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Kritika Gupta
Post-possession issues nobody talks about
4 months ho gaye looking for a compact 2BHK in Bengaluru. Our old house was too big, kids have moved out. Ab bas ek manageable society chahiye. Sterling Ascentia dekha, but construction quality pe doubts hain. After possession, kitne time tak small cracks, seepage issues aate rehte hain? Aur elevators ka maintenance kaisa hai? Fast response milta hai ya wait karna padta hai?
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It's a tough situation for all first-time buyers. My advice would be to thoroughly check the builder's past projects, talk to existing residents there, and not just rely on sales brochures. Pay a little extra to get a structural engineer to inspect the property before possession, if possible. Even small cracks can indicate deeper issues. And always keep a contingency fund for initial repairs, because something *will* come up, whether it's a minor plumbing leak or a paint touch-up. Akshayanagar mein ek friend ne aisa hi kiya tha, saved him a lot of trouble.
My parents bought a flat near Aavalahalli a few years back. The builder promised 24/7 power backup, but the generator breaks down every other week. And the security staff keeps changing, so no one really knows the residents. These are small things, but they add up and affect daily life. We thought we were done with headaches after buying, but no, the real struggle started post-possession.
U13, maintenance charges toh har saal badhte hi jaate hain, irrespective of services. My current rent agreement has a clause for a 10% hike every year, and I've heard societies do something similar. For a project like Sterling Ascentia, expect ₹5-7 per sqft initially, jo badh ke ₹10+ bhi ho sakta hai in a few years.
U12, exactly! Aur yeh maintenance charges kitne hote hain phir in sab issues ke baad bhi?
Sterling Ascentia is an ongoing project, right? Possession date 2026-09-01 hai. I heard some stories about their previous projects having delays and quality compromises. Price range ₹2.1 Cr – ₹2.6 Cr for 2BHK is also on the higher side if quality isn't guaranteed. For 168 units, they should be able to manage quality control better. My friend had issues with another builder, same price bracket, and the builder just kept giving excuses.
U9, ek case mein, ek relative ne Ascentia ke developer ke pichhle project mein flat liya tha. Unki society mein common areas ki tiling work bahut substandard thi, aur gym equipment bhi jaldi kharab ho gaye the. Maintenance team ka response time bhi bohot slow tha, especially for plumbing issues. It took them weeks to get even minor fixes done, which is a huge headache for residents.
U4, Sterling Ascentia ka RERA number hai PRM/KA/RERA/1251/446/PR/171026/000563. Maine check kiya tha. But RERA registration doesn't guarantee smooth sailing after possession, it just means they are compliant on paper. Builders often find loopholes.
U8, can you share more details on those 'stories'? Specifics would really help us understand.
OP, I feel you. A manageable society is key, especially when kids are grown and you want peace. Sterling Ascentia looks good on paper, amenities wise. But yes, the hidden costs and quality issues are a nightmare. Elevators ka toh especially, agar frequent power cuts hon toh bohot problem hoti hai.
This is the sad reality of Bengaluru's real estate market right now. Builders are cutting corners to meet deadlines and manage costs, and it's the first-time buyers like us who suffer. Quality control seems to be an afterthought for many.
Sahi kaha U5, amenities toh sab dikhate hain, but basic structure aur maintenance kaun dekhta hai. Pehle woh sahi hona chahiye.
Bhai, you've hit the nail on the head! Exactly these post-possession issues are my biggest fear. We're also looking for a 2BHK, but every project feels like a gamble. Sterling Ascentia ka naam suna hai, but construction quality pe doubts toh aate hi hain. Are small cracks and seepage really that common, even in new buildings?
Sterling Ascentia ka RERA number kya hai? Usse kuch track record pata chal sakta hai shayad?
Haan yaar, this is a real problem. My cousin bought in Agrahara Layout, new project tha, but within 6 months, bathroom se seepage shuru ho gaya. Builder ne bahut ghumaya, almost a year lag gaya fix hone mein. That's why I'm so scared now.
Totally agree with U1! My budget is tight, so I can't afford constant repair work after paying such a hefty amount. It's so frustrating.