Hidden costs buyers only discover after possession
The real cost of a new flat isn't just the sticker price, it's the snag list after possession. I'm so fed up of renting, my landlord raised rent again, so finally taking the plunge in Noida Extension. Looking at places like Vihaan Krystal Heights, but honestly not sure what to expect post-handover. What's the *reality* of construction quality once you get the keys? Do you start seeing cracks, seepage, or fitting issues within a year? For investors, these snags mean extra repair costs and delay tenant move-ins. Has anyone here faced major issues during the final walkthrough or within the first year in Noida Ext? What should I specifically look for during the snagging process? Does a long snag list really impact initial rental yield or future resale value?
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Totally relate, U1! My cousin bought in Alpha I Greater Noida a few years back, and same story. After possession, the lift broke down twice in the first month, and common area maintenance was a nightmare. Snagging report mein toh 50 se zyada items the. For Vihaan Krystal, 72 units hain, so maybe less common area issues? But quality is key. I'd say hire a professional snagging service, it's worth the peace of mind.
Bhai, Vihaan Krystal Heights ka RERA number toh Not Registered dikha raha hai. Yeh bahut bada red flag hai for first-time buyers like us. Builder pe trust kaise karein agar regulator ka stamp hi nahi hai? Be very careful!
U7, completed projects ko bhi RERA compliance dikhana hota hai, especially agar possession date 2017 ke baad ki hai. Agar RERA nahi hai, toh iska matlab builder ne rules follow nahi kiye, ya phir delay bahut hua hai. Plus, it impacts your loan eligibility sometimes. Banks get wary of non-RERA projects, even if they're complete.
But agar project completed hai (Possession date 2024-08-01 hai), toh RERA registration ki zaroorat hoti hai kya? Ya phir builder ne pehle hi avoid kar diya hoga?
Haan bhai, RERA na hona toh seedha-seedha no-go hai mere liye. Risky investment lag raha hai.
The real cost of a new flat isn't just the sticker price, it's the snag list after possession. I'm so fed up of renting, my landlord raised rent again, so finally taking the plunge in Noida Extension. Looking at places like Vihaan Krystal Heights, but honestly not sure what to expect post-handover. What's the *reality* of construction quality once you get the keys? Do you start seeing cracks, seepage, or fitting issues within a year? For investors, these snags mean extra repair costs and delay tenant move-ins. Has anyone here faced major issues during the final walkthrough or within the first year in Noida Ext? What should I specifically look for during the snagging process? Does a long snag list really impact initial rental yield or future resale value?