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Meena Rajput
posted on 15 MayFrom 2BHK to villa — my honest upgrade story
My current 2BHK in Whitefield feels small now, thinking about Laurel And Maple at Brigade Orchards for an upgrade. Everyone glorifies Brigade's brand name, but koi asli capital appreciation aur resale potential ki baat nahi karta. Is the current pricing (₹80.89 L–₹1.75 Cr) justified for investors? Matlab, kitna upside bacha hai? Aur is project ka delivery track record kaisa hai, will they actually stick to timelines? I'm worried about liquidity if I need to exit in 5-7 years. Change my mind.
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It's a tough call. Brigade projects generally hold value, but the current market conditions in Bengaluru are a bit slow. Is this the right time to enter at such high prices?
I visited Laurel And Maple last month. The concept is good, but the location is still developing, a bit far from central hubs. My brother bought a plot in Aavalahalli nearby a few years ago, and that has appreciated well, but a villa project is different. The initial pricing of ₹81 L – ₹1.8 Cr seems to factor in a lot of future growth already.
Honestly, Brigade Orchards mein yeh Laurel And Maple project ka possession date 2030-03-01 hai. That's a long wait! PRM/KA/RERA/1250/303/PR/040326/008505 is the RERA number, so at least it's registered. But with 311 total units, aur itna long timeline, I'd be super cautious about the 'upside'. Whitefield se Orchards shift karna is a big decision, especially for capital appreciation. Resale liquidity is a valid concern for such a large format project.
But U3, isn't that why they price it lower now? To account for the wait? Plus, Brigade usually delivers, maybe a slight delay, but not extreme like some other builders. The RERA number is a good sign for accountability.
U3, you hit the nail on the head with the possession date. For first-time buyers like us, waiting till 2030 is a huge financial commitment without any immediate returns. Plus, project delays are common. What if it gets pushed to 2032? My uncle had a similar experience with a project near Agrahara Layout, where the builder delayed by 4 years.
2030 is too far! Liquidity will be zero till then. Who can wait that long?
U1, I totally get your dilemma! Brigade ka naam toh hai, no doubt. But the pricing for Laurel And Maple, especially the villas, looks steep. I also keep hearing about their quality, but the main question is always the appreciation, right? My friend bought a Brigade apartment near Akshayanagar and got decent returns, but that was 5 years ago.
Not just brand, U2, sometimes the amenities and overall lifestyle they promise are compelling. But yes, for investment, the numbers need to make sense. My cousin faced issues with another builder in Adigara Kallahalli regarding promised amenities and delayed possession.
Sahi kaha, bhai. Brand name pe hi bikta hai sab, but actual returns kaun dekhta hai?
My current 2BHK in Whitefield feels small now, thinking about Laurel And Maple at Brigade Orchards for an upgrade. Everyone glorifies Brigade's brand name, but koi asli capital appreciation aur resale potential ki baat nahi karta. Is the current pricing (₹80.89 L–₹1.75 Cr) justified for investors? Matlab, kitna upside bacha hai? Aur is project ka delivery track record kaisa hai, will they actually stick to timelines? I'm worried about liquidity if I need to exit in 5-7 years. Change my mind.