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Arnab Chakraborty
Sobha Rivana possession - some things genuinely surprised me
Just got possession of my unit at Sobha Rivana a couple of months back. Honestly, what they promise versus what you get is wild. Everyone talks up the premium feel but we're already seeing minor seepage and the paint finish isn't great. The 'world-class' clubhouse is mostly empty. Maintenance charges are hefty, but the actual service feels slow and disconnected. Is this just my experience or are others facing this too? Should I have expected more? Disagree? Tell me why.
#sobha-rivana#noida#possession-experience#amenity-reality#maintenance-charges
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The market conditions in Noida are already tricky. Property values have been fluctuating, and with so many new launches, demand-supply is a big factor. Paying premium prices for a project that might have quality issues, especially from a brand like Sobha, is a huge risk. This thread makes me even more nervous about taking the plunge. Is it even worth buying now, or should we wait for prices to cool down a bit more?
This is genuinely shocking if it's true for Sobha Rivana. Can you confirm your RERA number or the phase you got possession in? Because the official RERA site for UPRERAPRJ313638 shows 2031 as the possession year, and it's still marked as 'Upcoming'. If you've received possession, it means either the RERA status is outdated, or you're referring to a different project, or maybe a very specific, pre-agreed early delivery for a few units? This detail is crucial for all of us considering projects in Noida and Greater Noida right now.
Maybe the OP meant they got possession of a *different* Sobha project, and just used Rivana as an example of a premium builder? Or maybe a very early phase that's not listed under the main RERA? This is why it's so hard to trust what you hear sometimes. Need more info from the original poster.
Yeah, I'm also confused. My agent was telling me about Rivana being a good investment for the future, but future matlab 2031, not 'already got possession'. Could it be a typo in the main post, maybe another project name? Just trying to understand because it's a big investment for us first-timers.
Sahi baat hai, this needs to be cleared up. If the OP actually has possession, it changes everything we know about this project. What was the exact date on your possession letter, if you don't mind sharing? Did they give you a reason for such an early handover compared to the RERA date?
Totally agree with the sentiment about promises vs. reality. My cousin bought in Alistonia Estate a few years back, and the amenities they showed in brochures are still 'under construction'. You pay for a dream, and you get a headache. The maintenance charges are always high, service is always slow. It's like a universal builder mantra.
Wait, what? Sobha Rivana ka possession mil gaya? I thought uska possession date 2031 hai, as per RERA. UPRERAPRJ313638 is the number, right? Are you sure you're talking about Rivana? Because if you got possession, then this is a massive development that nobody knows about. This is very confusing for first-time buyers like me who are tracking these projects.
Haan yaar, I also saw the 2031 date. The prices are also quite high, ₹2.1 Cr – ₹4.0 Cr for an upcoming project. If possession is already happening with these issues, that's a red flag. What if they're selling it as 'ready to move' through some loophole?
Exactly! I checked the RERA site just last week for Rivana, it clearly shows possession in 2031. Maybe OP is talking about a different Sobha project? Or maybe it's a resale unit where the original owner got early possession for some reason? This needs clarification because it's a huge difference.
Bhai, this is exactly what I'm scared of! Builders promise the moon and deliver dust. Sobha is supposed to be premium, no? If this is their quality, then what hope do we have for others? I was looking at their upcoming projects near Alpha I Greater Noida, but now I'm having second thoughts.