Builder green space claims are mostly marketing BS
Visited Total Environment The Magic Faraway Tree last weekend. Honestly, photos mein green spaces bahut achhe lagte hain, but wahan jaake thoda alag laga. Matlab, is it just me, ya builders ka green area ka concept bas aesthetics ke liye hai, not actual open space? Dekha toh kaafi trees the, but children's play area bhi bohot chhota laga. Pehli property hai, toh I'm super confused about what's actually usable vs just for show. Parents bol rahe hain ki construction quality bhi dekhna important hai, not just green patch. Kitna time lagta hai cracks ya seepage aane mein? Any experiences with TE projects after a year or two? Yaar, real open space ka kya definition hai Bengaluru mein? Ab samajh nahi aa raha ki itna paisa daal ke sirf thoda sa green dekhne ko milega ya kids ke liye proper space bhi hogi. Thoughts?
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I learned this the hard way with my first apartment in Adigara Kallahalli. They showed a huge 'central park' on paper, but it turned out to be mostly ornamental plants and a tiny patch of grass. My kids ended up playing in the parking lot. For Bengaluru, 'open space' often means concrete with some potted plants. You need to look for projects that specifically mention dedicated sports areas or proper play zones, not just 'landscaped gardens' for show.
Did you check their RERA numbers? PRM/KA/RERA/1251/310/PR/171015/000424 and PRM/KA/RERA/1251/310/PR/181204/002194 are for different phases, right? What's the *actual* possession date they're committing to, not just the RERA one?
Yes, they commit to Sep 2024. But my friend booked a TE project near Sarjapur a few years back, and it got delayed by almost a year and a half. The RERA dates are often aspirational, not guaranteed. Always check their past project delivery timelines if you can find them. With 360 units, there's a lot that can go wrong or get delayed.
The RERA possession date is Sep 2024 for the initial phases of Total Environment The Magic Faraway Tree. But with ongoing projects like this, always add a 6-12 month buffer. Delays are common, especially with premium projects trying to perfect things.
Haan yaar, marketing toh bas photos mein achhi lagti hai. Reality mein different story hoti hai, especially with these 'eco-friendly' claims.
Bhai, TE ka naam sunke toh lagta hai quality achhi hogi, but ₹3.7 Cr se ₹7.3 Cr tak sirf 'thoda sa green' dekhne ke liye? That's insane. My uncle bought a flat in Aavalahalli two years back, different builder, but usko bhi construction issues aaye the within a year. Cracks, seepage... it's a nightmare. What's the point of fancy green if the building itself is weak? Parents are right, construction quality matters more than a green patch.
Who was your uncle's builder in Aavalahalli? Need to know names so we can be careful! Seepage within a year is a huge red flag.
Totally agree with you on the price point. For ₹3.7 Cr, I'd expect top-notch construction AND genuinely usable amenities, not just photoshopped gardens. This Bangalore market is crazy with these prices.
Totally agree! I visited a project in Akshayanagar recently and felt the same. Builders just show lush photos, but actual usable space for kids is minimal. It's all about aesthetics these days, not functionality, which is so misleading for first-time buyers like us.
Which builder was that in Akshayanagar? Need to avoid those who overpromise on green spaces. For me, a proper children's play area is a non-negotiable, not just some decorative plants.
Exactly! Even in Agrahara Layout, builders promise the world but deliver a small patch of grass that's barely maintained. It's a common tactic.