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Shreya Mukherjee
posted on 12 MayMy calculated risk in Gurgaon feels like a gamble.
10% depreciation in value within two years due to poor upkeep isn't uncommon. Everyone glorifies Gurgaon's appreciation, but nobody talks about how shoddy construction quality, like what we're seeing in projects like DLF Privana West, eats into long-term ROI. You're stuck with higher maintenance costs and attracting tenants becomes a nightmare. Are these premium prices justified for buildings that show cracks and seepage after one monsoon? I've seen this pattern before; it's a calculated risk that often doesn't pay off. Change my mind.
#construction-quality#investor-roi#gurgaon-real-estate#maintenance-costs#resale-value
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Hmm, 10% depreciation in two years sounds a bit high, especially for a prime location like Gurgaon. Are you talking about the actual market value or just your perception due to maintenance? And for DLF Privana West, it's still under construction, right? Possession is in 2031, toh abhi se depreciation kaise? Price range is also pretty steep at ₹7.8 Cr – ₹12.3 Cr.
Jaise aapne pucha, depreciation abhi se physical nahi hai, but if the word gets out about poor quality *even before possession*,
Totally agree with the original post! This isn't just about DLF Privana West, it's a Gurgaon-wide issue. I bought a flat near Airport Road 3 years ago, thinking appreciation was guaranteed. But after just two monsoons, my building developed major seepage issues. Builder is playing hide and seek with repairs. Now, if I try to sell, I'm easily looking at a 10-15% haircut just because of the maintenance headache. It's a calculated risk, but the risk factors are getting bigger than the returns, especially when the quality is this poor.
Exactly! Calculated risk kam, sidha gamble lagta hai. My savings are on the line.
Sahi keh rahe ho. My uncle had a similar problem with a property in Badshahpur. Builder quality is a huge gamble these days. They promise the moon and deliver cracked walls. It's not just about the price, it's about peace of mind.