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A first-time buyer’s checklist for 3 BHK homes in Bengaluru
Buying your first 3 BHK is equal parts exciting and overwhelming. Here’s a no-nonsense checklist to keep you grounded through the process — the same questions worth asking whether you’re evaluating Pushkalam Heritage or any other community.
Before you shortlist
- Decide your budget including registration, GST, and interiors — not just the base price
- Get pre-approved for a home loan so you know your real ceiling
- Shortlist 2–3 locations based on commute, not just price per sq ft
While evaluating the project
- Check the RERA registration number and verify it on the Karnataka RERA portal — Pushkalam Heritage is registered under PRM/KA/RERA/1251/446/PR/280324/006744
- Confirm carpet area vs. saleable area — the difference can be significant
- Ask for the construction timeline and current project status, not just the brochure promise
- Visit the site in person; photographs rarely show the real context
On the home itself
- Check natural light and ventilation in every room, not just the living area
- Test water pressure and drainage if the project has a sample flat
- Understand what’s “standard” vs. “optional” in the specifications sheet
- Ask about parking allocation — is it guaranteed or first-come-first-served?
On the builder
- Look up the developer’s delivery track record on past projects
- Speak to existing residents if any phase is already occupied
- Ask about the builder’s background — Pushkalam, for instance, was founded by someone who began in construction itself, brick by brick, not in a boardroom
On the community
- Understand what amenities are actually built vs. promised on paper
- Ask about maintenance charges and what they cover
- Check the open space ratio — Pushkalam Heritage, for context, dedicates over 70% of the project to open space
Final steps
- Get the sale agreement reviewed by a lawyer before signing
- Verify the title deed and approvals
- Tie your loan disbursement schedule to construction milestones, not arbitrary dates
Takeaways:
- RERA verification and site visits are non-negotiable, regardless of how reputable the builder seems
- Carpet area, not saleable area, is what you’ll actually live in
- A builder’s construction background and past delivery record tell you more than any brochure
- Legal review before signing protects you far more than it costs you