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Mohit Bajaj
Smartworld Orchard amenities are mostly marketing hype
₹78L for Smartworld Orchard, possession was in March. We were shown amazing clubhouses and green areas during booking, but abhi toh half of it is still under construction, yaar. Seriously wondering if these promised amenities actually drive premium pricing for investors or if it's just marketing hype. Will tenants even care if the swimming pool and gym are just ghost facilities for months? Has anyone else faced this with their Sohna projects?
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My advice to all first-time buyers would be to always verify everything on the RERA website. Builder brochures are marketing material, but RERA is legal. Also, make multiple site visits, not just one, before making payments. Talk to people who have already bought in their other projects. Sometimes, builders in areas like Basai tend to overpromise and underdeliver on these 'luxury' amenities.
Totally agree! Site visits are non-negotiable. You see the ground reality, not just glossy pictures.
Yeah, the RERA details shared by U4 are spot on. It's common for builders to show fancy renders. I bought an apartment in Baharampur Naya almost 3 years ago, and even there, the promised club and sports facilities took another year post-possession to be fully functional. It was frustrating for the initial residents, but eventually, they did deliver. The current Gurugram market is quite competitive, and amenities do play a role in attracting tenants, especially for luxury segments. But if they're delayed, it's a headache for everyone involved.
Definitely! Initial tenants will always demand a discount if key amenities like the gym or pool aren't ready. It impacts the rental yield for sure until everything is fully operational. People pay premium for lifestyle, not for construction noise.
Did the delay in amenities affect your rental income or property value during that waiting period? I'm worried about that for my investment.
Bhai, I think there's a misunderstanding about the project details here. Smartworld Orchard ka actual price range ₹1.8 Cr – ₹3.0 Cr hai, not ₹78L. And the official possession date as per RERA (RERA-GRG-PROJ-957-2021) is 2024-12-01. It's listed as 'COMPLETED' on RERA but the possession is still a few months away. Maybe you're confusing it with another project or an older phase? It's crucial to cross-check these details on the RERA portal before making any decisions, warna aisi confusion hoti rehti hai.
Haan, exactly! Smartworld Orchard is a premium project. ₹78L toh possible hi nahi hai. RERA details are always the most accurate source.
Oh, that makes sense! I was so confused about the ₹78L figure. I also checked the RERA site a few weeks back for Smartworld Orchard and saw the higher price range and the December possession date. So, the original poster's information must be incorrect. Thanks for clarifying!
Absolutely! My experience with a builder in Badshahpur was similar. They promised a state-of-the-art sports complex and a huge community hall during booking, pura brochure photos se bhara tha. But jab possession mila 2 saal pehle, toh swimming pool bas ek pit tha aur gym mein sirf 2-3 machines. Abhi tak half of it is not usable. It feels like a bait-and-switch. Investors definitely factor in these amenities for premium, but if they're not there, it impacts value and rentals both.
Yaar, ₹78L for Smartworld Orchard? Mujhe toh laga uska price range bahut high hai, like 1.8 Cr se start hota hai? Are you sure you're talking about the same project? Amenities ka hype toh sab builders karte hain, especially in Sohna, but completion is another story. My friend also faced delays with a project near Airport Road.
Sahi keh rahe ho. ₹78L toh bahut kam lag raha hai for Smartworld Orchard. Maine bhi suna hai ki builders amenities ka poora nahi karte time pe. Frustrating hai yeh sab.