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Janaki Iyengar
Noida's 'premium' amenities: investor ROI ya just show-off?
15-20% extra pay kar rahe hain for 'luxury' amenities in projects like VRSA The Ultima Heights. But honestly, for an investor, does it even make sense? My current 2BHK in Sector 78 gives decent ROI without all this jazz. Everyone glorifies these fancy clubhouses, but kitne log actually use karte hain daily? Mostly ghost facilities, I feel. Aur construction quality? Sunne mein aata hai cracks, seepage ek saal mein hi. Does that really attract good tenants or higher resale? I doubt it. Change my mind.
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For an investor, the only amenity that truly matters is a good road network and proximity to essential services. A 2BHK in Sector 78, like the original poster mentioned, probably has better long-term appreciation because it's practical. These 'luxury' projects might see initial hype, but if the construction isn't solid, that value erodes fast. Total units 42 in VRSA The Ultima Heights, that's a small community, so maybe some amenities make sense, but not at a 15-20% premium.
I was looking at properties in Alpha I Greater Noida and the brokers always push these 'lifestyle' projects. They say it's for 'aspirational living'. But my budget is tight, and I just need a decent, well-built home. The current market conditions in Noida are already making prices high, so adding 15-20% for amenities feels like a rip-off.
But isn't some level of amenity important for attracting a certain type of tenant, especially in Noida? Like, a basic gym or a small park for kids? VRSA The Ultima Heights is completed, possession was August 2023. Kya wahan ki residents actual mein use nahi karte hain ye facilities? Koi resident experience bata sakta hai kya?
My friend lives near Ajayabpur, and his society has a huge clubhouse. He says it's empty 90% of the time, except for a few parties a month. So U9, your question about actual usage is very valid. Most people are too busy working to use these things daily.
Exactly! Basic amenities are fine, but VRSA The Ultima Heights isn't even RERA registered, it says 'Rera Not Applicable'. That's a bit concerning for a completed project. It makes me wonder about other aspects of its development.
I agree with U9. Thodi basic amenities toh honi chahiye, especially for families. But 15-20% extra for 'luxury' is too much. That money could go into a better location or a bigger unit. It's about finding that balance, not just blindly paying for a brochure.
Yaar, I totally get where you're coming from. My cousin bought in Alistonia Estate, thinking the amenities would increase resale value. Now after 3 years, the maintenance is killing him and the 'clubhouse' is barely used. VRSA The Ultima Heights ka price range bhi dekho, ₹54 L – ₹82 L for 2BHKs, that's a big chunk of change for amenities that might be 'ghost facilities'.
True, true. Aur jo construction quality ki baat ki hai, woh toh sabse bada red flag hai. Cracks, seepage agar ek saal mein aa jaaye toh investor kaise attract hoga? Tenants bhi toh acchi quality chahte hain, especially if they are paying premium rent.
Haan, maintenance is a huge point! No one talks about the ongoing cost of these fancy amenities. Builders just sell the dream, but who pays to keep that dream alive? It eats into your rental income or your own savings if you're living there.
Bilkul sahi baat hai. Yeh 'premium' ke naam pe sirf bewakoof banate hain. Maine bhi Alpha II mein ek project dekha tha, bol rahe the Olympic-size pool hai, par wahan toh machhar pal rahe hain. Investor ke liye toh location aur rental yield matter karta hai, yeh sab fancy stuff nahi.