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Jaswinder Kaur
posted on 6 MaySpot discounts are just marketing gimmicks, change my mind.
₹1.1 Cr for a 3BHK in Rudransh Bellavista, Sector 108, feels like overpricing. Builders claim "spot discounts" but it's just inflated pricing ka natak. I'm in Dubai, can't visit often. Secondary market deals, especially for ready-to-move, seem like a much better bet for real price discovery and negotiation. New projects mein toh bas PLC aur hidden costs hi milte hain, sahi hai? Disagree? Tell me why.
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While I understand the frustration, it's not always black and white. The Noida market *is* softening a bit right now, and some builders, especially those with projects nearing completion, are genuinely offering better rates to clear inventory. RERA has also brought some discipline. You just need to be very selective and do your homework. Look for projects with Occupancy Certificates (OC) or those that are RERA registered and have a good completion track record. Not all new projects are scams
I can vouch for the hidden costs part. My first-time buying experience was a nightmare with a new project near Ajayabpur. Builder promised the moon, but after booking, suddenly PLC, IDC, FFC, and what not started appearing on the bill. It felt like I was being fleeced every step of the way. Plus, the project is still delayed by over a year. Ab toh lagta hai secondary market hi best hai for transparency, at least you know what you're paying for.
Totally agree, especially for NRIs. Jab tak aap physical visit nahi karte, builders aise hi ullu banate hain. Secondary market mein broker se deal karna bhi risky hai but at least property saamne hoti hai. I found a decent 2BHK in Alpha II Commercial Belt through a known agent after a lot of haggling, and it was a much smoother process than new launches.
Hidden costs ka toh poora network hai. PLC (Preferential Location Charges) toh mandatory ho gaya hai har project mein. Secondary market mein at least what you see is what you get. You can inspect the property and documents before committing.
Same pinch! Mera bhi Ajayabpur mein phase 2 mein fasa hai paisa. Builder ne phir se date extend kar diya lol.
Exactly! I've been looking around Sector 108 too, and ₹1.1 Cr for a 3BHK there feels steep. Has anyone actually gotten a *genuine* good deal through these so-called spot discounts? Rudransh ka track record waise bhi kuch khaas nahi hai, I've heard about delays from their previous projects. Is that true?
Bhai, Rudransh ka track record toh sabko pata hai, especially in that belt. Sector 108 mein 1.1 Cr for 3BHK is definitely too much. Isse better deals toh Alpha I Greater Noida mein mil jaati hain ready-to-move flats mein, thoda research karo toh mil jaayega. Don't fall for these builder traps.
Sahi keh rahe ho. Ek friend ne Rudransh ke Phase 1 mein liya tha, usko bhi laga tha discount mila, but later realized base price hi inflated tha. Possession bhi late mila, almost 1.5 saal.
Never! Sab PR stunt hai. Builders bas inventory clear karte hain isse.
Totally agree with this! Spot discounts are such a joke, especially for projects like Rudransh Bellavista. They just inflate the price by 10-15% and then 'discount' it back to the original market rate. It's pure marketing gimmickry, nothing else. First-time buyers like us easily fall for it.