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Amit Jadhav
posted on 30 Mar

Broker buying for himself — shocker!

I work in real estate but buying for myself is different, right? Looking at Amrapali Eden Park and Pride India Regal Residency. Off the record, heard Amrapali's construction quality has been iffy after possession. Plaster cracks, seepage issues - anyone else seen this firsthand? Frankly, I know what builders don't tell you about hidden charges. PLC, EDC, IDC...it all adds up. Pride Group's brochures look great, but what's the real carpet area vs super area? I hear they play games with that. Honestly not sure which is a better bet for resale value down the line. Anyone have experience with either? What did you wish you knew before buying? Should I just keep renting? I'm so frustrated!

#amrapali#pride-group#construction-quality#hidden-charges#noida-real-estate

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Somnath Mukherjee30 Mar

Ultimately, it depends on your risk appetite. Amrapali is cheaper but riskier. Pride is more expensive but supposedly more reliable (though still check everything!).

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Pradeep Tandon30 Mar

So, OP, what did you decide? Did you go with either project?

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Partho Sengupta30 Mar

Construction quality is a gamble these days. Even reputed builders cut corners. Get a professional inspection done after possession.

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Kritika Oberoi30 Mar

My advice: Visit both sites multiple times at different times of day. Talk to residents if possible. Don't rely on brochures or sales talk.

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Shilpa Pawar30 Mar

Be careful - Pride Group has 3 other delayed projects in Noida. Google them!

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Vikrant Singh30 Mar

I agree with U19. Independent inspection is a must. Worth the money.

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Ravi Kumar30 Mar

I wish I had checked the amenities completion status before booking. Builder ne phir se date extend kar diya lol.

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Meera Sethi30 Mar

Check RERA registration number of both projects. See if there are any complaints registered against the builder.

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Cyrus Mistry30 Mar

Amrapali ka naam sunte hi darr lagta hai! So many pending projects. Be careful, bhai.

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Kritika Bajaj30 Mar

What's your budget and preferred location? That will narrow down your options. Noida mein bohot choices hain.

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Abhinav Pathak30 Mar

Anyone have any experience with ATS projects in Noida? Thinking of investing there.

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Aditi Wadhwa30 Mar

Sector 150 ka avg rate 7k/sqft hai abhi. Rising rates, good time to invest if you have the money.

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Sourav Dasgupta30 Mar

I bought in Sector 75 three years ago. Same dilemma. Ended up going with a smaller builder with a good reputation over a big brand with delays. No regrets so far.

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shalini.gupta_abc130 Mar

Which project in Sector 75, U8? I'm also looking there.

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ritu.sethi_abc30 Mar

Sector 75 is good, but connectivity could be better. Metro line ka kya progress hai?

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Somnath Mukherjee30 Mar

Pride Group brochures are misleading AF. Unhone toh kaha tha swimming pool ready hai, lekin abhi tak sirf foundation hi hai!

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Pradeep Tandon30 Mar

Hidden charges are the worst! Always get a detailed cost breakdown before booking. I learned that the hard way.

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Aishwarya Rao30 Mar

Totally agree with U1. Pride India ka super area dekh ke mat jaao. They add balcony, walls, sab kuch! Calculate the usable space properly.

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Vikram Bajaj30 Mar

Amrapali Eden Park... avoid like the plague. Mera ek dost phas gaya hai wahan. Possession mila kya?

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shilpa.pawar30 Mar

U3, Possession toh mil gaya, but finishing itni kharab hai ki kya bataun. Bathroom tiles cracked, paint peeling.

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vikrant_singh30 Mar

U3, My cousin got possession in Tower A. Took them almost 5 years after promised date.

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Aditya Arora30 Mar

Don't just look at resale value. Think about your needs. Do you need a bigger space? Are you tired of paying rent? Resale is secondary.

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Kiran Devi30 Mar

PLC, EDC, IDC... yeh sab chor hain! Builders loot rahe hain. RERA mein complaint daalo!

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Rohan Sethi30 Mar

Bhai, even as a broker, you gotta do your homework! Amrapali Eden Park mein toh maine bhi suna hai seepage ka issue. Pride India ka location better hai, but carpet area is a scam everywhere. Keep renting is a valid option till you're 100% sure.

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