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Harsh Garg
Is OSB Expressway Towers genuinely good for daily living?
Okay, I'll be honest, moving into OSB Expressway Towers in Sohna a couple months back has been a mixed bag. The flat itself is decent for the price, but I'm wondering if it's genuinely good for daily living long term. Are the promised amenities actually useful? The gym is okay, but the community vibe feels a bit isolated so far. Also, what about schools and markets nearby? Things nobody told me before buying. What's everyone else's first-hand experience here?
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Honestly, for the price of ₹15 L to ₹51 L, it's a good entry point into the Gurugram real estate market, even if it's Sohna. Current market conditions in main Gurugram are just insane. But yes, you compromise on established infrastructure. It's a long-term play, not an immediate comfort zone. I’d say give it a year or two for more development around.
I visited OSB Expressway Towers with my family a few months ago. The flats looked compact but functional. I was told all 1089 units are almost occupied or handed over. But the community feeling, as U1 mentioned, seemed missing. It felt like people just moved in and kept to themselves. Is it getting better now, U1?
U1, I feel you. This is exactly what scares me about buying my first home. The sales pitch is always so glossy, but the ground reality is different. My biggest worry is the isolation. Sohna is developing, but for daily needs like a good hospital or a decent mall, how far do you have to travel? And what about public transport options?
Haan, exactly! My cousin lives in a new project near Baharampur Naya and faces similar issues. Good schools and big markets are a trek. For OSB, the connectivity to the expressway is good, but what about local market for daily groceries? Small kirana shops are fine, but for bigger hauls?
U5, you hit the nail on the head. Sohna is still quite far from the main Gurugram city. Public transport is sparse, you'd definitely need your own vehicle. For schools, there are some decent ones coming up, but for established ones, you're looking at a 30-40 min drive towards Gurugram. It's a trade-off for the lower price point.
Bhai, I almost booked there last year! My agent was pushing it hard because of the price range (₹15 L – ₹51 L sounded too good). But then I heard some scary stories about possession delays and the quality of construction. Is the RERA number 301 OF 2017 still valid for current phases? Did you face any delays getting possession in 2021 as promised?
U2, I think that RERA number is for the whole project, 1089 units, right? Builders often use one RERA for the entire big project. But yes, delays are common. My brother's flat in Airport Road area was delayed by almost a year even after RERA. What was your experience, U1, with the actual possession date vs. promised?
Same here! I was looking at OSB too, but got cold feet. A friend of mine who booked in a different project near Badshahpur faced a 2-year delay. That RERA number is definitely old, it's for the initial phase. U1, did you get possession on time, like around July 2021?
Okay, I'll be honest, moving into OSB Expressway Towers in Sohna a couple months back has been a mixed bag. The flat itself is decent for the price, but I'm wondering if it's genuinely good for daily living long term. Are the promised amenities actually useful? The gym is okay, but the community vibe feels a bit isolated so far. Also, what about schools and markets nearby? Things nobody told me before buying. What's everyone else's first-hand experience here?