Sobha is like any other builder, although they call themselves world class builder. They have sales personnel who have no commitment and promise moon to the buyer and disappear from the company. The employee attrition is main reason for customer grievance. Sobha Sunscape is supposed to be a Dream series project and they do not allow any modification like change of tiles etc. in spite of the buyer willing to pay the difference.
As regards project completion, know one knows when it would be handed over. However, we promptly get the demand notices and even one day delay in realization of cheque, interest would be charged. I don't what access road the sunscape project would have as today there is no proper road to the building from Kanakapura road or NICE road.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Sobha Developers never keeps it promises
Grievance by Natraj:
I booked a flat with Sobha in Bangalore early 2007.
1. For one, it is supposed to be a “super luxury” series with good carpet area and ample scope for customization. But in reality, I was very disappointed with the fittings. For example, all the sanitaryware are in white no matter the floor/tile color. If you want to change them, Sobha charges an arm and a leg (see later on customization)
2. Insist on seeing the Sale and Construction agreement BEFORE you give the deposit amount!! But, I bet the sales guy will dodge your request. There are lot of hidden clauses which make it totally a one sided agreement.
3. Sobha hates to accommodate any changes! In fact, the construction agreement has this one sided clause which says that if you many any mods/changes from the original specification, they are not obligated to pay ANY compensation in case of delay in handing over, regardless of the how long the delay is.
4. In spite of this, if you are bold and make any changes, they charge a hefty amount. It is actually a money making scam. For example, they charged 3 times the amount for upgrading the EWC (toilet) from Hindware white to Parryware color!!! And they are least bothered when you bring this to their notice. There attitude is: your neck is now in our hands, scream all you want!!!
5. The project is already delayed. The latest dates they have communiated to me is July 2009!! This is at least nearly 1.5 years late!!!
They have been blaming everybody but themselves for it. I feel they don’t give a damn about residential projects anymore… It is a necessary nuisance for them. Their focus is on commercial properties now.
As far as I am concerned, Sobha is no longer the desired choice when it comes to residential real estate.
My strong suggestion is for the customers to rally together and sue them in a court of law. I am sure we have a strong case.
I booked a flat with Sobha in Bangalore early 2007.
1. For one, it is supposed to be a “super luxury” series with good carpet area and ample scope for customization. But in reality, I was very disappointed with the fittings. For example, all the sanitaryware are in white no matter the floor/tile color. If you want to change them, Sobha charges an arm and a leg (see later on customization)
2. Insist on seeing the Sale and Construction agreement BEFORE you give the deposit amount!! But, I bet the sales guy will dodge your request. There are lot of hidden clauses which make it totally a one sided agreement.
3. Sobha hates to accommodate any changes! In fact, the construction agreement has this one sided clause which says that if you many any mods/changes from the original specification, they are not obligated to pay ANY compensation in case of delay in handing over, regardless of the how long the delay is.
4. In spite of this, if you are bold and make any changes, they charge a hefty amount. It is actually a money making scam. For example, they charged 3 times the amount for upgrading the EWC (toilet) from Hindware white to Parryware color!!! And they are least bothered when you bring this to their notice. There attitude is: your neck is now in our hands, scream all you want!!!
5. The project is already delayed. The latest dates they have communiated to me is July 2009!! This is at least nearly 1.5 years late!!!
They have been blaming everybody but themselves for it. I feel they don’t give a damn about residential projects anymore… It is a necessary nuisance for them. Their focus is on commercial properties now.
As far as I am concerned, Sobha is no longer the desired choice when it comes to residential real estate.
My strong suggestion is for the customers to rally together and sue them in a court of law. I am sure we have a strong case.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Theft by Sobha Developers
We received this Grievance by Anjan Ghosh:
I have had a similar issue. I put down a deposit on the condition that they arrange finance for me (I am an Indian living abroad), the booking form said that they would take 0% in event of cancellation. However I found out that they rejected the booking form agreement, however they still went ahead and cashed my cheque. I cancelled before they cashed the cheque (it takes over a month for the transfer to happen from the UK bank) however they are still skimming off Rs.75,000 from my deposit.
This amounts to theft, so I am talking to the authorities to start up a fraud case against them. However, I would not recommending doing business with them. The Sales Manager Mr Anil (Bangalore) stated in front of independent witnesses that "as Head of Sales I have decided to return the full amount", despite which they are still scamming me for Rs. 75,000.
I have had a similar issue. I put down a deposit on the condition that they arrange finance for me (I am an Indian living abroad), the booking form said that they would take 0% in event of cancellation. However I found out that they rejected the booking form agreement, however they still went ahead and cashed my cheque. I cancelled before they cashed the cheque (it takes over a month for the transfer to happen from the UK bank) however they are still skimming off Rs.75,000 from my deposit.
This amounts to theft, so I am talking to the authorities to start up a fraud case against them. However, I would not recommending doing business with them. The Sales Manager Mr Anil (Bangalore) stated in front of independent witnesses that "as Head of Sales I have decided to return the full amount", despite which they are still scamming me for Rs. 75,000.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Prospetive Buyer Feedback
Hello,
Reading all that's on this blogs sends a massive shock wave down my spine..! Is there any way we can bring it to the notice of the top officials.?!?!? Trust me property developers are the same every where thru out India. I am from Singapore, now trying to invest some buck on a property back home. But I am worried how things are going to be..!
Real estate seems to be scary to invest, u will never be sure of what u r getting. to top it all the legal system in India screws every thing up..!
You cant claim anything from any body for damages faced. ‘Professional Negligence’ is to the core in construction industry. None perform their job, all risks are transferred to the buyer.
I don't have any hope.. this is not gonna change in recent future.
Thank u all, for the information about the developers back home in India…!
Reading all that's on this blogs sends a massive shock wave down my spine..! Is there any way we can bring it to the notice of the top officials.?!?!? Trust me property developers are the same every where thru out India. I am from Singapore, now trying to invest some buck on a property back home. But I am worried how things are going to be..!
Real estate seems to be scary to invest, u will never be sure of what u r getting. to top it all the legal system in India screws every thing up..!
You cant claim anything from any body for damages faced. ‘Professional Negligence’ is to the core in construction industry. None perform their job, all risks are transferred to the buyer.
I don't have any hope.. this is not gonna change in recent future.
Thank u all, for the information about the developers back home in India…!
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