High investor numbers: Raheja Winterwoods' hidden risk
Since last month, I'm looking at Raheja Winterwoods for investment. Builder marketing toh pata hai, but for my own money, need real talk. Wahan investor ratio kitna hai? Will high investor numbers affect capital appreciation? Resale market mein exit liquidity kaisi hai?
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Summing up what everyone's saying, it's a tight spot. High investor numbers definitely create a volatile market for end-users, affecting capital appreciation and making exit liquidity a nightmare. The 'null' status is a major red flag for RERA compliance and loan approvals. While some investors help project launch, an imbalance is detrimental. Given the current market conditions in Chandigarh, where absorption rates have slowed down for many new projects, it's vital to do thorough due diligence. Don't just look at Raheja Winterwoods, check the RERA status and historical data for other projects in that specific micro-market. Your hard-earned money should not be a gamble.
Good point U11. Also, check the surrounding area's development plans. Sometimes a project looks good, but lack of future infrastructure development around it, like roads or public transport, can also impact long-term value, irrespective of investor numbers.
Thanks for the summary, U11. What did the original poster decide to do in the end?
Thoda balance perspective bhi dekho. Some investor presence is actually good for a project, it helps the builder with initial funding and keeps the construction pace. The problem starts when the ratio becomes skewed, say 70-80% investors. Then it's just a speculative bubble. Does anyone know about Raheja's track record for delivery in their other projects? That's also a big factor, especially when the project status is uncertain.
U9 is right. Builder's reputation and past delivery are key. Can't just go by marketing.
Raheja ka track record mixed hai. Kuch projects unhone time pe deliver kiye hain, but kuch mein kaafi delays bhi hue hain, especially in their Saini Majra projects. So, it's not a clear 'good' or 'bad' picture. You really need to dig deep into their past performance for similar scale projects before making a decision, especially with the 'null' status.
I can share a personal experience. My friend booked a flat in New Chandigarh a few years back, lured by the 'growth potential'. The project was initially investor-driven, and everyone was expecting quick returns. But jab project complete hua, end-user demand was low because the location was still developing, and infrastructure wasn't fully there. Saare investors ek saath nikalne lage, prices crash ho gaye. My friend couldn't even sell it at cost price for a long time. Raheja Winterwoods mein bhi agar high investor ratio hai, aur 'null' status dikha raha hai, toh you need to be super careful. Ye sirf investment nahi, aapka ghar hai.
U6, absolutely no! Most reputed banks won't touch a project without proper RERA registration. It's too risky for them and for us.
That's a scary story, U5. It really makes me think twice. So, if the project status is 'null' as U3 mentioned, will banks even give a home loan for Raheja Winterwoods? This is a crucial point for budget-conscious people like us. Without a loan, it's impossible for most.
Exactly my thoughts! Builder toh promises bade bade karta hai. But agar sab investor hi hain, toh end-user experience aur community feel bhi affect hoti hai. Koi rehta hi nahi permanently. By the way, anyone has an idea what's the current price per sqft for Raheja Winterwoods? Aur yeh 'null' status ka kya matlab hai, is it RERA related?
U3 is right. 'Null' status for RERA is a big risk. Banks also get hesitant to finance such projects. Similar issues have been reported for some projects closer to Manimajra too, where RERA delays became a major headache for buyers.
Haan, 'null' status usually means RERA registration is either pending or not yet applied for. That's a huge red flag, especially for first-time buyers like us. As for the price, last I checked a few weeks back, it was floating around ₹5500-₹6000 per sqft, depending on the floor and configuration. But I'd advise double-checking, prices keep changing.
Bhai, this is a very valid concern. I've seen projects in Mohali and even near Mullanpur Garibdass where investor numbers were super high initially. What happens is, jab possession ka time aata hai, sab ek saath exit karne ki sochte hain. End-users milte nahi, aur market mein supply itni badh jaati hai ki prices flat ho jaate hain ya gir bhi jaate hain. Capital appreciation toh door ki baat hai, asli buyer ke liye toh headache ban jaata hai. Raheja Winterwoods mein agar yahi haal hai, toh re-sale mein liquidity milna bahut mushkil ho jaayega.