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Manisha Goel
posted on 9 MayAmenity premium is just a maintenance trap – change my mind.
₹2000/sqft PLC for amenities is a joke. I've seen projects like Birla Arika charge huge premiums for 'world-class' amenities, but honestly, do they *really* impact resale value or tenant yield that much? Most clubhouses end up being ghost facilities, just increasing maintenance. ROI pe kya fark padta hai? Change my mind.
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I've been looking at Birla Arika too, and the ₹12.3 Cr – ₹16.4 Cr range for an upcoming project with possession in 2031-12-01 is already making me nervous. Add to that the amenity premium, and it feels like we're paying for promises that might not even materialize. RERA GGM/914/646/2025/17 is there, but even with RERA, delays happen, and then what about those 'world-class' amenities? We'll be paying maintenance for years before even seeing them.
While the possession date is far, Birla is generally considered a reputed builder. They might deliver. But your point about paying for promises is valid. The high price range (₹12.3 Cr – ₹16.4 Cr) means the maintenance will also be sky-high, even if the amenities are good. For a first-time buyer, that's a huge burden. Have you checked out any projects in Baliawas? Maybe slightly less fancy but
Yaar, that possession date 2031-12-01 for Birla Arika is what's scaring me too. Almost 8 years away! So much can change, and who knows what the market will be like then. Paying a premium now for something so far in the future feels like a huge gamble.
But isn't it also about perceived value? Like, when you visit a project with good amenities, it just *feels* more premium. My family is pushing for a place with good facilities, saying it's better for kids. Does this perception actually translate to better resale, or is it just marketing hype for first-time buyers like us?
So, is it just a trap for first-time buyers then?
Totally agree with your point about perceived value, but be careful. My cousin booked a flat in Baharampur Naya partly because of the fancy amenities shown in the brochure. By the time they got possession, half of them were either not built or were very shoddily done. They're still fighting with the builder over the quality of the gym equipment. So, yes, it feels premium, but verify before you commit. What they show in 3D renders vs. reality can be very different.
From what I've seen in the Gurugram market, the resale value boost from amenities is marginal after a few years. People look at location, build quality, and unit size more. The 'perception' might help sell faster initially, but the premium you pay rarely translates to a proportional gain later. Tenants might pay a bit more for amenities, but again, it's not a huge jump.
Totally agree! PLC ke naam pe loot macha rakhi hai. My friend bought in a project near Airport Road, and the 'clubhouse' is literally just a small gym and a party hall that's always booked. Maintenance bill har mahine aata hai.
Exactly! Just adds to the monthly outgo. And then the security guards don't even let you use half the things properly.
Sahi kaha bhai. My parents live in a society in Badshahpur where they paid extra for a 'golf putting green' that's now just a patchy lawn. And the maintenance charges keep going up every year. It's a never-ending cycle.