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Let me be completely honest—I didn’t expect much when I bought my first Sobha Aquamont unit in 2020.
Let me be completely honest—I didn’t expect much when I bought my first Sobha Aquamont unit in 2020. I just wanted a decent rental property. Fast forward to today, and it’s outperformed my stocks, mutual funds, and even my startup investments. Here’s the real story behind why this project works so well for investors like us.
1. The Appreciation No One Saw Coming
When I bought my 3BHK for ₹3.2 crore, friends called me crazy. "Too far from the city," they said. But here’s what they missed:
· Lakeside properties in Bangalore are extinct—BBMP banned new constructions near water bodies
· Infrastructure boom—The upcoming metro station (just 800m away) will spike values by 20-25%
· Phase 1 to Phase 3 price jump—Early buyers got in at ₹6,500/sqft; Phase 3 launches at ₹9,200
Today, my unit is worth ₹4.8 crore—a 50% gain in 4 years. My friend’s flat in a "trendier" area? Only 22% appreciation.
2. Rental Income That Actually Grows
I’ve rented my unit to a senior Microsoft exec for ₹2.15L/month, with a 10% annual escalation. Here’s why tenants pay premium prices:
· Sobha’s maintenance quality—No broken lifts or power cuts (rare in Bangalore)
· Lakeside wellness effect—Tenants stay longer (average lease: 3.2 years vs. 1.5 elsewhere)
· Corporate demand—IT firms lease these for relocated employees
Pro Tip: Fully furnished units get 15-20% higher rents. I spent ₹8L on furniture and made that back in 18 months.
3. The Exit Strategy You Need to Know
Even if you sell:
· Sobha’s resale network finds buyers faster (my neighbor sold in 11 days)
· NRI demand ensures strong pricing (they pay 8-12% premiums)
· Bank valuations here outpace market rates (my unit appraised 12% higher than expected)
4. The Hidden Perks Most Investors Miss
· Builder financing beats banks (1.5% lower interest)
· Pre-EMI advantage during construction (I saved ₹14L in interest)
· GST benefits—5% vs. 12% for under-construction properties
5. The Only Downside?
You’ll get spoiled. After living here:
· Other apartments feel cramped
· Maintenance standards elsewhere seem shoddy
· You’ll annoy friends by talking about your "lake life" too much
Should You Invest?
If you want: Stable appreciation, premium tenants, low headaches
If you want: Quick flips or slum-redevelopment type returns
My Advice?
1. Visit Phase 3 now—Prices rise after metro construction starts
2. Talk to existing owners (I’ll connect you)
3. Compare maintenance costs—Sobha charges ₹6.5/sqft vs. ₹9+ for "luxury" competitors
DM "AQUAINVEST" for:
· My complete ROI breakdown
· Phase 3 floor plans & pricing
· List of trusted interior designers


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