Manoj Narang Homes amenities are mostly just for show
Visited Manoj Narang Homes' site office last week. Honestly, the brochure looks great, but I know marketing spin. I work in real estate, but buying for myself is a whole different ballgame. The ₹1.90 Cr price tag for an upcoming project seems steep, especially when they push the 'super area' numbers so hard. Carpet area kitna hoga, woh toh pata hi nahi chalta easily. They're promising a ton of amenities – gym, clubhouse, green spaces. But in reality, kitne use hote hain? Aur maintenance charges kitne high honge for all that? Does anyone have experience with their previous projects' amenity actual usage ya hidden costs? Not sure if all those fancy amenities are genuinely useful daily or just for show. For an end-user, school proximity aur daily convenience kitni hai? Is the location really livable? Yaar, I just want a genuine home, not just a good investment on paper. Any honest opinions from people who've dug deeper into this builder's track record or this specific area?
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I'm still torn. The location could be really good, depending on which part of Delhi it is. For ₹1.9 Cr, if it's in a prime area with good schools nearby and excellent connectivity, then maybe the 'upcoming' status and limited units could mean exclusivity. But the points about RERA and maintenance are definitely making me think twice. Has anyone actually visited the site or met the builder personally? What was the vibe like?
So, approximately what percentage of the super area usually ends up being the carpet area for these kinds of projects? Anyone has a rough idea?
That makes sense. But if it's only 4 units, how much common area can there really be to justify a big difference?
From my experience, for projects with lots of fancy amenities like a gym, clubhouse, etc., the common areas are huge, so the carpet area percentage tends to be lower, sometimes even 60%. And then the maintenance charges are calculated on super area! So you pay for amenities you might not use, and for common areas that eat into your usable space. It's a double whammy.
Generally, for high-rise apartments, carpet area is around 65-75% of the super area. But for smaller, independent-floor type projects, it can sometimes be higher, maybe 80-85%. But without RERA, they can play with numbers. Always insist on seeing the exact carpet area in the agreement.
My biggest fear is the 'super area' vs 'carpet area' scam. They quote a huge super area, but when you actually see the layout, the usable space is so tiny. For a family, what really matters is the carpet area. Builders in areas like Ansal Villas also do this, inflate the numbers. It's so frustrating trying to get a straight answer on carpet area, they always beat around the bush.
The 'RERA Not Applicable' part is what's really bothering me. How can a new project, especially with a price tag like ₹1.9 Cr, not be under RERA? That immediately makes me question the transparency and accountability. Plus, only 4 units? That's barely a society, more like a glorified bungalow with shared walls. Who will manage the maintenance for such a small setup? And what if there are delays beyond the Oct 2026 possession date? No RERA means no easy recourse.
I checked their website, didn't find any other RERA registered projects under 'Manoj Narang Homes'. Seems like this might be a one-off or a very small-scale operation. That's a bit concerning.
Haan, I faced a similar issue with a small builder in Anand Niketan. They promised possession in 2 years, but the project got stuck for almost 4 years because of some local permissions. Since it wasn't RERA, we had to run around like crazy to get even partial refunds. With only 4 units, your bargaining power as a group is also very limited.
This RERA point is critical. Small projects often try to bypass it, which means less protection for buyers. Does anyone know if Manoj Narang has other RERA registered projects? That would at least show some track record.
Totally agree with the original post! ₹1.9 Cr for an upcoming project, that too with 'RERA Not Applicable' status, just feels like a red flag. Aur amenities ka toh kya kehna, they always show a grand vision, but actual usage aur maintenance cost will burn a hole in our pockets. Is it really worth paying extra for a clubhouse I might use once a month?
And in today's market, where interest rates are a bit high, every extra rupee counts. Builders know people are desperate for good homes, but this kind of pricing for a project with so many unknowns is just not fair. It's a buyer's market in some segments, but not for these 'luxury' projects, it seems.
Exactly! The maintenance charges are a huge concern. For ₹1.9 Cr, I'd expect top-notch services, but often it's just a drain.
Bhai, you hit the nail on the head! My cousin bought a flat near Alaknanda a few years back, similar builder promises. The swimming pool hardly ever works, and the gym equipment is always broken. Maintenance society ne itna badha diya hai ki log ab khud hi manage karne ki soch rahe hain. It's a common trick.