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Arjun Gupta
posted on 18 MayMy Doddakallasandra site visit, infra hype vs reality
₹60k rent for a 2BHK in Bellandur was my last straw. Fed up, finally looking to buy near Doddakallasandra, Bannerghatta periphery. Visited Prestige, Sobha projects. Builders are hyping Metro Phase 2/3 extension and Airport T2 connectivity, saying prices will skyrocket. But Metro ka completion timeline kitna realistic hai, yaar? Will it finish on time or more delays? Peripheral Ring Road bhi kitna traffic ease karega? Not sure if these infra projects are driving real appreciation now or just speculation. EMI vs rent math clear hai, but will investments pay off quickly? Anyone bought near these corridors? Kya lagta hai?
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I'm looking at a Sobha project in Doddakallasandra too. Any specific feedback on their timelines for that area? Are they generally reliable with possession dates or do they also delay like others?
Sobha is generally reliable, but don't expect miracles. Delays are almost standard for any project nowadays.
U5, I visited a Sobha project near Aishwarya Crystal Layout. They are usually quite good with quality and relatively better with timelines compared to some other builders. But even they have faced delays in their previous projects, especially due to approvals or material shortages. For Doddakallasandra, they quoted me a possession date of late 2026. Always add 6-12 months buffer in your mind for any builder, even the big ones. Get the exact RERA possession date in writing before committing.
Be very careful with these 'future infra' promises. I bought near Aavalahalli a few years back, and they promised a flyover completion in 2 years. It's been 4, and it's still half-done. My property value hasn't appreciated as much as I hoped. Metro is a big project, but government projects in India... you know how it is. Check RERA filings for actual possession dates and compare them to the builder's verbal promises. Sometimes there's a huge mismatch. Don't just go by fancy renders.
U4, that's exactly my fear! My uncle bought in a developing area and his 'connectivity' project got stuck for years due to land acquisition issues. Builders just paint a rosy picture. It's better to invest based on existing infrastructure and potential, not just promises.
Same concern here! Builders are quoting crazy prices already based on future infra. It's like paying for something that might not even be ready for ages.
Haan bhai, sahi pakda hai. I booked a 3BHK in Akshayanagar last year, just off Bannerghatta Road, thinking long term. My builder also showed me all the Metro route maps. Metro Phase 2 extension towards Anjanapura Cross Road is definitely progressing, but yeah, it's slow. Maybe 2-3 years more for full operational status. PRR toh I'm not even considering for the next 5 years. But overall, the area has potential, especially with schools and hospitals coming up.
Totally feel you on the Bellandur rent, it's insane! I'm also eyeing Doddakallasandra, especially towards Agrahara Layout. Prestige and Sobha are definitely pushing the Metro and PRR narrative. I've heard Phase 2 is always delayed, and Phase 3 is even further out. PRR toh abhi tak ground pe kitna dikha hai, nobody knows. Builders always show fancy brochures. I'm more worried about the actual commute till these things are ready. Will it be worth the premium they are asking now?
Totally agree U1. Metro Phase 2 extension to Anjanapura Cross is already delayed by years. Phase 3 toh bhool jao for another decade!
U1, worth the premium is subjective. If you're looking for immediate capital appreciation, maybe not. But if it's for self-use and you can wait 5-7 years for infra to mature, then yes, it could be. My friend bought in Adigara Kallahalli and he's seeing slow but steady appreciation because of the general growth, not just Metro.