The best time to ask hard questions is before you pay a booking amount. A good developer answers them in writing. Use this list when you meet the sales team of any project, and compare the answers across projects.
About the project
- What is the MahaRERA registration number for this phase or building? (How to check it.)
- Which approvals are in place – commencement certificate, environmental clearance where applicable?
- How many buildings, floors and units are planned, and in how many phases?
- What is the possession date written in the agreement?
About the flat
- What is the RERA carpet area of this exact unit, and the balcony area? (Why carpet area matters.)
- Which direction does it face, and what is in front of it now and planned later?
- Which specifications are standard – flooring, windows, kitchen, bathroom fittings?
About the money
- What is the total cost, broken into agreement value, GST, stamp duty, registration, parking, legal and other charges?
- What is the payment schedule, and what triggers each instalment?
- What are the maintenance charges and deposits at possession?
- What is the cancellation policy and refund timeline?
- Which banks have approved the project for home loans?
About the developer
- Which projects has the developer completed, and when was possession given?
- Can I visit a completed project and speak to residents?
- Who maintains the property until the society is formed?
About amenities and common areas
- When will the clubhouse and other amenities be ready – at possession or later?
- Are any amenities shared with other phases or projects?
How to use the answers
Ask for the key answers by email or in the cost sheet, then check them against the MahaRERA record and the draft agreement. If an answer changes between the brochure, the conversation and the agreement, ask why before you sign. Our document checklist lists what to request at each stage.
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