub-zone mapping. The combination of self-check + brief consultant review is the most cost-effective approach.
Is north-facing house always Vastu-friendly?
Not automatically. The entrance sub-zone within the north wall determines whether a north-facing house is truly auspicious. N3 and N4 sub-zones on the north wall are considered the best; N1 and N2 are moderate. A north-facing property can have a defective entrance if it falls in the wrong sub-zone.
Should I reject a south-facing flat because of Vastu?
No. South-facing flats with entrance in the S4 sub-zone are genuinely auspicious. Do a degree-accurate sub-zone check before rejecting any property based solely on its general facing direction.
How much does a pre-purchase Vastu assessment cost at Vardhini Vastu?
Contact Vardhini Vastu directly for current consultation fee details: WhatsApp +91 9739105574. Online pre-purchase assessments use the builder floor plan and can be completed within 24-48 hours of receiving the floor plan.