My last Gurugram pre-launch was a lesson

I think it really depends on the builder's reputation and your risk appetite. For a first-time buyer, pre-launch can be stressful with all the uncertainties, RERA delays, and changing payment terms. While a bigger DP might save on interest, it also locks your money in for longer. It's a tough call. What did you finally decide for your project, OP?

The market is just too volatile in Gurugram right now. With interest rates going up and then slightly down, pre-launch deals feel like a gamble. I've seen some projects near Basai where the secondary market has better rates than what the builder is currently offering, especially if someone is desperate to sell.

Which builder is this near Sushant Lok I? Asking for a friend who's also looking there.

Bhai, this is so true. I went through something similar with a project near Airport Road last year. The builder promised a 'limited period pre-launch offer' but then the official launch price was almost identical, just with different payment plans. I opted for construction-linked, thinking it was safer, but now I feel like I missed out on better negotiation power if I had gone for a bigger upfront DP. The cost of acquisition did vary a lot with hidden charges later.

Totally relate, yaar! 'Early bird' discount is just a marketing gimmick these days. My friend bought a pre-launch in Sector 65, ended up paying more than someone who bought a few months later during official launch. Builders play these games.