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Arvind Garg
posted on 11 MayBangalore property hunt: Is negotiation just a myth?
Budget finalised, loan pre-approved — now stuck on which sector. Everyone says negotiate hard in Bangalore, but honestly, builders like Srivari Estates for Reliaable Lifestyle Layout projects seem to have zero wiggle room. Is it even worth trying beyond 2-3 lakhs? And then these 'hidden charges' at possession... are they just unavoidable? Feel like they always add 5-10% extra. Change my mind.
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Totally feel you! I'm eyeing a flat in Akshayanagar, and it's the same story. Builders act like they're doing us a favour. Negotiation seems like a myth, especially for projects with good connectivity. What percentage are you even trying to negotiate down from the quoted price?
Honestly, I was hoping for 3-5% on the base price, but it feels like even 1% is a struggle. Builders just say 'this is RERA approved rate, no negotiation'. For a 1 Cr flat, even 2-
Budget finalised, loan pre-approved — now stuck on which sector. Everyone says negotiate hard in Bangalore, but honestly, builders like Srivari Estates for Reliaable Lifestyle Layout projects seem to have zero wiggle room. Is it even worth trying beyond 2-3 lakhs? And then these 'hidden charges' at possession... are they just unavoidable? Feel like they always add 5-10% extra. Change my mind.