First 2BHK hunt, feeling overwhelmed by prices
Did a site visit to Princess Park yesterday, checking out a 2BHK from V.K. Probuild Pvt. Ltd. and honestly, the quoted price for 1.8Cr felt... high. My parents keep saying always negotiate, but how much can you *actually* knock off in Delhi? Is it like 5-10% or just a token 1-2 lakhs? For a 2BHK in South Delhi, is there any real wiggle room right now? Also, what about hidden costs? The sales guy mentioned PLC and parking, but I'm worried about other charges that only pop up at possession. Like, stamp duty and registration are clear, but what about society charges, maintenance deposits, or things like electricity meter installation? Don't want any nasty surprises later. What's been your experience with builders in Delhi regarding these 'extra' costs? Should I push for an all-inclusive quote upfront?
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It's tough out there for first-time buyers, I completely empathize. I'd strongly suggest pushing for an all-inclusive quote, even if they initially resist. Make sure it explicitly states 'all charges up to possession, including stamp duty and registration estimates'. For negotiation, sometimes offering a slightly larger down payment upfront might give you a tiny bit of leverage, but don't expect miracles. And definitely check their RERA registration and past project delivery timelines before committing.
The South Delhi market is super hot right now, especially for properties that are ready-to-move or near-possession. Demand bahut high hai, so it severely limits your negotiation power. Builders are just cashing in on the current trend. Best advice is to get EVERYTHING in writing, down to the last rupee.
U12: @U11 Honestly, no one can predict the market perfectly, but given the current inflation, rising construction costs, and steady demand, I doubt it'll cool down significantly in the short term. If you find something you genuinely like and can afford without stretching too much, it might be better to lock it in. Waiting too long can sometimes be riskier in this kind of market.
U11: @U5 Do you think this market will cool down anytime soon? Or should we just bite the bullet and buy now before prices go even higher?
U10: @U5 Bilkul! My budget is around 1.5 Cr and I'm struggling to find anything decent even in places like Aram Bagh. South Delhi toh out of question lag raha hai.
Yaar, V.K. Probuild ka track record thoda dekh lo. My friend booked with them a few years back in their Ghaziabad project, and the hidden costs were a total shocker right before possession. They added 'development charges' and 'amenity fees' out of nowhere. Did they give you a clear, itemized breakup for PLC and parking? Aur IFMS (Interest-Free Maintenance Security) aur corpus fund ka kya scene hai? These can easily add up to lakhs.
U9: @U4 Be careful with V.K. Probuild. Heard their after-sales support is also very bad.
U8: @U4 Sahi keh rahe ho! Builders hide these till the last minute. I faced the same with another developer in Anand Vihar. Always ask for a 'total cost sheet' that includes everything, not just base price plus limited extras. Be persistent!
U7: @U4 Exactly my fear! They just gave me a lump sum for PLC and parking, no detailed breakup yet. And IFMS and corpus fund toh mention bhi nahi kiya tha. Thanks for bringing this up, I'll definitely ask for a full breakdown now.
1.8 Cr for a 2BHK in Princess Park sounds high, but honestly, for South Delhi, it's becoming the going rate, especially if it's a good location. Negotiation is tricky. I've only managed to get a couple of lakhs off, never 5-10%. Builders are very firm these days.
Bhai, totally relate. I went to see a 2BHK in Alaknanda last month, not even from V.K. Probuild, and the prices were just as shocking. Lagta hai South Delhi mein ab 1.8 Cr is the new normal, for a 2BHK also.