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Kajal Chauhan
Saini Bhawan owners: Are post-possession quality issues real?
Honestly, I didn't think property buying would be this much of a headache. Saini Bhawan mein project dekha tha, brochure mein sab sahi laga. But now I'm hearing stories about construction quality post-possession. Cracks, seepage issues within a year... is this common? My parents keep saying builders cut corners. Jab itna paisa laga rahe hain, toh kya good quality expect nahi kar sakte? Anyone here faced these issues with Saini Bhawan or similar projects in Chandigarh? What did you do?
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It's not just Saini Bhawan, this is a general trend in Chandigarh's real estate market right now. With property prices going up, many developers are rushing projects and compromising on quality. My advice, look for builders with a good RERA track record and completed projects you can visit and verify. Don't go by brochures alone. Also, check the builder's reputation for after-sales service. That's where the real test is.
Sahi keh rahe ho. My uncle bought a flat in Manimajra five years ago, and he had similar issues. He had to spend extra lakhs to get the waterproofing done himself. Builders often use cheaper materials to save costs, especially on internal works. It's a common practice.
I visited Saini Bhawan too, the sample flat looked great. But a neighbour of mine, who lives near Rasulpur, said he knows someone who bought a 2BHK there. He mentioned that after monsoons, there were damp patches on the ceiling. This is why I'm so hesitant now. Is there any way to check these things before buying?
You can try to ask for a list of existing owners if possible, or check online forums specifically for that project. Sometimes people post reviews there. But damp patches, that's a serious issue.
Yes, that's what I heard too! My agent was pushing Saini Bhawan hard, saying it's a prime location. But what's the point of location if the house itself is falling apart? The price range is also quite high for such risks.
Checking before buying is tough, bhai. Builders hide everything during sales. Best bet is to talk to actual residents who have lived there for a year or two. Did your neighbour's friend get it fixed?
Bro, you're not alone. Saini Bhawan ka naam toh suna hai, but quality issues are a huge red flag. My friend bought in Mullanpur Garibdass and faced similar problems with a different builder. Builder ne toh haath khade kar diye baad mein.
Ha yaar, this is my biggest fear. I'm looking at a project in New Chandigarh and now I'm thinking, should I even trust the sales pitch? What did your friend do finally?
Exactly! Mullanpur mein bhi kaafi builders aise hi kar rahe hain. Is it even worth paying 50L to 8 Cr if this is the quality we get? So scary.
Honestly, I didn't think property buying would be this much of a headache. Saini Bhawan mein project dekha tha, brochure mein sab sahi laga. But now I'm hearing stories about construction quality post-possession. Cracks, seepage issues within a year... is this common? My parents keep saying builders cut corners. Jab itna paisa laga rahe hain, toh kya good quality expect nahi kar sakte? Anyone here faced these issues with Saini Bhawan or similar projects in Chandigarh? What did you do?