DLF Westend Heights New Town – Bangalore

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1. Nair said:

   Hey , Do you know if banks are giving loan for the said DLF property in Bangalore. If yes can you provide the details of the banks. Thanks in advance.

   June 12th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
2. Sanjay Bagra said:

   Axis bank

   August 1st, 2009 at 11:32 pm
3. Sanjay Bagra said:

   Have you booked any unit in DLF.

   August 1st, 2009 at 11:33 pm
4. krishnas said:

   HI Sanjay,

   No..I haven’t booked any units. But, there is legal issues with that project. Please esquire before buying any units in that project.
   http://news.oneindia.in/2009/05/08/dlf-in-trouble-with-bbmp-over-new-housing-project.html

   Thanks,
   Krishna

   August 2nd, 2009 at 2:52 am
5. Sanjay Bagra said:

   No ow there is a legal clearance for the project except BBMP approval and hence Axis bank is giving in principle approval for this project

   August 2nd, 2009 at 4:20 am
6. krishnas said:

   HI Sanjay,

   Thank you updating the details.

   Thanks,
   Krishna

   August 7th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
7. JAHNAB said:

   BBMP approvals have come…

   August 8th, 2009 at 7:28 am
8. krishnas said:

   HI JAHNAB,

   Thank you for the update. Can you provide me any official source to know the approval.

   Thanks,
   Krishna

   August 8th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
9. sanjaybagra said:

   I have booked one unit with DLF and got an email confirmation from them

   August 9th, 2009 at 3:42 am
10. Anand gupta said:

    The approvals from BBMP is for S+4 floors only. DLF has planned for S+18 floors. What about for balance floors ?..

    Still there are issues related with DLF plan.. They are not transparent.

    August 11th, 2009 at 12:52 am
11. Siddharth said:

    Hey could you tell me what kind approval they have obtained from BBMP…..!!

    I was also planning to book a 2bhk flat in DLF …but now i think …i should be careful..

    Anticipating you feedback..!!

    August 11th, 2009 at 2:11 am
12. Anand gupta said:

    Hi siddharth,

    I have recd. a mail from DLF stating that they have obtained approval from BBMP for S+4 floors. It is ok if they have planned for 4 floor only.

    Anyway the project is good considering the three years time frame. Only problem is with Banks. Till now.. they are not sanctioning loan for this project.

    Better check with Banks before booking the apartment in DLF….

    August 11th, 2009 at 2:44 am
13. krishnas said:

    HI Anand,

    Thank you for the info. Yes..it is good idea to check with the bank guys before taking any decision. They better which are the flats got approval from the govt.

    Thanks,
    Krishna

    August 12th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
14. sanjaybagra said:

    Go ahead with this project.The present price at 2100/- per sq feet is very attractive.I have booked one unit.Within 3 years it will definitely be at 3000/ per square feet.Hiranandani coming up at 3800/ per sq feet,Prestige Notting hills at 3950/- per sq feet,Esteem around 3000 per sq feet.

    August 13th, 2009 at 12:21 am
15. Anand gupta said:

    In principle project is good. I have already booked a unit and applied loan from ICICI bank. Only problem is finance through bank. Till today.. they are not sanctioning loan for this project. Let’s see..

    Let’s share if anyone have got loan for this project. Thanks in advance.

    August 13th, 2009 at 1:31 am
16. sanjaybagra said:

    Pls do not go with ICICI.The interest rate is one of the highest.Go with Axis bank Mobile no 9980557091 Conatact person Popegowda.

    August 13th, 2009 at 4:16 am
17. Kanti said:

    Can you suggest me the total cost which will come for the 2BHK with 1085 square ft..I would like to know all the hidden costs also and when to pay them .
    And what i am planning is to pay 4 lac as the booking amount.So can you suggets me what will be the charges i need to pay and when.I am planning to take the loan from Bank accordingly.

    Thanks
    Kanti

    August 17th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
18. RamKiran said:

    Hi,
    Iam new to this blog. I have booked a flat in DLF westend heights. Could you please let me know if any one have any latest updates on approval. So far I knew that DLF has got approval from BBMP and BDA for only 4 floors. I booked for 9th floor. Will there be any problem in future?

    Could you please leave any comments on the approval side?

    Thanks & Regards,
    Ram.

    September 21st, 2009 at 5:13 am
19. Arif said:

    Hi,

    The same for me too. I have booked a flat in DLF westend heights.
    Still they didn’t get approval. But my second payment date is nearing. Donno what to do. If any body have an idea/suggestion on this, kindly let me know.

    September 21st, 2009 at 11:54 pm
20. sanjay bagra said:

    Go ahead.I have also made 2 payments.The approval is expected by end of this month or 1st week of Oct 2009.There is a timely rebate plan of Rs 100/- per sq feet,so if there is a delay you may not get that.

    September 22nd, 2009 at 1:47 am
21. san said:

    I have visited the site yesterday and did not find any construction work going on there. If they have not received the BBMP approval how you guys are getting Bank loans? I am interested in buying a flat but but worried with the news .. Any coments?

    September 29th, 2009 at 9:45 am
22. krishnas said:

    Hello San,

    If you think there is legal issue in the apartments, it is better wait till the problem is solved.

    Thanks,
    Krishna

    September 29th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
23. arif said:

    Hope they will get approval soon. They will start the project only if they get the approval for entire project. As far my knowledge, there is no apartments available below to 10th floor.

    September 30th, 2009 at 2:57 am
24. Sakthi said:

    Hi,

    I am interested in booking a flat. I infact spoke to the sales person. He told me the project is approved by SBI,Axis,ICICI and HDFC. Anyone got calls from any of these banks. Will appreciate your inputs.

    Thanks

    September 30th, 2009 at 4:33 am
25. Anand gupta said:

    In principle project is approved by all leading Banks (SBI, AXIS, LICHF, ICICI, HDFC, CITY) & providing loan for S+4 levels as DLF has got approval for 4 floors only from BBMP. It is expected that DLF will manage to get the approvals for all 18 floors. If you are not in hurry & wait for 3++ years for getting posession of your flat you can book the flat, as DLF is taking installment payments based on construction stages. Moreover, they are providing compensation for delay after 36 months.

    I have booked a flat in 3rd floor and getting loan from ICICI bank…

    Any update is welcome..

    September 30th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
26. m, rao said:

    I have booked a flat in 12 th floor in westend heights. I find the marketing personal are very cooperative and open minded. However i don’t find the reasons for such delay in getting BBMP approval for all the floors even after 1 year.

    What may bethe reasons ?

    October 5th, 2009 at 3:01 am
27. arif said:

    Hi,

    Anybody get any updates on the approval side.

    October 12th, 2009 at 3:13 am
28. arif said:

    DLF has not yet started the construction and also not having approval for entire project. Any body knows the reason for this delay..kindly let us know all.

    thanks

    October 14th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
29. sb said:

    Hi

    I have been speaking to the marketting guys… they did tell me that approval will happen(for floors beyond S+4).. but could not tell when !
    I have booked a nice croner flat in 11th floor,
    The prices are good and aggressive , so no doubt that it is a bargain buy,
    Hopefully once the approval happens we can take the loan…

    October 17th, 2009 at 1:06 am
30. m, rao said:

    yesterday , I had gone to the site for a casual visit. They have startered widening of the road at the entrance.

    Model flat has not yet been constructed nor even startered consturction.

    Even after several promises , the BBMP approval has not yet been received.

    October 19th, 2009 at 3:51 am
31. arif said:

    Yes, I too visited. No sign of construction yet. Marketing executive told some months back that, “all the approval will be completed by month end of September, and construction will start on October first week” … But that’s not happened. If we call them and ask regarding this, they will tell some other month..that too won’t happen…

    Donno what’s the actual issue… even small developers getting approval without any issues…

    October 19th, 2009 at 11:46 pm
32. priya said:

    hi all.

    i have also booked a flat in dlf westendheights 9th floor…do post if u have any updates on the approval side….Since i stay abroad, any updates will be highly appreciated..Thanks in advance

    October 21st, 2009 at 7:35 am
33. krishnas said:

    Hello Priya,

    Thank you for the comments. I will surely post the update here. Till now there is no information
    on the approval.

    Thanks,
    Krishna

    October 21st, 2009 at 7:32 pm
34. arif said:

    Hi guys,

    Did any body get updates on approval.

    November 4th, 2009 at 4:45 am
35. Chalil said:

    Priya,
    Can you tell me for how much did you book the flat for?How much is it total coming to for 3BR/2Toilet?
    Thanks
    Chalil

    November 4th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
36. Namz said:

    Guys,

    Nov first week is also almost over and we still keep hearing the same story with regards to higher floor approval and until and unless all the approvals are in place the construction won’t start. I’ve been hearing the same story since Aug when I booked a flat and till now haven’t been any progress on the approval front. The possession time is also 2012 and if its delayed further, its no good. I only booked it without even seeing the model flat only on the reputation and name of DLF. But this is getting highly unprofessional now…

    November 5th, 2009 at 2:47 am
37. Sreekanth said:

    Hi folks, I am just planning to buy a flat in DLF. After reading all the above chat I am bit feared. I was talking to the marketing person and he said the price will hike by 10% after 17th Nov because they get the approval and start the work…

    can some body please tell me If I can go ahead and still wait for it even its 10% more price…

    November 5th, 2009 at 3:38 am
38. Namz said:

    Well….u spoke to the marketing guy and it definitely is a clear cut marketing gimmick that the price is going to go up if you don’t book now. They used the same trick earlier in September regarding the price hike and at that time they said the construction will start by Sep end or Oct first week. Can’t trust these guys coz they have lost credibility in my eyes. Take your call man but I’ve just heard complains after complians…

    November 5th, 2009 at 4:01 am
39. rao said:

    I HAVE ALSO GONE THROUGH THE SAME TRUMA. THESE MKT GYS ARE GIVING FALSE PROMISES AND NEVER STICK TO THEIR WORDS. THEY PROMISED THAT WORK WILL DEFINITELY START BY OCT 1ST, COME WHAT MAY. BUT ALL ARE FALSE PROMISES.

    LET THE BUYER’S TAKE THEIR OWN DECISIONS SINCE NOBODY CAN GIVE ANY CORRECT ASSURANCE.

    November 5th, 2009 at 4:48 am
40. Namz said:

    Yes, but the poor buyers like myself who took them on face value due to the reputation of DLF as the best buliders in India are stuck.Even if you manage to get a refund of the first few installments paid, the deposit advance won’t be refunded. Don’t have any other option but to sit bakc and wait, hoping and praying that the project will start soon.

    November 5th, 2009 at 5:34 am
41. krishnas said:

    Hello Sreekanth,

    You can book only when they got the approval. Otherwise why you should worry, there is many other builders with approval. Try other builders.

    Thanks,
    Krishna

    November 5th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
42. arif said:

    Hi Namz,

    What you mean that
    “Even if you manage to get a refund of the first few installments paid, the deposit advance won’t be refunded.”

    Is it the booking amount?

    thanks

    November 5th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
43. Anand gupta said:

    Hi all!

    Booking amount is non refundable. If any one cancell his booking only installments are refundable. However, there is a clause in agreement that after one year if DLF is unable to get the required approval they will refund the entire amount less brokerage charge paid to brokers. So need not to be worry & pray that DLF will get approvals & start construction. till now they have approval for upto s+4 levels. Considering the 36 months construction period, one can wait for one year for approvals.

    November 5th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
44. Namz said:

    Hi Anand,

    Are you sure about this clause? We were clearly told that the booking amount is non refundable. Does it say something about it in the agreement that if the approval period crosses one year, the advance will also be refunded if required? Can you be specific as to which paga since I don’t remember reading it?

    November 6th, 2009 at 1:09 am
45. Shubh said:

    Hi, I have booked a flat in DLF Westend few days back, and have started a yahoogroup , maybe its a good idea we all have a common place to communicate and be in touch as this is a bit risky project.

    Group name: dlfwestendheightowners
    Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dlfwestendheightowners

    November 7th, 2009 at 6:10 am
46. Astha Nagrath said:

    Is anyone interested in selling a 1820 sq ft unit. Pls contact @ 9663330954

    November 7th, 2009 at 9:22 am
47. Deepak Chhibber said:

    Hi,

    I just confirmed for the approval status from BBMP and they have received the approval for S+18 floor and now they are waiting for the approval from BDA which is expected by this month end and by the end of december or first week in January, DLF will start with the construction.

    Thanks & Regards,
    Deepak

    November 11th, 2009 at 3:49 am
48. krishnas said:

    Hello Deepak Chhibber,

    Thank you for the update. Please let us know from where you have got the information. That would help others to check the status in future.

    Thanks,
    Krishna

    November 11th, 2009 at 4:30 am
49. vishal said:

    Really Good news if DLF has got the approval….

    November 11th, 2009 at 4:30 am
50. krishnas said:

    Hello Vishal,

    It should be good news for those who already bought the apartments in that project. If any one planning to buy, will have to wait till the approval is granted. Past few months they are telling the same story, till now they did not get all the approvals.

    Thanks,
    Krishna

    November 11th, 2009 at 4:44 am
51. ariff said:

    Hi Deepak Chhibber,

    How and from where you got this approval information ?

    Kindly let us know.

    thanks

    November 12th, 2009 at 2:27 am
52. Vishal said:

    Dear all,
    Please visit below mentioned link to know the DLF status as on 12th Nov’09. But nothing to worry,everyone knows about DLF. They will get the approval. DLF is going to revise the rates again.
    http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/cnbc-tv18-comments/dlf-to-reconsider-high-end-row-house-project-format_424393.html

    November 12th, 2009 at 9:29 am
53. Abhishek said:

    Hi all,

    I am in touch with the DLF guys since March 2009. Then they had promised that they will get all the approvals by June and construction will start. Then the mailed me saying that the approvals have been given recieved. Luckily I checked the BBMP article, and refrained from buying. Next they assured me that BBMP approval will be received by Septmber. In september it became October end. And since last week it has become ‘a couple of days’, along with a warning message of price rise.

    Its really shameful to see such wrong means being adopted so openly.

    November 13th, 2009 at 11:27 am
54. Vishal said:

    Hi,
    Anybody get any updates on the DLF approval side

    November 21st, 2009 at 10:28 pm
55. KM rao said:

    DLF HAS GOT THE BDA APPROVAL ON 10TH NOV 09 AND EXPECTING BBMP APPROVAL BY END OF NOV. THEY HAVE STARTERED SITE MARKING IN THE AREA AND MAY TAKE ABOUT 1 OR TWO MONTHS TO PUT UP MODEL FLAT ALONG WITH SITE OFFICE. I HAD VISITED THE SITE LAST WEEK WHERE I TALKED TO SOME GYES WHO CAME TO SET OF OFFICE.

    THIS IS ONLY A UPDATE OF THE PROJECT SO FAR

    THANKS

    November 22nd, 2009 at 9:17 pm
56. sanjay bagra said:

    The GOOD NEWS is that the price is going to be increased to rs.2500/- per sq feet effective Dec 15th which amounts to a whopping 51% increase from the original price of rs.1500/- per sq feet.

    November 23rd, 2009 at 12:32 am
57. sanjay bagra said:

    Pls note the original price was Rs 1850/- per sq feet and not Rs 1500/-

    November 23rd, 2009 at 12:33 am
58. krishnas said:

    Hello Sanjay,

    Thank you for the Info.
    Where you got this news? did you contact them directly.

    Thanks,
    Krishna

    November 23rd, 2009 at 1:46 am
59. krishnas said:

    Hello KM rao,

    Thank you for the info.

    Thanks,
    Krishna

    November 23rd, 2009 at 1:50 am
60. ariff said:

    Initially they quoted at Rs 1850/- per sq feet and after that they increased to Rs 2100/- and now it will be Rs 2500/-

    November 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 am
61. krishnas said:

    Hello Ariff,

    Are you planning to buy the apartments in that project?

    Thanks,
    Krishna

    November 23rd, 2009 at 3:45 am
62. ariff said:

    Hi Krishna,

    No.. I have already booked apartment in 2nd floor at cost Rs.2100/-

    November 23rd, 2009 at 4:57 am
63. krishnas said:

    Hello Ariff,

    Thank you for the reply.
    Do you have any idea when this project will be completed?

    Thanks,
    Krishna

    November 23rd, 2009 at 5:27 am
64. vishal said:

    Dear KM rao,
    Thank you for the valuable info. Did DLF share the BDA approval number? If any details or website link is available, please circulate.
    Thanks,

    November 23rd, 2009 at 9:47 am
65. vishal said:

    Hi Krishna,
    DLF is biggest builder in India, you will get all the sucess stories of DLF and not even single incident where customers are cheated. First time they are launching the project in Bangalore and its matter of time.

    November 23rd, 2009 at 9:52 am
66. krishnas said:

    Hello Vishal,

    I would agree with you.They are the #1 builder in India. But, they should be careful to retain the trust with people. Like this incidents will spoil their name.

    Thanks,
    Krishna

    November 23rd, 2009 at 5:12 pm
67. ankur said:

    Got an email from them yesterday that bda approval is obtained and bbmp approvel would reach by end of november. They are planning to jack up the price post Dec 15

    November 27th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
68. krishnas said:

    Hello ankur,

    Thank you for the info.

    Thanks,
    Krishna

    November 28th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
69. sanjay bagra said:

    pls send us the mail received from DLF confirming that the approval from BDA has been received.

    November 30th, 2009 at 12:31 am
70. ankur said:

    Dear Ankur,

    BDA approval is already obtained for all the floors and remaining approvals we will be getting by November.

    Thanks & Regards

    Shreyas Kadidal
    Assistant Manager – Marketing
    DLF Southern Homes Pvt. Ltd.
    1st Floor, Thapar Niketan,
    7/4, Brunton Road
    Bangalore – 560 025
    Mob No : +91 9900213086

    November 30th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
71. krishnas said:

    Hello Shreyas Kadidal,

    Thank you for the information. Please let us know what are the remaining pending approvals and expected date of getting it.

    Thanks,
    Krishna

    November 30th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
72. KM rao said:

    Today DLF has informed that BBMP approval is yet to be received. This may be received in middle of the month or end of month. This is very disgusting.

    December 1st, 2009 at 4:53 am
73. Rohan said:

    Even for BDA the approval is verbal. They have not got the document form BDA which has the Legal Number which can be quoted.

    Further it seems BBMP had suggest some change in the Building/Development plan and a revised submisstion is yet to be made as BBMP needs BDA approval document as a part of approval process and still that document has not come out from BDA.

    December 1st, 2009 at 10:58 pm
74. ariff said:

    Really it’s very sad news… Lost all hopes and trust on DLF..

    December 2nd, 2009 at 1:54 am
75. krishnas said:

    Hello Rohan,

    Thank you for the update.

    Thanks,
    Krishna

    December 2nd, 2009 at 7:27 pm
76. Parmod said:

    I heard that they’ve got BDA approval till 10th floor & BBMP approval till 4th floor. Any news on approval on higher floors?

    December 3rd, 2009 at 10:54 pm
77. mayank said:

    Hi Shreyas,

    Plz let us know when you are expecting the approvals from BBMP ?
    Also , let us know if the BDA has approved the flats till 10th floor or all the floors ?

    Mayank

    December 4th, 2009 at 1:19 am
78. krishnas said:

    Hello All,

    Today I got the mail from Shreyas Kadidal about the price changes in the project. I have updated the post with all the details provided by him. If you have any queries, I have included his contact details.

    Thanks,
    Krishna

    December 5th, 2009 at 12:06 am
79. SSR said:

    Which is the best MF with no exit load and reasonable returns, so that it can be used in emergency

    December 5th, 2009 at 1:31 am
80. km rao said:

    Hello mr krishnas,

    Pl tell us where you have posted the new prices. I wuold like to know more.

    km rao

    December 5th, 2009 at 1:36 am
81. km rao said:

    Hello mr krishnas,

    Pl tell us where you have posted the new prices. I would like to know more.

    km rao

    December 5th, 2009 at 1:37 am
82. krishnas said:

    Hello KM Rao,

    I have posted it in this post only. Please check it.

    Thanks,
    Krishna

    December 7th, 2009 at 5:10 am
83. Rohan said:

    Any news on the actual BDA approval letter with the Legal Number. It was said that will be available by Tuesday this week. We are already on Thursday. (Next will be BBMP… It’s going to be a long wait before all approval comes)…..

    December 9th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
84. ariff said:

    Hi guys,

    Today, I received mail from DLF.
    The extracted mail is below
    “We have received BDA clearance for the higher floors 5th floor onwards. Awaiting the licence no. Later BBMP will follow. Model flat construction is started. The same will be intimated once we receive BBMP Approval. The demand notice will be sent accordingly”.

    December 10th, 2009 at 1:39 am
85. viky said:

    I am thinking of booking a 3 bhk in DLF. But it seems that BBMP approval is not there for floors above 4. I think DLF needs BBMP for executing Buyers agreement. Also banks need Buyers agreement to process loans. Later banks disburse only when BBMP approval is received. Kind of catch-22. So unless BBMP -> Buyers Agreement -> Bank Loan processing happens, it seems one needs to shell out 20% from once own pocket.

    But I was thinking of getting Bank pay part money after booking amount (part of 2nd installment which is due after 2 months). Seems it is not possible in current scenario. Any suggestions?

    December 10th, 2009 at 6:07 am
86. viky said:

    Is BDA and BBMP approval floor based. For e.g. would the approval for a 15th floor come only after approval for 10th floor?

    December 10th, 2009 at 6:16 am
87. amarnath said:

    I am planning to book a flat in DLF. are they offering any discount if we get referred by a person already booked a flat. If it is can any one give me a number/details who already booked.

    December 10th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
88. Deepak said:

    Hi Friends,

    I talked to one of the executives of DLF today and they are saying that they will receive the BBMP approvals in 2-3 days (I don’t trust this but expect it in 2 weeks).

    They also mentioned that they might increase the cost of flat to 2800/- from 15th December Onwards.

    Also I already have a flat booked with DLF on 5th floor and I have received the Apartment Buyer Agreement Papers, so I think they will be receiving the approval soon.

    December 11th, 2009 at 5:45 am
89. awdhesh said:

    hi friends,

    when you think DLF will get appruval from BBMP and what is the current price.

    December 11th, 2009 at 7:45 am
90. Vishal said:

    Hi Friends,
    Yesterday, i had visited the DLF site and they have started the construction of Model flat & site office.

    December 13th, 2009 at 12:31 am
91. Rohan said:

    why is management not coming out with a communication on the approval status of both BDA and BBMP… BDA lisense no is first step and BBMP the next.. These next month, next week, mid week kind of dates assured by the sales agents are leading to especulation…

    December 14th, 2009 at 12:51 am
92. shyam said:

    Any latest update on BBMP approval ?

    December 14th, 2009 at 9:58 am
93. shyam said:

    JOIN DLFWESTENDHEIGHTS BANGALORE IN ORKUT. WE ALL CAN MEET AND COMMUNICATE

    December 14th, 2009 at 10:21 am
94. km rao said:

    IT IS INFORMED BY DLF BANGALORE THAT , BBMP IS YET TO COME SINCE BDA APPROVAL IN WRITING WILL SHORTLY BE RECEIVED.

    THEY NOW EXPECT APPROVALS BY DEC 31ST.
    LET US HOPE FOR THE BEST.

    December 16th, 2009 at 3:01 am
95. shyam said:

    DLF has slashed its rate for early payments from 13 to 10%.
    I was planning to pay few installments in advance.
    Now it will be loss.
    Can any one suggest what is good for customer…
    to pay as per installment plan or to pay huge sum say 20 lakhs upfront and avail early payment rebate(which is subject to change)

    December 16th, 2009 at 8:54 am
96. bbs said:

    It is better to pay in installment plan based on the current situation (DLF bangalore yet to receive necessary approval from concerned authority). Once construction starts and they receive BBMP approval you can pay huge sum and get early payment rebate.

    December 16th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
97. pcm said:

    Hi,
    Any idea, any bank giving down payment amount as DLF gives 8.5% rebate. I have also booked a flat in 15th floor. As we know there is a risk factor but it reduces due to DLF name.
    I also visited the site last week and DLF has started building the model flat. The currect rate is 2300/- and expected to increase once got the approval.

    PCM

    December 17th, 2009 at 4:47 am
98. mayank said:

    Hi,

    The reason why dlf have brought down the rebate rate is very understandable . This now shows that they have got the confidence that they will be through this approval thing and now they dont want to lose so much on the rebates !

    Mayank

    December 20th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
99. Deepak said:

    Hi,

    Any update on whats goin on with these DLF guys? 2009 is coming to an end and they havent started anything.. they are only talking of BDA Approval but they are not providing the approval number, is this some kinda bluff or something? anybody with any kinda update on this..

    Deepak

    December 21st, 2009 at 4:09 am
100. Goodworkone said:

     hello,

     I did some research on DLF. It looks like DLF has some internal problems and liquid crunch.. that’s the reason it is offering rebate and discount with full down payment plan …and there is no sign of construction in Bangalore… approval problems… you may need to be cautious… No doubt DLF is good builder.. but with hard times these days can melt any hard rock.. wait and watch.. prices might go down. DLF says construction will end in Dec 2011. If they start now it will end.. otherwise don’t know..slow down. There is rumor in market that prices will go up.. this is how they make customers to buy soon.. I don’t think prices will go up ..

     December 24th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
101. Goodworkone said:

     Look at this…

     http://www.consumercomplaints.in//complaints/dlf-new-town-heights-gurgaon-c44570.html

     December 24th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
102. krishnas said:

     Thank you for the link!!

     December 25th, 2009 at 9:04 am
103. Kiran Kumar L said:

     Hi,

     @ Goodworkone , krishnas,
     I browsed the link given by Goodworkone. The strong complaints from buyers seems to be regarding the allocation of flats.
     in my opinion,
     The simple method to follow ,to book a flat , is to first have a list of available flats from the builder’s office , and then block/book one of them.
     The complainants in the link didn’t seem to have followed this simple procedure, and thus seemed to have landed in trouble.

     best regards
     Kiran

     December 25th, 2009 at 9:43 am
104. Mohamed said:

     any idea which is the best block to book for 1820sqft unit

     December 26th, 2009 at 5:58 am
105. Mohamed said:

     hi guys,

     which is better recommendable floor to stay lower floors or higher floors, main door facing east or west which is better ?

     your kind inputs will be appricated

     December 27th, 2009 at 8:24 am
106. vivek said:

     Hi All,
     i have booked 1620 SqFt appt way back in april 2008. Had same exp as mentioned in above post.

     I would request everyone to post any update on BBMP approval or anything which is in intrest of all the owner’s of DLF flats.

     please let me know if there is any other common forum for owner of dlf flats to discuss query/concern.

     Thanks,
     Vivek

     December 27th, 2009 at 5:09 pm
107. hk said:

     You can join dlf_newtown_bangalore google group

     December 28th, 2009 at 3:32 am
108. Roushan said:

     Is thr any update on ABA, 5 floor onwards???
     your kind response will be appricated…..

     December 30th, 2009 at 3:36 am
109. Rohan said:

     Direct information can be received from their customer service officer in Bangalore “Ramya” at 08044103534

     December 30th, 2009 at 11:07 pm
110. K M RAO said:

     IT IS RELIABLY KNOWN THAT DLF HAS STILL NOT GOT BBMP APPROVAL TILL DATE. BDA APPROVAL i.e LICENCE NO IS ALSO UNDER PROCESS.
     however WORK HAS STARTED IN THE SITE FOR constructing MODEL FLAT.

     December 31st, 2009 at 10:50 pm
111. ariff said:

     Hi all,

     Wishing you a very happy and prosperous New Year 2010. Hope we all get good news from DLF in this year.

     regards
     Ariff

     January 2nd, 2010 at 5:03 am
112. hk said:

     What I have heard is that the BDA liscence number is same as G+4

     January 3rd, 2010 at 10:06 pm
113. Rohan said:

     Great News.. Which means the next step is approval from BBMP….

     January 4th, 2010 at 4:05 am
114. shyam said:

     I heard from one of my friend that the Project has been scrapped for 5th and above floors. No approval from anyone is on way. Money is going to be returned in 2-3 months. My friend said that this news was telecast in Local News channel. Does any one know about the approval and scrapping the project?

     January 4th, 2010 at 8:24 am
115. sidhdhu said:

     Hay hum lut gae , barbaad ho gae !!!

     January 4th, 2010 at 9:30 am
116. Sanjay Bagra said:

     Which news channel is this .Indeed a new year shock.

     January 4th, 2010 at 9:45 am
117. Amit said:

     Guys, please dont spread rumours. There is no truth in this scrapping news. We being channel partners, will know about any such news first. Like, the one about Golden Gate Commune, which has been scrapped. It is not yet official though.

     January 4th, 2010 at 10:11 am
118. Sarat said:

     Hi Guys,
     Just in case you guys aren’t aware yet, there is a google group created for people who have taken an apartment in DLF Newtown, Bangalore. Please join the group by clicking on the link provided.
     http://groups.google.co.uk/group/dlf_new_town_bangalore?hl=en
     We currently have around 140 members on the group and we are trying to expand the group base and bring all of us together. Members will be added after a simple verification to prevent any infiltrations..
     Best regards
     Sarat

     January 4th, 2010 at 10:23 am
119. hema said:

     If there is even 1% truth in this news , then DLF is gonna face a lot of embarassment with its first residential venture in South India …I personally feel it proved false !!!

     Any takers on it ?

     January 4th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
120. mayank said:

     I had a word with the DLF management yesterday only and they said that the approval is on its way and can make it in 5-10 days … So , looks like this news is bogus!!!

     January 4th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
121. Rohan said:

     What I know is that they have distributed ABA agreement copy to the customer’s who have booked till 7th Floor are and dispatching for higher floors.
     Management should come out with a clear communication to its customers or send a Holding mail.
     Any ways, DLF has kept a clause of returning the money in case they fail to get approval in one year and we have agreed on that and thus does not hold any legal obligation. So wait and watch.

     January 4th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
122. Abhi said:

     I’m fed up of the DLF customer care giving date after date for getting approvals from BDA. I’m very sure that the approvals are there only for the first 4 floors and they have not obtained any further than that.Moreover, the whole team @ DLF has quit along with the Mktg. Head Mr. Jaiganesh. Were they cautious about what will happen?? or they landed better jobs?? With investments over Rs. 10 lakhs, i’m bound by Financial crisis,and the worst part is DLF is not allowing me to exit the property.I have heard that some 70 customers are going to the DLF Office on this Saturday(09th Jan),I would request everyone of you who has already bought a flat in this project to join us and take a proper stand on whether this project will take-off ever or this is another money spinning act of DLF like in Hyderabad and Chennai.Please come-over because we cannot handle such situations individually and only a group of customers will teach them a good lesson. REMEMBER : IT IS OUR HARD EARNED MONEY LYIMG WITH THEM IN LAKHS TOGETHER FOR WHICH WE HAVE NOT GOT ANY CONCRETE RETURNS FOR MORE THAN A YEAR…

     January 4th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
123. Rohan said:

     Who is organzing this call on to DLF office… What are the contact details.

     January 5th, 2010 at 3:39 am
124. Atul said:

     Hi Manpreet,

     Are these numbers correct as nobody is picking up the call

     Atul.

     January 5th, 2010 at 4:32 am
125. Bipin said:

     Hi Manpreet,
     I tried calling these numbers but it was waste no one picked my call.
     Did you call these numbers n what was the update you got?
     Please update the same.

     ~Bipin

     January 5th, 2010 at 4:54 am
126. Mahesh said:

     Hi All,

     Do send me a mail if you are a genuine buyer of the DLF Westend Bangalore project.

     Will reply with the updates or what else we can do?

     mahesh.chandran1@gmail.com

     Mahesh

     January 5th, 2010 at 4:59 am
127. Ashu said:

     Join this group:

     dlf_new_town_bangalore@googlegroups.com

     on googlegroups.

     Check this for how to join.
     http://www.ehow.com/how_2342505_join-google-groups.html

     Also, there is a verification done from the creator to allow only genuine buyers

     January 5th, 2010 at 5:04 am
128. hk said:

     I am getting the message as the number you have dialed is busy…

     January 5th, 2010 at 5:08 am
129. Rohan said:

     I could connect to the 9986698196 and had a talk. It seems that there are nine sub approvals required for BBMP and they have got 7-8 till now. There are minute queries from BBMP as the project is a bit bigger covering 27 acres and nearly 2K houses 18 floors.
     These are being answered one by one and they are expecting the approval in at the max 2 weeks or less.

     January 5th, 2010 at 5:30 am
130. Manu said:

     Manpreet,

     I had a word on 9986698196 . The response I got was althouth the holder of this phone is a DLF employee (He is in Operations) , he is not accountable to responding on the approval information queries .

     Rohan : How come you got the response about the sub-approvals ? I really doubt the veracity of their response !!!

     Manu

     January 5th, 2010 at 5:56 am
131. ak said:

     All,

     please join the DLF office at 11:00 pm to get some status update.

     January 5th, 2010 at 9:06 am
132. Alok said:

     Correction in the above plan.
     Please gather on 9th Jan 11:00 AM to get the latest update on the status of the DLF’s BBMP approval.

     Thanks

     January 5th, 2010 at 10:58 am
133. K.M RAO said:

     Hi,

     Since many are upset with false news given by DLF, can anyone approach BBMP ( who has acquitance ) and get updated information on status of approval. It is better to know from horse’s mouth than DLF , that will give correct picture. Afterall BBMP had ONLY given caution in May 09 on this matter.

     I will be joining the meeting in DLF office at 11 AM on 9th Jan.

     How about you ?

     January 5th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
134. Rohan said:

     One can contect the Town Planning Division of BBMP.

     January 5th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
135. Manu said:

     Rohan : How come you got the response about the sub-approvals ? I really doubt the veracity of their response !!!

     Manu

     January 6th, 2010 at 1:49 am
136. Girish said:

     Hi,

     I cannot attend the meeting on 9th as many of you planned. Please update me on the outcome. I have booked a flat in 9th floor, still waiting for ABA. Really dont know the clear picture. I got a mail from DLf that they got the approval from BDA upto 18th floor and waiting for BBMP approval. Expecting it within 10 days.

     January 6th, 2010 at 2:23 am
137. Mansi said:

     Hi Girish ,

     When have you got the letter ?

     Thanks
     Mayank

     January 6th, 2010 at 2:26 am
138. ashutosh said:

     Dear Valued Customer,

     We wish you & your loved ones a very Happy, Healthy & Prosperous 2010.

     We take this opportunity to share with you the status of construction and delivery of your apartment at Westend Heights Project at New Town DLF BTM Extension, Bangalore.

     Having obtained all approvals for construction up to the 4th floor, we have mobilized at site and commenced preparatory activities such as barricading, establishment of labour colony for 2000 people, and setting up of ready mix concrete plant, site offices and sample flat. Work on widening the approach road to our site to 80 ft. is also in progress. You may like to visit site and see these activities for yourself.

     As on date, we have obtained approvals / NOCs for the total 18 storey heights from 8 of the 9 different Govt. authorities which are required to start construction for the entire 18 storey blocks. The last pending approval, viz BBMP Building permit for floors 5 to 18 is at an advanced stage and we are expecting the same very soon, immediately upon which construction at site will start in full swing. We will keep you posted on the same.

     We wish to reassure you that your apartment shall be constructed and handed over to you within the time lines specified in your Apartment Buyer’s Agreement (ABA) / Application form as the case may be, as duly signed by you.

     It has come to our notice that certain unscrupulous elements with vested interests are trying to create disturbance and panic among customers by spreading unfounded rumours about our project. We sincerely request you not to succumb to the same and to feel free to get in touch with us in the following numbers, or over email, for any clarification related to your apartment booked with us.

     Tel nos – 080-44103534, 41550401

     Email – kumar-ramya@dlf.in; christy-sumathi@dlf.in; shree-kalpana@dlf.in

     We at DLF stand committed to leaving no stone unturned to deliver your apartment within the committed time and cost parameters.

     Thanking you,

     DLF Homes, Bangalore

     January 6th, 2010 at 2:41 am
139. Manu said:

     Hi,

     There is some news about the project . Today I got the following mail from DLF . I think they have initiated this communication to bring down the dissatisfaction in the customers :

     Dear Valued Customer,

     We wish you & your loved ones a very Happy, Healthy & Prosperous 2010.

     We take this opportunity to share with you the status of construction and delivery of your apartment at Westend Heights Project at New Town DLF BTM Extension, Bangalore.

     Having obtained all approvals for construction up to the 4th floor, we have mobilized at site and commenced preparatory activities such as barricading, establishment of labour colony for 2000 people, and setting up of ready mix concrete plant, site offices and sample flat. Work on widening the approach road to our site to 80 ft. is also in progress. You may like to visit site and see these activities for yourself.

     As on date, we have obtained approvals / NOCs for the total 18 storey heights from 8 of the 9 different Govt. authorities which are required to start construction for the entire 18 storey blocks. The last pending approval, viz BBMP Building permit for floors 5 to 18 is at an advanced stage and we are expecting the same very soon, immediately upon which construction at site will start in full swing. We will keep you posted on the same.

     We wish to reassure you that your apartment shall be constructed and handed over to you within the time lines specified in your Apartment Buyer’s Agreement (ABA) / Application form as the case may be, as duly signed by you.

     It has come to our notice that certain unscrupulous elements with vested interests are trying to create disturbance and panic among customers by spreading unfounded rumours about our project. We sincerely request you not to succumb to the same and to feel free to get in touch with us in the following numbers, or over email, for any clarification related to your apartment booked with us.

     We at DLF stand committed to leaving no stone unturned to deliver your apartment within the committed time and cost parameters.

     Thanking you,

     DLF Homes, Bangalore

     January 6th, 2010 at 2:44 am
140. kunni krishnan said:

     guys same mail as above sent was sent by DLF.. sorry I have posted it with name of my friend who forwarded it to me

     January 6th, 2010 at 2:47 am
141. Narayan said:

     Dear all,

     I am residing overseas and have booked on the 15th floor.After reading the comments on this blog I e-mailed them y’day and the same mail received by you all has been sent to me.
     Let us keep up the pressure on them so as to get correct updates from DLF.
     Regards,
     VPN

     January 6th, 2010 at 3:07 am
142. Shekhar said:

     Hi,

     Anybody has any idea what are the 9 distinct approvals which are needed ? Can somebody mail to DLF about it and ask them ?

     Shekhar

     January 6th, 2010 at 3:10 am
143. Girish said:

     I have got that mail during second week of December.

     January 6th, 2010 at 3:24 am
144. Tirthankar said:

     If you have booked a apartment in DLF Westend Heights, Bangalore, join the DLF Westend Heights google group.
     http://groups.google.com/group/dlf_new_town_bangalore

     Please note that the group is meant only for apartment owners.

     January 6th, 2010 at 6:13 am
145. Alok said:

     Please gather on 9th Jan 11:00 AM to get the latest update on the status of the DLF’s BBMP approval.
     Venue: DLF Office

     Thanks

     January 7th, 2010 at 12:07 am
146. Shekhar said:

     Please update this forum about the outcome of the meeting .

     I am not in Chennai and hence cannot make it .

     January 7th, 2010 at 3:25 am
147. Shekhar said:

     oops , I meant i am chennai !!!

     January 7th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
148. mayank said:

     Hi,
     I contacted the DLf officials about the approvals in details . Here is an update I got from the manager of DLF bangalore :

     Dear Mr. Mayank,
     Greetings from DLF Homes!

     In order to start construction we need the following 9 approvals from different govt. agencies:
     1. BSNL
     2. Airport Authority of India (Both from Bangalore as well as from Delhi)
     3. BESCOM (For electricity)
     4. BWSSB (For water & sewage connection)
     5. Karnataka State Pollution control Board
     6. Fire Dept
     7. Ministry of Environment & Forest (From Karnataka Bench)
     8. BDA
     9. BBMP

     We have obtained 8 of the 9 Govt. approvals and are awaiting the BBMP approval for 5 to 18 floors. We are expecting this shortly.

     January 8th, 2010 at 3:08 am
149. Deepak said:

     Hello Guys,

     I spoke to ramya for the BDA approval number and the number is BDA/GH-14, can anyone of you confirm about this, if this is confirmed then now the only wait is for the BBMP approval and hopefully it’ll come soon..
     Wish you guys a very happy new year.

     Cheers,
     Deepak

     January 8th, 2010 at 4:12 am
150. Saurabh said:

     Hi Deepak,

     I do not think that the DLF marketing/management people would tell a lie in written form .
     We all have got mails from the DLF management that they have got the BDA approval for all the floors . Had it been a word of mouth , scope for inhibitions would have been there .

     Maya

     January 8th, 2010 at 5:15 am
151. krishnas said:

     Hello All,

     Thank you for the comments.

     Thanks,
     Krishna

     January 9th, 2010 at 8:44 am
152. krishnas said:

     Hello mayank,

     Thank you!!

     Thanks,
     Krishna

     January 9th, 2010 at 9:46 am
153. Om said:

     Hi -

     I have recently booked a flat in DLF. I am currently in US and I have asked LF to send the agreement copy to my father. They sent me a draft Agreement and asked my father to pay 8,880 stamp duty for the agreemnt, I was never told about this charge earlier ( it is supposedly paid to Ragistrar via Draft). Shouldnt DLF be resposible for the sale agrement and he type it on stamp paper and pay all the fees which in included. Please let me know

     Thanks in Advace for the help.

     Regards,
     Om

     January 9th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
154. K.M. RAO said:

     Dear Om,

     We have all paid the stamp duty as required by DLF. This duty is required for registrationof agreement. The amount was never told by DLF at the time of booking but all registration expenses are to the account of buyer.

     k m rao
     bangalore

     January 9th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
155. K.M. RAO said:

     Hi,
     Anybody can give a brief on the meeting with dlf management with buyers on saturday 9th jan.

     thanks

     January 9th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
156. Saurabh said:

     Can anybody tell please what was the outcome of the meeting ? How many people showed up in the meeting ?

     January 10th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
157. Saurabh said:

     Hi Om/K M Rao,

     For me , this charge has been mentioned in the excel sheet of the cost that was offered . Have a look at the “Other Charges” section of the sheet – “Stamp duty for Sale agreement @0.25%” sub-section .

     Saurabh

     January 10th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
158. Ariff said:

     Hi all DLF owners, kindly join the group
     http://groups.google.com/group/dlf_new_town_bangalore,

     so that whatever our discussion made will be safe and with in us.

     January 10th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
159. Goodone said:

     DLF is having liquidity problem. Also there are many problems people are facing in gurgaon. Please be careful about the present movement in the real estate market. I have quite number of people in real estate market and builders that I know very well. In anther 6 months, prices will come down further since it is not yet reached the price it suppose to. After that prices will slowly increase but the increase depends on the economy and other factors…slow down and invest your money wisely good luck.

     January 11th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
160. ageoldguy said:

     Because of these speculations and greediness, people lost of their investment in city limousine and city realcom… all because of the economy and current market credit crisis. All builders are in problem..good builders are somehow maintaining their status.

     January 11th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
161. Raj said:

     DLF is giving false promises. There are no approvals after 5 floor. They don’t have any in tension to get one after 5th floor. My friends are having problem in delhi/gurgoan. think before you make investment. before they said apartments will be ready by dec 2011 and now they are saying after Dec 2012. It’s long time wait (3 years) and that too we have to pay 2300 per square feet. We don’t know what will happen in three years.

     January 11th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
162. Kamal said:

     I have also invested for 1410 sq feet home in DFL Bangalore. I thought that they have the required approvals for all the floor. Don’t they have? I am hearing different things from different people. I am stuck here. Please reply.

     January 11th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
163. Rohan said:

     All of us were aware that approvals for 18th floor have not come. We also know that there are hassles from govt. authorities in taking approvals and a delay is normal.
     If you see there are other projects in vicinity from Hiranandani who also have not got approvals and selling the property y @ 3500 PSF. Real estate asset class is not like Stock Market which is liquid and to be tracked on a daily basis. Even there a long term investor is not disturbed by daily fluctuation. We took an informed decision to take a calculative period of wait before the project is cleared, we should not panic.

     January 11th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
164. Alok said:

     If you have booked a apartment in DLF Westend Heights, Bangalore, join the DLF Westend Heights google group.

     http://groups.google.com/group/dlf_new_town_bangalore

     For all your queries regarding DLF Bangalore.
     Meeting updates with DLF and buyers.
     And many more.

     Please note that the group is meant only for apartment owners.

     January 11th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
165. krishnas said:

     Hi All,

     Today I have been asked by DLF person to remove the contact details from this post. Because they are flooded with lot of customer calls.
     I have removed the phone number in the post because I can not publish without their permission. If any one knows the positive news, please
     update it in the comments.

     Thanks,
     Krishna

     January 12th, 2010 at 1:20 am
166. km rao said:

     I have applied for a membership in the google group for last 5 days back. But approval for membership is pending and not replied yet. How many days it takes to become a member ? And to whom contact ?

     January 12th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
167. rahul said:

     hi,

     today i had a word with dlf . they say they will get the approval shortly and the construction will start soon .

     rahul

     January 15th, 2010 at 8:48 am
168. Manish said:

     Below yahoo groups is owned by management?

     Because the leader asks for details of the apartment booked as the pre-requisite of membership.. Does he have information of all to verify….

     http://groups.google.com/group/dlf_new_town_bangalore,

     January 16th, 2010 at 9:18 am
169. krishnas said:

     No. It is not owned by the management. I think it is moderated by one of the customer.

     Thanks,
     Krishna

     January 16th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
170. km rao said:

     I have applied for a membership in the google group for last 12 days back. But approval for membership is pending and not replied yet. How many days it takes to become a member ? And whom to contact ? Any phone no’s.?

     January 17th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
171. Tirthankar said:

     @KM Rao

     All members are verified. Have you recieved any reply asking for Name, Apartment Number, Date Booked, Contact Number, Current Location and your official email id.

     January 17th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
172. shadaab said:

     Are we ever going to get the approval for the township ..
     It has been more than 1.5 yrs and nothing seems to have happened .. Are you ppl also worried ?

     January 18th, 2010 at 8:01 am
173. RB said:

     HI GUYS,

     I HAVE BOOKED THE FLAT IN COMMUNE.
     BBMP HAS NOT APPROVED THE COMMUNE PROJECT AT ALL. I PERSONALLY WENT TO BBMP OFFICE AND ASK ABOUT THE APPROVALS.

     THEY SAID, PROJECT HAS NOT YET APPROVED.

     I AM SURE, IF THE APPROVAL HAS NOT BEEN DONE FOR THE PAST ONE YEAR. THEN DEFINATELY THE PROJECT IS GOING TO SCRAP.

     I AM NOT SURE HOW MANY GUYS ARE IN THE SAME TRAP, WHO HAS BOOKED THE SAME FLAT WITH COMMUNE PROJECT.

     IF ANYBODY IN THE SAME BOAT, PLEASE SEND A MAIL TO ME. SO THAT
     WE CAN SORT OUT THIS ISSUE. JOINTLY.
     : itsme2210@gmail.com.

     January 19th, 2010 at 4:11 am
174. Rohan said:

     Can you plase share the contact details and the person concerned from BBMP for project approval.

     January 19th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
175. Saurabh said:

     RB,

     People like you are ruining the world !!!

     First , get your English corrected – It needs a major overhaul .
     Second , do not spread rumours . I doubt , a person like you can buy a flat in DLF .

     Saurabh

     January 20th, 2010 at 2:02 am
176. K M RAO said:

     DEAR Tirthankar,

     No bdy has sent any mail nor enquired about me. So far no communication from Google group.

     Can u help ?

     KM RAO

     January 20th, 2010 at 2:57 am
177. Tirthankar said:

     @K M Rao
     What is the email id through which you requested to join the google group

     I dont see any email id remotely matching your initials in the group.

     Did you just send an email to the group id, or did you go to the group page and selected “Apply for membership”

     If you have not done the later , i.e. “Apply for membership” do so.

     January 20th, 2010 at 3:42 am
178. Rohan said:

     Had a talk with DLF officials today. They are very forthcoming in sharing details of the BBMP officer handling this case. He sits in BBMP office, N. R. square, Hudson Circle. They have even asked us to come and visit DLF office to see the acknowledgement of proposal submitted to BBMP office. The normal time taken to get approval from BBMP is around 3 odd months and that would be somewhere around end of Jan or early Feb. They were hopeful to crunch that by a month due to their efforts but now will settle with the norm.

     January 20th, 2010 at 4:21 am
179. K M RAO said:

     Dear Trithankar,

     I have applied for membership through their google page. Daily I check the page and always says the decision is still pending .
     My email is subudhikmr_crp@itiltd.co.in. You can cotact in this address also. Thanks

     January 20th, 2010 at 5:00 am
180. K M RAO said:

     Any body willing to meet DLF this weekend ?
     I will suggest , if anybody has to visit them , do so in a group . This will have more influence and pressure to get the things done in good time !

     K M RAO

     January 21st, 2010 at 2:47 am
181. bbs said:

     Yes i coming to DLF office saturday around 11am.

     January 21st, 2010 at 8:51 pm
182. Rajesh Nair said:

     Today I got a call from DLF that they are dispatching the apartment ABA to me . My flat is on the 8th florr .

     January 21st, 2010 at 10:21 pm
183. mayank dandotia said:

     Yeah !

     Even I got the call yesterday from them abt the same !

     Thanks
     Mayank Dandotia

     January 21st, 2010 at 10:25 pm
184. Tirthankar said:

     @ M K Rao

     I have sent you a private email requesting for information. You do have time to keep on updating this website and mail asking why you have not been granted access to the google group but you never provide information.

     Whats your real motive dude.

     January 21st, 2010 at 11:15 pm
185. alok said:

     K M RAO,

     Pl. give the proof of your authenticity or else perish from this forum !

     Alok

     January 21st, 2010 at 11:27 pm
186. K M RAO said:

     Dear Sri Trithankar,

     I have not received any private mail or any questionnaire from any body for admission to googly group.

     What proof of authenticity is required ? Can you elaborate.

     Pl. contact me through my mail address or mobile.

     KM RAO
     9449858820
     SUBUDHIKMR_CRP@ITILTD.CO.IN
     BANGALORE

     January 22nd, 2010 at 12:03 am
187. Alok said:

     bbs ,

     Plz let us know your exp of the meeting !

     Thx
     alok

     January 22nd, 2010 at 2:56 am
188. Rohan said:

     On Economic Times today…

     DLF nixes mall plans, offloads Bangalore property

     http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news-/DLF-nixes-mall-plans-offloads-Bangalore-property/articleshow/5486594.cms

     January 22nd, 2010 at 3:08 am
189. sd sen said:

     “The downturn then forced the realty giant to put all projects on hold in Karnataka except for the Bannerghatta residential project. ”

     Not all of it is bad !!!

     January 22nd, 2010 at 8:26 am
190. krishnas said:

     You can subscribe to all the updates to your email here:
     http://www.thinkplaninvest.com/subscribe/

     January 22nd, 2010 at 8:59 am
191. krishnas said:

     Hello Rohan,

     Thank you for the article.

     Thanks,
     Krishna

     January 22nd, 2010 at 9:04 am
192. krishnas said:

     Hello K M RAO,

     Putting your contact details in public will end up getting spam mails. If you want to remove it, mail me.

     Thanks,
     Krishna

     January 22nd, 2010 at 9:13 am
193. Tirthankar said:

     @ K M Rao

     Both me and another administrator has mailed you and this is not the first time. So please stop wasting our time.

     Most email systems are pretty reliable so lost mails are unheard of that also 3 emails. So get real dude and stop wasting other peoples time.

     January 22nd, 2010 at 9:16 am
194. mayank said:

     I got the ABA parcel today … My flat is on th 8th floor .

     January 23rd, 2010 at 10:29 pm
195. mayank said:

     @bbs

     What was the outcome of the meeting . could you let us know ?

     January 23rd, 2010 at 10:31 pm
196. bbs said:

     I spoke to DLF official on last saturday, still they are saying one-two week away from BBMP approval. And they have started giving ABA to higher floor, so i can see some hope that they will receive necessary approval soon.

     January 24th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
197. Rohan said:

     True SD, specially the last few lines where they mention about 80% of the project having got sold… Hope this re-positioning does not impact the quality of construction and amenities….

     Quote from the article..

     “DLF has also repositioned its high-end residential project Westend Heights in Bangalore into mid-income homes to drive volumes. The company was able to sell more than 80% of the 1,600 apartments post-restructuring.”

     January 24th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
198. mayank dandotia said:

     Rohan,

     I booked the flat after the repositioning . DLF is not such a company which would play found on the quality of construction , etc . I think model flat will give decent idea of it !

     January 24th, 2010 at 11:46 pm
199. sushant said:

     Hi,

     Wonderful price of news …. I talked to DLF and looks like thry have got approval … Finally !!!

     Sushant

     January 25th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
200. K M RAO said:

     Dear Susanth,

     Today I talked to Regional Manager and understand that the BBMP approval is YET TO COME. We have to still wait .

     km rao

     January 25th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
201. sushant said:

     K M ji,

     Sorry for the misunderstanding on my part … I confused BDA with BBMP , wchih I got clarified later … What date did they mention for the approval ?

     January 25th, 2010 at 11:21 pm
202. mayank said:

     Hi all,
     I talked to DLF marketing manager today .
     He said that next week they have a meeting with BBMP after which they are expecting the approval .
     Mayank

     January 27th, 2010 at 1:18 am
203. kailash said:

     One of my friends is working in DLF Bangalore .

     It is very unlikely that DLF will start the construction . There is liquidity crunch . It may even resort to scrapping the project in future .

     January 27th, 2010 at 11:46 pm
204. Atul said:

     Kailash,

     have you booked a unit in DLF bangalore

     January 28th, 2010 at 12:27 am
205. hk said:

     Kailas don’t write such stupid comments…

     January 28th, 2010 at 12:40 am
206. Atul said:

     Hk, I agree with you.

     people not related to DLF are just spreading rumours and creating panic….

     Kailash……. don’t waste your time by writing such stupid stuff…. better do some thing else

     January 28th, 2010 at 12:58 am
207. Abhi said:

     OK guys,i am an existing customer of DLF Bangalore.I just had a word with the customer service of DLF and they have assured me that the BBMP approvals would be obtained bby mid of Feb.If this is true why are even the BDA License no.is not being shared with us.I tried my best to get the license no.yesterday and i couldn’t succeed.I also went to the site and saw the amazing model house of the project and i sincerely feel bad for the guys who have booked 1365 SQ.FT.The unit is tingy dark dungeon with no space even to move a small cupboard.The inner corridor does not even allow 2 people to pass thru at the same time and a guy like me can hardly get thru.This is very clever strategy by the builder as they have sold almost all the units and come-up with the model now.My hopes of a own house in DLF is not less than 5 yrs with the speed I saw the engineers working yesterday.I HAVE A PILL IN MY MOUTH WHICH I CAN NEITHER SWALLOW NOR SPIT IT OUT AND ONLY TIME CAN TELL WHETHER THIS IS ONE OF MY RIGHT DECISIONS IN LIFE..

     January 28th, 2010 at 1:39 am
208. ram said:

     Abhi,

     Is the construction of model flat complete ? I think once it is completed the flat would give a better picture . So , hang on dude !!!

     January 28th, 2010 at 1:44 am
209. Atul said:

     abhi…………i asked for the BDA LP number and i have got a mail with LP number…..also went to their office to check the same………..

     must say they were very cordial and showed the approval letter from BDA aslo……..

     do not y u are writing as though you are trying to get a secret out from them………….

     Have patience if you say you have booked….. it looks like you do not trust them at all… THEN Y DID YOU BOOK IN DLF?

     January 28th, 2010 at 1:54 am
210. ram said:

     BTW , The 1365 sqft flat , on the very first look at the map itself , seems a bit crammed . You should have foreseen it .
     Just one balcony for a 3bhk is not recommended and that too with a corridor of 20ft is not that great … I do not understand why you could not foresee it ..

     On the contrary , 2bhk flat which is 1225 sqft looks much more spacious as it has 2 balconies and much shorter corridor .

     1365 sqft map : http://www.affinityconsultant.com/siteadmin/project/layout_pdf/825309975.jpg

     1225 sqft map : http://www.affinityconsultant.com/siteadmin/project/layout_pdf/1358770920.ft

     I hope all flats after finishing look spacious and airy . Just wait for the completion of model flat , may be it will start looking better .

     January 28th, 2010 at 1:57 am
211. kailash said:

     Atul,

     You know why people are perturbed abt the approval thing is because this 2 weeks postponing business of getting approval has been going on for the last 6 months or so … Everytime you contact the DLF ppl , you will get the same status that the approval will be had in 2 weeks time .
     Actual picture is being hidden from the customer . I hope they do not have any malicious intents .

     Kailash

     January 28th, 2010 at 2:31 am
212. ram said:

     BTW , The 1365 sqft flat , on the very first look at the map itself , seems a bit crammed . You should have foreseen it .
     Just one balcony for a 3bhk is not recommended and that too with a corridor of 20ft is not that great … I do not understand why you could not foresee it ..

     On the contrary , 2bhk flat which is 1225 sqft looks much more spacious as it has 2 balconies and much shorter corridor .

     1365 sqft map : http://www.affinityconsultant.com/siteadmin/project/layout_pdf/825309975.jpg

     1225 sqft map : http://www.affinityconsultant.com/siteadmin/project/layout_pdf/1358770920.ft

     I hope all flats after finishing look spacious and airy . Just wait for the completion of model flat , may be it will start looking better .

     January 28th, 2010 at 2:33 am
213. Atul said:

     Kailash………… approvals are taking time no denying the fact……….
     you also need to think that they need to deal with Govt officials…..

     it’s almost the samewith every builder…… atleast DLF has shown me the original approval copies….. when i booked at mantri they cleared declined my request……

     approals getting delayed fine….. doesn’t mean the project is getting scrapped………… pls don’t post that things where there is no truth attached…….

     ur DLF friend said they are going to abandon the project………. so what is he still doing at DLF

     January 28th, 2010 at 3:12 am
214. A. K Bhandari said:

     Hi,
     I have booked an 8th floor flat. Today I received the ABA. I guess the approval process is moving forward, that’s why they have thought it fit to send the agreement now.
     I have been following the various comments on this site and find some quite amusing. Its true the approvals are delayed but some of the “alarms” being raised seem to be without any basis and appear to be with a malicious intent. No bonafide buyer would make such sweeping/extraneous comments. Folks just ignore such people.

     Atul

     January 28th, 2010 at 10:33 am
215. prakash prabhu said:

     HI,
     I just booked a flat in C4. will follow this blog

     January 28th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
216. kailash said:

     Hey Atul,

     Why are you taking the comments to your hear . I am just giving my point of view .

     Just try finding out what has happened to DLF Chennai project . You yourself will have an answer !!!

     Kailash

     January 28th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
217. Atul said:

     I got a answer to that…………. what does ur DLF friend say about that………

     January 28th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
218. Sanjay Kumar said:

     Hi Rao ji,

     I have applied for the membership in google group but yet its not approved. can you please let me know the reason if possible…?

     January 28th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
219. ravi said:

     How can Rao help you when he himself is not able to get the membership …. He is not able to furnish verification info and hence has been denied the membership … LOLzzzzzzzzz …

     January 28th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
220. Sanjay Kumar said:

     Ravi,

     Thats fine, can you let me know who is the administrator?

     January 28th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
221. ravi said:

     Tirthankar

     January 28th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
222. Tirthankar said:

     @Sanjay

     You have been sent a verification mail at 12:17 PM today. Please send your verification details.

     @Others
     K M Rao has been approved after he submitted all verification info.

     January 29th, 2010 at 12:19 am
223. mayank said:

     It is my humble request to all – Please refrain from posting any absurd comments on the forum . This forum really has been very neat , please do not spoil it by posting petty/baseless comments .

     Let those leverage its advantage who want useful information on DLF proceedings … Please !!!

     January 29th, 2010 at 2:42 am
224. DLFNewTown said:

     i called Ramya yesterday & I got the same answer – very soon .. something possibly next week. Anyone has any idea how much time does it take to get BMMP decision.

     January 29th, 2010 at 6:15 am
225. anoop said:

     @ prakash prabhu

     What is the price they offered you for C4

     January 29th, 2010 at 7:29 am
226. anoop said:

     @ prakash prabhu

     what is the price I need to pay before i get loan sanctioned

     January 29th, 2010 at 7:32 am
227. Abhi said:

     Guys,I agree with most of the things quoted above.I know that most of us somehow or the other want to console ourself and always back the builder because there isn’t any other way for us.But I request you guys to please visit the site regularly which I am doing and talk to engineers as a layman not showing him that you have purchased a flat there.This DLF flat is my 3rd buy and I can assure you guys that nobody gives a more honest reply than the technical guys.Because people (Sales & Customer Service) sitting in the A/C offices are well trained by reputed trainers to handle customers like us.So,trusting somebody is very good but we shoud’nt be doing this just for the sake of it because we do not have any other option.

     BTW,I have got a 1620 Sq.ft flat and not 1365 Sq.ft.But i feel the corridor space for all flats like 1820,1585,1570,1620 etc are identical and that is what worries me after looking at the model house..

     January 29th, 2010 at 10:59 pm
228. anoop said:

     Any -ves on 1085 sqft flat

     January 30th, 2010 at 2:23 am
229. ravi said:

     1085 .. The Drawing room is not having straight rectangular shape .. It has rooms which are angled in shape ….Thats the biggest drawback , as it wastes some space and gives an awkward look , a not so recommended shape !!!

     January 30th, 2010 at 4:19 am
230. Suresh said:

     Planning to buy 1365 in dlf but problem is I don’t like tht plan.They say all the other plan is sold out.I am confused now.Guy who visited model house let me know how it looks.

     January 30th, 2010 at 10:45 am
231. mayank said:

     Did anyone meet the DLF guys this weekend ? If yes , what was the response ? Its Feb 2010 and still the approvals are not in place !!!

     February 1st, 2010 at 2:58 am
232. anoop said:

     Has anyone booked 1085 sqft

     February 2nd, 2010 at 11:09 am
233. Sanjay Kumar said:

     yeah, I have booked 1085.

     February 2nd, 2010 at 9:45 pm
234. Narayan said:

     I have received the ABA yesteday.I have booked on the 15th floor.

     February 2nd, 2010 at 11:24 pm
235. ravi said:

     Anoop,

     My advice to you ..Why dont you look out for 1225 … The bedroom is much more spacious, 2 balconies and much bigger/conventional drawing room .

     Ravi

     February 3rd, 2010 at 3:26 am
236. Piyush said:

     I spoke with DLF guy and he gave me therer
     BDA Approval Number:- BDA/GH-14.
     They are only waiting for BBMP approval now.

     February 3rd, 2010 at 11:10 pm
237. ravi said:

     Piyush,

     Did they tell when is the BBMP approval expected ?

     Ravi

     February 4th, 2010 at 2:58 am
238. Piyush said:

     He is sayinig 20 days from now. but i somehow don’t believe him.
     I think there are much better places to invest in Bangalore. At 2200 DLF is definitely NOT the cheapest options available if you are a investor like me.

     February 4th, 2010 at 3:04 am
239. Piyush said:

     He is saying 20 days from now,but i somehow don’t believe him.
     I think there are much better places to invest in Bangalore then this. At 2200 DLF is definitely NOT the cheapest options available if you are a investor like me. I am not investing.

     February 4th, 2010 at 3:05 am
240. hk said:

     what are other better option Piyush.. Hiranandani near DLF is charging 3800 Pilatus is quoting 2900 psf …
     Can u suggest better option probably i will also have a look at the project

     February 5th, 2010 at 1:53 am
241. Abhi said:

     Hi Guys,today is 5th of Feb-2010.The day DLF committed to me that it will show me the BBMP Approval in Black & White.I called them and even now there is no conviction in their voices and the same old kind of reasons are told like Government Autorities & Third Parties involved.Can we get some better answers for the money and time that we have invested and dreaming abt our new home.
     I also asked on the completion of the project which they told that would be handed over within 36 months from Agreement is also not convincing.They are very hesitant to tell or talk on construction progress and also that stupid pre-fabricated construction concept going to be used as quoted by Ramya is a foolish and ignorant reply.I told her how can a 18 floors structure be pre-fabricated and installed in the site when your single ground floor model house is being done like a 3rd rated construction for which she didn’t have any reply.Please follow-up on the approval and construction as they are really not responding properly to me…

     February 5th, 2010 at 2:19 am
242. sushant said:

     This is miserable … DLF Chennai has been a big debacle … About 500-600 people who had applied for the project withdrew through an exit option as the construction never kicked off after making people to wait for nearly 2 years . I think DLF Bangalore is also following the same route . I did some research for the possible reasons and looks like they are facing a big cash crunch . If nothing happens from here on lets threaten them to ask for our hard earned money back !!!

     February 5th, 2010 at 2:55 am
243. mayank said:

     I talked to the DLF Bangalore marketing manager . He said that they have got the approval verbally and will get it in written by month end . Anyone else got the same response ?

     February 5th, 2010 at 3:54 am
244. Rohan said:

     I was told approval will come in 2-3 days.. If they had got verbal approval they would have increased the rate…………

     February 5th, 2010 at 10:39 am
245. prakash prabhu said:

     is the model apartment ready.
     Hows the construction quality – look & feel
     Generally model apartments have a look & feel better than the actual ones.

     February 5th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
246. KKM said:

     It seems from 9th February 2010 onwards basic price will be revised to Rs 2800/sft from Current price-Rs 2300/sft. Received mails on rate hike from brokers and DLF marketing

     February 6th, 2010 at 8:11 am
247. mayank said:

     Looks like they are shortly gonna get the approval .
     Its only after the approval can they think abt increase in the price . Last price hike was also done on 10th of Nov which was the date when they got BDA approval …

     February 6th, 2010 at 11:37 am
248. mayank said:

     Earlier the proposed date for the hike was 10th Dec :

     http://www.onlineequitycalls.com/2009/11/stocks-in-news-jp-asso-ril-dlf-tata-steel-jet-airways/

     February 6th, 2010 at 11:46 am
249. ranjit said:

     guys.. why u think 1365 is not a good plan.. looking at all plans i think that’s the most cost effective and well laid out plans for 3 bed house.. the gurgaon one is the best i have seen. please let me know what u guys think

     February 6th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
250. ravi said:

     is the gurgaon flat having the same plan ?

     February 6th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
251. ravi said:

     I just got this ad. , it says BBMP approval has been given …If it is true thats gr8 news …

     http://bangalore.craigslist.co.in/reo/1589039186.html

     February 6th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
252. sushant said:

     a bitg CONGRATULATIONS to all !!!!

     February 7th, 2010 at 3:39 am
253. sushant said:

     a big CONGRATULATIONS to all !!!!

     February 7th, 2010 at 3:40 am
254. amit said:

     Hurray … I also confirmed the same …. Gr8888888888 !!!

     February 7th, 2010 at 3:41 am
255. Rohan said:

     Why is this congrats? Have they got approval…

     February 7th, 2010 at 5:03 am
256. Indradip said:

     have they received BBMP approval?

     February 7th, 2010 at 5:49 am
257. kayati said:

     I also saw same thing :
     http://bangalore.craigslist.co.in/reo/1589039186.html

     February 7th, 2010 at 9:59 am
258. Narayan said:

     The google map of urban bangalore on Maplandia shows the Begur site of DLF with the label DLF Newtown.This has been added only last week.

     February 7th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
259. mayank said:

     Guyz ..Just an update :

     http://bangalore.craigslist.co.in/reo/1589039186.html

     I have got these ads from some other DLF associates .

     February 7th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
260. mayank said:

     Thanks Narayan … Even I could trace that … Guyz just click on this link and do a bit of zoom in to trace begur area … DLF emerges there :

     http://www.maplandia.com/india/karnataka/bangalore-urban/

     BTW maplandia is a site which includes gazetted (Authorized by authorities) maps .

     February 7th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
261. rahul said:

     My friend contacted DLF and they said the prices will increase tomorrow to 2800 . The better part is they have got the BBMP approval !!!

     February 7th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
262. Narayan said:

     Just received email from DLF saying they would revert back with the BBMP approval status by this weekend in reply to my query whether they have got the approval.

     February 8th, 2010 at 3:39 am
263. rahul said:

     Narayan,

     I had a word with DLF manager and he said that they have got the approval .
     To me, the reason why they are not letting people know this today is because they plan to increase the price to 2800 for rest of the flats starting tomorrow .

     With the approval in hand , even 2800 is pretty meager for DLF .

     Rahul

     February 8th, 2010 at 3:54 am
264. rahul said:

     Its official now – DLF has brought the prices to 2800 …

     February 8th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
265. hk said:

     Yes they have sent the offcial communication to all their customers regd the approval

     February 9th, 2010 at 2:15 am
266. mayank dandotia said:

     It goes like this :

     Greetings from DLF Homes!

     We take pleasure in informing you that BBMP has approved the building plan (G + 18) for our

     Westend Heights project at Bangalore.

     Approval copies will be made available at our office after all the mandatory post approval formalities are completed with BBMP.

     Since we had already initiated & commenced preparatory activities and mobilization at site, we will now be in a position to start the construction.

     We would be sending demand notes very shortly for installments linked with BBMP approval. Incase you are seeking any financial assistance, request you to get in touch with Financial institutions, who have approved our project, on priority.

     Regards

     DLF Southern Homes

     Bangalore.

     February 9th, 2010 at 3:28 am
267. Sanjay Sinha said:

     Here is the email sent by DLF regarding approval.

     fromHomes
     dateTue, Feb 9, 2010 at 2:41 PM
     subjectBBMP Approval

     9th February 2010.
     Dear Customer,
     Greetings from DLF Homes!
     We take pleasure in informing you that BBMP has approved the building plan (G + 18) for our
     Westend Heights project at Bangalore.
     Approval copies will be made available at our office after all the mandatory post approval formalities are completed with BBMP.

     Since we had already initiated & commenced preparatory activities and mobilization at site, we will now be in a position to start the construction.

     We would be sending demand notes very shortly for installments linked with BBMP approval. Incase you are seeking any financial assistance, request you to get in touch with Financial institutions, who have approved our project, on priority.

     Regards
     DLF Southern Homes
     Bangalore.

     February 9th, 2010 at 3:31 am
268. Sushant said:

     Guyz,

     Why is the grp so silent ???
     Its the time to celebrate ..Before the approval came , everbody used to blog and now everbody seems to have gone in a shell !!!

     One more news , on 10th Feb DLF has officially “launched” the
     Westend heights township at 2800 psft .

     Sushant

     February 10th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
269. SrEE said:

     I got the same email, I hope it is giving confidence to every one to go ahead with the remaining installments !

     February 11th, 2010 at 12:12 am
270. Rohan said:

     yes.. this was a big milestone and more importantly this was the last non visible item.. From now on it is visible parameters like X numbers of floor are done which we can see for ourselves..

     And Guys Cheers… champagne time…

     February 11th, 2010 at 2:16 am
271. Anand said:

     New Podium units are being released in DLF West End Heights @ Attractive prices !!!!!

     For more details contact Anand 9845036331/ Praveen 9980067571

     February 11th, 2010 at 3:09 am
272. Srikrishna said:

     True its time for celebration

     February 11th, 2010 at 6:38 am
273. Rohan said:

     also we should start homework for getting best rates from banks on Loan..No hiddden cost.. prepayment penalty…. Service charge…..Hidden documentation fee…Hidden interest component… etc etc…

     February 12th, 2010 at 3:27 am
274. SrEE said:

     Advance payments option is a good one now as the annual rebate is 10% ( which is very good return rate when compared ank FD rates ).,

     Guys who ever had excess money, it would be smart investment !

     February 12th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
275. SrEE said:

     Advance payments option is a good one now as the annual rebate is 10% ( which is very good return rate when compared bank FD rates ).,

     Guys who ever had excess money, it would be smart investment !

     February 12th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
276. bbs said:

     I am going to start processing home loan from SBI, i think the best option. Anyone started the same ? Any experience, please share.

     February 12th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
277. Ashish said:

     Hi Guys,
     I submitted my details to join the Google group.
     I am awaiting confirmation could you please suggest what need to be done.
     I have booked apartment in DLF Westend Heights and submitted those details for joining to Google group.
     Thanks
     Ashish

     February 13th, 2010 at 12:36 am
278. prakash said:

     Hi, I have submitted for google groups request for a while, but still pending..
     my email is pprakashs@gmail.com

     February 13th, 2010 at 6:16 am
279. Tirthankar said:

     @Prakash

     You have been sent a mail on 26th Jan asking for information. We have not received any reply from you.

     @All

     As a side note to all. A number of people have time to time mentioned that they are still awaiting approval here. You should realize that we wont be online 24 hrs, so give some time before whining and in most cases we send email requesting more information to which we do not receive any reply. So instead of whining here, send the required info. It will save time for all of us and precious bandwidth and storage space. Also please note that membership is ONLY for people who have bought apartments and not for prospective buyers.

     February 13th, 2010 at 8:34 am
280. Abhishek Joshi said:

     Thanks a lot guys for the valuable insight on this thread. Could you guys also provide some information about the water supply to the complex – is it Cauvery or borewell (or both)?

     February 14th, 2010 at 11:38 pm
281. hk said:

     Borewell is not allowed only Cauvery

     February 15th, 2010 at 1:39 am
282. Abhishek Joshi said:

     Thanks, hk!

     February 15th, 2010 at 1:42 am
283. Amarnath said:

     Please let me know the banks involved in the approval of the project for approaching one of the banks for a housing loan. Also inform where I can get the best deal.

     February 15th, 2010 at 6:27 am
284. Abhishek Joshi said:

     Guys, I heard that DLF is charging Rs. 2.25 Lakhs for car parking! I’m not sure about Mantri and Purva, but in most places, the car parking is around Rs. 1.5 Lakhs. How has your experience been?

     February 15th, 2010 at 10:24 am
285. Sushant said:

     Joshi ji,

     This is true and almost all of us has paid this amt .

     Sushant

     February 15th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
286. Abhishek Joshi said:

     Thanks a lot for the information, Sushant.

     February 15th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
287. Muthiah Pendycharan said:

     What are you saying …. really I am surprised .. YES 2 DLF .. DLF is great. DLF DLF DLF gv me DLF…. So cheap prices very gud very gud very gud. I would luv 2 pay 4000 rs / sq ft.

     U guys are very fast in putting the info here happy to see it… u make me a happy dog hahahah….

     By the way when is this going to finsh. DLFLFLFLFL I luv DLF.

     Come lets buy today …

     February 16th, 2010 at 8:58 am
288. Sushant said:

     DLF gets bbmp approval !!!

     February 16th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
289. Rohan said:

     Most of the bank are giving a teaser rate of 8.25 (HDFC + ICICI) for first 2-3 years of the loans are applied before 28th Feb and First disbursement happence before 31st march..

     Good offer to avail as the going rate for existing customer is around 9.5% and seeing the rising inflation and expected interest rate rise by banks it might get revised upwardly to 10+%..

     In this scenario getting locked up for two years for 8.25% is not a bad deal.. Need to act quick….

     February 17th, 2010 at 5:44 am
290. Zorro said:

     @Muthiah Pendycharan: Are you serious about the 4000 /sqft rate. If yes I’m ready to provide you with 1. I’ll use the rest for the flat that I booked .

     Frankly speaking I think you have recently and suddenly inherited a lot of money, thats why you are unable to decide where to invest it. Guys like you are the culprits to escalate land rates.

     Please refrain from going overboard regarding the rates that you are willing to spend. Also the saying “Barking dogs seldom bite” holds true for guys like you. If you were that interested in the project you would have already booked a flat by now.

     February 17th, 2010 at 7:00 am
291. Rohan said:

     request all of us to refrain from being personal.. Market forces will any way take care of prices. Moreover a hosing project that has not begun construction as yet is any way prone to a lot of operational risk like cash crunch.. political changes..construction failure etc… With a major part of price gain already reflecting in the 2.8K psf, the upside will be gradual and even sideways going forward… In banglore you get ready to move apartments in reasonable location at this price

     February 17th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
292. Sushant said:

     @Muthiah Pendycharan,

     You are not evolved enough .
     The language you have used reminds me of my high schools days … Plz provide mature thoughts/facts and refrain from using absurd/stupid ideas !!!

     February 18th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
293. Raj said:

     Hi,
     I have booked a Flat in Westend. Recently I have submitted duly filled ABA and waiting DLF to send it back. As informed by DLF it takes 3weeks to get the Agreement done and sent back the ABA. For getting home loan banks required this ABA and we are expecting the demand notice from DLF after BBMP approval. Any one know approximate date when DLF will send Demand notice? Is it necessary with all Banks, that ABA has to be submitted for getting the first dispercement? Is the timely payment rebate rate 100/- per Sq. ft is for SBA?

     Thank you all for your time.

     Raj

     February 18th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
294. Mayank Dandotia said:

     Hi Raj,

     As far as my experience goes , the demand notice is communicated around 20 days prior to the due date . They ‘ll buzz you on phone as well as send some email stuff .
     BTW , they have dispatched the ABAs to many flat owners (including me), just try contacting them about it . The rebate of 100 Rs is still there but with the precondition of timely payment of installments .

     Mayank Dandotia

     February 18th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
295. Tirthankar said:

     @Raj

     Banks usually finance 85% of the whole price of property (excluding clubhouse sometimes). You need to pay the 15% from your own pocket before bank will disburse any amount. Also you need the franked ABA.

     February 18th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
296. MOHAN said:

     I want ot buy DLF flat,request guidence for everyone-Is it ok to book Podium of 1410sqft & what direction shall i take?What is the best rate we can get now?

     February 19th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
297. krn said:

     I have created a group for DLF NTH Kakkanad project. It is exclusively for apartment owners of the project and admission will be after due validation. Those who have booked apartment may join the group: dlf_new_town_kakkanad@googlegroups.com

     February 20th, 2010 at 11:05 am
298. Rohan said:

     This is two week after DLF has received the BBMP approval.. Why till now they have raised Demand Note which was linked to the milestone?

     February 22nd, 2010 at 10:35 pm
299. Mayank Dandotia said:

     I gave them a call . They said that they will have the approval papers in the first week of March – that is when they will send the demand notice . Also , they will start the construction stuff from the next day they get the papers .

     February 23rd, 2010 at 7:12 am
300. Deepak said:

     What is the impact of Service Tax on Builders for not completed project. I have booked a flat with DLF. Do I also fall under these new Service Tax rule. Does it increases the cost of my flat?

     February 26th, 2010 at 11:51 am
301. hk said:

     if u have booked for 1820 then its arnd 2 lacs

     February 27th, 2010 at 9:50 pm
302. SrEE said:

     Hi There,

     when do we get the BBMP Aproval papers ?
     If DLF has any clear idea, they would have sent next installment info to all the customers ( which is linked with BBMP Approval ) ?

     Any one got any email from DLF alrerting for the next installemnt ?

     Thanks,

     February 28th, 2010 at 2:55 am
303. kmr subudhi said:

     A report relating to service tax is furnished below :

     A report relating to service tax on residential property is given below :

     February, 03rd 2009
     Buying that dream home may have just got cheaper. Property buyers don’t have to fork out a service tax any more while buying a house. The finance ministry, in a circular dated 29 January, has exempted all builders of residential properties across the country from paying the service charge.
     Earlier, developers would collect 3% service tax on the total value of the property from a buyer in an under construction project. For a Rs30 lakh apartment, a buyer would have had to pay an extra Rs90,000 as service tax.
     “It’s a welcome move. In such bad times, it could boost sales for us because the benefits of the exemption are for real buyers,” said Nayan Shah, joint secretary of the Maharashtra Chamber of Housing Industry.
     The exemption is a potential boost to housing demand that has waned after economic growth started slowing, borrowing costs rose and credit became less readily available in 2008.
     “It’s a benefit but the process of levying service tax is not transparent. Some builders show it as a separate tax and some do not,” said Akshaya Kumar, CEO of Parklane Property Advisors. Kumar said that in the case of the latter, it is incorporated as a consolidated amount charged for the property.
     Earlier attempts to revoke the tax were never followed through. In August 2007, a circular from the finance ministry excluded developers from collecting service tax from buyers because construction is done by employing direct labour.
     “Certain clauses in the circular were confusing. It said ready flats need not pay service tax whereas such flats had been already exempted from the tax. The new circular carries more clarity on the subject,” said a Mumbai-based developer, who didn’t want to be identified. Builders charge a 4% value-added tax (that is levied by the state government), along with the service tax.
     “Service tax is charged as a one-time payment and it’s usually taken by the builder before the house keys are handed over to a buyer. Builders will continue to collect the 4-5% value-added tax that is levied by the respective state governments,” said Shah.
     The circular, however, makes an exception for cases where services of an interior designer or architect are hired independently in a project. Such service providers would then be liable to pay service tax.

     Thanks

     kmr subudhi

     March 1st, 2010 at 12:41 am
304. hk said:

     this is a very old report and ofcourse not applicable now!!

     March 1st, 2010 at 2:19 am
305. Mayank Dandotia said:

     Does that mean that we have to pay more for the same flats we booked earlier ?

     March 1st, 2010 at 11:48 pm
306. hk said:

     yes .. depending on ur flat area u have to shell out more

     March 2nd, 2010 at 12:54 am
307. Rohan said:

     Can someone give clarity on 1. If there is any statuotry change announced in budget around service tax. 2. What is that. 3. This is applicable to existing customer or new bookings

     March 2nd, 2010 at 5:15 am
308. Mayank Dandotia said:

     Guyz,

     I have got the demand notice for the installment linked to the BBMP approval .

     Mayank

     March 4th, 2010 at 6:10 am
309. Rohan said:

     Economic Times :

     http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/Booking-home-before-July-may-let-you-escape-3-tax/articleshow/5644850.cms

     Booking home before July may let you escape 3% tax

     Those looking to buy a house would do well to book one before July, when the new service tax levy on construction service will come into Make these charges part of your budget
     Tax benefits on home loan
     Tips for home loan borrowers

     effect. The cost of flats will go up 3.3% of the total purchase consideration once service tax begins to be levied on construction.

     The government is considering exempting from tax flats booked before the notification of the expanded construction service, a finance ministry official told ET. “There is a case for giving relief to buyers who booked their houses before the service is notified… We are examining it,” he said.

     So, a buyer who has booked a flat but will get possession only after the notification of the new service need not worry. A clarification to this effect may be issued when the tax is notified after the passage of the finance bill, he said.

     The Union Budget proposes to expand the definition of construction service and levy tax on houses under construction as well. The new rule, which will come into effect when Parliament approves the budget, says service tax would be imposed if payments were made before the completion of construction

     March 5th, 2010 at 12:38 am
310. Rohan said:

     http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/Booking-home-before-July-may-let-you-escape-3-tax/articleshow/5644850.cms

     Booking home before July may let you escape 3% tax

     NEW DELHI: Those looking to buy a house would do well to book one before July, when the new service tax levy on construction service will come into Make these charges part of your budget
     Tax benefits on home loan
     Tips for home loan borrowers

     effect. The cost of flats will go up 3.3% of the total purchase consideration once service tax begins to be levied on construction.

     The government is considering exempting from tax flats booked before the notification of the expanded construction service, a finance ministry official told ET. “There is a case for giving relief to buyers who booked their houses before the service is notified… We are examining it,” he said.

     So, a buyer who has booked a flat but will get possession only after the notification of the new service need not worry. A clarification to this effect may be issued when the tax is notified after the passage of the finance bill, he said.

     The Union Budget proposes to expand the definition of construction service and levy tax on houses under construction as well. The new rule, which will come into effect when Parliament approves the budget, says service tax would be imposed if payments were made before the completion of construction

     March 5th, 2010 at 12:55 am
311. ratan said:

     Ya,

     That means all of us who have booked the flats are immune to the hike !!!

     March 6th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
312. Ravi said:

     Guyz,

     Anybody went to the site to have a look as to what is happening there currently ? Has the construction started ?

     Ravi

     March 7th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
313. Shilpi Jain said:

     We visited the site yesterday. They have started the excavation for A1 & A2 blocks. They have also started making the model flat.

     March 8th, 2010 at 12:41 am
314. Reji said:

     Can you please forward me, if anyone got a drawing of floor elevation drawing of building including lift lobby staircase etc..

     March 12th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
315. Abhi said:

     Guys,i got to know that Ms Ramya has quit the organization.I don’t know whether this would be a happy or a sad news for all.But anyhow she tried her best to stick around at all times whether she made some sense or not…God bless her..

     March 17th, 2010 at 6:13 am
316. Mayank said:

     Guys,i got to know that Ms Ramya has quit the organization.I don’t know whether this would be a happy or a sad news for all.But anyhow she tried her best to stick around at all times whether she made some sense or not…God bless her..

     March 17th, 2010 at 6:19 am
317. SK said:

     Hi any body visited the site any updates on model flat When it will be ready?

     March 17th, 2010 at 10:17 am
318. mayank dandotia said:

     Hey Abhi/Mayank,

     Whether your comments are true or false , there is one thing that is disturbing me . Why have you made the update with two identities ? Please use your true identities and refrain from bogus news/unnecessary rumors .

     Mayank

     March 18th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
319. Rohan said:

     The news on Ramya’s leaving the Org is correct.. But how does this is of any concern.. Every org is having high employee attrition now a days with Job market open.. And she was more from Admin and not senior management…

     March 19th, 2010 at 12:28 am
320. Srikrishna said:

     Hi why every one is silent.Did any body visited site and model flats??

     March 24th, 2010 at 7:51 am
321. Muraleedharan said:

     Hi,

     I have booked a 1365 SQFT apartment in DLF Bangalore. Looking at all other floor plans, this is the one which i found good. I agree that bedrooms are bit small, but overall plan looks ok to me. I am still waiting to see how the model flat looks like. If anybody visited the sute recently, please share your experience about the model flat

     Murali

     March 27th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
322. Prasant said:

     Hi Guys,

     I am planning to book a flat tomorrow that is 31/03/2010 in DLF westend heights. As the marketing guy told me they will be waving out the discount option of Rs 100 a sqft after that date, i am in a hurry to book the flat asap. The marketing guys seems to be co-operative and given his point of view to select a corner flat on the first floor. As he says this flat will have an adjacent garden accesible only to me. I really don’t know the authenticity on what the marketing person tells me. Somebody can please help me on this regard and let me know if i should go for first floor in a building having g+18. What are the pros and cons of staying at first floor.

     Thanks

     March 30th, 2010 at 12:12 am
323. fahim said:

     well its a very nice project. i have a appt in the 5 th floor of 1620 sq ft. the prices have gone up. the investment is great i expect theprice to reach around 4000 rs a sq feet in a years time.

     March 30th, 2010 at 4:29 am
324. Nair said:

     Got n update on prj from mrkting guy
     “Excavation work is going on, model flat is under construction, should be complete by next month.”

     Any one visited the site?

     March 31st, 2010 at 8:34 pm
325. Deepak said:

     Guys,

     Do you have any update from the DLF guys about the possession dates?? within 3years from getting the approval was what was stated earlier from DLF, we got the approval in Feb so is it by feb,2012??

     Regards,
     Deepak

     April 6th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
326. SriKrishna said:

     Hi, There is some change in model falt plans.They want to build the model flats with all specifications & aminities.It has been temporarily stopped for the time being but will get completed in next month.

     April 10th, 2010 at 1:03 am
327. mayank dandotia said:

     guyz,

     more good news for the existing owners …. prices have been upped to 3000 rpsft …

     http://www.affinityconsultant.com/property/property-in-bangalore/dlf-westend-height-bangalore/147.html

     http://www.affinityconsultant.com/property/property-in-bangalore/dlf-westend-height-bangalore/147.html

     mayank

     April 10th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
328. ravi saran said:

     Hi,

     Any idea if the construction has started ?

     Ravi

     April 14th, 2010 at 3:15 am
329. mayank said:

     Hi,
     I did a query for the interest for prepayment and for status of the project :

     Greetings from DLF!

     Any advance payment a rebate of 10% P.A is applicable. This intrest amount is added in the next installment.

     The construction has started at the site. The model flat construction is also in the process.

     Regards,
     Sumathi Christy

     April 14th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
330. bbs said:

     Hi Sumathi,

     This scheme is not so beneficial for customer if you are taking bank-loan to make pre-payment.

     Since you have clause either of two dates mentioned in the payment schedule. So i think it’s not beneficial if some one taking bank to make pre-payment to get 10% rebate.

     Hi All, Let me know your thought on this topic.

     Regards,
     BBS

     April 14th, 2010 at 11:57 pm
331. mayank said:

     Hey BBS ,

     Please note that Sumathi has not posted a comment on it .

     April 15th, 2010 at 4:04 am
332. Cherry said:

     Any updates on the construction status ?

     April 21st, 2010 at 10:10 pm
333. Muthiah Pendycharan said:

     Enduku construction ? At what stage is the construction..

     Ma I am planning to buy @3000 / Sq ft. is still ok, other projects are having 3500 or 3900 sq.. why the price is low here ? Any issues you see. I am out of IN @ Germany, once I come back I would evaluate this project. I hope it is good.

     Muthiah P

     April 27th, 2010 at 9:41 am
334. D said:

     I talked to DLF marketing guy today. He also thinks 3000/- is higher cost cause construction will take 2.5 yrs from now. Foundation work has started but it will take 2-3 months to complete after that construction should go in full swing which in most of the cases is one floor per month.

     April 27th, 2010 at 10:32 am
335. ravi said:

     Hey D,

     What is the name of the representative who told you that the 3000 psft rate is a bit high … I think u r faking as no representative will ever admit that . Also , I think 3000 is very good rate as all other builders , that too not as reputed , are also taking 2-2.5 years .

     Ravi

     April 28th, 2010 at 2:25 am
336. ravi said:

     @Muthiah,

     By the time you come here , I think all the flats would be fully booked . Better take timely decision .

     Ravi

     April 28th, 2010 at 2:27 am
337. Muthiah Pendycharan said:

     @ Ravi – Thanks for ur advice Rav , but I have my own judgment.

     @ Bolgers – How is the water supply there. Would it be sufficient for years to come seeing the large area around 85 acres or so that DLF is developing in coming years.

     I also heard that connectivity through begur road to west hei. is narrow and has too much traffic. When thr wud be more families surely this can be an issue ..

     April 28th, 2010 at 9:48 am
338. Rohan said:

     DLF and Hiranandani, both are coming up for the first time in Bangalore in the same area and those who have seen Hiranandani in Powai (Mumbai) and DLF in Gurgaon knows that they not only build houses they create a Locality with shopping malls, Schools everything in proximity… In due course of time they will ensure that all small bottlenecks are taken care of…and this area becomes “The address to write” in Bangalore….

     April 29th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
339. Srikrishna.R said:

     Dear Rohan
     I totally agree with you. You have rightly said that both DLF and Hiranandani are in their maiden projects at bangalore and they will ensure every thing for further progress.About the facilities, Hirnandani estates (Thane) has a very good school, a hospital and a business centre.

     April 30th, 2010 at 8:07 am
340. Murali said:

     Any updates on model flat? I noticed that price increased to 3000/sqft. Is it only a hype created by DLF or do they really get customers?

     May 3rd, 2010 at 7:53 am
341. kaurmeeta said:

     What I have heard is that with cuurent rate they are able to sell arnd 4-5 flats in a month

     May 3rd, 2010 at 11:43 pm
342. ravi said:

     @kaurmeeta ,

     they dont need to … they have already sold 1500 flats …. only 200-300 are left … got it ?

     May 5th, 2010 at 10:32 am
343. Muthiah Pendycharan said:

     I think DLF is selling more flats. I have checked out Hiranandani , and strangely thier price is tooooo upscale like 3900 something for lake verandas. As the lake is very close to Hira Upscale no doubt it would be smelly and smothered with insects

     But connectivity to both DLF and “Upscale” through Begur Road is really gona be a bottle neck. The roads are narrow , congested and infested with just too many shops. I dont think there is any chance of widening the road here. To reach there everyday after work wud be a gud challenge.

     Muthiah P

     May 5th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
344. Riz said:

     Would be fun to be your own boss and work from Home…………..

     May 6th, 2010 at 4:47 am
345. saurabh said:

     i heard that resale eligibility is going to start soon.. June /July types.. i m interested in 1225 sqft one. anyone with good location flat can contact @saurabh.meh@gmail.com.

     May 9th, 2010 at 10:36 am
346. fahim said:

     I had sent my family to see the site progress. they said the escavation is under progress. the area has devoloped a lot. a year back my dad has asked me to not keep this appt and it would be the biggest mistake to not sell it. but this time he says it would b my biggest mistake if i sell it. this is gonna be the best project in blore and has lot of vvalue for money. i think buyers shouldnt sell at all. hold it for 1 more year and see the returns. it must touch 4000 to 4500 at least and on completion 6000 rs a sq feet. no investment can give u such good returns. hold on guys. the property market in blore is booming. u will never get a appt with all this facility so cheap ever again. good luck

     May 10th, 2010 at 12:51 am
347. Muthiah Pendycharan said:

     yes agree.. the price is soon going to sore. The world market is improving and the demand in Indian Realty with high rises are becoming more and more robust

     May 10th, 2010 at 9:49 am
348. Muthiah Pendycharan said:

     

     Friends those of you are making a visit to DLF please takes snaps and share it through picasa. In this we can get regular updated progress.

     Muthiah P

     May 10th, 2010 at 9:53 am
349. Prakash said:

     Hi all,

     I have booked a flat very recently in DLF.I was just casually chatting with the sales guy and asked how much time will this project take for completion in reality.He told me that it would atleast take 4 years minimum to get your flat in a 100% livable condition since this is huge project and not all the things would be ready on time…

     May 18th, 2010 at 1:56 am
350. Siddharth said:

     hi,
     i am planning to purchase a flat in DLF west end.
     Will be going for C4 block.
     I have subscribed to the googlegorups, but its still pending.
     my email-id is siddharth278@gmail.com

     –Sid

     May 20th, 2010 at 1:26 am
351. Siddharth said:

     has anyone interacted with the DLF marketing manager : TR, Balakrishna.

     Also, has the plan been approved from BDA and BBMP. I am going for C4 14th floor, 3BR-2T

     I am asking this since ,he has forwarded me the application form which still has the following clause:

     –point #14, last line of the first paragraph mentions the below:

     The Applicant is fully aware that the plans of the Said Complex are not yet sanctioned by the Government Authorities.

     May 20th, 2010 at 1:34 am
352. ravi said:

     @prakash ,

     i talked to dlf marketing guy casually and got the reply as 2 yrs .

     May 20th, 2010 at 4:24 am
353. D said:

     I also talked to one of the representatives. The timeline what they mentioned is will be 36 months from Agreement. Agreements were mostly executed in July/Aug 09 so July/Aug 12 it will comeplete. But my understanding is that July/Aug 12 it will be ready to start wood work etc. and Another 3 months it will be ready for possession. That means Dec 12. I see someone said 4 yrs. That will be I think completion of all amenities, their phase 2 of this project as well.

     May 21st, 2010 at 7:19 pm
354. MOHAN said:

     Friends anyone is there with 26th May 2010 as first installment due date? as i want to be in touch with that person in order to confirm for demand amount timeframes since i opted for full downpayment with Early payment rebate.In case of any delay in deadlines i can demand from DLF that much EPR.
     Meanwhile compared to full downpayment,full downpayment with EPR is better offer on a/c of difference in rates.

     May 21st, 2010 at 11:06 pm
355. MOHAN said:

     Has any one got idea of how the rebate will b adjusted it deducted from 5% amount @ the time of occupancy cetificate or in the end?

     May 21st, 2010 at 11:14 pm
356. MOHAN said:

     Has any one got idea of how the Rs100 timely payment rebate will b adjusted from 5% amount @ the time of occupancy cetificate or in the end during payment of other charges?

     May 21st, 2010 at 11:15 pm
357. fahim said:

     The rebate amount will b adjust on the final payment. DLF is bound to pay 5 rs per/sq feet after the construction period as per contract ends. i dont think they will delay it over 36 months because it would end up them in paying higher price on contruction material. thy wouldnt want to delay and spoil thier reputation and use thier resources in one project. i was planning to open a yahoo group so we all can meet thier and discuss do u all think its a good idea at least the owners will be able to meet and get to know each other…

     May 21st, 2010 at 11:36 pm
358. Tirthankar said:

     @fahim

     There is already a Google Group since 2008 for DLF Westend Heights, New Town Project. It is only for owners. If you have booked a flat, then join it.

     http://groups.google.com/group/dlf_new_town_bangalore

     May 22nd, 2010 at 12:52 am
359. hk said:

     Hi fahim,
     We already have a active google group for DLF westend heights.
     I don’t see nay point for a new group why don’t yo join that

     May 22nd, 2010 at 9:30 pm
360. hk said:

     Hi fahim,
     We already have a active google group for DLF westend heights.
     I don’t see any point for a new group why don’t yo join that

     May 22nd, 2010 at 9:30 pm
361. fahim said:

     i have created a yahoo group intrested members and appt owners or people intrested in the project can join. all messages will b moderated. please do ont share any of ur person info to anyone in the grooup. here is the address thank you.

     http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dlfbtm/

     May 23rd, 2010 at 2:19 am
362. Tirthankar said:

     @Siddharth

     I can see that your membership has been approved. Do lethe moderators know if you face any porblem.

     @fahim

     Whats the point of making a new yahoo group when a fully functional one exists.

     May 23rd, 2010 at 9:49 am
363. Ishaan said:

     Hi,

     I have booked at 3000 PSF, and I was told that it would go up by another 200 in 2-3 months. I guess it was just a trick.

     I’m expecting more comments from localites, not sure how sucessfull this project would be.

     -Ishaan

     May 24th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
364. kaurmeeta said:

     Hi Ishaan,
     When did u book ur apartment

     May 24th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
365. MOHAN said:

     Is there anyone with 1st installment due on 26th May 10?

     May 25th, 2010 at 10:41 am
366. Kevvu said:

     Hi,

     When do the reselling starts in this venture ?
     any body is able to upload the latest snaps of this venture ( abt present state of construction, excavation ) ??

     May 25th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
367. Muthiah Pendycharan said:

     Updates :::::

     Model flat with interior might take up two more months.

     Foundation construction in full swing and expected to complete in a month

     May 26th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
368. Vikram said:

     Hi,
     I am interested in purchasing 3BHK appmnt (1820 sqft) in DLF westend heights..the brokers are offering 1% pay back as commission.
     Did anyone of the flat owners get commission pay back thru their brokers? On the other hand DLF sales..say they don’t give commission to brokers ..and I should go through them for better services / regular updates …etc
     Interested to know ..abt the existing flat owners experience on this subject!
     Thanks,
     Vikram

     May 30th, 2010 at 2:42 am
369. fahim said:

     We i bought through a broker. there is authorized brokers and they give excellent service too. My broker helped me in all my requirements including loans. i would recomend him and he gave me a discount too. if you want his number and contact just email me to fahimhaz@gmail.com. i can assure you of great service.

     May 30th, 2010 at 2:57 am
370. Basco said:

     you can trust on their words if they can deduct in the initial advance itself…… dont rely on their words if they say after 3 installemnts ……..i am waiting for the refund of 1% commision from last one year., today as the over all sft price is gone up….i am not really bothering for that 1% …………I really appreciate the service of the broker as they are flexible to get application formalities done, cheque collection etc when compared to direct DLF sales guys !!!

     May 30th, 2010 at 4:28 am
371. mayank said:

     Ya, If the commission is being given upfront it is worth . But , if it is deferred be a bit careful . Also , my personal view is , dealing in big transaction like this , its ok to pay 20-25 k more to have an authentic transaction done . Regular updates and timely payment notifications are another advantage . Also , you can directly dial in the DLF reprentative to know about the status of construction …

     May 30th, 2010 at 6:56 am
372. mayank said:

     Ya, If the commission is being given upfront it is worth . But , if it is deferred be a bit careful . Also , my personal view is , dealing in big transaction like this , its ok to pay 20-25 k more to have an authentic transaction done . Regular updates and timely payment notifications are another advantage . Also , you can directly dial in the DLF reprentative to know about the status of construction …

     May 30th, 2010 at 6:56 am
373. Argun said:

     As long as all transactions routed through DLF name ( Account Paid Cheques ) its Ok to rely on any third party brokers for flexibility !
     However once the application & initial payment is done…….every one will be follow up by DLF people like Kalpana, Sumathi etc….!!!

     May 30th, 2010 at 8:27 am
374. Rohan said:

     Not sure why is the need for a broker.. DLF give regular update (E Mail) on Demand Note..Loan schemes from Bank and their employees are easily accessible for any query….

     June 1st, 2010 at 1:05 am
375. Muthiah Pendycharan said:

     DLF DLF DLF Thumbs Up !!!

     Cheeers

     Muthu

     June 1st, 2010 at 8:27 am
376. ravi said:

     Hey Muthu,

     You booked a flat in DLF ?

     June 3rd, 2010 at 2:53 am
377. Elerine said:

     heard the prices are going up again in June 2nd week ? Guys you know this ???
     Bye the way ……..Howz the construction now ??
     Why the group looks silent ????

     June 3rd, 2010 at 2:37 pm
378. ravi said:

     @Elerine,

     Could you tell us where u got this piece pf news ?
     And how much is the anticipated proposed hike ?

     Thanks
     Ravi

     June 4th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
379. MOHAN said:

     There is no such news checked from 2-3 DLF sources as they increased rates from 2300 to 3000 within a span of three months.No plans as of now.Whenever you get such news pls post few facts.

     June 4th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
380. Elerine said:

     will raise by 200 to 300 INR per SFT., to normalise withe the near by projects like Hiranandini, it will be done by june/july for sure !!!

     June 5th, 2010 at 1:54 am
381. ravi said:

     @MOHAN,

     You have to understand this thing that increasing the price is not taking any time by DLF . They have been increasing the price every 2 months since last Aug …Since last Aus this has been the course of the price :

     1850->2000->2100->2300->2800->3000

     No wonder it is made 3200/3300 in another week/month ..

     Ravi

     June 6th, 2010 at 5:26 am
382. fahim said:

     well its still cheap if you compare to other projects around. i think it must reach 4000 in a years time at least. but im not sure if there is gonna be a increase soon. i think it may increase once the foundation is coompleted. that would be roughly in july

     June 6th, 2010 at 5:47 am
383. basu said:

     @fahim,

     the real estate market is very volatile .
     the prices crashed dramatically in 2008-20009 and no one had expected it that way . no body can predict in advance as to how the real estate market is gonna go . with european problems looming large , next global recession is around the corner and property prices being so tightly coupled with how IT is doing, i think the price rise wont be too much(might be negative) in another couple of years time .

     anyway , all the best guyz !

     June 6th, 2010 at 10:49 am
384. mayank said:

     Guyz ,

     Got mail from DLF that the foundation tower is done for B Block . Can anyone confirm if foundation is done for any other block as well ? Here is the mail that I got :

     Dear Customer,
     Greetings from DLF Homes.

     We are pleased to inform you that the construction activity at our project “Westend Heights @Newtown DLF, BTM Extn” is on full swing and is progressing as planned.
     Accordingly, tower foundation of B1 & B2 towers (Building No.7) are completed and we will be sending the demand notes (Construction linked Payment) in next few days to those who have booked apartment in these towers and whose payments are due.
     This has been duly informed to all banks, which in turn have approved this.

     We would request you to make the payments on or before due date mentioned in demand note. Any payment received after due date will not be considered for Timely Payment Rebate (TPR). In addition such payments will attract the late payment charges as mentioned in the Apartment Buyers Agreement (ABA) as well as in the Application form.

     Mayank

     June 8th, 2010 at 5:13 am
385. D said:

     I got this mail as well. And mail from DLF is good proof that it is done for B1 B2 and they will inform once other bocks are done. Good to know about the progress happening.

     D

     June 8th, 2010 at 10:12 am
386. bhanu said:

     one more good news …. i talked to kalpana and she said that foundation towers for block A are done as well … Boyyy … Now we can see our dreams taking shape !!!

     June 9th, 2010 at 10:54 am
387. D said:

     Today I went to site. Construction is going in good speed. B block foundation work is almost complete. D block is just started. A is in Progress. Model flat no progress in last one month.

     June 13th, 2010 at 7:09 am
388. Tarun said:

     can anyone tell me after getting the demand notes, in how many days we have to give the money to DLF ….
     and any expected dates when we will get the demand notes for D block ….

     June 13th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
389. mayank said:

     Tarun,

     I think it is clearly mentioned that after getting the demand note it has to be done in 15 days time .

     For status on D block better get in touch with some DLF guy .

     Mayank

     June 13th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
390. ravi said:

     I dont think they need the model flat now … Almost all of the booking is done !!!

     June 14th, 2010 at 2:17 am
391. ravi said:

     Also , people have a lot of faith in DLF which goes beyond the trust that will be created as a result of the model flat completion ..what say folks ?

     June 14th, 2010 at 2:18 am
392. Sri said:

     HI any idea about “C” block progress??

     June 16th, 2010 at 6:54 am
393. Narayan said:

     I have booked in A5 block. I was informed that the A5 foundation work will be completed by July. I have not yet received the Demand notice for the next payment

     June 16th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
394. D said:

     B1 and B2 are completed. Demand Note received and 26th June is last date for payment. A, C and D block work is going on.

     June 17th, 2010 at 10:20 am
395. Narayan said:

     @ D

     Thanks for the update. I received photos of the construction activity at the site from DLF promptly upon my request

     June 18th, 2010 at 1:43 am
396. Rohan said:

     Any news of B5

     June 18th, 2010 at 3:07 am
397. Prasad said:

     i am planning to buy a flat but it is has the main door facing south. Any suggestions??

     June 21st, 2010 at 7:15 am
398. ravi said:

     Bad bad news … Looks like we guyz have to pay the damn service tax …Here is an excert from mail I got from Sumathi of DLF:

     NOTE: Central Government in the UNION Budget 2010‑11, vide Finance Act 2010 as enacted on 8.5.2010 by the
     Parliament, have imposed levy of service tax on sale of property/flat in case any amount towards sale of such
     Property/flat is taken by the Builder/Developer or by his authorized agent before the completion of construction of the
     property /flat. Accordingly we may be liable to pay /deposit service tax to the Government on the amount which you are
     making/have made before the completion of the property/flat allotted to you. This amount of service tax shall be
     reimbursed by you to us which shall be communicated to you later.

     June 21st, 2010 at 10:26 am
399. kaurmeeta said:

     Hi ravi,
     when did u recieve this mail?

     June 21st, 2010 at 8:39 pm
400. ravi said:

     Hi ,
     Got it yesterday …This is in the same email which has the demand notice !!!

     June 22nd, 2010 at 2:26 am
401. Vishal said:

     Hi kaurmeeta,
     But this was not mentioned in ABA copy. Buyer should pay the amount as per ABA agreement copy. Correct me if I am wrong?
     Why DLF is shifting all the burdens on customer?
     Guys, what is your feedback.

     June 22nd, 2010 at 3:19 am
402. Rohan said:

     this amount can be a substantial amount and and sometimes rulings from GOVT are passes backdated. Not sure this will be applicable to all customers or customeres that have booked from a given cut-off date. we should seek clarity from DLF managment.

     June 22nd, 2010 at 10:25 pm
403. Jonack J Gupta said:

     Hi Ravi,
     As i booked a flat in 16th Floor DLF Newtown Bangalore Can u please update us any more development regarding the Service Tax as we are not receivecd communication for the same.

     June 24th, 2010 at 3:12 am
404. Jonack J Gupta said:

     Hi Vishal,
     I completely agree with you DLF never infored us us abt the ST so why we should take their burdens now.

     June 24th, 2010 at 3:15 am
405. Jonack J Gupta said:

     Anybody is having update regarding the model flat status as i got a mail from DLF on 26th april2010 which is refered below but today i spoke to her she say still it is not completed ,& she was not ready to give another dead line as she don’t know when it will be completed?????????Any update ……

     Warm greetings from DLF.

     Please note that the model flat will be ready by end of June.

     Kindly bear with us till such time.

     However incase of any further queries/clarifications please contact us at tel: 080-44103534.

     Thanks & Regards,

     Kavya Lakshmi,

     Customer Service

     DLF Southern Homes Pvt Ltd,

     Bangalore.

     June 24th, 2010 at 3:46 am
406. ravi said:

     Hi,

     I contacted them again about more clarifications and I got this reply :

     Greetings from DLF!

     Regarding the service tax – The details is not yet finalised. We will intimate the same once finalised.

     Regards,
     Sumathi Christy
     Customer Service

     Ravi

     June 24th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
407. Elerine said:

     what is the % of service tax ?
     any guess for 1360 flat ?

     June 25th, 2010 at 9:46 am
408. ravi said:

     Received an email from DFL about the progress ..Photos :

     http://www.dlf.in/dlf/wcm/connect/DLF_Home/homes/homes/projects/new+projects/westend+heights%2C+btm+bangalore/construction+updates+-+westend+heights%2C+btm+bangalore

     June 30th, 2010 at 1:23 am
409. Narayan said:

     The construction progress is updated in the DLF website.

     July 1st, 2010 at 2:10 pm
410. Pankaj said:

     Hi,
     I had been to the site today and the progress of construction seems to be very disappointing.The model house is 40% complete with the roofing,flooring,plastering and fittings not visible at any corner.There are 2 sincere labourers working on the model flat with great interest.I am planning to sell my 1410 sq.ft unit in B cluster once DLF opens out the resale option.If anybody is interested please get back to me at :
     ppankaj492@gmail.com

     July 2nd, 2010 at 5:40 am
411. shyam said:

     service tax : Service tax is applicable for 33% of basic cost and it works out to approx 1 lac if basic cost is 30L. Further, I have read that service tax is applicable for purchase of flats ‘under construction’ on or after 01 Jul 2010. As most of us have already purchased flat before 01 Jul 10, it should not be applicable to us.

     July 2nd, 2010 at 8:20 am
412. Elerine said:

     Pankaj,
     Dont disappoint yaar.,
     DLF is not very keep on the model flat as they had already completed almost 85% of units., They are concentrating on the over all construction rather than on Model flat ( Which will any way needs to be collapsed after few month of customer showcase ).,

     ofcouse we are all know they its a Dream house/Gated Way Comminity after minimum of 3 to 4 years NOT in an coupe of years at the time of booking itself.

     July 3rd, 2010 at 2:33 am
413. krishnas said:

     HI All,

     You can submit the Income Tax Returns Online

     Thanks,
     Krishna

     July 4th, 2010 at 9:18 am
414. Muthiah Pendycharan said:

     Ya guys dont wory about model flat it mainly for prospective buyer. The actual thing is on its way we should be happy about it. Cheers! Thanks to DLF guys

     July 5th, 2010 at 8:26 am
415. ravi said:

     Pankaj … Plz. see some of the updates in this blog …Generally model flats are meant for prospective buyers … But having got booked more than 80% flats , they need to take it on priority 1 ..Common sense !!!

     July 5th, 2010 at 8:39 am
416. ravi said:

     Pankaj … Plz. see some of the updates in this blog …Generally model flats are meant for prospective buyers … But having got booked more than 80% flats , they dont need to take it on priority 1 ..Common sense !!!

     July 5th, 2010 at 8:40 am
417. Pankaj said:

     Ravi!! i appreciate your great common sense yaar..But my point was that why it is taking such a long time to build a model house.If they have sold 90% of the stock then why start model house and keep dragging that from Oct-2009.There are certain advantages of seeing a model house like we can know the sizes of the rooms,balconies and all the quality of all the materials and fittings used like the wooden floooring,bath fittings etc..Anyhow you will see your actual flat after 3-4 years from now.Just wanted to get satisfied by seeing the great DLF’s one completed structure in Bangalore..

     July 6th, 2010 at 12:18 am
418. ravi said:

     

     July 7th, 2010 at 1:43 am
419. Chirag B said:

     Hi,

     I came to know that the prices have been revised to 3300 psft … Any news on this ?

     Thanks
     Chirag

     July 8th, 2010 at 2:57 am
420. kaurmeeta said:

     AS of today it’s 3000

     July 8th, 2010 at 3:48 am
421. Muthiah Pendycharan said:

     Patience my friend patience. For the model flat. I would like to see the actual construction progressing than bother about model flat.

     July 10th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
422. Shaswath said:

     No,the price increase is untrue and it still remains at 3,000/- per sft.I just confirmed this with one of the senior guys in DLF sales.However he told that they are struggling to sell at this rate itself and would not increase for another 6 months.Personally,he also told that he would quit the organization as there were no good appraisals for him this time…

     July 12th, 2010 at 7:07 am
423. ravi said:

     ok … I think thats true for 40% of the private instututes , be it IT or Manufacturing or Realty … Even I got just 9% and thinking the same !!!

     July 12th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
424. kaurmeeta said:

     The starting rates at bannerghatta is 3K from any builder ….. So that means every builder is struggling but are increasing th price
     what abt HIRANANDANI Upscales Any idea.. Guess they are selling at around 3700 psf

     July 13th, 2010 at 2:37 am
425. SURYA AITHAL said:

     CAN ANY ONE TELL ME WHEN A7 TOWER CONTSTUCTION WILL START

     July 19th, 2010 at 11:12 am
426. Raghav said:

     They r doing the complete basement floor platform now and lifting some towers tilll 1st floor.A7 and the other clusters are a million dollar question..

     July 20th, 2010 at 3:43 am
427. Abhishek said:

     Hi Guys,

     do you think DLF would be a good investment option in Bangalore?
     if yes then why? i am confused that should i buy the apartment or not
     i went to the site and the only thing which i didnt like was; that its really far away from the main B.G Road and the road are to narrow to reach site. What do you guys think?

     July 20th, 2010 at 4:29 am
428. SK said:

     Hope that there are some demotivators who are unnecessarily commenting and making chaios among the group. Let us not fall into their trap.It will be a good investment option always.

     July 20th, 2010 at 7:55 am
429. vishal said:

     Hi Guys,
     DLF rate was 1800 PSF in July last year. Within one year, it’s touched 3000 PSF. This is the best investment in Bangalore. I am sure that project will be completed ontime. Additional to that, ontime payment rebate of 100 PSF is also should be considered.
     Hosur road is also approx 3 Km from DLF site and it’s well connected.
     DLF is know for quality work and they have set these examples in Delhi and NCR.

     July 20th, 2010 at 9:11 am
430. ravi said:

     Guyz ,

     Just checkout on dlf site ..There are more updates (photos) july 21st on DLF bangalore . Plz check it .

     Ravi

     July 23rd, 2010 at 9:39 pm

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