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Sunita Patel
posted on 4 MayBangalore: navigating super area and broker deals?
How much do builders like Keya Homes actually inflate super area versus carpet area in Bangalore projects? I'm based in Dubai; physically verifying is tough, and I'm worried about paying for unusable space, especially in a 2BHK around Whitefield. Also, for an investor, is going through a broker always better for negotiation or does direct builder contact sometimes yield a sharper deal? Need to factor this into total acquisition cost for optimal ROI.
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NRI ke liye toh double trouble. Physical visit mushkil. Video call pe sab accha dikhta hai, they
Super area ka toh scam hai pura. Lift lobby, staircase, walls, balcony... sab bech dete hain. Actual living space bahut kam hota hai, especially for a 2BHK. You end up paying for air or concrete that doesn't benefit you directly.
Regarding the question about Agrahara Layout, my friend's 2BHK was marketed as 1200 sqft super area, but the RERA carpet area was barely 700 sqft. That's almost a 40% difference! Unusable space included a huge share of common areas, thick walls, and even a portion of the balcony counted in super area. It was a shocker.
Direct deal mein negotiation space hota hai agar aapko market ka idea ho. Broker commission bhi bach jaati hai, which can be a significant amount for a high-value property. Maine Akshayanagar mein direct liya tha from a mid-sized builder, saved a good chunk on the overall acquisition cost. It just requires more homework from your side.
Direct mein builder aggressive ho jaata hai. Woh toh bolenge 'yeh last unit hai, abhi book karo'. Broker thoda buffer deta hai and can help you compare across projects without direct pressure.
Always ask for RERA carpet area, that's your only saviour. Builders are legally bound to provide it. Keya Homes ne mere friend ko bhi aise hi phansaya tha Agrahara Layout mein, super area bolke bahut zyada charge kar diya tha for non-usable space. Don't fall for glossy brochures.
RERA carpet area is a must! What was the difference your friend saw in Agrahara Layout? Kitna percentage inflate kiya tha?
Whitefield mein 2BHK as an investment? ROI utna accha nahi milega abhi. Market thoda slow hai.
ROI ki baat toh sahi hai. Rental yields are not great in Whitefield anymore; too much supply. Better look at emerging areas like Aavalahalli for investment potential, though they come with their own risks.
Broker ke through jaana better hai, unko market ka pata hota hai aur discounts bhi mil jaate hain. Direct mein builder apni chalata hai.
But broker ke paas multiple options hote hain. Woh pressure daal sakte hain builder pe, especially if they have many clients. Plus legal help bhi mil jaati hai kabhi kabhi, which is a big relief for first-timers.
Brokers are good for initial info, but for final deal, direct contact is key. Unki commission bhi toh jodte hain, that's a cost to us.
Bhai, super area ka toh pura scam hai! Keya Homes ka naam sunte hi tension ho jaati hai. NRI ke liye toh aur mushkil hai physical verification.
Sahi kaha, Dubai se verify karna impossible. Meri cousin ne bhi Keya se liya tha, baad mein pata chala baloney tha sab.