Shriram Greenfield O2 Homes

Shriram Greenfield O2 Homes stands in Bidarahalli Hobli, Bengaluru East Taluk, at Bommenahalli village, pincode 560049. The township is reached off Old Madras Road, near Budigere, on the eastern side of the city not far from Whitefield. The developer has not published distances to offices, stations or schools, so we do not quote any.

For many residents the daily drive is toward the Whitefield IT parks, which are described as a short drive away. Test that yourself: leave at your usual time on a weekday, return at the evening peak, and note how long the stretch on Old Madras Road takes. If you work in the centre of the city, expect a longer run.

The area around the township is quieter than the core of Whitefield, and schools, colleges, hospitals, banks and shops are said to be available nearby. Visit them before you buy rather than taking a list on trust. Inside the gates, the retail spaces cover small daily needs. Ask how many parking bays come with the flat you are offered, and walk the approach road at night to see how it is lit.

Shriram Greenfield O2 Homes was built in three layouts, quoted in built-up area. The 2 BHK is about 1,165 sq ft, the 2.5 BHK about 1,225 sq ft and the 3 BHK about 1,350 sq ft. The developer has sold every flat, and no launch prices remain on offer, so what you pay depends on the owner selling.

A resale flat carries no GST. Stamp duty and registration are charged on the agreed value, and the association may charge a transfer fee. Walk the actual flat before you make an offer: check the plumbing, the seepage near windows and bathrooms, and the state of doors and fittings after years of use. Ask the seller for:

• Carpet area from the sale deed or the approved plan
• Block, floor and facing of the flat
• Number of car parking bays and their location
• Maintenance statement and a no-dues letter
• Any association transfer fee
• Details of any changes made to the original layout

Compare asking prices for the same layout on similar floors inside the township. That is a better guide than any figure quoted from launch.

Shriram Greenfield O2 Homes is described as approved by BBMP/BDA and registered with RERA, but no registration number has been published. Ask the seller or Shriram Properties for the number and check it on the Karnataka RERA website, rera.karnataka.gov.in.

Because this is a resale in a completed building, your lawyer should see:

• The occupancy certificate for the block
• The approved building plan showing the flat
• The first sale deed from the developer and every deed since
• An encumbrance certificate for the full period of ownership
• Khata in the seller's name and the latest property tax receipt
• A no-dues letter from the owners' association

The land is in a village in Bidarahalli Hobli, so the lawyer should also confirm the conversion of the land for residential use and match the survey numbers on the deeds with the approved plan. If the seller has a home loan, ask for the bank's letter on the outstanding amount and plan how it will be closed at registration. You then register a sale deed in your name and apply for the khata transfer.

Shriram Greenfield O2 Homes has six blocks reaching 19 floors on 20 acres, holding 1,650 homes around a shared clubhouse, sports courts and gardens. The share of open space has not been published, so walk the grounds and see how much green lies between your block and the next. Old brochure images were renders as planned by the developer; judge the finished site instead.

A morning here can start on the jogging track, in the gymnasium or with lengths in the swimming pool. After school, children take the play area while teenagers move to the basketball, tennis and other outdoor courts. Table tennis, indoor games and the games room keep things going when it rains.

The township also has a movie theatre, a parlour and retail spaces inside the gates, so a haircut or a film night does not need a drive out. The party area handles birthdays, and the landscaped gardens are there for an evening walk. Security staff and 24-hour power backup are listed too. With this many residents, ask the association for the monthly maintenance charge, the state of the sinking fund and any repairs due soon.