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Aryan Sharma
Post-possession reality check: Amenities and construction
Possession was in March for my flat in Purvanchal Apartments, and honestly, things nobody told me about builder promises versus actual delivery are kinda frustrating. Brochure mein jo dikhaya tha, woh kahan hai, yaar? Kids' play area looks good in photos but it's tiny, mostly concrete, not very safe-feeling. Construction quality bhi... there's already some minor seepage near a window, it's barely been two months. Maintenance charges toh high hain, but services feel pretty basic for that amount. Power backup bhi sirf common areas ke liye hai, not full flat. Should I have checked for these specific things during site visits more carefully? Matlab, what's normal for Delhi societies? Any advice on how to get these snags fixed effectively?
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Bhai, Purvanchal Apartments? Isn't that project quite old? I remember my uncle looking into it years ago. The possession date for the overall project was like, 2000-04-01, right? If your flat's possession was recent, it must be a resale. That could explain some of the issues if maintenance wasn't top-notch over the years, or maybe the builder just doesn't care about older phases. It's a tough situation, especially with the price range of ₹2.6 Cr – ₹3.6 Cr being so high.
Yeah, that's what I was thinking too. If it's an old project, then the builder might not be as accountable for new buyers in a resale. But then again, if they're selling a "new" unit, shouldn't it still be
Oh man, this is my biggest fear! I'm also looking at flats in Delhi, mostly around Alaknanda, and all these glossy brochures make everything sound perfect. Hearing about your experience with Purvanchal Apartments makes me so nervous. How do we even verify these things before buying?
Totally relate! Builder promises are a whole different ballgame. They show you one thing, deliver another.