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Prachi Chaubey
Sohna maintenance charges are a hidden ROI killer.
Been looking for 8 months now and honestly, I'm fed up of renting. Landlord just raised rent again, so finally taking the plunge in Sohna. EMI vs rent math is making sense. I'm eyeing Anant Raj The Estate Residences, but really concerned about the long-term. Builder ka construction quality initially toh theek lagta hai, but after 1-2 years, what about seepage, cracks? Investor perspective se, high maintenance charges for ghost facilities ya poor construction affecting resale value are big concerns. Also, amenities like the clubhouse, are they actually used daily ya bas showpiece? Koi experience share karo please.
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I'm trying to do the EMI vs rent math too, but these hidden costs are scaring me. Renting feels like a rip-off, but owning a house with such long-term uncertainties for maintenance and quality, especially for a project that's not even ready till 2030, makes me rethink. Does anyone have a rough idea what the maintenance charges per month would be for a ₹7 Cr property in Sohna? Just a ballpark figure to factor into my budget. Thanks!
The amenities part is so true! I visited a project in Baharampur Naya, they had a huge clubhouse, Olympic-size pool, squash courts. But jab pucha logon se, they said hardly anyone uses them daily. Mostly weekend pe ya parties ke liye. For daily use, people just want a functional gym and maybe a small park. Paying exorbitant maintenance for 'ghost facilities' jo use hi nahi ho rahi, it's a scam. For a project with 248 units, the fixed costs of maintaining these facilities will be very high, distributed among fewer people.
Bhai, main toh Sohna mein already ek flat le chuka hoon, dusre builder ka. And I can tell you, construction quality is a major concern. After 2 years, cracks started appearing, and seepage is a nightmare. Jab builder ko call karte hain, toh woh RERA number RC/REP/HARERA/GGM/785/517/2024/12 ki tarah details dete hain aur bolte hain warranty period khatam ho gaya. Anant Raj ki construction quality kaisi hai, ye koi bata sakta hai kya? Because at this price point, you can't afford these issues.
Yaar, Anant Raj ka track record toh theek tha, but abhi market mein pressure bahut hai. Gurugram mein property prices already high hain, aur builders ko cost cut karna hi padta hai. Sohna mein they might be trying to attract buyers with 'luxury' but delivering average quality. My advice: talk to people who've taken possession in their other projects. That's the real test.
Oh no, that's my worst fear! Mera ek dost Baliawas mein project dekh raha tha, wahan bhi same complaints thi. For Anant Raj, I've heard mixed reviews. Some say their older projects were good, but recent ones, with so many units (Total units: 248), they might compromise on quality to meet deadlines. But then again, 2030 tak toh bahut time hai. Kya pata improve kar dein?
Agreed with the OP. Maintenance charges can seriously eat into your savings. I was looking at a project near Airport Road (Gurgaon side) and the per square foot maintenance was insane, almost ₹10/sqft! For Anant Raj The Estate Residences, with such a high ticket size, even ₹5/sqft would be a significant monthly outflow. Plus, if the project is still ongoing (Possession date: 2030-03-01), who knows what the charges will be then? Builders often hike them right before possession. Yeh toh seedha-seedha ROI killer hai.
Totally get what you're saying, yaar. I'm also a first-time buyer and Sohna seems attractive because of the prices compared to main Gurgaon, but yeh maintenance ka darr toh rehta hai. Anant Raj ka project toh kaafi high-end lag raha hai, ₹6.7 Cr – ₹8.5 Cr is a huge amount for a first home. At that price, you'd expect top-notch quality and facilities that are actually useful, not just for show. Meri biggest worry rehti hai ki builder initially promises the moon, but then after possession, it's all about cutting costs. Is it really worth such a big investment if long-term headaches are guaranteed?
Sahi kaha, ₹6.7 Cr toh bahut badi baat hai. Maine toh suna hai Anant Raj ka possession date 2030 hai? Itna lamba wait time, aur phir itne high maintenance charges, it feels like a trap. Ismein toh interest bhi kitna lag jayega loan pe. Main toh Badshahpur mein chote plots dekh raha tha, but even there, development charges add up to a lot.
Exactly! My chacha works in property management and he always says builder-buyer agreement mein maintenance clauses ko bohot carefully padhna chahiye. Most people just sign. Then later they realise charges are too high for services that aren't even up to mark. Plus, Sohna mein connectivity abhi bhi ek issue hai, toh agar amenities use nahi ho rahi, it's just a waste of money.