Krisala 41 Estera

Krisala 41 Estera stands at Malwadi in Punawale, Pune 411033, part of the Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal area. The nearest named landmark is Savta Mali Mandir, which is handy when you give directions. Beyond that, the developer has not published distances to offices, stations, schools or hospitals, so we do not quote any.

That puts the homework on you, and it is worth doing. Drive from the gate to your workplace at the time you normally leave, and again on the way back in the evening. If you rely on buses or autos, check where the nearest stop is and how easily you can get a ride at night.

Families should shortlist the schools and hospitals they would use and time each trip on a weekday. Since the project is already occupied, you can also talk to residents at the gate about their commute and where they shop for groceries. Their answers will tell you more than any map.

Punawale continues to build up around the project, so expect new construction nearby for a while. Ask what is planned on the plots next to the site, since a new tower next door can change your view and light.

Krisala 41 Estera offers plans in three series, all quoted as built-up area. The 2 BHK C series offers about 661, 667, 673 and 733 sq ft, starting at Rs. 48 Lakhs, Rs. 48.3 Lakhs, Rs. 48.3 Lakhs and Rs. 54.7 Lakhs. The 2 BHK E series has about 699 and 700 sq ft, each from Rs. 52.4 Lakhs. The 3 BHK E series offers about 825 sq ft from Rs. 61.4 Lakhs and 849 sq ft from Rs. 63 Lakhs.

Rates run from roughly Rs. 7,300 a sq ft for the smallest home to about Rs. 7,500 for the E series. Carpet areas have not been published, so ask for them on the plan of the exact flat.

A completed flat in a tower with its occupancy certificate carries no GST. Stamp duty and registration are payable in Maharashtra on every purchase. Get a written cost sheet showing:

• Base price and the carpet area behind it
• Floor and facing premium, if any
• Parking charge and slots included
• Society transfer and legal charges
• Maintenance deposit and current monthly charge
• Stamp duty and registration

Krisala 41 Estera has two MahaRERA registration numbers on file: P52100019322 and P52100014226. They most likely cover separate phases, so ask Krisala Developers which one applies to your tower. Look both up on the MahaRERA portal to see the approved plans, carpet areas and declared completion dates.

With construction complete, your checks are about the finished building and the title to the land. Before paying a booking amount, collect:

• Occupancy and completion certificates for your tower
• The commencement certificate and sanctioned building plan
• Title documents and a search report on Survey No. 41, read by your lawyer
• The draft agreement for sale in the MahaRERA format
• Proof that the housing society is registered, and the conveyance status
• The latest property tax receipt for the flat

If you are buying a flat that was handed over earlier and is now being resold, also check that the seller's name is on the registered agreement and that no maintenance dues are pending. At handover, take the possession letter and share certificate, and move the property tax and power accounts to your name.

Krisala 41 Estera places five towers of 14 floors on 4.5 acres, with 502 homes sharing the grounds. That is a dense plan, so the spacing between towers matters for your light and privacy. Ask for the approved site plan to see where your tower stands relative to the gate, the parking and the others. Since the project is finished, check what is built against any images you were shown earlier as planned by the developer.

A typical morning might start on the jogging track or in the gymnasium, followed by a swim in the pool before work. On weekend mornings, the cricket pitch is where the children, and plenty of the parents, will be.

For celebrations, the party lawn suits an evening birthday gathering and the multipurpose hall covers larger functions or a rainy day. The clubhouse is the base for most indoor activity. CCTV surveillance covers the common areas.

With several hundred households sharing one pool and one hall, ask how bookings are managed and whether any facility is charged separately. Also get the current monthly maintenance charge from the residents' body in writing, and look at the upkeep of the lobbies and lifts as you walk around.