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Ananya Tandon
What they don't tell you about amenities in Bengaluru projects
Did a site visit to Shapoorji Pallonji Parkwest Cedar Tower 8 last week. Builders show these amazing renders, but on site, it's often a different story, yaar. My main worry as an investor is ki jo amenities they promise, will they actually deliver? Especially the clubhouse and sports facilities. Log bolte hain these are ghost facilities later. If it's not well-maintained or even incomplete, resale value aur tenant attraction pe effect padega. Kya experience hai logon ka with delivered amenities vs. brochure promises? Does it really impact premium pricing?
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My cousin faced this with a property in Aavalahalli. They promised a fully equipped gym and indoor badminton courts, but it ended up being just a shell for years. In today's Bengaluru market, where competition is high, good amenities are a must for attracting good tenants and getting a decent resale value. Don't let them fool you with just renders!
Bhai, this is a common issue. Builders often delay amenities to save costs or because they focus on possession first. The RERA number PRM/KA/RERA/1251/310/PR/180122/004645 is there, but RERA mostly covers construction delays, not necessarily amenity completion. Given the possession date is 2026-12-01, there's still time, but keep pushing them. These 'ghost amenities' definitely affect resale, especially for a premium project like this.
Hey, I'm also looking at Parkwest Cedar Tower 8. The price range ₹69 L – ₹1.8 Cr looks promising, but like you said, amenities are a big deal. Have they started construction on the clubhouse yet? And what about the sports facilities, are those just on paper?
Don't trust 'foundation work' too much. My last builder showed that for a gym and then changed the plan completely. Be careful!
Regarding the clubhouse and sports facilities, the sales rep told me they've started foundation work for the clubhouse, but it's very early stages. For sports, they just showed a large open space on the master plan. Given the 225 total units, a proper clubhouse is essential, not just a small community hall. Make sure to get specifics in writing, otherwise, it's all just talk.
The price range of ₹69 L – ₹1.8 Cr is quite broad. For a first-time buyer like me, even the lower end feels like a stretch, especially if amenities are not guaranteed. I'm worried about the hidden costs too.
Totally agree! Shapoorji Pallonji ka track record amenities mein not that great hai. My friend booked in their other project near Akshayanagar and still waiting for the swimming pool to be fully functional after 2 years.
Did a site visit to Shapoorji Pallonji Parkwest Cedar Tower 8 last week. Builders show these amazing renders, but on site, it's often a different story, yaar. My main worry as an investor is ki jo amenities they promise, will they actually deliver? Especially the clubhouse and sports facilities. Log bolte hain these are ghost facilities later. If it's not well-maintained or even incomplete, resale value aur tenant attraction pe effect padega. Kya experience hai logon ka with delivered amenities vs. brochure promises? Does it really impact premium pricing?
Sahi kaha aapne. Did you get to see any actual progress on the clubhouse or sports area during your site visit? Or was it just the sales pitch and model? Asking because I'm planning a visit too.
Haan yaar, same experience with a project near my office. The 'multi-purpose hall' ended up being a glorified shed. It's a real scam.