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Ritu Sharma
posted on 10 MayBuilder hidden charges are Bangalore's biggest headache
What's the real story with possession delays from Prestige and Sobha in Bangalore? I work in real estate but buying for myself is different. Looking at Prestige in Whitefield, also Sobha in Sarjapur for a 3BHK, budget around ₹1.8 Cr. Brochure mein jo delivery date hoti hai, woh kitna sach hota hai, yaar? Construction quality ka kya haal hai after a few years? Matlab, actual cracks, seepage, ya finishing mein kya surprises milte hain? I know what builders don't tell you, especially about hidden charges. PLC, EDC, maintenance deposits – yeh sab possession ke time kitne badh jaate hain? Off the record, which builder is more transparent with these costs? Trying to avoid last-minute shocks. Kya scene hai community ka?
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So, if the brochure delivery date is a joke, what's the actual reliable source for possession timelines? Does RERA registration really help with delays, or is it just another formality? And for those hidden charges, is there any legal cap or can builders just add anything they want?
The legal cap is tricky. Builders often
RERA is supposed to help, but enforcement is slow. You can file a complaint, but it takes time. The RERA possession date is usually more realistic than the brochure, but even that gets extended sometimes. Hidden charges like PLC (Preferential Location Charges) are subjective, but EDC (External Development Charges) and maintenance deposits are usually calculated per sqft. Always ask for a detailed breakup in writing *before* booking, not just brochure values.
My experience with a builder (not Prestige or Sobha, but a known one) in Akshayanagar was similar. They showed us a beautiful sample flat, but the actual construction quality had issues. Seepage started within a year, and the finishing was so rushed. For a ₹1.8 Cr budget, you expect better, no? Always get an independent inspection before possession, it's worth every penny. And yes, transparency on charges is a myth.
Builder rectify karein toh bhi kitna time lagate hain! Frustration max.
Yes, I've heard similar stories about quality control dropping towards the end. My cousin booked in Aavalahalli, and they had major issues with electrical wiring and plumbing post-handover. Builder kept delaying repairs. It's like they just want to get you in and then wash their hands off. The ₹1.8 Cr budget is a huge investment, can't risk this.
Independent inspection is a great tip! What kind of issues did they find in your Akshayanagar project? Did the builder rectify them without much hassle?
Bhai, you hit the nail on the head! Prestige aur Sobha dono ka naam sunke darr lagta hai ab. Brochure dates are a joke, seriously.
Totally agree with the hidden charges part. PLC and EDC toh last minute bomb lagte hain.
Exactly! Mere friend ne Prestige ke project mein book kiya tha Whitefield mein, 6 mahine delay ho gaya. Aur final cost 15% upar nikla due to all these hidden charges. Bahut tension hoti hai.