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.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
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I know. In India most of real estate developer does not complete the project on target time. They cheat customer and they do not provide good satisfaction to the customer. Their amount refunding policy was too bad. Before starting the project they said that i will provide you beautiful kitchen, bathroom with good bathroom accessories, faucets, sinks, plumbing materials and EWC but they do not complete their promise.
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