A
Anirban Bhattacharya
posted on 10 MayIs Hyderabad infra completion realistic?
Honestly, Hyderabad's infrastructure timelines feel like a joke. Everyone talks about RRR and Metro Phase 2 driving prices in Manikonda. Is the promised completion realistic, given common delays? Or is it just builder hype? My parents keep saying these things always get delayed. Should I wait, or jump in now?
#infra-delays#manikonda#metro-expansion#rrr#first-property
Comments
Bhai, my personal experience says *hamesha* delay hota hai. I booked a flat in a project near Ameerpet five years ago, based on promises of a flyover nearby. That flyover is still under construction, and my property value hasn't appreciated as much as promised. Builders just use these infra projects as bait. Don't fall for it blindly, do your own research on ground reality.
True, U3. And then they'
U3, you hit the nail on the head! Builder ka 'on time delivery' is the biggest joke.
Yaar, my agent keeps pushing me to book in Manikonda, saying prices will skyrocket once Metro Phase 2 is operational. But seeing the current pace, I'm super skeptical. Is it worth paying premium now for something that might take another 5 years? My budget is already stretched.
U2, it depends on your holding capacity. If you can wait 5-7 years, then maybe. But if you need appreciation sooner, then no. The premium you pay now for 'future' infra is often based on optimistic timelines. My advice is to assume a 2-3 year delay on *any* government infra project. Plan your finances accordingly.
U2, that's the million-dollar question. I made the mistake of buying purely on future promises for a project near Alwal. The infra came, but so slowly that my EMI period was half over before I saw any real benefit. If your budget is tight, don't overstretch for future potential. Look for areas where connectivity is *already* good, even if it's a bit further from the 'next big thing'. Or negotiate hard for a discount based on delayed infra.
Totally agree with you, bhai! My experience with a project near Attapur has been the same. They promised completion by Q4 last year, now it's Q2 this year and not even 80% done. RRR toh pata nahi kab banega, but builders have already factored it into their prices. It feels like we're buying a dream, not a tangible asset. Is there any RERA data that tracks actual vs. promised completion for these big infra projects?
Exactly U1! They show us fancy renders and then deliver nothing. My project near Begumpet was delayed by 18 months, same story.
U1, RERA usually tracks project completion dates for *property* projects, but for *infra projects* like RRR or Metro, that's under government bodies, not directly RERA. Builders just cite those. So, no, there's no single RERA database tracking infra project delays in relation to property projects. Be careful.