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Smita Sawant
posted on 7 MayNegotiation for my Manimajra flat: My biggest challenge
Okay, I'll be honest — negotiation was tougher than I thought, even for my 3BHK in Manimajra. For a ₹1.5 Cr flat, builder ne hardly ₹2-3 lakh kam kiye. I tried pushing for more, maybe a free parking ya PLC waiver. Kya Chandigarh market mein builders bilkul spot discount nahi dete? Ya meri tactics galat thi?
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Meri ek friend ne bhi Manimajra mein flat liya tha. Usne kya kiya ki she made the builder believe she was looking at multiple projects very seriously, even outside Chandigarh. Usne last moment pe walk away karne ki acting ki, tab jaake builder ne ₹5 lakh kam kiye. Thoda drama karna padta hai inke saath. Sometimes, it's not about logic, but about creating that perceived urgency or loss for them. Did you try showing disinterest at any point?
Honestly, Chandigarh real estate has always been a seller's market, especially for good locations like Manimajra. Builders know this. The supply is limited, and demand is consistent, driven by people looking for a quality lifestyle and good connectivity. That's why they don't feel the pressure to offer huge discounts. They'd rather wait for the right buyer than slash prices. It's not about your tactics being wrong, it's just the market dynamics here. Have you checked out Rasulpur or Saini Majra? Thoda off-location hai, but discounts mil jaate hain wahan.
Bhai, toh finally aapne kitne mein deal close ki? Aur parking ya PLC ka kya hua? Did you manage to get any of those freebies, ya phir you just settled for the minimal discount? It's important to know what the final outcome was to understand if there's any room for negotiation at all in this market.
That's true, U7. The 'Chandigarh effect' is real. People are willing to pay a premium. But sometimes, if you buy during a festive offer or a pre-launch, you can get slightly better deals. It's all about catching them at the right time when they need to show sales numbers.
Same pinch! Mera bhi kuch aisa hi experience raha. Negotiation sirf naam ka reh gaya hai.
Yaar, Manimajra mein ₹1.5 Cr for a 3BHK is quite steep already, even with the good location. PLC aur parking waala point toh sahi hai, they should at least offer that. But usually, builders will only give these freebies if they are struggling with sales or it's a new launch. Aapne kis builder se deal kiya? Kya unka track record pehle bhi aisa hi raha hai?
Haan bhai, builders ki toh apni hi duniya hai. Freebies bhi nahi dete aajkal.
Manimajra mein ₹1.5 Cr for 3BHK, it depends on the size. Agar 1800 sq ft se upar hai toh the price might be justified, but below that, it's definitely on the higher side. Builders in Chandigarh are currently holding their ground because inventory isn't piling up like in other metros. Plus, the demand from Punjab and Haryana for a Chandigarh address keeps prices firm. What was the per sqft rate they quoted?
U3, you hit the nail on the head! I was looking at a project in Mullanpur Garibdass and they were initially very rigid. But when I visited after a month, they suddenly started offering free modular kitchen and ACs. Turns out, their sales weren't picking up as expected. So, timing and project status play a huge role. Maybe OP could have waited a bit or researched the builder's sales performance?
Bhai, you're not alone! ₹1.5 Cr ke flat pe ₹2-3 lakh toh builders ka standard 'discount' hota hai, bas naam ke liye. I faced the exact same thing when I was looking in New Chandigarh last year. They act like they're doing you a favour. It's so frustrating because you know there's more margin, but they just won't budge. Lagta hai Chandigarh market mein they have some unsaid agreement not to drop prices significantly. Kya karein, demand hi itni hai yahan?
Totally agree. Market bahut tight hai, builders ko pata hai ki log khareedenge hi. ₹2-3 lakh is like a token gesture.
Sahi kaha U1! But what kind of tactics did you try? Did you try negotiating for other things like stamp duty waiver or maintenance charges instead of direct price cut? Sometimes that works better than pushing for a cash discount. Also, was your builder a big name or a local one? That makes a difference too, I've heard.