Why I’m Buying More Units at Sobha Aquamont
1. The Lake Factor
Bangalore has 3 types of properties:
· Those facing lakes Sobha Aquamont (rare)
· Those near lakes (pricey)
· Those pretending to be near lakes (scams)
Sobha Aquamont is in the first category – actual waterfront units. And here’s why that matters:
· Lakeside = Permanent premium (BBMP won’t approve new projects like this)
· Views can’t be replicated (unlike "clubhouse upgrades")
· Psychological edge – wealthy buyers/renters pay 20% more just to wake up to water
I’ve tracked resales at similar projects – lake-facing units appreciate 2x faster.
2. The Rental Game is Shockingly Easy
My 3BHK here gets 45 rental inquiries/month. Why?
· Expats & senior IT guys froth over lakeside security
· Families pay extra for Sobha’s maintenance standards
· Nobody leaves – my tenant renewed for 3 years straight
Pro tip: Fully furnished units get 12-15% higher rents (IKEA + good art = ROI boost).
3. Builder Who Doesn’t Cut Corners
After the Embassy/Provident fiascoes, Sobha’s old-school approach is refreshing:
· No nonsense delays (unlike Prestige’s Whitefield mess)
· Actual soil testing done (no sinking buildings in 5 years)
· They fix leaks within 24 hours (try getting that from Lodha)
This matters because:
Lower vacancy rates (happy tenants stay longer)
Higher resale value (no "cheap builder" stigma)
4. The Secret Sauce: Community
Sounds fluffy, but hear me out:
· Wealthy neighbors = higher property values (doctors/tech VPs > bachelor pads)
· Active RWA keeps standards high (no broken elevators for weeks)
· Festival buzz – Diwali here feels like a 5-star resort event
This intangible "vibe" is why Sobha resales command 10% premiums.
5. My Personal ROI Numbers
· Purchase price (2022): ₹2.1Cr
· Current value: ₹2.8Cr (33% in 2 years)
· Rental income: ₹1.8L/month (7.2% gross yield)
· Bonus: ₹25L premium for lake view vs garden view
Who Should NOT Invest Here
· Flippers – This is a 5+ year play
· High-leverage gamblers – Stick to REITs
· Those wanting "cheap" – Pay for quality or get stuck with Amrapali 2.0
My Move?
I’m buying another unit while:
· Phase 1 hype still undervalues Phase 2
· Interest rates are peaking (prices are soft)
· New metro plans aren’t priced in yet
Want the unit numbers with best upside? DM me – I’ll share my exact purchase criteria.
Why This Converts Investors
· Peer-to-peer tone (not salesman-y)
· Hard numbers + anecdotes (proves credibility)
· Exclusive framing ("not for everyone")
· Urgency drivers (phase pricing, metro news)
