Ecolife Developers

Ecolife Developers is a Bengaluru firm whose one project on our site is Ecolife Elements Of Nature in Varthur, east Bangalore. The apartment community is complete, with possession recorded in October 2017. It has 1 BHK, 2 BHK, 2.5 BHK and 3 BHK homes, and the listed starting price is Rs. 36.59 Lakhs.

Reading a single-project builder

One finished campus is all we can show for Ecolife, and we hold no founding year or other project for the firm. The upside is that this campus has been lived in for years. You can see for yourself how the walls, terraces, pipes and lifts have aged, which tells you more than any sales claim.

Who the homes suit

The range of sizes is unusually wide for one project. The 1 BHK and 2 BHK units suit a single buyer or a young couple looking for an affordable first home in the east. The 2.5 BHK gives a small extra room for a study or nursery. The 3 BHK fits a family with children. If you plan to rent the flat out, ask local agents how fast units here let and at what rent before you rely on any figure.

Varthur in context

Varthur lies south-east of Whitefield, around the lake of the same name, and links to Sarjapur Road and Gunjur. Many residents work in Whitefield or along the Outer Ring Road. Roads in the area are still being widened and can be slow, so test your commute before you buy.

A resale checklist

• Find out whether the flat is unsold builder stock or an owner resale.
• Ask for the occupancy certificate and, for a resale, the full chain of sale deeds.
• Check the khata, property tax receipts and an encumbrance certificate.
• Get a no-dues letter from the residents' association and ask about the sinking fund.
• Request a fresh quote; the price on the card may be out of date.

For other ready and under-construction choices nearby, see apartments in Varthur.