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Farida Khan
posted on 11 MayFinally taking the plunge in Noida – my reality check
Nithari (Village) – everyone talks about its potential, but honestly, I'm fed up of renting. Landlord raised rent again, so I'm finally taking the plunge. Been looking at 2BHKs around ₹70-80L. But the negotiation part? Everyone says you can bargain, but I'm not seeing it. Do builders like VPA Infratech even budge on price? Is a 5-10% discount on base price realistic? Or is that just a dream? And those hidden charges... stamp duty, registration, PLC, parking – they add up fast. Change my mind.
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Dekho, Nithari is developing, no doubt, but 70-80L is a significant amount. While negotiation is tough, don't give up. Always ask for a detailed breakup of all charges – basic cost, PLC, parking, club membership, maintenance advance, power backup, IFMS, stamp duty, registration – everything. If they don't give it upfront, it's a red flag. What did you finally decide, OP? Did VPA give you any concrete offers?
U11, absolutely! RERA website is your best friend. Don't trust what the sales guy says. Cross-check everything – project status, approvals, and especially the revised possession dates. Many builders just keep extending it.
Good point about the breakup! Did you check their RERA completion dates for other projects?
VPA Infratech? Bhai, unka ek project Alpha I Greater Noida mein bahut delayed hai. Possession date 2022 thi, abhi tak log wait kar rahe hain. I heard they even changed layout plans mid-construction for another project. Be extremely cautious. 5-10% discount is a dream from them; they usually just offer some token freebies.
U8, current market conditions are a bit tricky. Builders with ready-to-move inventory might be willing to negotiate more, especially if they need to clear stock. But for under-construction, especially established names, they're not budging much. The demand is still there, just not as frantic as pre-COVID.
Seriously? That's scary. Is the market still slow enough in Noida for buyers to have some leverage, or are builders holding firm?
Yaar, negotiation is tough but possible if you know how to play it. I managed to get about 3% off the base price and some free amenities (like one year maintenance) when I booked my flat near Alistonia Estate two years ago. It wasn't VPA, but a smaller builder. The trick is to go in during their 'festive offers' and be ready to walk away. Also, check their RERA status thoroughly; a builder with pending approvals might be more flexible.
U5, yes, they tried! But I had all charges listed in the booking form. Always insist on a *final* cost sheet with *everything* included, even if they say 'negotiable later'. PLC and parking are almost always extra, so factor them in from Day 1.
3% is good! But what about the hidden charges? Did they try to sneak in extra PLC or parking?
Nithari mein 70-80L for a 2BHK? Thoda high lag raha hai. Check out areas like Alpha II or even Ajayabpur, you might get better value there. VPA Infratech ka toh track record bahut mixed hai, especially with possession dates. Be very careful with them.
Totally get you, bhai! Rent increases are insane. I'm also looking in Noida, same budget. Negotiation feels like a myth, builders toh sunte hi nahi. VPA Infratech ka toh naam suna hai, but discount ki umeed mat rakhna zyada.