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Kamal Shah
posted on 10 MayWhat site visits hide about your future home
Did a site visit to Meenakshi High Life Towers on Saturday and honestly wasn't expecting this. Currently in a 2BHK, thinking of upgrading to a 3BHK. Site pe sab chamakta hua dikhta hai, but I'm worried about actual construction quality after a year. Jo fittings dikh rahe hain, will they hold up? Yaar, is it just superficial finish? Anyone bought there and faced cracks or seepage post-possession? Is the price jump worth it for these potential headaches? Matlab, what should one really check during under-construction visits? Not sure if it's just Meenakshi or a common Bangalore issue.
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2027-08-01 possession date is still so far away! Builders often delay these projects, and that's a major concern for first-time buyers like us. With the current market conditions in Bangalore, where prices are
You're asking all the right questions! What to check during under-construction visits is crucial. My advice, go with someone who has some technical knowledge, like an architect friend or civil engineer. Check the walls for plumbness, look at the quality of materials being used for plastering (if visible), and ask about the brands of sanitaryware and electrical fittings. Don't just trust the sample flat. Also, always verify the RERA number (PRM/KA/RERA/1251/309/PR/200923/006268 for Meenakshi High Life Towers) on the RERA website for any complaints or delays. It's a lifesaver.
RERA check is a must, totally agree. Saves a lot of future headaches.
Yeh architect wali baat sahi hai. But how do you check the RERA for complaints? Just type the number and see the status?
Totally relate to this! Site visits are like a carefully curated show, right? Sab kuch perfect dikhta hai, but the moment you start asking about long-term durability, they change the topic. Bangalore mein toh yeh common problem ho gayi hai, har builder ka yahi haal hai, especially with the rush to finish projects. It's so hard to tell what's genuine.
Meenakshi ka toh pata nahi, but mera ek friend hai jiske saath Prestige group ne Aavalahalli mein same kiya tha. Possession ke 6 mahine baad hi bathroom se seepage start ho gaya, aur kitchen tiles crack hone lage. Builder ne bola warranty hai but repairs ke liye itna ghumaya ki he gave up. It's a huge investment, yaar, aise chote issues bhi baad mein headaches ban jaate hain. That's why I'm so scared to book anything now.
True that. I'm also a first-time buyer and super confused. Is Meenakshi High Life Towers known for this specifically, or like you said, it's a general Bangalore thing? Any other projects in Agrahara Layout or nearby that are actually transparent?
Exactly! That 'superficial finish' point hits home. I always feel like they're hiding something just beneath the surface. Fittings toh chamak rahe hote hain but andar kya hai, kaun jaane?