If you are an international looking for a house in Gurgaon, you know the issue. All of the listing photos are identical. All projects are "iconic". Then there's the “social media” forwards from family and friends and the fifth appointment with a broker and it's difficult to know what's worth your money.

The Celebrity Homes in Palam Vihar is definitely worth a detailed consideration, so let's bypass the sales jargon and get to the substance of the project.

Why Palam Vihar, specifically

Palam Vihar is not the latest name in Gurgaon – that is the point. It's one of the older, more settled sectors, so roads are there, schools are there and markets are there. This isn't a promise of infrastructure five years in the future! When you are an NRI who needs a home base for your parents, a property that won't remain empty as some corridor gets built around it, or a property you can enjoy without having to deal with a construction site when you are next to India, that's when the maturity becomes important.

There are several configurations available:

Celebrity Homes is pitched as a condo offering range of choices:

• ● For those who wish to purchase an apartment that requires minimal upkeep and comes with all the amenities, the 3 and 4 BHK apartments are the perfect choice.
• ● For those requiring a little more space and a little more management, there are 270 square yard villas.
• ● Penthouses, for those who want the last floor view but are unwilling to come to terms regarding it.

It's a reasonable extent for any project and directly targets the needs of NRI buyers which are different from the typical "family of four" brochure customer. Others are seeking an apartment that they can move into, lock up, and leave to rent out. Others are thinking of returning to India eventually and want to buy a villa that they can expand on.

The price band

The range of configurations gives rise to units that are listed here between approximately ₹2.5 Cr and ₹7.5 Cr instead of one number. Following this type of range, as ever, the correct question to ask is what is the breakdown of the units, rather than the headline. Huge distance can be covered between a 3 BHK apartment and a penthouse that are in the same "starting from" line.

What should the NRI buyers do before making any commitment?

You can gain interest by reading a blog post. This should not be the item you are signing up for. Before you proceed any further, request:

• ● RERA registration number of the particular project, and verify yourself with the Haryana RERA portal.
• ● Actual possession timeline (not the marketing version)
• ● Process of Power of Attorney, as most NRI buyers will not be there throughout the process.
• ● Repatriation rules – If you want to sell or rent out the unit later on, the RBI rules here are specific and better to get right the first time.

There is no warning sign here. It simply means the same obligations you would expect from any consultant – and if he's a good one, he can explain them to you without getting all defensive.

Our take

Celebrity Homes is a project crafted for individualities who would like to enjoy the luxury of Gurgaon with out the unpredictability of Gurgaon's more recent corridors. The site really does the rest. The particular unit and price may not be appropriate for you and will depend on factors that only a brochure can provide you with information about; layout efficiency, builder's reputation, construction process etc., and what the corresponding resale units are currently fetching in Palam Vihar.

That's where we can help you directly. Whether you are considering Celebrity Homes or comparing it with other dwellings at Palam Vihar and Dwarka Expressway, contact us and we will explain all the numbers and not a single pitch!

Call Ashiana Real Estate Consultants

S-120 (GF), Palam Vyapar Kendra, Palam Vihar, Gurgaon-122017, Haryana.
+91-98100 76991 | info@ashianaestates.com