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Deepa Goel
posted on 5 MayAchchheja 2BHK prices are totally inflated – prove me wrong.
Budget finalised, loan pre-approved – now stuck on Achchheja property prices. I work in RE but buying for myself is different. Builders quote ₹70-80L for 2BHKs, but is that the real deal? I heard about a 10-15% negotiation margin, especially on ready-to-move units. What's the ground reality? Anyone actually got a good discount recently?
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It's a mixed bag, honestly. Some builders are firm, some are desperate. The 10-15% negotiation margin is definitely not universal, but 5-8% on ready-to-move is realistic if you push hard and do your homework. Check the builder's reputation, how long units have been unsold, and what other similar projects in Achchheja are actually selling for, not just quoting. What did you finally decide, OP? Did you manage to find any flexibility?
The key is ready-to-move vs. under-construction. Under-construction mein builders will always quote higher because they have holding power and expect prices to rise by possession. Ready-to-move units, especially those with inventory that's been sitting for 6-12 months, have more room for negotiation. I was looking at a project in Abhay Khand, and they were ready to drop 5-7% because they had about 15-20 unsold units. It's about their cash flow and how desperate they are to clear inventory. Check RERA for unsold inventory numbers, that gives you leverage.
Haan, under-construction mein toh delivery dates ka bhi issue rehta hai. Mera ek friend ka project 2 saal late ho gaya.
Makes sense. Ready-to-move mein builder ka interest bhi kam hota hai. Which project were you looking at in Abhay Khand? Any specific builder to target for negotiation?
My experience was a bit different. Two months ago, I managed to get a decent 8% discount on a ready-to-move 2BHK in Ahinsa Khand 1. It wasn't advertised anywhere; I just kept pushing the sales manager. I visited the site multiple times, showed genuine interest, and then played hardball. They initially quoted 75L, and I finally closed it at 69L. It's tough, but sometimes they just want to close the deal, especially if the project is almost fully sold out or has been stuck for a while.
That's awesome, but I think you got lucky. Currently, in Ghaziabad, builders are holding tight. Sabko lagta hai Diwali tak prices aur badhenge. Hum jaise first-time buyers ka toh budget hi hil gaya hai.
Wow, 8% is great! Kaunsa builder tha? And was it a specific unit or generally they were open to negotiate? I'm also looking in Ahinsa Khand and haven't found any such flexibility.
Honestly, I think these prices are the new normal. Ghaziabad mein connectivity improve hui hai, infrastructure development ho raha hai. Achchheja, especially, has good access. Builders toh apna profit dekhenge. Maybe the 10-15% negotiation margin is a thing of the past now. If you want a good location, you have to pay the price.
Totally agree with the original post! I'm also looking in Achchheja and the prices builders are quoting for a 2BHK are just insane. ₹70-80L for a 2BHK feels like they're living in a different reality. My budget is max 65L, and even for that, I'm finding only super old or very small units. Kya karein?
Exactly! When I went to check out a project near Crossings Republik, the sales guy was so dismissive about negotiation. He said 'market rate hai sir, demand high hai'. But how can demand be so high when so many units are sitting vacant, especially in ready-to-move projects? I even heard one builder was offering 5% discount if you pay 90% upfront, but that's not a real discount. Does anyone know if RERA has any guidelines on maximum quoted price vs. actual sale price?
Bhai, you're not alone. Same boat here. Lagta hai sab builders ne rate fix kar rakha hai. Koi negotiation ka scope hi nahi dikhta.