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Vikramaditya Rathore
posted on 9 MayWhat to look for on site visits to judge construction quality
After 10 site visits in Mohali, I'm still trying to figure out the real construction quality. I work in real estate but for my own investment, it's totally different. I'm looking at Satya Merano Greens, and on paper, sab kuch sahi lagta hai. But under-construction sites pe quality kaise judge karein for long-term ROI? Matlab, cracks, seepage, finishing issues later on affect resale value a lot, right? And high maintenance costs will deter tenants. Are those fancy clubhouses or landscaped gardens actually used, ya sirf show-off ke liye? Do they really justify the premium? Koi tips hai ki site pe kya specific cheezein dekhein jo baad mein problem na karein? Builders ki marketing se toh sab acha lagta hai, but real picture kya hai?
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Dekho, long-term ROI ke liye construction quality is paramount. Crack aur seepage ke issues baad mein headache ban jaate hain. Mera ek friend Baharampur Naya mein phasa tha, builder ne finishing mein itna cut kiya ki ab har baar tenant complain karta hai. Always insist on proper quality checks by an independent agency if possible. Builder ke engineers pe poora bharosa mat karo. Aur total 80 units hain, toh society management bhi important hoga future mein.
Yaar, I'm also looking in that area, near Airport Road (Gurgaon side). Yeh jo high-end amenities like swimming pools and fancy gyms hote hain, kya inka real value add hota hai resale mein? Aur Mohali mein ₹2-3 Cr mein kya market conditions justify karti hain itna investment?
Market conditions in Mohali are steady, not booming like Gurgaon's Airport Road. So, a 2-3 Cr property needs to be truly exceptional to justify the premium, especially with 80 units total. I would suggest checking the RERA filings for any updates on the possession date, as U2 pointed out. Builders often extend dates without proper communication, and that impacts your ROI directly. Don't rush into it just because of fancy clubhouses, focus on the fundamentals.
Mohali mein 2-3 Cr is premium, but if the location is good and connectivity to Chandigarh is strong, it can be justified. But the possession date issue U2 mentioned is a red flag. Market is slowing down a bit, so be careful.
Resale mein amenities ka value add hota hai, but only if they are well-maintained. Otherwise, just a liability.
Meri toh Basai mein ek project mein experience bahut kharab raha hai. Construction quality ka pata hi nahi chalta under-construction mein. Hamesha check karo plaster ke andar kaise bricks use kiye hain, aur plumbing fittings ka brand kya hai. Aur sabse important, jo sample flat dikhate hain, woh real project se kitna different hai. Kabhi kabhi toh 10-15% difference easily mil jaata hai baad mein. Clubhouses are mostly for show-off, agree. Don't pay premium for them.
Sahi baat hai, bhai. Ek aur cheez, construction progress ki photos aur videos time to time maangte raho. Aur material delivery notes bhi check kar sako toh achha hai. Warna bolenge kuch aur, lagayenge kuch aur.
Absolutely! Sample flat is always misleading. My cousin got burned by this in a project near Badshahpur.
Satya Merano Greens ke price range ₹2-3 Cr for Mohali seems a bit high, no? And possession date March 2023, that's already past. Kya builder ne extension liya hai ya delay chal raha hai? RERA number toh hai, GGM/480/212/2021/48.
Bhai, you hit the nail on the head! Builders ki marketing se toh sab acha lagta hai. Meri toh neend ud gayi hai quality soch soch ke.