Feedback on Around the Mango Groves near Carmelara

Review On ND Developers, Bangalore

I went to check out the new villa project launched by ND developers as I has noticed their hoarding at multiple places. I saw the sample house and then had a brief chat with the marketing person there. Here are some observations / questions which I was not convinced about:

1) Apparently only 4 villas are left unsold in the Phase 1 (I find it extremely hard to believe). I think its just a pressure tactic of the builder to force customers to make a hasty decision. Apparently the sales guys said that they will  launch the Phase 2 in 2 months at Rs 7500/sft. If they are so sure that they  will be able to sell the phase 2 at that price, then why sell even the remaining few houses at the older rate.. just hold on the inventory !!

2) There is a narrow road in front of the main entrance. On asking about the plan to widen the road, the sales guy said that government has proposed a 60 ft road. I asked where can I access the government proposal, I was flatly told that it is all word of mouth and there is no plan on paper.

3) I saw a huge amount (Rs 8 Lakhs) being charged under the head BWSSB, BESCOM etc. On asking about the BWSSB water connection, he said that it will come after 5-6 years. On my arguing that BWSSB connections have not even reached Sarjapura road and on what basis can he say 5-6 years, again the sales guy had no answer.

4) I asked how long will the builder maintain the project. I was told that the builder would maintain for 2 years after completion. Lets assume that the builder completes the project in 2 years and maintains it for another 2 years. That means after 4 years the builder has washed off his hands of this project.

By that time, neither would have road widened, neither would there be any BWSSB connection and the buyers would be stuck with this property in god forsaken place. On arguing this, I could see the sales guy getting little rest less and asking me that it is up to the buyer to decide on all these things before making a purchase and builder is only responsible for things inside the community.

5) On asking how the houses would be built on the mango orchard, I was told that the trees would be up rooted and 1 mango tree would be planted in each backyard. Is that what the builder charging all the premium for in the name of "mango grove"? :-)

I wonder why would a buyer take such a risk and going by the reputation that I have read on this website, I am absolutely sure that it is just too risky to put in money in this project. But then, that my personal opinion. Well finally as they say "Caveat Emptor" (let the buyer beware).

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