Group SJR review: Fradulent developers in Bangalore 53

I agree. It has been almost 3 years now, and I am waiting on SJR to deliver the apartment they promised would be ready more than a year back. I have had to beaat increased rental charges, increased govt. taxes, and there seems to be no end in sight. The management at SJR group changes every 4-5 months, and they always say the same thing - "Forget whatever has happened before, we will do our best.." SJR builder is a cheat. Do not fall into this trap.

Buying an apartment / flat made by SJR Group / SJR builders has been the WORST decision I have ever made. The flat promised to me and the one they are building (for the last 3 years) have LOTS of variances - area is smaller, the construction work is substandard, the customer care is non existent. The construction moves at an extremely slow pace. SJR demanded an additional 7 Lacs from customers citing non existent reasons. They refused to pay the delay penalty as mentioned in the agreement. Some people had to move in into the semi-finished building due to constraints and they are now grappling with no power, no water, water logging and leaks in flats, and above all no one from SJR ever responds to their pleas for fixing these issues.

If you are looking for real estate / property / flat / apartment in Bangalore, stay away from SJR group. They are the biggest cheats in the business

"Live Free" is the SJR slogan - is it quite right as after you have purchased property from them, you will have to pay so many hidden charges that you will end up on the streets - living for free !

It seems that SJR Group has just workn up to the power of the internet. It has stated spreading its spam on sites like http://wikimapia.org/148989/

Using FAKE id like miralawrence5 - requesting deletions of the site and posting fake messages of praise for JSR on other sites.

Have you had a chance to read notification for SJR Verity at http://kspcb.org/ccm_17.3.07.pdf
Look at the 10th point in the PDF document.

Here is what people are saying about SJR Group

http://uncoverbuilders.blogspot.com/2006/11/cheap-tactics-of-sjr-builders-bangalore.html

http://www.mybangaloreproperty.com/blogs/bangalore_real_estate/archive/2007/10/05/hdfc-s-namma-mane-property-show-begins-from-today-at-bangalore-s-kanteerava-indoor-stadium.aspx

http://in.realtyoffline.com/2340-2br-sjr-equinox-3bhk-1700-sft-8th-flor-pool-facing-electronic-city/146/bangalore-buy-sell/

SJR Group — Sub Standard Builders

SJR is one of the worst builders in Bangalore. If you have money, better throw in the drain, but don't buy an apartment in SJR properties, believe me...it's much less painful. All their projects are delayed by more than a year, quality...don ask, sometimes tiles not available, sometime sand, then labor, wondow...list is endless...if you don keep a watch they will fit broken doors and won't replace. Their employee keep changing, so todya somebody will promise you something, tomorrow he is not there...so nobody is accountable. In my 3 yrs assosiation, 4 project managers already...and each one is bigger idiot than the previous one.

delay charges...forget it...if you have made upfront payment, initially they will promise you to pay interest, then after sometime they will stop paying, saying "we din't ask for it, you paid and we can't pay after *** date". why? that doesn make any sense. Ok...so then return the money..."no we can't return. it will be with us and final account settlement will be done at the time of possession". So you guys only can judge...

in one of the projects, after completion they told the owners, that they have built more Super Builtup area than planned, so owner;s should pay the difference, which was 1-3 laks per appt depending on their ratio.

They claim that their architect is some bigshot, i say, their design and enginerring suck...
they denied fitting bathtub in bathrooms saying, it might cause leakage.

and thats not all...the list is endless...My suggesstion to all my friends who want to buy their dream house is, please speak to people who have already made this mistake, visit the properties, each project's occupant have yahoo groups, browse and read the messages and then take a decision.

one can actually write a book on "why not to invest in SJR properties". And even after all this you want to invest in SJR properties, then i would say, "you are responsible for your pain and loss !" :-)

Hi,

We have noticed that there are many posts on your websites that baseless and posted only in the intention of defaming our company name.

These comments have been posted by a person deliberately on many websites in order to defame the company.The person has used certain keywords in his posts and posted the same comment on many websites in order for the complaint to show up on various search engines.This person has also posted comments against SJR Group by using an id called SJR Group(this makes it very clear that the intention is not to complain but clearly to defame the company name.

We will be pressing charges against the person with the cyber crime cell shortly.We request you to co operate with us by removing such non-genuine/unverified complaints and also helping us to track this person spreading false rumours about our company on the internet.

Thanks

I want to buy a SJR LUXURIA apartment. As of now they are saying we will give you prelaunch offer which is about INR3100/Sq.ft. After reading all these comments, I am scared..
What shall I do?

Hi Avi,
Did u book SJR Luxuria then? Even we r planning to book that apartment. Let me know.

Did any1 buy SJR luxuria?. what price?. We are looking to buy the same.

Hi

I am also planning to buy a flat in Equinox. But after seeing all these complaints, I am scared and undecided whether to proceed. I find most of these complaints are more than one year old. Any changes in SJR group management towards customer issues/complaints? I will be happy to hear from people who bought recently from SJR, please.

Bhaskar

I have been interacting with SJR grp for last 4yrs, still havent got possession for my apmt booked at spencer. We have been asking them to buy back from us, still no resolution. We have filed a complaint against them in the cosumer forum but that too is stuck...guess they have stronger political connections...
Interacting with SJR has been a night mare..why dont to go to the spencer project and checkout the construction quality for urself...dont go by model aptmt and other marketing gimmicks.

THEY ARE ALL BRAINLESS, EGOISTIC, SWINDLERS- TOP to BOTTOM. LOGIC DEFIES SJR. YOU CAN EXPLAIN THINGS TO A WALL BUT NOT TO THEM. HIGHLY UNPROFESSIONAL AND UNQUALIFIED PPL.

Nothing has changed with SJR group and nothing will change - I have seen their employees (from project manager to General Manager) come and go - 3/4 times a year. These people are basically cheats and will remain cheats. Stay away - better throw your money down a well - at least you will have peace of mind

I am looking to buy an apartment at SJR Luxuria. Can someone who has already booked there share their experience? I'm very sceptical after reading all these comments about the builder.

They r very good builder.. i m having a flat in SJR-Verity..they delayed project for 6 months.but construction quality is very good..
one of my friend purchased a property in luxuria.. its very good project..
Amar
SJR-Verity

Another ripoff by SJR GROUP, BEWARE and keep them away.

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I am also looking for buying an apt at Luxuria. The ameneties that they promised look very promising. And cost also looks good.
But the feedback looks negative. Is there anyone else who booked at luxuria whom i can talk to?

I a also looking to by an apt in luxuria.Can any one who has already booked provide me the details.

My parents are thinking of buying me a 3bhk apt at luxuria..what will be the approx price?
Parie

Dear Madam,
For your kind information that the water supply to the kitchen is blocked since one month. The plumber is unable to repair it. We complained several times to the estate manager. Nothing happening. Kindly do the needful.

Thanking you.

Dr. P. K. Pani
Palm-601

I made an query regarding the SJR Equinox with the people who are staying in it and people already bought flat in it. The main problems pointed out are.

1. After taking the flat, you have to run after the builder to get it ready for occupation. It may take even months just to get the kitchen slab, tiles fitted and the other minute things.
2. They have 4 borewells but only one is functional and at times they use the external water supply(tankers) to fill the sumps which will again add up to your maintainance cost!
3. The construction quality is not upto the mark(Compared to the rate we pay for it). Most of the time the wall cover comes out even when you nail for small things!
4. Apart from all these the builder is quoting a very high rate(starting rate of 54 LAKHS for a 3 BHK). They are almost weekly hiking the rate (just a marketing trick to show the demand).
5. After all you will get only an open car parking! paying this 54 LAKHS..!(They say all the ground level parking has been soled out!)

Horrible Builder - I have an apartment in SJR Equinox and I am suffering... My bedroom tiles are of different shades and when I asked them to replace... they are completely denying to do so...

They say - Work is already done and it is to much of a task to do so...

Also, I am going to post a Video on YouTube for thier quality work... soon...

Suggestion - NEVER go FOR SJR...

When there are satisfied customers, there are unsatisfied customers too. when there are 3 to 4 blocks in the apt complex, each block has different time of possession.

If you want complete clarity please contact Mr. Riaz @ [protected].

They have launched new project called SJR unity in february. They have not started a ground work also.on top of that they dont have approval. becareful guys. you will get your your flat only after 4 years. you will be sucked with Pre-emi's .

i am about to make an agreement on SJR Unity in Marathalli, Can anyone suggest what to do? Is anyone going for the same project?the feedback and reviews are scary

Hi Nema, I too would be doing the same and am worried about many of the comments here. The general review seems to be that they have delayed.. which is the case with many builders in the same time frame. Building as such seems to be of Grade B which they are. As for additional costs, we are guessing that there might be some extras given that possession is 2 years from now, but unless we go with Grade A builders, this also is a risk we take.. any suggestions?

Prospective buyers in Luxuria, can check with owners, get feedback and avoid costly mistakes, before signing the agreement.
The Luxuria group is
http://www.commonfloor.com/sjr-luxuria-bangalore/povp-pg5ohc

In case of Luxuria project or any other, here are a few tips:
- Go thru the floor plan in detail. Many flats are not like the model flat. If you need modifications later, you will have to shell out a hefty rate. A small change would cost you more than 50K .
- come to an agreement on the rate for modification at the time of signing
- insist on a clause for compensation, if the apt is not delivered on time.
- insist on an Exit Clause, in case they fail to deliver within the agreed time period. Else, If you have to Exit, you will have to pay 4% of the total value. That is more than 3+ lakh.
- In case you sell the flat and want to transfer you will be asked to pay 4% (thats 3+ lakhs). Better to have a clause for transfer. Some builders charge about 10K for transfer.
- Go thru the price break-up clearly.
- Make sure that pay installments are as per progress in apt construction. Make sure that electrical fittings, doors, windows, kitchen fitting, bath fittings etc are mentioned in the payment breakup/schedule.
After just constructing the block structures and flooring (no fixtures, no doors, no sanitary fittings, no switches, no wall painting), SJR will demand 95% payment. The final delivery is still 7+ months away.

I was interested in going for a 1675 sft 3 B/R flat in the second floor of a block called Emerald. Construction has just begun for this block (ground floor slab finished). I was informed by the sales person that apartments of this block are blocked by the management, however if I could decide on the purchase quickly he would get it unblocked. The rate quoted was Rs.3175/- per sft. As I had come to Bangalore on a holiday, and planning to finalize an apartment within two weeks, I was trying to negotiate with them. I did not think about whether Rs.3175 was worth for the property or not, but only to get the best possible discount.

As soon as they became aware that I was interested (I had visited the property thrice), and called today to make the payment, I was informed that the rates have been revised to Rs.3225/-. Though I had been to their site and met the sales team, I was not informed of any expected rate revision.

I felt let down not because of Rs.50/- increase per sft., but about their intentions. If they are not concerned about prospective clients, what kind of support can be expected from them as their customers. I don't know whether I will be gaining or losing from my decision, but I decided to give the property a skip.

A first time experience for me, nevertheless a lesson learnt.

Why would SJR want to block instead of selling it. That is not true. I thought only the A block was blocked for land owner.
You made a right decision by not going for SJR property. The Luxuria project is delayed for more than a year now. I have an owner. SJR has not given a commitment on when they are going to deiver. It looks like they wil deliver only after Oct-2011. We have been made to pay 95% of the cost now itself, for only the walls.

In case anybody wants to buy, Consult a lawyer before signing the agreement.

For newly lauched SJR Emerald the Carpet area is Just 66-68%.Extremly Less compared to other builders.

A simple fact - if you really not believe they are a crap, just go and see the property SJR equinox at electronic city and compare other builders. you would love me to have saved your money.

one more fact, there is a video from SJR on youtube search and go through and then go to the property and see it for yourself.. GOD! I would interact with swines but not them.. ate my money and that sick project doesnt even have any appreciation..

hi
i have booked an apt in sjr emerald now which they have changed it to sjr celestia...it was a pre launch offer, we booked in oct 1st week, the approval is to be done in december but till now its not been done...i dont know it will cum soon or not...
there is every time a new person to whom we need to talk...and i personaly talked to one of thier person and asked fr documents alteast 15 times andtill now i dont have them...
i m very scared can anyone sggest me something that what should we do?

Hi
I had wrote back a comment very long back in this post. The problem is with us, mainly the IT people. we never esquire about the builder or never go to an advocate or do nothing before we confirm a property and this builders make use of us. They eat up our whole life hardly earned money. Most of the builders promise one during the launch /pre-launch and when the building come up in spite of the very long delay they give us some scrap under quality things. Whom we are going to complain? Suppose if we complain also, how long we will fight with them? They are used to it and we are new it. We just think what ever gone is gone better sit quiet. Yes i mean that is the only thing we can do nothing else in frank. In the above complaint i think what you can do is go to their office or contact who ever responsible and cancel it and get your money back mostly according to the agreements if they are proceeding as per promise you cancel the thing and get your money back. Atleast you will happy after cancellation is done. :)

Hi
I have also booked the flat in SJR Celestia... in Oct 1st week.. the approval has come now.. and now they are asking for the agreement... what all are the basic things that we need to check before going for agreement. Is there anyone who has booked the flat thr... and already done with the agreement... or planning to go for the agreement.
The reviews for thr SJR group is very bad... have they changed now... or still the same case...
What to do.. after reading the reviews I m feeling like to cancel the booking...
Can anyone please suggest...

SJR celestia again they increased the unit plan area. When prelauched it was told 1680 sqft, then after 1 month 1710 & on approval 1735. No change in flat area still increase Super built up area claiming for extra spaces. Carpet area extremly less.On 3 acres coming with commercial complex as well carpet area should be much higher.Future also unsure as they keep changing how much extra cost & delay they can do. They are expecfting 25% before starting work . People who may pay they can really get mentally abused with there activities.

Is it worthwhile to buy an apartment in SJR Luxuria ? I went and saw the structure which is still not complete & I have been seeing these comments dated more than a year ago on Luxuria.. Pls suggest.