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Simran Malhotra
posted on 6 MayDubai se Ghaziabad: My investment dilemma
Ghaziabad mein builders se negotiation karna kitna effective hai, I'm genuinely curious. I'm based in Dubai, eyeing a 2BHK at Magic Homes in Pandav Nagar, around ₹68L. Builder bol raha hai final price, but can I push for more than a couple of percent? Also, all-in cost mein kitna extra factor karna padega for stamp duty, registration, PLC, parking? Are there any hidden charges jo sirf possession ke time pe pop up hote hain? Can't do site visits, so ground reality chahiye. Investor perspective se, is it worth the hassle for potential rental ROI?
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Rental ROI in Ghaziabad is typically 2-3% net of expenses. For 68L, you're looking at maybe ₹15-18k rent, maximum. Is that worth the hassle and risk of managing from Dubai? Capital appreciation is the real game, but that's a gamble with under-construction projects, especially if there are delays. Agar main goal sirf rental income hai, toh ready-to-move ya koi aur city bhi explore kar sakte ho jahan rental yield better ho.
Ghaziabad mein abhi market sentiment kaisa hai? Prices stable hain ya badh rahe hain? Rental ROI ke liye worth it hai kya?
U4, market is stable but not booming like before. Ready-to-move properties are getting better traction. Under-construction projects are facing some headwinds due to interest rate hikes and builder reputation issues. Rental market is decent, but not enough to justify a pure investment without significant capital appreciation. Long-term perspective se theek hai, but short-term gains are tough.
Negotiation ka toh scene hi alag hai. Maine 2 saal pehle Abhay Khand mein ek flat dekha tha, builder ne bola final price hai. But I pushed hard, got them to include modular kitchen and wardrobes, and also waived off one year's maintenance. Direct price drop nahi hua, but value add mil gaya. For 68L, 2-3% toh milna chahiye as a discount, ya at least some amenities free. But for Magic Homes, I've heard they are quite rigid, so maybe focus on getting some extras instead of price.
Yaar, Ghaziabad mein property toh achhi deal lagti hai, especially for rental. But U1, tumne hidden charges ki baat ki. Stamp duty, registration ke alawa aur kya kya hota hai? Aur PLC, parking ka exact kitna hota hai per sqft ya lump sum? Dubai se manage karna mushkil hoga.
Aur builder ke legal fees bhi hote hain! Woh bhi add ho jaate hain final cost mein.
U2, hidden costs bahut hote hain. Stamp duty 5-7% of property value (depends on gender/area), registration 1%. Fir maintenance charges, electricity connection charges, water connection, gas connection, club membership (if any), IFMS (Interest Free Maintenance Security) jo refundable nahi hota. PLC (Preferred Location Charges) depends on floor/view, usually ₹50-200 per sqft. Parking is fixed, ₹2-5L generally. Mera bhi ek flat hai Ahinsa Khand 1 mein, I paid almost 10% extra on top of the base price.
Bhai, Dubai se invest kar rahe ho toh Magic Homes, Pandav Nagar mein bahut careful rehna. Unka track record utna accha nahi hai, especially delays ke maamle mein. Negotiation ka toh bhool jao, builders yahan ek paisa nahi chhodte easily, upar se hidden charges toh har project mein milenge. Rental ROI bhi utni solid nahi hai jitni pehle thi, Ghaziabad mein abhi. 68L for a 2BHK in Pandav Nagar is on the higher side, especially if it's under-construction.
U7, RERA pe details mil jaayengi, but RERA registration bhi guarantee nahi deta timely possession ka. Always check the project's specific RERA history and reviews, not just if it's registered. Delays toh common hain.
Magic Homes RERA registered hai kya? Pehle woh check karo. Bahut farak padta hai.
Sahi baat hai U1, mera friend bhi फँस गया था एक builder ke saath Achchheja mein. Builder ne possession date 3 baar extend kar di. Hidden charges toh aise aate hain jaise pizza pe extra toppings, end tak pata hi nahi chalta kitna extra dena padega.