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Sanjay Patil
Empty nester's Gurgaon property dilemma
₹31 crore for Aralias vs ₹2 crore for Bestech – price difference is huge, but I need a smaller, manageable place now that kids have moved out. DLF Aralias toh ready hai, but maintenance sunke darr lagta hai. Bestech City 2 under-construction hai, but amenities list achi lag rahi. Total cost of ownership, including interiors, kitna differ karega? Does Aralias justify that maintenance for an empty nester? Kon sa society better rahega for a quiet life? Any experiences with Bestech's actual amenities post-possession?
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Bestech ke possession timelines kaise hain? Budget bhi dekhna hai, ₹2 Cr is still a big amount.
For a quiet life, Aralias definitely has the advantage of being a fully established society with possession from 2008-12-01. The residents are settled, and the infrastructure is mature. Bestech City 2 being under-construction means you'll have construction noise, dust, and a changing demographic for years. For someone looking for peace and quiet, that's a big factor to consider, irrespective of the price difference.
Maine bhi ek high-end project mein invest karne ki sochi thi Airport Road (Gurgaon side) pe, but maintenance charges aur property tax itne high the ki I backed out. For an empty nester, the whole point is to simplify life, not add more financial burden. My friend booked in a smaller society near Badshahpur, which is much more manageable and peaceful. Always look at the long-term outgo, not just the upfront cost. Builders often lowball maintenance estimates during booking.
Exactly! Bestech City 2 ka bhi yahi scene ho sakta hai. Under-construction projects ki amenities list toh achi lagti hai, but actual possession ke baad ya toh amenities fully operational nahi hoti, ya phir unke hidden charges hote hain. Timelines ka bhi koi bharosa nahi, builders often extend dates. Always check the builder's past possession track record.
U3, that's a good point about the long-term outgo. Aapne resale value factor kiya tha kya jab maintenance cost calculate kar rahe the?
U3, you hit the nail on the head! My parents faced a similar issue with a project near Basai. The sales guy promised low maintenance for the first two years, then it shot up like crazy. We realized that the initial 'savings' on property value were completely eaten up by the soaring maintenance and club charges. Resale value bhi utni high nahi mili jitni expect ki thi because of the high outgo. It's a trap many first-time buyers fall into, thinking only about the EMI. Total cost of ownership, especially for an older couple, is key.
Totally agree with the original post. Aralias sounds like an amazing place, but for an empty nester, that price tag and potential high maintenance just seem like overkill. It's completed, sure, but what about the overall total cost of ownership? On the other hand, Bestech City 2 is under-construction, which always makes me nervous about delays and quality. Bestech City 2 ka RERA status kya hai? Checking that is crucial for any under-construction project.
Yaar, ₹31 crore for Aralias vs ₹2 crore for Bestech, ye difference sunke hi darr lagta hai. But the main post makes a valid point, Aralias ka maintenance sunke toh main nervous ho gaya. Ek empty nester ke liye kya Aralias sach mein worth it hai? Aur Bestech ki amenities list toh achi lag rahi, but under-construction projects pe bharosa karna mushkil lagta hai. Koi experience share karo Bestech ki actual amenities post-possession ke baare mein? Aur quiet life ke liye kaunsa better hai?
U7, I get your point, but for an empty nester looking for a *manageable* place, ₹31 Cr is just too much to justify, even if it's a Rolls Royce. Bestech ka ₹2 Cr bhi budget-conscious buyers ke liye thoda stretch ho sakta hai once you add interiors and all. Quiet life toh Aralias mein definitely milegi, but at what cost?
See, Aralias is a different league altogether. It's a premium, ready-to-move property since 2008-12-01. The maintenance is high, no doubt, but you're paying for exclusivity, security, and top-notch infrastructure that's already proven. It's like comparing a Rolls Royce to a Honda City. For a quiet life, Aralias is mature and established, Bestech City 2 abhi ban raha hai.
Aralias ka maintenance toh insane hai bhai. Ek friend ka flat hai wahan, monthly expenses sunke toh meri aankhein bahar aa gayi thi. Empty nesters ke liye bilkul justified nahi hai.