Purva Palm Beach
Puravankara Group is all set to announce on Jan 24th announced the pre-launch of their new residential high-rise apartment project to be called Purva Palm Beach on Hennur Road, North Bangalore near Biozeen. Purva Palm Beach will be spread across 19.34 acres and will offer about ~1323 apartments. As the name suggests this theme based project will have an artificial beach however the views of which will come at a premium.
Purva Palm Beach – Options
- 2 BHK ~ 1232 sft
- 3 BHK Comfort ~ 1481 to 1485 sft
- 3 BHK Grand ~ 1630 to 1676 sft
- 4 BHK ~ 1798 to 1844 sft
indicative area sizes during pre-launch
Purva Palm Beach – Location
Diagonally Opposite Biozene.
Key Distances approx.
- Manyatha Tech Park – 7.5 km
- ORR – 5.5 km
- MG Road – 15 km
Purva Palm Beach – Price
As of the pre-launch date of January 24th 2014, Indicative base price in the range of 4290 to 4650/- per sft
Indicative other charges as of pre-launch
- Floor rise charges – 20/- per sft
- Premium charges – 150/- per sft
- Super Premium charges (The Lagoon Views) – 450/- per sft
- Club house at 225000/-
- Covered car part at 350000/-
Purva Palm Beach Concerns
- Readers are right in their concern on how the beach/lagoon will be sustained with water being a precious resource in Bangalore
- Apartments facing the beach are priced Rs. 450/- per sft extra which is quite a premium
Purva Palm Beach Investment Plus Points
Marketing stuff on the project include
“Proposed widening of Hennur Road from 80 feet to 120 feet
Proposed 33 kms High Speed Rail Link will connect city centre and International Airport around 2016. It is proposed to have two stops, one at Hebbal& the other at Yelahanka which are close to Hennur Road.
Hennur lies in close proximity to the 31 km mono rail link from JP Nagar to North Bangalore.
The 116 km proposed Peripheral Ring Road shall ease the connectivity between Hennur Road, Bellary Road & Old Madras road amongst others
72 kms Metro Rail Phase 2 – A Parallel Line is planned to the North South Corridor, running between Nagawara (Short distance from our Purva Palm Beach) to Gottigere in the South. On completion of this,
commute time between Hennur Road to the Southernmost part of the city could come down to a mere 20-30 mins
As per the Comprehensive Development Plan, the Pipeline Road on which Purva Palm Beach is located shall cut through Hennur Road, Thanisandara Road and Bellary Road on one side and shall connect to Old Madras Road on the other side”
Just 2 weeks back visited Purva Palm Beach project (just beside Skylark Dasos). Everything looks good but a big concern is water in this area. I have spoken to some local residents in that area who have told that the area has got water problem already. I am not at all convinced that this project of Puravankara which comes with a very high premium only because of the artificial beach, koi pond, snorkeling, sunken bar, large pool etc will ever be able to support enough water for all these. People are asked to pay huge amount because of only these amenities which I doubt will be ever delivered as per the promise. One case may be those will be kept dry or once filled and then let those be the breeding ground of mosquitoes and other insects.
This could be proven another bad planning (Beach themed apartments) by Purva, instead they could have given nice bigger green area/play arena/empty spaces/open yoga center/sunbath lounge zone/open cafe zone etc for residents to use keeping the cost of flats much lower. I am sure Purva has to face uncountable number of complaints from residents after possession. Reason simple: Absence of the most vital resource to support the costliest beach theme inside the project…. WATER.
Water is a problem in the whole of North Bangalore. The beach is a marketing show to attract buyers. Some fall for it and some will not. NIMHANS North Campus of 40 Acre is coming Opposite which will give the Existing road direct connectivity to Hennur Main Road. NIMHANS has started the construction and since it is a central Government Project roads will be very Accessible around this and development will be expected to happen faster. Cauvery will have to come since NIMHANS will require it.
Though the project is completed there are a lot of finishing works pending by the builder. Another 4 years will change this place completely.
Comparing to Skylark Dasos who has stopped work for the past 1 year, this project is a better option considering the future development prospects of the area.
Only invest in Completed projects wherein you can see what you buy. Don’t buy in under-construction projects its a risk.
san
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FuqycG3ntY
Hi Guys,
True advice:-Please do not invest in this Project.
Reasons as follow.
1. Not on Main road.
2. Other projects are in better location.
3. Purvankara have bad reputation in Market.
4. No water in this area, Using Tanker to support construction.
5. Price Hike from 1235 per/sqft to 5600 Per Sqft. Really.
6. Selling all bad options now and keeping good Apartments for Launch.
Please do not buy as looks like a scam.
Everyone the 7 year old Purva fountain Square flagship project from Purvankara has showing water seepage signs in quite a few flats within 7 years of construction itself , please desist from buying from this group . Please feel free to enquire from your friends living in this premises to confirm the veracity of this fact .
Its common knowledge that Purva quality of recent projects is worse than any third rate builder. People are buying Purvankara only based on heavy advertising and marketing.
I have a 3 bhk (1679 Sq ft). It’s available for sale. Now the project has got CC (commencement certificate), construction is going at full speed. Experience center which will be the club house going forward is almost ready. You can see the Model apartment inside experience center. In interested, please call 8748045456
Email me the details and what is the reason for selling it!
Friends,
If you really interested in depositing all your Hard earn money into Puravankara/Provident bank Account then kindly read the review of Puravankara/Provident Harmony @ http://harshasagar.com/2012/01/08/provident-harmony-puravankara-group-location-price-review-concerns-public-opinion-more/
Quality sucks !!! All the plaster is coming with finger nail !!!
Kind of response we received from Puravankara/Provident after agreement:
We called: No response
We wrote the mail : No response
We had the meeting : No response
We wanted to visit the flat : Not allowed
We wanted to verify the quality from 3rd party: Not allowed
What Next ?
Make a wise choice !!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t21wy8E-BU
This is what you should expect from affordable housing.
Quality is something one should look into before booking not after.
san
@san
So you mean to say, “affordable” housing even from a “reputed” builder cannot ensure quality?
Unaffordable housing is the only option we are left with in that case.
Who will ensure quality. Is there a body that ensures quality. All the builders are constructing homes since they see there is a business opportunity and not as a social cause. Affordable housing should be an initiative from the government with sincerity. state governments are a failure in this, look at the quality of the BDA apartments.. Provident will construct homes very far since the land is expensive within the city and the construction will be at a quality based on the price that they are quoting. There is no regulatory body to oversee the quality.
Maruthi 800 was an initiative of an affordable car. Was it a safe car. No, it was only a car with safety compromised. How much will you pay for a safe car. Forget Luxury can safety be compromised for an affordable car. Yes in India safety was compromised in the disguise of a safe car. Like that safety is being compromised by providing low quality in the name of affordability. This is what is being given for the price you pay. This is applicable everywhere, not just in housing or automobile.
san
we should make this video go viral, guys please post this on your facebook wall.
Looking at so many concerns, I doubt if investing in this project is safe.
Can someone tell if they have got the land documents/title verified by lawyer?
Have they confirmed about Khata?
I plan to invest and hence a little worried…
Hi RJ citi Bank has approved this project and sanctioned loans too. So I guess it must be having all clearances..Even A khatha is a must for banks to give loans . But still you can ask for a bank approval certificate and verify with a lawyer before you pay.
Hi RJ
What issues you see with this project particular project. I have booked in this project though I have not gone through all legal documents but lot of discussion was done with legal team and Google group for agreements and I am satisfied with purva’s response till now. BTW now construction too has started in fast pace. Do let us know if any legal issue with this project.
All private banks(CITI, HDfC..etc) they look only two things
1) Builder brand image
2) Buyer’s repaying capability ie earnings.
Private banks approval is not criteria to say all documents are clear.
Hi .. I have booked a 3BHK – grand @ Purva Palm Beach. Hope it was a wise decision 🙂
Hi,,,,,,,,,have you booked for the rate rs.3644/sft?
No sir @ 4644..
The price has gone up by rs250psqft. ie.4894 So good for you prasanth .I have taken a1232sft 2bhk ground floor with 100sft garden and 125terrace facing the golf putting . If any one is interested contact me at 9972230700
why they shld contact you – people know the difference between real buyers and borkers 🙂 who help builders increase the price
No builder can increase the price at the behest of a broker.There r various factors for appreciation1.the location . 2.amenities.3.price index. 4.accesabilty and infrastructure. All these seem to be favourable for purva palm beach. Also the premium specifications in the lobbies .toilets .lifts.add value to the project.
at least you agreed – you are a broker and not a end user trying to get customers 🙂
Your asumption is totally wrong. I’m a investor.i like to invest in glamorous projects.
simple question – why should people contact you 🙂 , if they want to buy they will talk to brokers or builder directly….lol
Are there any yahoo or Google groups of Purva Plam Beach buyers?
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/purvapalmbeachowners.
By the looks of things it definitely is going to be a sought after project once ready. Regarding the completion and delivering what is mentioned has also been taken care in the agreement . Only thing if purva can retain the maintainence of the project will be best in the interest of buyers and the builder. As I have seen any well maintained building has a very good appreciation thereby giving a premium tag to the builders which purva should take note .
Yes true Asif.. Unfortunately, Purva may handle the maintenance part only for a period of 1 year and handover it to the association (then formed).
If a majority of residents feel that Purva may be allowed to maintain the building and its amenities, that would be a desirable thing to watch for…
Do people think that this is a good investment? The investment meter shows that 49.5% of people think it’s not a good investment. Any reasons why?
What is the completion status of this project ?
I have registered a group for owners. https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/purvapalmbeachowners. Feel free to join
Ladies and Gentlemen, I had previously written in this forum when I was fooled by the Westend Sales team. Now, I have a huge security and financial damage waiting for me at my current Puravankara residence. Purva Riviera is almost a 6 year old project ( or may be more than that ) and here is what is happening here :
1. There was a income tax raid in every flat of two of the blocks in Rivieara wherein the officers came in at odd hours asked for all kind of documentation and income proof. This is because these two blocks wee not part of original Puravankara plan and has been constructed illegally. Imagine the plight of those residents…!!
2. Now icing on the cake, Puravankara has done encroachment on a land which is attached to lake and was never Puravankar’s. Now tehsildars have woken up from sleep and have told they will break the boundary wall. This will impact each and every flat here in terms of its size, khata A, the parking lots, the power transmission area. There is security concern and financial loss is not yet estimated. Atleast in the neighbouring property of Rohan Vasantha the builder is fighting at court along with residents. But Purva here has verbally told let them break the wall, we wil build it. No written commitment, no comments on all other ancillary losses. No higher management authorities in Purva are even bothering to pay any attention to such a serious issue.
We are all pulling our hair apart for the biggest mistake in our life of having invested in Purva Rivieara. Pls be very cautious and careful before you invest in any Purva Property. You never know what may hit you 10 years post possession due to all sorts of malpractices resorted by Purva. The most dishonest builder around..!!
Aparajita, do you have any other comments/caution points that one should note or remember before going for a Purvankara Palm Beach property? Or do you say that one should give them a pass entirely?
Hi Dwoito Doityo,
I would say exercise caution if you are going with any Purva Project. After 6 years, Purva Riviera’s walls were broken due to trespassing on Govt Property and no amount of muscle / money power of Purva could stop BBMP from breaking the wall. The plight of people whose cars are parked there is unimaginable. One entire block in this campus is illegally built and every other day the residents keep receiving Income Tax Notice.
I was an ignorant investor but now with one property I have learnt a lot about builders in BLR in particular about Purva after staying there for 4 years.
There would be other better projects, if possible stay away from Purva.
Management had written to me that they want to speak to me in open forum when I had pointed out their fallacies. I am still waiting for them to reach me 🙂
No 1 Fraudstar…that’s what describes them.
Regards,
Thanks for your detailed comments, Aparajita – actually its your earlier comments that made me think twice about Purvankara Palm Beach and this reply from you helped a lot. They are not even willing to divulge whether they are Khata A or Khata B which clearly indicates that not all is right with them.
Hi can someone from the forum explain what is b khatha and how can bank give loan on the said property. There r so many projects in the vicinity .
Aparajitha,
If you have such a bad experience with Purva, why did you try recently to invest in Purva West End then? Just curious to get the full picture.
Dear Kaayar,
You have failed to notice the time stamps of the messages from Aparajitha. She is staying in Purva Rivieara and thought of investing in Purva Westend but had a very bad experience with Purva marketing team in Westend due to Purva’s unethical practices. Then later i.e. after her experience with Purva Westend, she faced this razing of boundary wall by BBMP in Purva Rivieara.
If Aparajitha was an astrologer and could have foreseen what was going to happen with Purva Rivieara she would not have ventured to book an apartment in Purva Westend. I hope you curiosity is put to rest now.
Thanks for the clarification. Did the wall collapse happen very recently? I didnt know that and thats the reason for asking this questions Mr.Hari.
It is ironical that you own a purva property, was desperate to be an early bird with west end and missed the chance miserably and now on a rampage to vent out your frustrations @ purva! Awesome. Lol.
Mr Iyer,
Request you to re read Hari’s mail once more. He has very clearly captured the sequence so my English and expression seems fathomable. I have shared my experience I had with Purva, it is your choice what you do with your money. Pls refrain from personal attack. And if you are a paid agent of Purva then do get in touch with me at my personal mail id, have sure lots to share.
For people like you, the sequence once again :
1. I had invested in Rivieara where I stay now in 2011
2. I opted for Westend in Sep – Oct 2013
3. I had mentioned time and again the harassment by the team and the tonnes of lies and dishonesty that they resorted to
4. It was only post March 2014, that there was a sudden erruption of events in Purva Rivieara. First the Income Tax Notice for unapproved block and then the Wall breaking (which for your kind reference is still ongoing)
Had Point 4 happened earlier, Point 2 would not have happened. But as rightly pointed by Hari, I am not a astrologer that I could have predicted the upcoming incidents. Please note I take in stride issues like seepage etc since this can happen in any building. I have highlighted only “unethical practise and dishonesty”.
Purva Westend is not such a big deal that I am dying for not being able to invest. If I can invest there i have 100 more choices as well. It is just that I felt tremendously cheated and hence shared the horrendous story. I usually write reviews regularly in Trip Advisor, praising the hotel I like and mentioning cons of the hotel I dont. I am not paid for it. I do it since I regularly refer Trip Advisor when I plan my trip. So the way others’ review help me decide I want others also to benefit out of my experience.
I expect educated people to behave sensibly on public forums. This is a place to discuss pros and cons of a property. If you are frustrated in life for some reason, pls vent out somewhere else. Have sense and decency to use the forum for the objective it is created for. The choice of language exposes your back ground. So do exercise caution.
Regards,
That answers my question. Didnt know that the wall collapsing happened as recently as March. Thanks.
Why would Income Tax Department Serve Notice to Building/association for illegal construction ?
Income Tax Department has nothing to do will legal/illegal property… all it can check if the Transaction has been done on white or black ??
i not considering buying anything from Purva… :: curious over the IT RAID.. 😛
The launch of Purva Riviera was around 10 years back, Was the govt. sleeping on this at the expense of tax payers money. based on what documents did all the banks give loan to this property. What is the basis on which the govt has given power connection and have collected tax for the same!
I don’t seem to understand what has Income tax department got to do with this property being illegal and encroached on government land.
San
Aparajitha,
If i am not mistaken, Purva management has taken the responsibility to get the new wall built. i.e they are paying all the expenses. The apartment owners (which i believe you are too ) agreed to this rather than going to court. On the other side, Rohan Vasanta owners are in court for the same issue.
Hi TJ,
It is an internal issue so I cannot comment a lot on a public forum. Riveara got split on the choice of fighting @ court like Rohan and get the wall broken. So this internal fight is still on. Purva is only getting the wall broken and will get it raised again. However there is no answer to :
1. What happens to the transformer and car parks there ?
2. Will our agreement have to be re drafted since share of land will reduce ?
3. What is the guarantee that there are more such issues awaited like this ?
And San to your question, there is a complication with the block. It was not there in the original plan. Plus there were 2 registration for the same flat owned by the same person. Income Tax actually wanted to re open Purva’s tax evasion but residents in that block got unnecessarily dragged in the whole issue. When income tax people came for a visit they asked questions like show us the agreement etc. Unfortunately you cant question them back atleast many people dont do that.
Regards,
Hi Aparajithi sorry to hear your troubles . Why don’t you think of selling the apartment and be out of the mess . Can you please reply
Received this note from Purva directly regarding maintenance. They are expecting 2.35 per sq feet at current price + inflation. This is not bad at all.
Purva Palm Beach – Note on Indicative Maintenance Expenses
Puravankara recently announced the pre-launch of its latest and most innovative theme based residential
project, Purva Palm Beach (PPB) in Hennur, North Bangalore. We had invited “Expressions of Interest”
from prospective buyers to participate in a pre-launch process, which shall be through a market
determined quasi book building method. As a recipient of this email, we thank you for having expressed
interest in buying an apartment in PPB, a project inspired by the finest beaches of the world. We are glad
to let you know that we have received an overwhelming response to the project so far and are expecting
to commence bookings in early March.
Based on the feedback received from some of our customers, here is a note that elaborates on the
potential maintenance expenses for this project and some additional information on the volume of water
consumption in the Central Lagoon amenities. Please Note :: For ease of understanding, the
maintenance expenses has been calculated assuming as if PPB is ready to occupy today (February
2014) thereby not factoring in the potential upward inflation on the costs over the period of construction.
One of our existing projects in North Bangalore is quite similar to PPB in the context of its external water
based amenities. Hence, we have used the current maintenance costs incurred there and have drawn
parallels to what may possibly be the maintenance costs for PPB.
Particulars Existing Project in North Bangalore Purva Palm Beach **
Land 21.46 Acres 19.37 Acres
Super Built up Area 20,92,648 19,28,526
No. Of Apartments 1332 1323
Towers 16 19
Number of Floors ~ 14 floors (most towers) ~ 20 floors (most towers)
Maintenance Cost
(Post hand over to
Association)
Rs 2.11 per sq feet Rs 2.35 per sq feet **
** Assuming as if this project was ready
to occupy today. Not factoring inflation
Nominal Maintenance Costs in PPB
The design of PPB has been done after in-depth deliberations of the running maintenance costs for future
owners as well as conservative usage of resources such as water. Through this note, it will become
amply clear that the maintenance costs of PPB shall be nominal and in line with on-going facility
management costs for a comparable High Rise Premium Residential development.
Conservative Water Consumption for Common Amenities by use of Recycling
technology in PPB
The volume of water usage in public amenities has been designed intelligently, to, ensure they are
aesthetically appealing without the risk of excessive water consumption. The depth of the
meandering lagoons / water bodies other than in pools shall be minimalistic. To the layman, the water
bodies in the central Lagoon area may look like having the requirement to consume large amounts of
water. However it is hereby clarified that water in swimming pools, lagoons etc across the world and
in India are replaced only once in 6 months or more through use of water recycling and treatment
technology, all of which will be made available in PPB. Hence, the water consumption in these
common amenities will not be daily requirements but for periodic evaporation based wastages. The
watering of landscape is again done through “Drip Irrigation or Sprinkler System” and from water
recycled through the “Sewage Treatment Plant”. It is hence important to note here that in all group
housing developments excessive water consumption is triggered by rampant household consumption and
not so much as a result of water used in public amenities.
As of date, Cauvery water supply from BWSSB is believed to have reached up to HBR layout,
which is only indicatively five Kms from PPB. We believe that the Corporation water connectivity to
PPB may possibly be implemented under Cauvery IVth stage, Phase II by 2019 or so. However, we
request that the readers of this note please bear in mind that these timelines would depend on
government lead initiatives on which Puravankara has little or no control.
F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 4 / C o n f i d e n t i a l
Annexure A: Indicative Water Consumption
Water volume amount
in Litres
Current Water Consumption in one
of our projects in North Bangalore
Tentative Water Consumption
Estimation in Purva Palm Beach
Swimming Pool / Pools Indicatively 432,421 litres Indicatively 559,478 litres
Wave Pool — Indicatively 211,683 litres
(Designs still under review)
Koi Pool — Indicatively 196,461 litres
Meandering Water
bodies / canals
Indicatively 38,57,343 litres Indicatively 236,646 litres
It can be observed that the water consumption in ”Aesthetic Amenities” have been reduced without
compromising those water based amenities which will be used by residents (such as Wave pool,
Swimming pools etc). The lower water consumption in Aesthetic amenities have been achieved by
intelligent master planning which has resulted in a 360 degree circular placement of towers as well as
through other design innovations. While the designs of some of the amenities in the Lagoon area of
PPB are still under review and may change, we request prospective buyers to use this data as a broad
indicator of how design innovations are being used for the purpose of water consumption
Annexure-2: Indicative Maintenance Expenses
Particulars Indicative Monthly average
expense in one of our
projects in North
Bangalore, comparable to
Purva Palm Beach
Indicative Monthly estimated
expenses for Purva Palm
Beach, assuming the project
was ready to occupy today
(Not assuming inflation costs)
Indicative expenses of Housekeeping,
Security, STP, OWC, Landscape etc
Indicatively Rs 27,60,000 Indicatively Rs 29,34,000
Indicative expenses of Lift, DG,
BESCOM
Indicatively Rs 13,26,000 Indicatively Rs 15,12,000
Indicative expenses of Water Body Indicatively Rs 1,47,000 Indicatively Rs 1,02,900
Indicative Maintenance Cost of
Machinery in Wave Pool
NA Indicatively Rs 84,000
Indicative Running Cost of Wave Pool
(Conservative use)
NA Indicatively Rs 75,000
Indicative Total Costs (Including
establishment fees of 15% for the
interim period where Puravankara
maintains the project)
Indicatively Rs.48,67,950
(Rate per sq ft = Rs 2.43)
Indicatively Rs 54,14,085
(Rate per sq ft = Rs 2.70)
Total Establishment Cost without
establishment fees
Indicatively Rs.42,33,000 Indicatively Rs.47,07,900
Total Super Built up Area Indicatively 20,00,000 Sq Ft Indicatively 20,00,000 Sq Ft
Rate per Sq Ft/Month post interim
period
Indicatively Rs 2.11 Indicatively Rs 2.35 **
Assuming as if the project was
ready to occupy today. Not
factoring inflation
Went to their prelaunch at lalit ashok..pre launch price for first 200 ppl who expressed EOI is 4392…..my turn is on Monday.
In Purva Westend, they increased the price on the day of pre-launch for car aprk (by 50K) and Rs. 75 per sq ft for viewing charges in certain apartments. Both these charges were there earlier. That explains the poor EOI in Purva Palm Beach. Price for First 200 EOI itself is hype.
Mantri Webcity is priced at 4840 and also offering pre-emi thru PNB only.
Were you able to book?
Hi I’ve booked a premium 2bhk ground floor flat in purva palm beach with 110sft garden and 125sft terrace any suggestion ..
Is your application processed after booking ?
Did any of the customer of this forum got agreement copies? I have booked 3BHK
Yes, I have signed the agreement. CSR send the soft copy by email if asked.
There are properties available with all necessary amenities, enough space, good specs and of course at a reasonable price to the product. Guys check out the properties on the main road before taking a turn to the so called beach or what ever fancy thing it is.. U will find much better projects out there. If u want a home, rather go buy a home than getting lost in the beach crowd.
Yes, I want a home. And thats why I would like to know which ones have you found. Do drop in a note.
Be careful with Purva, They will show you dreams and sell them now which will materialize for sure but after they take you through a frustrated long years. They will not honor the Agreement that they sign if it turns out not in their favour and based on the situation then.
There is a huge trust deficit while dealing with Purva, you will realize along as you complete 3 to 4 years with them.
Apartment Built quality is poor which is being sold to you but their outdoor facility is good which is not bought by you and towards which you will pay an hefty price as maintenance.
San
Today is my first day in this forum and I am quite impressed with Harsha. I share the same view. My heart really pains when I see innocent buyers are sold so called dream home. I measured the distance from ORR: It’s almost 6KM from ORR and 1.6 KM from Hennur Road. Price quoted is too high, Demand is low and supply is high in that area. Just call Mantri Webcity on the main road and see the follow up. I am really glad to see this kind of forum. SALUTE!
Purva has a history of bad maintainance issues etc. I’d rather wait and watch on this one. Doesn’t seem like a good investment option as of right now.
The visuals are very impressive, however I do not for the life of me understand how this can be an investment proposition ? Think about it – 90+ lacks for a 3BR apartment needs to sell at 1.3+ Crore in 5 yrs from now for you to make atleast 8% return. After 5 yrs, any new buyer that is looking at crore range apt will hardly go for a 5-yr old apt for 1.3+ crore when he can add a few more or less lakhs for a brand new apt at that time. Investors, please think more carefully before burning your cash. If you are buying this to live here for the rest of your life, its your call to put in any amount of money to please yourself. Price is irrelevant in that scenario. Backwaters and beach resort ambience sounds like a dream, where is this water going to be sourced from ? How high is the maintenance going to be ? And most of all, why does anyone need a holiday experience each and every day ? Many big builders in bangalore are facing losses in existing projects – and seem to be using new projects such as these as a way to raise additional money and cover their losses. You must be nuts if you want to put your hard earned money to save these fellows. NRIs – pls use your money to buy homes in the U.S. – its way cheaper and holds better return potential
pricing seems to be too high…
Hi, all interested and prospective buyers who may be depositing their hard earned money through EOI scheme! pls do go through my horrendous experience in Purva Westend Project. I have posted reviews in the Purva Westend page in Harsha Sagar.
We had done an EOI and the experience that we went through have made us blacklist Purva forever. The most unprofessional Sales team that you will ever deal with. Bunch of lies during soft launch while the reality is far from those set of untruths. I have escalated through all possible channels and have taken a vow that every time Purva does a launch I would make sure to share my experience with prospective buyers.
By the way, I currently stay in a Purva Project in Marathahalli (bought in second sale ) and maintenance charges are very high here simply because we are tanker water reliant and have very limited water supply. So pls weigh the promises made by Purva.
Also, they are currently on the verge of loosing 6 year long income tax case and would come under cash crunch very soon. Our flats are being inspected by income tax officers to validate the false claims made by Puravankara in their returns. So pls be very careful….!!
Regards,
Aparajita
Sour grapes!
Aparajita is totally right and hats off to her spirit to educate the poor investors. I just laugh at Nandama comment for Aparajita. Why do you feel someone will put all her frustrations everytime on forums, if Aparajita has enough money to buy Purva westend, do anyone think she will have less money to go invest in any other projects. She is just spending time here, so that atleast poor investors who are fooled by these Purva people can be saved. Purva salesmen entice you to project but once you do the first installment you are forever on their pity. We bought flat at Westend, we went through same ordeal that Aparajita described at ITC Gardenia. And I am sure they will do same unscrupulous practice at the launch of Purva Palm beach as well (Even if your queue no. as per EOI will be higher in rank, you will not be allowed to choose your flats as they do their gimmicks at the launch. They will block all good flats at launch and last but not the least, it will be a fish market and you have to run around for any sort of information for the launch status the venue itself. All big wigs will be giving their sarcastic smile if you talk to them).
So just believe if some like Aparajita is spending time here and giving the suggestion. You don’t have to commit the same mistakes to learn.
Westend project dates are not being honored from day1, their prelaunch after lot of dilly-dallying happened on 21st dec. But they were prompt to take the first big installment on Jan-15, but after that we are just waiting , no sign of agreement which was supposed to be done in early of Feb, so once can assume the project status later.
So from now on, no Purva projects, even the projects are so enticing and they give whatever offers.
Hi Nandama,
When people share their experience on forums, it is for awareness of all in general. We are blessed with this technology in today’s world. I belong to that category who does check reviews and feedback on the net before I eat out / plan a holiday / buy a product. I also write reviews so that someone can benefit. There are 1000s of projects in BLR and outside BLR wherein I can invest. My feedback was to make aware investors before they commit a mistake that I committed with EOI in Westend
Also, pls note I have heard comments from the Purva Sales Team – Mr Manas to be specific, that they have learnt from their mistakes in Westend and would try not to repeat that. This very clearly indicates that they are conscious how they goofed up and messed up Purva Westend Sales.
I dont understand what made you feel that I was dying to invest in Westend and “grapes are sour”. This makes me feel, Either you are working for Purva or you may be related in some way. I am sure a genuine investor will not pass such comments for an honest feedback. Good Luck to you and hope you are never cheated. With more people like you, I am sure Consumer Courts can shut shop 🙂
Regards,
Hello Aparajita, I called sour grapes because I am following your story from day one when you went public. You tried your best to negotiate with purva management to get an allotment of your choice at pre-launch price @ purva west end. When that failed miserably you started ranting it out everywhere. My advice to you is not to repeat the same story many times. You have written your ordeal at a great length and I reckon by repeating it many times you are just diluting the message.
Chandamama, Repetition is required to being the point across. Many people get fooled by the misleading advertisements and false promises by the sales team (beach, water bodies etc), so its required to periodically voice sane opinions for the benefit of every one.
Dear Nandama,
You seem to me knowing more than me as to what I have done for Westend….!! I have been completely transparent about the steps I followed and had sought advise on the discussion thread on Westend Forum. People had been kind enough to direct me through channels where I can raise my voice. And as I already told, I would post my comments every time I see a Purva Launch.
If you are happy satisfied customer of Purva, you can simply ignore my comments. I am not sure why you have to be personal about it.
I did an EOI only to get an apartment of my choice. Isnt that obvious ? Why would I have to negotiate on that ? And if I have to do that, doesnt it clearly bring the point how meaningless the EOI and associated promises were ?
This is a forum to share experience on project / builder etc. If you have to make personal remarks, pls use the personal id. And I hope you understand it is indecent to comment on someone’s investment capacity.
Regards,
You are lucky that your horrendous experience was short and you got out, Imagine what will happen if you go through this horrendous experience for the next 8 to 10 years
San
Can anyone here tell me how many projects has Purva successfully completed in 2013? ok lets go one more year back, 2012? or may be in 2011? Or to further simplify, how many of these fancy projects that they keep launching were completed by Purva in last 3 years? Beware guys, they will take your money and delay the project by good 3-4 years. Expect possession in 2020 or may be beyond that.
I sent an eoi but still feel the water theme is outrageous. So many apartments I have seen with no water in swimming pool. Calling it under maintenance.
They should have given a park with features. People would have loved greenery… Also created a clubhouse in the middle of the greenery at a decent height… with water body around it…
and pricing it lower so people would have not hurt there wallets, they would have sold well and it would have been win win for all… 🙂
Has anyone booked flats with this artificial beaches project? I am still not able to convenience myself to book flat with this theme..:D
Water is already scarce in Hennur.
Plus the price band is on the higher side, considering it is around 5 kms from Hennur Outer Ring Road.
A conservative estimate of the total cost if we consider pre-launch rate to be 4500 psqft for a beach facing 1150 sqft aptmt on 5th floor will be 70 Lakhs + registration.
Other equally good options from good builders are available are in vicinity to Biozeen, with closer ready-to-move-in dates.
Outer ring road is not 5 , it is 7+ KM from thw project. and MG road they say is 15 Km. but travel anyday anytime except midnight will take 45 min to 1 hour.
This is a valuable feedback. Thanks. Allow us (Team Puravankara) to however offer some clarifications for your kind information.
Water in swimming pools and other such water bodies are treated water through filtration plants. Once a pool is filled up, the water is recycled and treated for use upto or beyond 6 months. So in short these water bodies will consume a refill only once every 6 months or more. The water consumption will not increase because of the common amenities, it will increase because of houselhold use. Based on the reviews seen here, we are creating a brief note clarifying the maintenance costs, so that, as customer you all can take an informed decision.
Regards
Anand
Team Puravankara
Dear Purvankara Team,
Wow is the comment when I read your explanation. By the way, in a project named “Purva Riviera”, you created water bodies which was supposed to be the “highlight” of that project. After completion of the project have you ever peeped in once to see why those water bodies are dry most parts of the year ? Why has it become a headache for the existing Maintenance Team and Management Committee to keep it filled with water ? Ask those MC members what a horrendous task and effort it has been to maintain those small water bodies. It is hilarious to hear that you will maintain a “beach”.
Oh yes, ofcourse there will be water when the Project is handed over. Then “maintaining” that water (and ofcourse the cost) is going to be the headache of residents plus those poor members who form part of Mangt Committee.
Regards,
Regards,
Regards,
in the project named Purva Venezia they did not even provide the promised water bodies and amenities !
I wonder what will be the maintenance in such projects after some years. 2 BHK for 70 lakhs approx for apartment after 4 years of possession time.
I have a plot just opposite in 100 mts from this project and there is no water even at 1100 sqft. where the hell are they going to fill the beach with water. Even if they do then the residents have to pay for buying that water.
>I have a plot just opposite in 100 mts from this project and there is no water even at 1100 sqft. where >the hell are they going to fill the beach with water. Even if they do then the residents have to pay for >buying that water.
Hi Vk
This is interesting data point you have provided – which made me stop and think and consider this point. As I thought Hennur/Hebbal area has so many lakes around (find 5 in google maps nearby manyata tech park) – so thought underground water should be abundant. Is this a norm around Hennur area.
Do you have cauvery water supply in your home or atleast does BWSB have a plan to provide one ? As i hear on other side of ORR (towards RT ngr side), cauvery water supply is already available. And i hear manyata tech park is also going to get cauvery soon ?
Thoughts/comments please.
Rgds
Hi,
This project is located about 1km off Hennur Road and is very close to the Biozeen factory.
Why would someone pay as high as INR 4,500/ sq. ft. where the connectivity and support infrastructure is yet to come up. On the other side, the location is known for water scarcity and you go beyond the limitations in the location and launch a project on beach theme which would require atleast 10,000 liters of water to replenish it daily. On the first look its a no brainer to invest in this project. I would recommend to look at East South Bangalore where your investment will make sense. Going forward this region will go dry and all these big apartment project will have to rely on tankers. I suggest places like Kannakapura Road, Anekal, Chandapura as good investment for residential properties as these locations have abundant availability of ground and natural river water.
Although it may be consider to be a inferior location, I still believe these locations are sustainable because one of your basic need is water and which is easily available here.
I suggest everyone here to blindly ignore North Bangalore, it may turn into sunk investment.
Ill let you know the complete details related to this project, if you could send your contact details to
How do we handle Tsunami coming from the beach 🙂
They would be installing Tsunami detectors. This is what their sales team is promising.
Thats awesome. Wow. ever since I was a kid, I wanted to stay in an apartment which had Tsunami detectors. Purva just made my life dream come true. But wait, did their sales team say where the data from Tsunami detectors is getting stored. I heard in the nearby Mantri Web City project they are providing cloud services. May be Purva and Mantri can collaborate. 🙂
you do not have to handle tsunami… Puravankara will handle it..!
So how much is the upfront money Purva is asking for handling possible future Tsunami? 😉
Will Puruva run away from the tsunami or people should run away..instead of beach ..they can give some greenary and charge less to the people..
Real estate sector is not doing well..Govt is planning to give houses for all so regulator is must in this sector..So request people to wait till Real estate regulator comes in place..this
will happen this year definitely..I would urge all the people in this forum to send and email to
PMO asking for RER in this sector..Once this is implemented all these marketing gimmicks will go away.
I have been to their pre-launch announcement event yesterday. They are accepting EOI’s and announced price range of 4290 and 4690. Depending on the application response, allotment will be offered on first come first serve basis in March.
Projects and amenities remind Resort living….
Got a mailer from one realtors….
*Options of 2-3 BHK Luxury apartments.
*Tentative sizes- 1150 sq.ft. to 1850 sq.ft.
* Approximate Land Size- 22 acres.
*Tentative Pricing- Rs. 4300/- to 4500/- per Sq. Ft.
**Pre-launching Today, Friday, 24-01-2014.
** Currently we are collecting “Expression of Interest” Only, the cheques will not be presented until your consent is obtained , based on the Floor plans,availability and other aspects,at the time of allotment
Expression of Interest for 2 BHK- Rs. 2,00,000/-
Expression Of Interest For 3 BHK- Rs. 3,00,000/-
earlier it was told that indicative price inclused everything except registration. Now it says clubhouses and overed car park extra almost amounting to 6 Lakhs. how ridiculous
I am not sure whether this project is going to be good from investment perspective. Location is around 6.5km inside from Hennur Road. They say that there is going to be 1300 premium apartment. It’s 21 acre project out of which 4 acres are reserved for making Artificial Sea Beach.
Location & Connectivity is going to bite this proejct.
Anyone interested in the location, please see the following link –
Purva Palm Beach Location on Google Maps
It’s roughly 3 kms (not 6.5kms) from Hennur road.
6.5 km from ORR hennur cross !!!
Artificial Sea beach ? Well, thats a new one ! In a city where there is a struggle for basic amenities like Water, Electricity, Roads etc, we are having artificial beaches ! Hopefully, it would not require tankers..
Yes, Even everyone is having the same doubt on it. I hope they are not going to charge extra for maintaining the artificial beaches.
Ask PURUVANKARA 24 * 7 water ..if they can provide that then it is great. This project may not take off. when people in Bangalore are struggling for basic necessity..they cannot waste water ..Any one can file a case in the court to get this project stopped…Are NGOs listening..
First is basic necessity is important.
Talked to Purva sales guy today. Regarding the water concerns, this is what he had to say:
“They have found water after digging 650 ft only. They will dig 20 borewells in the entire project area, out of which they will need to exhaust only 3 borewells for construction. The rest will be used for meeting the apartment needs and all the extensive landscaping(wave pool, gazebo, swimming pool…………….).
This should be sufficient water for the next 8-10 years, at least.”
>> This should be sufficient water for the next 8-10 years, at least
http://www.firstpost.com/india/will-bangalore-have-to-be-evacuated-by-2023-697649.html
http://karnataka.indiaeveryday.in/news-will-bangalore-have-to-be-evacuated-by-2023-1163-5316769.htm
Don’t know which one to believe
This is only marketing strategy to sell the flats, After that Purva will not be in picture to see or help for water issues. Whole Bangalore is struggling for water and giving high amount for fulfilling their basic necessity of water and here Purva is promising beaches to Bangalore people. Its looks unrealistic. Also if water will be vanished then buyer have to pay high amount for maintenance of artificial beaches.
My friend stays in Purva Venezia, which was also designed with water theme (like Venice city). The residents just had a dharna there with big posters standing in front of the office, complaining that there is no water, no electricity connection and all the promises of Purva has fallen flat. He warned me against ever to invest in Purva.
a swimming pool itself is a big luxury for a third world country like ours. And only third rate people can promise such amenities.
Thanks Mitva (wow sounds so corny :P)
check out these links folks
http://www.mouthshut.com/review/Puravankara-Builders-review-ulrtmqrpon
http://www.consumercomplaints.in/complaints/puravankara-projects-ltd-c122222.html#c1475315
Sachin,
With your active participation in rebuffing each and every project for one reason or the other, whole community is waiting for the PROJECT in which you are going to book your dream apartment/villa/villament! Have you narrowed down any project? When someone asked you if there are any projects that has matched your expectations, you said you dont want to spoon feed. MO, its not spoon feeding. He is just asking you to share the information so that others can benefit. if other are going to book in that project, you are going to be benefited by it directly or indirectly which is actually the purpose of this community and discussion forum. They why not share it?
@KayAar – buddy my focus/sole intention is not to rebuff each and every project. I try and do thorough research on the projects that interest me. My logic is simple, to me 1.2-1.3 Cr (which is the going rate of a 3BHK with A/B grade builders) is a big amount. If I am spending that amount i want to make sure I get the value for that money. I dont understand why should i compromise when I am paying a big amount. Of course there are people who are happy to live next to a graveyard or under the HT lines or travel 15-20 KMs in Bangalore traffic after paying similar amount. But I am not one among them. And i am not an investor, so I dont buy the logic of “xyz” area will become the new MG Road in “abc” years. There were few projects that I considered (did not tick all the boxes of course but i felt i could manage) but then eventually did not work out for some reason or the other. So right now, nothing is finalized. But yes this exercise has been a great learning experience for me. At least I know for sure the ground reality of Real Esate. I also know which builders to avoid at any cost. And as I have said multiple times, everyone has a different requirement and different viewpoint. So the project I may like, a number of people may not like and vice versa.
These days its better to buy a tract of land in a township/layout and construct a house according to our specs. Its almost like all builders across India have committed themselves to their mission statement of continuously subjecting their customers to harassment, ridicule and what-not.
>> not going to charge extra for maintaining the artificial beaches.
why not? association needs to pay (or one gets commercial approvals where people can come here for entertainmnet and pay to buy ticket. That money can be used to maintain it – like water wave of wonder la though needs approvals + will result in many people roaming around that area). if they are already charging maint for next 10 years, that could be different scenario (though water cost may not be part of that as tanket water cost keeps varying). Just my take.
I reckon it would be part of huge monthly maintenance cost. Wonder who is interested in such themed apartments. My personal choice is a well constructed spacious apartment in a good location. I care less for amenities including gym, steam, sauna and swimming pool etc. If I want to use any of it I would rather have membership with a good gym that is professionally well maintained. I know some of you like swimming pool, gym, steam, sauna etc.
killer response from purva marketing team on beach maintenance:
Artificial beach will not require any special maintenance, there are many lakes and pond in bangalore surviving from many years without any single rupee maintenance. only sand and wave generator machine would attract some maintenance but it will be once in year or 2year. this whole arrangement is an eye candy and not for talking bath on beach so water need not to be clean. and its not a still water so no mosquitoes.
still if association willing to frequently change water they are free to do so.
Just check with these guys once again. Hope they dont mean virtual when the say artificial. Or may just provide a display with a beach 😛
This is a valuable feedback. Thanks. Allow us (Team Puravankara) to however offer some clarifications for your kind information.
Water in swimming pools and other such water bodies are treated water through filtration plants. Once a pool is filled up, the water is recycled and treated for use upto or beyond 6 months. So in short these water bodies will consume a refill only once every 6 months or more. The water consumption will not increase because of the common amenities, it will increase because of houselhold use. Based on the reviews seen here, we are creating a brief note clarifying the maintenance costs, so that, as customer you all can take an informed decision.
Regards
Anand
Team Puravankara
Location : Hennur Road, North Bangalore
Type : Residential Apartment
Land area : 22 Acres
Blocks : 8 Blocks
Floors : B+G+20 Floors
Total units : 1230 Apartments
Types : 2 BHK, 2.5 BHK, 3 BHK & 4 BHK
Size of Apts. : 1150 Sft. – 2700 Sft.
Completion: 2017
Name of the project is purva palm beach. I was contacted by couple of their sales rep. They are accepting EOI.
Needs correction. It is 16 acre project. Expected to offer about 1400 apartments.
already mantri is struggling to sell it apartment..god only knows how 1400 apartments will be sold
i defienlty see something wrong in the real estate industry..better be safe than sorry..
Hi
Sorry but the information shared by you is incorrect. The project is 19 odd acres offering 1325 units. Thanks
Regards
Anand
Team Puravankara
I have visited the site… The connectivity ( bus and auto ) seemed to be less… Also did nt see any bus stops on the main road or auto stands for few kms…
Harsha – pls can you let me know your thoughts on the improvement of connectivity in the next 3 years. Also the site is bit interior so am bit worried on the conveyance part
Prasanna, what rate are they offering? Apart from connectivity, do you think it is worth the price? Please share your insight.
They have not yet disclosed the price… hope to know tht soon…
Gubbi cross is the nearest bus stand at the intersection of Hennur + Narayanapura Rd intersection, from google maps it is about 1.5-2kms from purvankara.
Visited the site yesterday.Decent number of enquiries.
Info –> Recycled water will be used for all landscaping.
Charges incurred per apartment per year for all water needs as per Purva estimate is INR 15000.
All approvals in place. Only plan sanction is pending.
Launch expected early March.
all purva projects are now available for sale in the TOI news paper..People are finding it difficult to exit the project becoz of inflated price. its better to wait till Real estate regulator comes in place..you will feel safe else people risk the option of losing hard earned money.
How would the water be re-cycled? I do not see any re-cycling or filtering plants in the plan. Also, with so many water bodies, maintenance would be more…one does not want all these water parks to have dirty water, leading to breeding ground for disease & insects (esp mosquitos). What would be the expected maintenance charges? It is better to clarify all questions/concerns before booking..this is not the only project in Bangalore.
any more detail pls
Price psqft?
Location is fantastic . Price should be in the range of 4500 or slightly higher. This area will further appreciate and no doubt on it. I only wonder about builders timeframe to complete. Venezia had taken long time.
No customer will talk like this..i am sure you are from puruvankara.. first provide 24 * 7 water
The land patch is between outer ring road & proposed peripheral ring out which makes it good in long run.