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Jay Mehta
What builders hide about their security systems
₹1.8 crore for a 3BHK in Silverglades Hightown? Everyone talks about amenities, but nobody discusses the actual security system quality. I'm currently in a 2BHK and thinking of upgrading, but investor perspective se, poor security means bad tenants and lower resale. Is it just me ya sab builders ka yahi haal hai? CCTV placement, visitor management, guard training – these things affect tenant attraction big time. And the snag list after possession? Headaches for investors. Should I compromise on this for other 'premium' features? Disagree? Tell me why.
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This is a real concern. My brother booked a flat in a similar high-end project in Baharampur Naya a few years back. The brochure showed all these advanced security features, but post-possession, it was just basic CCTV and poorly trained guards. He had to form a resident welfare association to push for better security, which was an added headache. Builders promise the moon, but delivery is often a different story. Especially when the project is still ongoing, they can cut corners. Be very careful with the clauses related to security in the builder-buyer agreement.
I heard Silverglades has a decent reputation, but this specific project, Hightown, is still ongoing with possession by 2025-10-01. So, how can we even assess the actual security before possession? Has anyone visited their other completed projects to check their security setup? Are they consistent across projects?
Assessing security before possession is nearly impossible unless you know someone living in their older projects. Even then, the quality can vary. The builder's reputation is key here, but even top builders sometimes falter. The only way is to get it in writing, with specific details about CCTV density, guard training, and visitor management systems. But builders rarely agree to such detailed commitments in the agreement, which leaves us vulnerable.
Consistency is a big issue. Har project manager ka apna tareeka hota hai. What's good in one might not be in another.
Good question, U4! I tried to visit a completed Silverglades project to check, but they were very restrictive with non-residents. It's hard to get a real picture. They only show model flats and the grand entrance, not the actual day-to-day security operations.
Exactly my thoughts! My friend bought in a 'premium' society near Airport Road, Gurgaon, and the security is a joke. Anyone can just walk in. When you're paying ₹5.8 Cr – ₹8.9 Cr, you expect top-notch security, not just a bunch of cameras that don't work or guards who are asleep. This isn't just about tenants; it's about our family's safety. And the RERA number GGM/406/138/2020/22 doesn't guarantee security quality, just legality. What's the point of investing so much if basic safety isn't ensured?
It's a huge dilemma, isn't it? The point is, the market conditions in Gurugram are so competitive that builders are always trying to differentiate. But sometimes they miss the core requirements. For a project like Silverglades Hightown, with its price range, security should be non-negotiable. Maybe we need to collectively demand better clauses in the agreement or insist on visiting their existing projects *before* booking.
Sahi kaha U3. Builders know we're desperate for a home, so they focus on what sells – fancy lobbies and amenities. Security often takes a backseat until residents complain later. It's a risk we all take and then have to fight for later.
Bhai, you're not alone! Sab builders ka yahi haal hai. Just show-off ke liye fancy gates laga dete hain, andar se system weak hota hai.
Totally agree with the OP! I've been eyeing Silverglades Hightown but the price range of ₹5.8 Cr – ₹8.9 Cr for a 3BHK is already making me nervous. If security is also a concern, then what are we even paying for? I've seen some projects near Badshahpur where the security gates look fancy but the guards are barely checking IDs. Is this project any different?
Exactly U1, I've heard similar stories about projects around Basai too. They promise smart home tech but security basic hoti hai. For ₹5.8 Cr, basic toh nahi hona chahiye. It's a huge gamble for first-time buyers like us.
Honestly, I doubt it. Most builders cut costs there, especially with ongoing projects like this one. They focus on amenities jo dikhte hain, not jo really matter karte hain.