Bengaluru · IKAN Ford/Weichert Ops Playbook (INTERNAL)

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How to use this field manual

The internal ops layer for a Ford / Weichert move in Bengaluru, the one document that carries every rent band, vetted agent, admissions line, hospital and government contact. Two rules: work it top to bottom on a live file, and never let it, or anything in it, reach the assignee or the client.

What this is

The internal field manual for a Ford / Weichert move in Bengaluru: the real rents by area, IKAN-vetted agents, school admissions and hospital lines, utility helplines, government desks and vendor booking numbers, all in one place.

Who it's for

IKAN's destination-services team only. It carries our confidential agent and vendor contacts. Never share it, or any contact inside it, with the assignee or with Ford / Weichert.

The other two Ford documents

The capability deck is what we show Ford to win and hold the account (no contacts). The Bengaluru assignee guide is what the moving employee receives (warm, contact-free). This manual is the internal twin of that guide.

Run a move from here

Work it top to bottom: set scope from Ford account → base the assignee from Housing → lead the deal from Lease & money → clear Utilities, Settling-in & Compliance → place Schools & Healthcare → book from the vendor lines. Escalation: your city coordinator → Reynold Varghese → Rohit Kumar.

The account

Ford / Weichert, at a glance

How we deliver this account, what sits in scope, and the escalation path. Lead with this on every new move.

The Ford / Weichert model

A capped 8-hour destination package

Ford's domestic package is strictly 8 hours total per assignee, and that clock includes prep and back-office time, not just face-to-face. The RMC ticks the service options on the authorisation; you deliver to exactly that. Time beyond 8 hours is not authorised, so prioritise, and if one service runs over, trim another. Delivered by one coordinator who owns the move end to end, in-region and in the local language.

Reporting & escalation

Status to Weichert / Ford on their cadence, inside Weichert Go. Escalation path: your city coordinator → Reynold Varghese (Director, Relocation Services) → Rohit Kumar (Jt Managing Director).

In scope, every move

Pre-arrival orientation & needs assessment
Serviced-apartment / temporary landing
Area orientation & home search
Accompanied shortlist viewings
Lease negotiation + Six-Eyes review
Utilities, gas, internet & settling-in
School search & admissions support

Duty of care: ISO 31030-aligned. For first-time young joiners run “First Move”: managed / secured housing on arrival, deposit & rental-fraud protection, a 24/7 line and a buddy. Land every assignee in serviced / temporary accommodation first, never the open market on day one.

The package menu, and how to spend the 8 hours

Area Orientation

Specific area orientation (virtual)2 hrs

Specific area orientation (accompanied)4 or 8 hrs

Educational / childcare overview2, 4 or 8 hrs

Home Finding

Home-search tutorial2 hrs

Property viewings: research & coordination (unaccompanied)4 hrs

Property viewings: research & up to 2 accompanied viewings6 hrs

Lease assistance: review / consultation only2 hrs

Lease assistance: review & negotiation4 hrs

Check-in & utility hook-up tutorial (unaccompanied)1 hr

Accompanied check-in inspection & utility hook-up guidance4, 5 or 6 hrs

Settling In

Settling-in tutorial: amenities, utilities set-up, local transport & commuting2 hrs

Three ways to spend the 8 hours

Family, full home search: Virtual orientation (2h) + research & 2 accompanied viewings (6h) = 8h. Lease review folds into the viewing time; settling handled by tutorial.

Family needing schools + orientation: Accompanied area orientation with education overview (4h) + lease review & negotiation (4h) = 8h.

Confident self-driver: Home-search tutorial (2h) + unaccompanied viewings research & coordination (4h) + settling-in tutorial (2h) = 8h.

The RMC ticks the options on the authorisation; you deliver to that. If one service runs over, trim another. You cannot exceed 8 hrs without written authorisation.

The delivery lifecycle

How we run a move, end to end

The IKAN Relocation Process (Manual v7) as a working checklist: ten phases from work order to deposit recovered, with the consultant action and the timing on each. This is the same spine for every case, Ford or not.

Authorisation & pre-planningWithin 24 working hrs of the AI / work order

Check the client contract and authorised scope (Reservoir / Account Custodian) before you touch anything.
Create or update the assignee on i-track. Search first to avoid a duplicate record. Log the KPI entries (service-auth acknowledgement, first-contact note) on the same day the action happens.
Match services ordered against the assignee's needs, location and dates. Raise red flags early: budget vs expectation gaps, out-of-scope asks, extra compliance (lease registration, Form C, PAN), fee / payment / communication issues.
Flag the finder's fee up front: brokerage is usually ~1 month's rent, negotiable case by case.

First contact & welcomeWithin 1 working day of authorisation

Send the welcome email: introduce IKAN and yourself with a photo and short bio, list the services authorised, request available dates and a counselling call, and set initial expectations.
cc the client / RMC / HR on the welcome note and every critical mail thereafter.
For a cross-border or first-time-India family, add the India guide + the city guide link.

Counselling callWithin 24 hrs of first contact

Confirm who is on the call, introduce everyone on your side, and keep it a dialogue: listen more, probe needs.
Walk the relocation process, set expectations, and explain the lease process and occupier responsibilities clearly. Warn about online-listing risk (fake / stale / bait listings).
Confirm arrival logistics: airport transfer and temporary accommodation are booked.
Email a recap to all stakeholders with the occupier-responsibility document attached.

Itinerary & tour planning2 to 3 days before service

Build the programme in the iTour Itinerary Maker. Prepare the property listing and share it 2 to 3 days before the home search.
Confirm the first appointment: call or email two days prior, then again the day before (time, location, venue).
Pre-check transport quality: clean car inside and out, working seat belts, an English-speaking driver where possible, water and a first-aid kit.

Area orientation & home searchOn programme day(s)

Show a map, explain the localities in detail, plan stops, and set market-condition expectations. Photograph every property viewed.
Explain Lessor / Lessee and occupier duties on the tour, then again in writing.
Guide the assignee to shortlist the top 3 properties in order of preference, with reasons.
Send an End-of-Day report to all stakeholders the same evening, with a 'happy photo' of the family.

Negotiation & term sheetRight after the shortlist

Run a joint walk-through of the top one or two with the landlord present. Negotiate directly with the owner where possible, and get the assignee face to face with them.
Open negotiations on two landlords simultaneously. Capture every verbal agreement in writing (email / term sheet) immediately.
Send a formal term sheet within 48 hrs with all commercials, repairs and value-adds. Share the value-add caveat: quality of owner-supplied additions is not guaranteed.

Lease & the Six-Eyes reviewOn landlord approval

Draft on the lease checklist (below) with a full fixtures & fittings annexure. Use the client template (MSD / Vanguard) and push back on the owner's template.
Six-Eyes: three managers review every lease before it leaves IKAN. Secure the deposit-protection clause and confirm rent starts on possession.
Print the clean agreement on e-stamp paper and proofread it word by word against the approved draft.

Move-in inspection (PCR)On property handover

Run a pre-move inspection with the landlord, then a joint move-in walk-through. Complete the check-in report on move.report / i-track: photos, meter readings (power, water, gas), key list, and every pre-existing defect.
Share the move-in PDF with all parties. They have 7 days to dispute the recorded condition.
Send the closure email: occupier responsibilities (second time), lease copy, and the occupier contact sheet (below).

Settling-inAfter move-in, ongoing

Deliver the settling catalog (below): utilities & media, local registration, accompanied bank-account opening, driving licence, insurance, networking, neighbourhood tour, furniture & appliances, household help, appliance orientation.
Home visit within a week with a small pre-approved gift. Take a happy photo. Softly request VOC / Trustpilot feedback and a one-minute video testimonial.

Housing market

The market, area by area

Realistic 2025-26 family-grade rents, the gated communities corporate tenants actually take, water-source reality and the commute to the office. Branded/gated sits at the top of each band; standalone at the bottom.

Thanisandra / Nagavara5-15 min off-peak / 10-25 peak

Office-side living

2 BHK ₹32-48k · 3 BHK ₹46-75k

Communities: Sobha City, Purva Atmosphere, Bhartiya City and newer gated communities along Thanisandra Main Road

Water: Project-specific. Confirm BWSSB, borewell, tanker backup, treatment plant, summer billing and the final approach road.

Hebbal10-20 min off-peak / 20-35 peak

Premium and connected

2 BHK ₹37-57k · 3 BHK ₹55-90k

Communities: L&T Raintree Boulevard, Prestige Misty Waters, Godrej Woodsman Estate, Embassy Lake Terraces and other premium stock

Water: More established supply in parts of Hebbal, but verify the exact building and summer backup. Do not generalise from the locality name.

HBR Layout / Kalyan Nagar10-20 min off-peak / 15-30 peak

Lively value

2 BHK ₹29-46k · 3 BHK ₹46-75k

Communities: Established apartments, builder-floors and selected gated communities around HBR, Kalyan Nagar and Nagavara

Water: Mixed. Ask for BWSSB status, tanker frequency, drainage history and the exact lane during monsoon.

Hennur / Hennur-Bagalur Road15-25 min off-peak / 25-40 peak

Family space

2 BHK ₹28-44k · 3 BHK ₹44-71k

Communities: Legacy corridor communities, newer gated stock and family apartments along Hennur-Bagalur Road

Water: Project-specific borewell and tanker exposure. Confirm summer cost and who pays before shortlisting.

Jakkur / Sahakara Nagar20-30 min off-peak / 30-45 peak

Green and school-rich

2 BHK ₹32-52k · 3 BHK ₹48-80k

Communities: Family-grade apartments and villa communities near the north school cluster, airport road and Jakkur

Water: Inspect supply, pressure, backup and road access. The north-side route is coherent, but Jakkur is not office-side.

Yelahanka20-30 min off-peak / 30-45 peak

Space and schools

2 BHK ₹25-41k · 3 BHK ₹40-67k

Communities: Embassy Boulevard, Prestige Augusta and a wide mix of apartment and villa communities

Water: Varies by project. Check borewell, tanker and treatment arrangements and allow for the longer Manyata drive.

Lease & money mechanics

Deposit, lease & the money terms

What owners ask, what's negotiable, and the paperwork reality. Lead every negotiation from here.

Security deposit

Legal cap now 2 months (2025 Act). Reality: gated/professional stock lands 2 to 4 months; older standalone markets still ask 6-10. Practical corporate landing zone 3 to 6 months, with the 2-month cap as your lever. The single biggest negotiation.

Lease term

Standard 11 months (12+ triggers compulsory registration). The 2025 Act now pushes Kaveri 2.0 digital registration even for short leases, so treat registration as the new default.

E-stamp, not stamp paper

Agreements run on e-stamp (physical stamp paper invalid since 1 Jul 2025), via the Kaveri / Kaveri 2.0 portal, SHCIL or authorised banks. Stamp duty on an 11-month lease is small (≈₹200, or 1% capped low).

Brokerage

Typically ~1 month's rent; some corporate-channel deals waive or split. Negotiable.

Annual escalation

Commonly 5% per year (range 5-10%), written into the agreement. Push to cap at 5%, renewal-only.

Maintenance / CAM

Gated communities ₹2.5 to 5 per sq ft/month (a 1,200 sq ft 2BHK ≈ ₹3,000-6,000); some bill a flat ₹3,000-8,000. Confirm if rent quoted is plus maintenance.

Notice & lock-in

Notice typically 1 to 2 months either side; lock-in of 3 to 6 months common in newer/corporate leases.

Utilities stay with the owner

BESCOM (power) and BWSSB (water) accounts stay in the landlord's name, not transferred to the tenant; the connection is tied to ownership. Tenant pays usage against the meter. Photograph readings at move-in.

⚑ The deposit is the whole game

Owners will try to deduct from the deposit on any pretext. A great consultant negotiates a 100% refund. Bake the protection into the lease: simultaneous refund on hand-back, and the Lessee's right to hold possession plus 24% interest if the refund is delayed. Push back hard on "we'll return it in a few days." On a company lease, hand keys to the corporate, not the owner.

Lease checklist

The lease checklist, before Six-Eyes

Every mandatory checkpoint from the IKAN lease-construction standard. Draft against this, attach the fixtures & fittings annexure, then put it through the Six-Eyes review (three managers) before it leaves IKAN. Use the client template (MSD / Vanguard); push back on the owner's.

Correct legal names and addresses (with PIN) of Lessor and Lessee, as per government ID.
All commercial terms exactly as the approved term sheet / LOI.
Property description: size, rooms (incl. staff quarter), car-parking number, furnished status.
Tenancy length with clear start and end dates.
Lock-in and notice period, with the break clause spelled out.
Rent escalation clause (cap at 5%, renewal-only where possible).
Rent inclusions / exclusions: maintenance, society, club, move-in/out charges, generator running cost, and the payment date.
AMC: who maintains appliances and heavy equipment (AC, generator, lifts, private pool).
Common-area maintenance inclusions and exclusions.
TDS clause in every lease: "Rent is payable subject to tax deduction at source as applicable."
Effective date = the date possession is given; rent starts on possession.
Lessor bank account + RTGS details.
Security deposit in words and figures.
Deposit-protection clause: simultaneous refund on hand-back; right to hold possession + 24% interest on delay. Push back on "we'll return it a few days later."
Termination / break / diplomatic (force majeure) clause, with the right vested in the Lessee.
Occupier's exact name (passport name for a foreigner) + ID number.
Return-in-good-condition clause, normal wear and tear exempt. No forced repaint or deep-clean.
Define major vs minor defects.
Lessor support for 30 days post move-in to fix tenancy issues.
Lessor email and phone on the lease.
Registration + who pays stamp duty (shared equally by default).
Jurisdiction = the same city / state as the property.
Annexures: fixtures & fittings, furniture, floor plan, title papers.
Due-diligence docs collected: electricity bills, property tax, ownership proof, PAN.

Utilities set-up

Power, water, gas & internet, step by step

Who the account sits with, what it costs, the friction points, and the providers.

Electricity, BESCOM

Account stays in the owner's name. At move-in get the RR number + latest paid bill and photograph the meter. Pay monthly online (bescom.org / app / BESCOM Mitra / UPI on the RR number). A bill-name update needs the owner's NOC + agreement + ID + undertaking (1 to 3 weeks) and is rarely worth doing for an 11-month let. New connections (owner cases): ~1 to 4 weeks.

Water, BWSSB & tanker

North Bengaluru is building-specific. Confirm Cauvery (BWSSB piped), borewell, tanker backup, treatment plant, summer frequency and who pays before signing. Thanisandra, Hennur and newer peripheral projects can carry higher tanker exposure even when the locality is close to Manyata. Photograph the meter and record the water clause at move-in.

Cooking gas, LPG

New connection ₹2,200-3,500 (regulator + cylinder deposit + first refill). The 11-month e-stamp agreement works as address proof. An inter-city transfer is slower (surrender → NOC → re-apply) than a fresh local connection, so for assignees a new local connection is usually faster (~3 to 10 days). Indane / Bharat / HP.

Piped gas, PNG

North Bengaluru is overwhelmingly cylinder-LPG. PNG exists only in select newer gated townships, coverage limited and patchy. Do not assume PNG, confirm per building; default to LPG.

Internet / broadband

ACT Fibernet (most popular, up to 1 Gbps, ₹700-1,500/mo), JioFiber (₹399 / ₹699 / ₹1,299 / ₹3,999 tiers + OTT), Airtel Xstream (unlimited + 20 OTT apps), plus Hathway/BSNL. Install ~1 to 4 days. Many gated communities have a preferred-ISP tie-up, ask the community office first.

Provider & helpline direct lines

BESCOM · Electricity

Power supply, outages, new connection

Call1912

Webbescom.karnataka.gov.in

24x7 helpline; WhatsApp complaints 94498 44640; also the BESCOM Mithra app.

BWSSB · Water & sewerage

Cauvery supply, complaints

Call1916

Emailcallcenter@bwssb.gov.in

Webbwssb.karnataka.gov.in

1916 water · 1902 complaints · 14420 sewage · WhatsApp 87622 28888. Office: Cauvery Bhavan, K.G. Road.

LPG emergency (all brands)

Gas-leak / safety, 24x7

Call1906

All-India emergency line common to Indane, Bharat Gas and HP Gas.

Indane · LPG consumer

New connection, refill, transfer

Call1800 2333 555

Webcx.indianoil.in

Find the nearest Manyata, Hebbal, Hennur or Yelahanka distributor via the Indane locator; the 11-month e-stamp agreement is valid address proof.

ACT Fibernet

Broadband new connection

Call1800 1022 836

Emailhelpdesk@actcorp.in

Webwww.actcorp.in

New connection also on 99459 99459. Most gated communities have a preferred-ISP tie-up, ask the community office first.

JioFiber

Broadband / AirFiber

Call1800 896 9999

Webwww.jio.com/fiber

Apply via jio.com/fiber or MyJio; WhatsApp 70005 70005. Airtel Xstream: apply on airtel.in, callback only (no public line).

Settling-in

Settling-in essentials & admin

The set-up tasks that unlock daily life, ordered to clear the blockers fastest. Address proof first.

Address proof first. A registered rental agreement + one utility bill unlock everything else. Secure them before anything below.
Bank account (accompanied). KYC: photo ID (Aadhaar / passport) + PAN + address proof + employer letter + photos. Book the appointment, attend, help fill the forms. We line up a branch that opens on the rental agreement.
Local SIM. Postpaid on company / Aadhaar KYC. Keep one number stable for every OTP and account.
Utilities and media. Power, water, cooking gas, plus internet, phone and TV set-up (see Utilities for the providers and costs).
Tenant police verification. Many stations require the landlord / tenant to file it. We prepare the form + IDs so move-in doesn't stall.
Local-authority registration where applicable (see Compliance).
Driving licence. Advise process, documents, cost and timeline; interstate movers re-register the vehicle (NOC from origin RTO, road tax at destination).
Insurance. Introduce reputable brokers (household, motor); arrange an appointment if needed.
Furniture & appliances. Hire or purchase (rental brands in the Settling network). Explain RO / AC / washer / dishwasher use, upkeep and running cost.
Household help. Introduce a vetted agency for cook / maid / nanny / driver; explain how hiring and pay usually work.
Neighbourhood orientation. Accompanied tour of grocery, pharmacy, place of worship, doctor / dentist, and the local hospital.
Networking. Expat / community clubs and organisations for the assignee and spouse.
Daily-living set-up. Water cans, milk, newspaper, groceries, waste-separation rules, and society clubhouse enrolment.

Landing & temporary housing

Serviced apartments to land the assignee

Never put an assignee on the open market on day one. Land them in serviced / temporary accommodation first, then run the home search. These are the corporate-suitable options in Bengaluru; confirm GST invoicing and current rates before booking.

Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park

Entrance to Manyata, Nagavara

Webwww.hilton.com/en/hotels/blrgshi-hilton-bengaluru-embassy-manyata-business-park/hotel-location

At the entrance to Manyata Business Park, useful for the first landing when the Ford gate and permanent home are still being confirmed.

Marriott Executive Apartments, UB City

UB City, central

Webwww.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/blrub-marriott-executive-apartments-bengaluru-ub-city/overview

Reliable global-standard extended stay, but central Bengaluru is a temporary landing choice, not the default Manyata home base.

Oakwood Premier Prestige

UB City / Vittal Mallya Road, central

Call+91 80 2234 8888

Webwww.discoverasr.com/en/oakwood/india/oakwood-premier-prestige-bangalore

Ascott extended-stay option for a central first week. Drive-test the Manyata route before extending the stay.

Misty Blue Serviced Apartments

Bengaluru, confirm north inventory

Call+91 99809 36254

Webmistybluehotel.com

Existing corporate-housing panel. Confirm current Manyata, Hebbal or Thanisandra inventory before promising a north-side landing.

D'Habitat Serviced Apartments

Bengaluru, confirm north inventory

Call+91 80 4150 1950

Webd-habitat.com

Furnished extended-stay operator. Confirm the current location, corporate invoice and route to Manyata before booking.

Somerset Bellandur (Ascott)

Bellandur / Outer Ring Road, exception only

Webwww.discoverasr.com/en/somerset-serviced-residence

Use only when a dual-office or school brief makes the east-side location necessary. It is not an office-side Manyata landing.

Settling network

Banking, furniture, help & community

The vendors and networks that turn a house into a settled life: opening a bank account, furniture & appliance rental, household help, and the expat / newcomer communities. Verify a current number before you hand it on.

Banks & opening an account

HDFC Bank

Call1800 202 6161

Confirm a Manyata, Hebbal or Hennur branch and corporate salary path. Standard documents are PAN, employer letter and rental agreement.

ICICI Bank

Call1800 1080

Digital onboarding is useful on landing day; confirm the nearest north-corridor branch after the home is chosen.

Axis Bank

Call1860 419 5555

Video-KYC salary account option can help before a signed local lease. Confirm the nearest Manyata or Hebbal branch.

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Call1800 4100

Kotak 811 opens end-to-end via Aadhaar video-KYC in ~6 hours, no branch visit. Upgrade to a salary account once the lease is ready.

Furniture & appliance rental

Furlenco

Call+91 80 4646 7373

Webwww.furlenco.com

Furniture-as-a-service with Bengaluru delivery. Confirm Manyata and north-corridor delivery timing before the lease is signed.

RentoMojo

Call+91 80 4687 2700

Webwww.rentomojo.com/bangalore

Furniture, appliances & electronics on rent with a buy-out option. Confirm delivery and installation coverage for the selected building.

CityFurnish

Call+91 80 6608 4700

Webcityfurnish.com/bangalore/furniture-rental

Furniture & appliance rental with free delivery and assembly. Competitive for 6-12 month assignments.

Rentickle

Call1800 270 1950

Webwww.rentickle.com

Furniture & appliance rental with 24-48h delivery. A useful fallback when Furlenco / RentoMojo inventory is booked out.

Household help: cook, maid, nanny, driver

EzyHelpers

Call+91 80 3141 1776

Webwww.ezyhelpers.com/cities/bangalore

Maid, cook, nanny, driver and elder-care marketplace with verification. Confirm north-corridor availability, replacement terms and the direct employment arrangement.

Broomees

Call+91 84018 40142

Webbroomees.com

App-based marketplace. Confirm current Manyata, Hebbal, Hennur and Thanisandra coverage before relying on a shortlist.

BookMyBai

Webwww.bookmybai.com/hire-maid-in-bangalore-bengaluru

Pan-India maid / nanny / cook marketplace with a Bengaluru desk. A listings marketplace, so verify and interview candidates yourself before hiring.

Expat & community networks

InterNations Bangalore

Webwww.internations.org

Monthly meet-ups (~40-50) plus member interest groups. A good first stop for a newly landed international assignee.

International Club of Bangalore

Webowcbangalore.org

Social / charitable club for expat women of all nationalities (est. 2005); weekly games and walks, monthly coffee mornings. Foreign passport to join.

Meetup, Bengaluru expat groups

Webwww.meetup.com/topics/expat/in/bangalore

Multiple active expat Meetup groups for informal, frequent socials, language exchange and professional networking.

US Consulate (via Chennai)

Webin.usembassy.gov/chennai

American Citizen Services for Karnataka run through the Chennai consulate, with a virtual presence in Bengaluru. For US-passport assignees or dependents.

Compliance & government desks

Registration, RTO, police & civic desks

The offices and portals behind the settling-in admin: foreigner registration (e-FRRO), rental-agreement registration, vehicle re-registration, tenant police verification, and the civic grievance line. Most run online now, confirm the exact jurisdiction for the property before filing.

FRRO Bengaluru

Foreigner registration (Karnataka)

Emailfrroblr-ka@nic.in

Webindianfrro.gov.in

Registration, visa extension and exit permits run fully online via e-FRRO; visit the office only if called. Foreign nationals staying 180+ days register within 14 days. Confirm the current office address on the portal before any visit; listed line 080-22218183 is indicative, verify.

Kaveri Online Services · Registration

Rental-agreement / property registration

Webkaveri.karnataka.gov.in

IGR Karnataka (Kaveri 2.0) for e-stamp, registration, EC and SRO appointments. Locate the correct north SRO by the property street on the portal; do not reuse a south-zone assumption.

RTO Bengaluru North, jurisdiction to confirm

Vehicle re-registration, road tax, DL

Webparivahan.gov.in

Use Parivahan and the Karnataka RTO locator to confirm the covering north Bengaluru office for the property address. Interstate NOC from the origin RTO first. Exact jurisdiction is a live-file check.

Bengaluru City Police · Tenant verification

Mandatory before/at move-in

Webbcp.karnataka.gov.in/en

File tenant police verification at the jurisdictional station or via Bangalore One / Karnataka One. Many gated communities require it before handover. Emergency 112 / 100.

BBMP · Civic (Sahaaya)

Garbage, roads, water-logging, property tax

Call1533

Webbbmp.sahaaya.in

Sahaaya 2.0 civic grievances also on 080-22975550 / 94806 85700. Head office: N.R. Square.

Schools

Schools, boards & fees

Admission cycle opens roughly Nov to Dec for the next year; mid-year is seat-dependent and popular grades waitlist. Match school commute against office commute.

School	Board	Area	Fee / yr	Admissions	Notes
Trio World Academy	IB IGCSE	Sahakar Nagar	On enquiry	+91 9663041122 admissions-ib@trioschools.com	IB PYP, Cambridge and IB Diploma; admissions assessment and tour
Vidyashilp Academy	ICSE IGCSE	Govindapura, Yelahanka	On enquiry	+91 95381 03678 / +91 97393 82884 admission@vidyashilpacademy.edu.in	ICSE, ISC and Cambridge pathways; admissions contact on official site
Canadian International School	IB IGCSE	Manchenahalli, Yelahanka	On enquiry	+91 9845150395 enroll@cisb.org.in	International school with assessment process; ask admissions for grade availability
Legacy School Bangalore	Cambridge IBDP	Byrathi, Hennur-Bagalur Road	On enquiry	+91 9364099451 / 52 admission@lsb.edu.in	K-12 international pathway; entry points and availability vary by grade
Mallya Aditi International School	ICSE IGCSE IB	Yelahanka	On enquiry	via website	North-side international option; confirm current admissions cycle directly
DPS Bangalore North	CBSE Cambridge	Sathnur, Bagalur Post	On enquiry	08069270106 / 08069270115 / 7676474916 admission@north.dpsbangalore.edu.in	CBSE and Cambridge admissions contacts published by the school
Stonehill International School	IB	Jala Hobli, north airport corridor	On enquiry	+91 80 4341 8300 admissions@stonehill.in	IB day and boarding option; route-test from the chosen home
VIBGYOR High, Jakkur	CBSE IGCSE	Jakkur	On enquiry	via website	Confirm the current Jakkur campus and board availability
DPS Bangalore East / TISB / Greenwood	CBSE IB IGCSE	Sarjapur and Whitefield side	On enquiry	via website	Retain only for a dual-office or school-led brief; these are not office-side defaults

Healthcare

Hospitals & the cashless reality

Always confirm the specific hospital is on the assignee's TPA panel at onboarding; pre-authorise planned procedures.

Hospital	Area	Contact	Strength	Cashless
Aster CMI Hospital	Hebbal / Sahakar Nagar	080-4342-0100Emergency 080-4647-4647	Closest north-side tertiary anchor, multi-specialty and 24x7 emergency	Major insurers and TPAs, confirm the Ford panel
Manipal Hospitals Hebbal	Kirloskar Business Park, Bellary Road	1800 102 5555Emergency 080-22221111	24x7 multi-specialty, emergency, cardiac, neuro, orthopaedics and transplant care	Confirm the Ford panel before admission
Motherhood Hospitals Hebbal	Sahakar Nagar, International Airport Road	080 6723 8822 / 9620396203Emergency 24x7 via hospital line	Women and children's care, maternity, paediatrics and 24x7 emergency	Confirm insurer and maternity rider
Bangalore Baptist Hospital	Bellary Road, Hebbal side	see website	Established teaching and multi-specialty hospital for broad family care	Confirm on the live file
Cratis Hospital	Hennur-Bagalur Road	see website	Local north-east multi-specialty option; confirm emergency scope and insurance	Confirm on visit
Narayana Health City	Bommasandra, south Bengaluru	+91 80 6926 6140Emergency via official site	Specialist cardiac and transplant campus, only for a south-side specialist brief	Confirm the Ford panel

Movers & vendors

Packers, movers & relocation vendors

For corporate billing prefer IBA-approved firms (GST invoice + transit insurance). A mid-month weekday move is cheaper than month-end.

Local (within Bangalore)

2 BHK ≈ ₹4,000-10,000 · 3 BHK ≈ ₹6,000-15,000

Intercity

2 BHK ≈ ₹11,000-47,000 · 3 BHK ≈ ₹13,000-55,000+ (distance/floor/packing)

Timing tip

A mid-month weekday move (Tue, 10th-20th) is ~15-25% cheaper than a month-end Saturday

Vendors we use

IBA-approved / corporate-grade (GST invoice + transit insurance, suited to RMC billing): Agarwal Packers & Movers (DRS), Leo Packers, Writer Relocations, Allied/Santa Fe, Crown Relocations, Interem/Sirva
Local / intra-city: PM Packers, Porter and Pikkup (app-based), plus vetted AssureShift/NoBroker panel firms
Always use an IBA-approved/govt-certified vendor for a corporate move so billing and insurance claims clear.

Vendor booking lines

Agarwal Packers & Movers (DRS)

IBA-approved · GST + transit insurance

Call+91 93600 14001

Webwww.agarwalpackers.in

Leo Packers & Movers, Bangalore

IBA-approved corporate-grade

Call+91 80 4096 5081

Webleopackersandmovers.com

Writer Relocations

Global RMC-grade relocations

Call1800 102 8681

Webwriterrelocations.com

Santa Fe Relocation (Allied)

International + domestic

Call+91 96506 90124

Webwww.santaferelo.com

Crown Relocations, Bangalore

Global mobility

Call+91 8080 322 322

Webwww.crownrelo.com/office/bangalore

Interem Relocations (Sirva)

Corporate relocations

Call+91 91128 55555

Webinterem-relocations.com

IKAN-vetted housing agents (do NOT share with the assignee)

SimplyGuest

Bengaluru panel, confirm Manyata corridor coverage

74067 79911

Address Advisors

Corporate relocation, confirm north inventory

87929 26457

Settlin

Bengaluru panel, confirm north inventory

95900 39003

PropertyAngel

Bengaluru panel, confirm north inventory

74064 84455

Zolo

Bengaluru inventory, confirm Manyata and Thanisandra

88845 18010

Homes247

Citywide rentals

91642 47247

Kumar