I was going through the reviews forthis builder. Looks like same two people atre posting review on every website. Frankly, these guys complete project on time.And also whenever I have reverted for queries, they always respond.
I am an owner at Grand Edifice, and wanted to write down my experience with the project and builders. Even with a few uncertainties involved in the last stages of construction, the folks at Edifice Builders have been very responsive to all my queries and concerns. There were a few problems towards the time of the possession, which happens with nearly every property nowadays, but they could provide a good comfort factor by keeping me updated along the way.
I am very happy with the construction quality, and the reasonable number of flats was a big reason for me to choose this property. Add to this the fact that it is located in a prime location, close to the city as well as Whitefield, which is a place a lot of my friends have moved to rec ... View Moreently, and I knew that I definitely wanted to live here!
Another very good aspect of choosing these builders was that they actually gave me the freedom to change around some layout aspects that I wanted within my apartment, as well as allowing me to start on the interiors even before taking possession (and we all know how long the interiors can take, so this was a big help!).
I would definitely recommend Edifice to any of my friends who are looking for real estate as well as if I ever want to (and am able to) invest in another property.
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Well its unfortunate that it has come to this, its so easy to blame someone else . Recently one of the owners who had issue with some of the owners ,really took things in her hands . This is the transcript, well partial transcript the mail ran into 6 pages indicating how a few owners are over enthusiastic about things. Naming people is easy and everyone has a point of view. I think as Indians we donât know how to appreciate and we believe its always good to create controversary and blame the builder or the association for stuff but lets just let it be. I am happy with the builder and the property , my home is great and the light is amazing. I really love this place. I just wanted to write down as I cant let some unhappy person spoil my ... View Morehomeâs reputation.
"Thank you very much to all 23 TGE owners and residents who have privately phoned me and written e-mails direct to my mail box (bypassing TGE common email forum) with intent to agreeing with me, sharing your past experiences about TGE and supporting my disagreement for this matter. Undeniably I learnt one thing here, there exists fair amount of talent and enthusiasm within TGE residents but for some reason they donât wish to come forward and participate. I agree and understand why you people feel that way. I liked a comment made by someone âAbhishekâs armyâ.. ha ha.. say a lot.I appreciate all of you being so welcoming, friendly and open with me. I am very pleased about you people being sensible in not holding the âwrong end of the stickâ. Unlike few in TGE, so many of you understood straightforwardness and the reason for my grievance. Once again Big Thank You for taking troubles to demonstrate your encouraging support. As I promised, rest assured, your names or apartment numbers will NEVER be disclosed at anytime to anyone under any circumstances, 'I stand by every word I say'⦠Assuring you all the best of our friendship alwaysâ¦. This Topic Ends Hereâ¦â¦â¦â¦â¦"
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DIARY OF A RESIDENT OWNER
Time Frame: November 2009:
I was happy to shift in Grand Edifice premise with little knowledge of the ground realities faced by Residents.
Time Frame: December 2009:
Suddenly I observed a flurry of discussions happening between Mr Nikhil and approx 10 residents (as Association was not formed yet).
Agenda: Settlement. Settlement and Settlement⦠for what⦠for all the expenses made by Edifice Builder on maintaining the premise.
Maintenance of???
1. EB (please consider Edifice Builder) has installed 5 Borewells in the premise with claim of no water table existing as source, end result endless circle of Water Mafia tank ... View Moreers with ballooned monetary burden, thanks to close associates of EB .
2. EB has maintained DG power back-up⦠Two DGs installed with only one operational and again ballooned monetary burden of Diesel, thanks to close associates of EB.
3. Provided a stone threaded Ramp, a number of mud pots for the so called greenery, pure sand dump in 600 sq feet of Childrenâs play area, AMC for lifts with no warranty on parts, No AMC on Gym equipments, No AMC for DG sets etc.
4. STP Unit: A nightmare unit for us (really.. we are still struggling to keep every piece of STP unit intact).
5. Pavement across Apartment which settles and brings natural curvesâ¦
Certainly I am missing a few more observations during those days when the Apartment was maintained by EB.
Time Frame: January 2010:
15th January, 2010: I was coming late around 8.00 pm back to Apartments. I was in shock as we have been intimated by EB, that all maintenance activity, security/housekeeping has been with drawn suddenly. Certainly it was frustrating for all residents as we were not sure of the follow-up path.
31st Jan 2010: Since we were running on Tankers, so we decided to head on with the Borewell technology. With little in hand in terms of Money and expertise, we did what could be considered as an epitome of cooperationâ¦. 20 residents spent one whole night to place some 800 feet of borewell pipe in one of the borewells⦠result were mesmerizing . We got relived that no longer we were dependent on Tankersâ¦.
Not to forget.. a influx of 50 odd people during that night claiming some dues on EB, stopping Borewell work and threatening our lives⦠not sure the reason behind this till today.
Time frame: Feb 2010:
Without any option, we went ahead to deposit minimal amounts for maintenance in one of the savings account to somehow manage the premise. I still remember emails circulating that the apartment is no longer suitable for Livingâ¦. Certainly Mr. Nikhil and team were least bothered of the pain.
I still remember, a few of us going to each flat and collect Rs 500/- to fill up DG with Diesel⦠a nasty feeling for all of us.
Time Frame: March till September 2010:
Rounds of negotiation, Account formation, and we survived till September 2010⦠till we had our own Annual general body meeting. Congratulations⦠we formed Association and Association Account with Firm / transparent accounting.
Since it was close to 1 year since EB has forcibly handed over the maintenance of premise to us, now it was time to have bitter experiences of the abnormalities:
1. STP unit: We inspected and found out that STP Blowers are second handed , so we went ahead and replaced entire unit of Blower costing more than a Lac⦠If that was not sufficient we were struck by STP NOC from Governing Body⦠To our surprise and most of you donât know even that the NOC had a clause that EB will built an infrastructure where STP treated water will be reused in Toilet flush⦠this infra was existing on papers only. We have toiled hard to get this rectification done.
2. Gardening: Greenery was needed much and we went ahead with plantation exercise at our maintenance cost.
3. Maintenance dues: We need to go to extra mile to get Maintenance dues from those owners who were closely associated with Mr Nikhil.
4. Second DG unit was repaired at our own Maintenance cost.
5. Borewell was dug upto 900 feets with GI pipe and 72 rpm Tasmack submersion pump(best in class)⦠all at our own Maintenance and Infrastructure cost.
6. Lifts AMC were completed including parts and labour.
I remember despite of our repeated requests to cooperate , EB doesnât pay heed to our requests and we went ahead with Infrastructure works which in all books should be completed by EB.
September 2011 and till Date:
With thanks to all owners group, we had our second AGM and Cycle 4 of maintenance began with a firm commitment that Association will make this Apartment a true class on its own.
We went ahead and after three long years our vehicles were rolling on proper Rampâ¦..
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Hi Guys, I own a flat in Grand Edifice. MD of Edifice Builder (Nikhil Thard) is a big fraud. He is an ex infosysian and used to claim âusing the same Infosys ethics with Edificeâ is all big crap. Guys, Please donât put any of your hard earned money in any of their projects. Nikhil Thard is involved in some illegal construction and he wants to earn money like any way. Please find some black and white proof of Nikhilâs illegality as below where he sent 15 workers to complete some illegal construction and threaten the association members and security guard
To All Owners,
It is high time to safeguard your/our interest in Grand Edifice apartment.
To summarize the situation, Apartment C-504 was observed to have an illegal/perm ... View Moreanent construction during Dec 2011 when the Apartment was still under Edifice Builders jurisdiction. In the follow up discussion The Builder's claim was that they have not allowed any construction on the mentioned terrace and the subjective owner's claim was that he bought the Apartment with a business clause that he will get permission from Edifice Builder to construct the permanent structure on terrace area of C-504.
Today, some 15 members have come to premise to complete the structure in a single swing.
If this piece of message is important to you, we (Grand Edifice Association) request your cooperation to protest this swing of illegal construction and suggest/initiate measures .
Regards,
Grand Edifice Apartment Owners' Association.
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