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Harleen Kaur
Ekta Gardens: Brochure vs. Reality is a joke
Spent the whole Sunday checking out options for myself, even though I'm in real estate, buying for self is a nightmare. Finally got possession of my flat in Ekta Gardens. Honestly, amenities ka jo brochure mein dikhaya tha, that's almost entirely different from reality. Swimming pool toh hamesha band rehta hai, clubhouse looks neglected. Maintenance charges bhi ₹7500 aa rahe hain monthly, for what? I know what builders don't tell you, but this is next level. Anyone else facing similar issues post-possession? What did you do?
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U4, you're right, the age factor is huge. But the original post mentions 'brochure vs reality', which implies issues from day one, not just wear and tear. ₹7500 for a 24-year-old project with neglected amenities is a red flag. What recourse do buyers have in such cases? It feels like we're always at the builder's mercy, especially when budget is tight. Did you try talking to the RWA officially, U1?
₹1.3 Cr – ₹2.2 Cr for a 2000 possession project? That's quite a range for something 24 years old. Total 60 units, so maintenance should ideally be lower per unit after so many years, not this high.
Totally agree with the sentiment. I was looking at a project near Anand Vihar, the builder promised a lot but delivery dates keep shifting. Delhi mein property prices already so high, upar se yeh hidden costs aur maintenance. It's truly a trap for first-time buyers like us.
Bhai, Ekta Gardens toh 2000 ka project hai, 24 saal purana. Is age mein maintenance issues are bound to happen, but ₹7500 is still steep for just 60 units. I visited a friend in Ansal Villas, unke yahan bhi aise hi issues hain after 20 years. Brochure wali hype toh naye projects mein bhi nahi milti. Did you check the RWA's financial statements before buying?
U5, RWA statements mein dekho ki funds kahan use ho rahe hain, kitna fund reserve hai for major repairs. Older projects mein maintenance badhti hi hai due to wear and tear, especially if major upgrades haven't happened. My uncle lives in Alaknanda, wahan bhi same scene hai, renovation costs skyrocket.
RWA statements? What exactly should we look for in those? Is it common for older projects to have such high maintenance?
Totally relate yaar. Ye builders ka toh common game hai. ₹7500 maintenance is crazy for neglected amenities. Meri toh phat rahi hai apni booking ke liye, lagta hai mere saath bhi yahi hoga.
Sahi kaha bhai. Ekta Gardens toh kaafi purana project hai, possession date 2000 ki hai. Kya lagta hai, is it because of the age, ya builder ki sheer negligence? Aur koi option bhi nahi milta budget mein, toh aise compromises karne padte hain.
Spent the whole Sunday checking out options for myself, even though I'm in real estate, buying for self is a nightmare. Finally got possession of my flat in Ekta Gardens. Honestly, amenities ka jo brochure mein dikhaya tha, that's almost entirely different from reality. Swimming pool toh hamesha band rehta hai, clubhouse looks neglected. Maintenance charges bhi ₹7500 aa rahe hain monthly, for what? I know what builders don't tell you, but this is next level. Anyone else facing similar issues post-possession? What did you do?