Need to be very cautious before selecting Radiant

Review On Radiant Structures, Bangalore

Daily we come across various ads in print and electronic media about upcoming properties, ready-to-move in properties etc. I have been evaluating properties of various builders till i zeroed in on a so-called "ready-to-move in" property of radiant constructions (radiant lotus, bomanahalli) in the month of September 2009.

Good things first. I got the 3bhk flat at a reasonable price considering the locality (it's in kodichikanahalli, 2 kms from bomanahaali junction, hosur road).

After the initial payments and loan processing, I was promised that the flat would be ready for occupation by Dec 2009. Looking at the spate of complaints (about delayed projects) in the real estate industry, i thought i was lucky enough to get possession so fast. Little did i know what lay ahead.

First things first. You will be promised about dates every now and then. The management, the site engineers, the field sales team: everybody are capable of giving a date (for the flat to be ready), but no one keeps their promise. And, if you think it's common in the industry. You need to look at the work that is pending. It's basic work like painting, acid-wash, bathroom fittings etc. Remember, its a ready-to-occupy house. Even for these small things, the site engineers give an estimate of 2 months (which is revisable according to his and management's convenience).

Next comes amenities like lift, gym, swimming pool, play area etc. At the time of payment, we need to make a full and final settlement to avail these. But to use any of these facilities, we have to wait till all the flats in all the blocks get filled with tenants. It might take several months, might be upto an year. But, you need to wait.

Next, accessibility. Same case like any other builder. When it comes to you making payment, they run after you. But, when it comes to work that has to completed from their side, you need to wait coz, you are not the only one.. Please remember. So, dear friends, when you are looking out for radiant properties anywhere in bangalore, keep a few things in mind (apart from the usual list that you consider before buying a flat):

1. Check the status of "ready-to-occupy" properties. Will you be getting all the facilities/ amenities right from the day you occupy the flat or is it that you need to wait till all the flats are occupied

   
   




2. Be very clear about "all-inclusive" prices. Better get in writing that you will not be charged for anything extra ( i was told to shell out 90, 000 for cauvery water after paying of the "all-inclusive" price. And this was not mentioned to me in the beginning)

   
   




3. Make sure you get all the facilities that you are paying for (radiant wants me to pay for the gym, swimming pool etc. Which will easily take another one year to be operational.)

   
   




4. Never ever listen to the words/ promises of site engineers of radiant.

   
   




5. Try to get in touch with the tenants to understand the problems associated

   
   

I am yet to occupy the ready-to-occupy property. You can reach me on my mobile or on my mail id uppalurivenugopal@gmail.com for any clarifications.

Regards

Venu gopal

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