Hidden costs buyers only discover after possession
4 months into my Sri Sai Nandana Regal flat, minor cracks are showing already. Maintenance charges feel high, but service is slow. How badly does this affect resale value or tenant attraction later? Is this normal for new projects?
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It's not just about the builder; sometimes the market conditions also play a role. If Bengaluru real estate sees a downturn, even a good quality flat can struggle with resale or tenant attraction. But yes, poor construction quality like cracks will definitely hurt. We need to be extra careful with these upcoming projects, especially when the total units are 108. Smaller projects sometimes cut corners.
This whole thing about cracks and slow service after possession is my biggest fear. I'm saving every rupee for a down payment. If I invest ₹54 L – ₹87 L and then face these issues, my resale value will tank. How do you even assess builder quality beforehand? Reviews on Google are often fake or paid for.
Okay, so assuming the original poster is talking about *any* Sri Sai project, the core issue of hidden costs and poor maintenance is real. My uncle bought a flat in Aavalahalli and after possession, the 'amenity charges' just kept increasing. Gym, swimming pool sab ka alag se. Builders show one figure, then add 10 more things. Is there a way to get a full, final list of all charges before signing anything?
Yes, U8 is spot on. And don't just look at the sale agreement. Read the fine print in the maintenance agreement, the society by-laws, everything. Builders are very clever with wording. Sometimes they put a clause saying 'subject to revision'.
U7, you absolutely HAVE to get everything in writing. Each and every charge, down to the last rupee. My cousin got burned by this. They mentioned an 'initial maintenance deposit' but never clarified the monthly charges or what it covered. It's a huge problem, especially for budget-conscious buyers like me.
Haan, U1 sahi bol rahe ho. I checked the RERA site for Sri Sai Nandana Regal, it's clearly upcoming. Maybe the original poster bought in a different project by the same builder? Builders often have multiple projects. This kind of confusion is why I'm so scared about booking anything right now, especially near localities like Aishwarya Crystal Layout where prices are already high.
True, U5. Builders ka track record check karna bahut zaroori hai. Sirf price aur location mat dekho. I'm looking at flats in the ₹60-70 L range and every little detail makes me second guess.
Could be. But even if it's another project, it raises concerns about the builder's overall quality. Cracks in 4 months is just not acceptable. My friend faced similar issues with another builder in Akshayanagar, maintenance was a nightmare.
Wait, Sri Sai Nandana Regal ka possession toh 2026-12-01 hai na? RERA number PRM/KA/RERA/1251/308/PR/260825/008033 dikha raha hai. Aapko flat already kaise mil gaya aur cracks bhi dikh rahe hain? Yeh wohi project hai ya koi aur Sri Sai wala?
Bhai, yeh sunke toh aur nervous ho gaya main. Agar upcoming projects mein bhi confusion hai, toh hum first-time buyers ka kya hoga? Budget already tight hai, upar se yeh sab problems.
Exactly! I was thinking the same thing. Is it possible there's another project with a similar name, or maybe a typo in the original post? Because 2026 is still far off.