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Nisha Kapoor
posted on 13 MayWhat no one says about IMT Manesar investments
Okay, I'll say what no one admits – most IMT Manesar investors are just following the herd. I'm in real estate, but for my own money, hasn't that market already peaked? Which specific projects genuinely offer ROI now? Change my mind.
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It's clear there are two sides to this. Manesar does have industrial growth, which is a fundamental driver. But the residential market seems to have run ahead of itself in terms of pricing and actual liveability. For first-time buyers on a budget, the risk-reward ratio might be skewed. If you're looking for quick returns, it's probably not the place. But for a very long-term hold (10+ years) and if you can absorb the illiquidity, it *might* pay off. Just make sure the builder is reputed and RERA compliant. Don't fall for the herd mentality without your own due diligence.
My personal experience with a project near Basai back in 2018 was similar. Hype bahut tha, but actual ground reality was different. I bought a small plot, thinking it would double in 5 years. Abhi tak toh मुश्किल se 20% appreciation hua hai. Builders promise the moon, but actual development often lags. I'm wary of any place where the primary selling point is 'future potential' rather than existing infrastructure or clear demand. It makes me nervous for IMT Manesar too.
U11, I'm still holding it. Selling now would mean a loss after all the holding costs. It's a tough lesson learned for a first-time investor like me. Yes, for a tight budget, I'd say stay closer to existing development, even if it means a smaller property. The 'outskirts gamble' is real.
Same pinch, U10! Builder ne toh bahut bade bade sapne dikha diye. U3, did you manage to sell your plot near Basai or are you still holding onto it? Kya aapko lagta hai ki Gurgaon ke outskirts mein investment karna risky hai overall agar budget tight ho?
U3, that's exactly my fear! I almost booked a flat in a project that quoted ₹4200/sqft in Manesar, but then I saw how isolated it was. No shops, no public transport nearby. It felt like a ghost town. Your experience validates my hesitation.
Hold on, guys! I think you're missing the long-term vision. Manesar is a major industrial hub, and with the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway coming up, connectivity will improve drastically. Yes, maybe short-term gains are slow, but isn't real estate always a long game? I know a project, 'Grand Towers', wahan ka price abhi bhi acha hai. Future mein toh badhega hi. What's your take on the infrastructural development there?
U8 is right. My main concern is liquidity. Agar kal ko emergency mein bechna pade, toh buyer milega bhi ya nahi? Grand Towers ka possession kab hai, U2? Kya wahan koi school ya market facilities hain already ya sab 'proposed' mein hi hai?
Long-term vision theek hai, but kitna long? My funds are limited, I can't wait 10-15 years for decent returns. Grand Towers ka naam suna hai, but what about the actual residents? Are people moving in? Possession ke baad bhi families ko shift hone mein time lag raha hai.
Bhai, you hit the nail on the head! I've been eyeing IMT Manesar for a 2BHK and every agent just pushes it like it's the next big thing. But prices seem inflated already, aur development toh utna fast nahi ho raha. Lagta hai sab bas 'investment' ke naam pe le rahe hain. Koi genuine reason hai kya wahan invest karne ka ya hum first-time buyers ko ullu bana rahe hain?
U7, Airport Road is definitely more established, but also way out of budget for most first-timers like us. Manesar ka appeal is the 'affordable' tag, but if there's no real demand driving prices, it's just a gamble. Builder ka track record bhi dekhna padega.
Exactly! I felt the same pressure. I heard about some industrial growth plans, but will that translate to residential demand? What about projects closer to Airport Road, Gurgaon side? Are they any better for ROI, even if slightly more expensive?
Totally agree, U1! My cousin bought a plot near Baharampur Naya a couple of years back hoping for quick appreciation. Abhi tak toh kuch khaas return nahi mila. Bas wait hi kar rahe hain. It feels like a long-term hold, not a quick flip.