questions to ask home builder

Arpan26 Sep, 2026Business

What are the most important questions to ask a builder before booking a flat in Ahmedabad? Ask twenty questions across five areas: the project's RERA registration and approvals, the real all-inclusive price, the carpet area and specifications, the possession date and delay penalty written into the agreement, and the builder's delivery record. Get every answer in writing — then verify it yourself on the GujRERA portal. Key Takeaways Ask for the RERA number first. Every project in Ahmedabad above 500 sq m or 8 units must be registered with GujRERA. No number, no booking. Insist on carpet area. Under RERA, builders must price and sell on carpet area — not super built-up. Get the figure in writing. A builder cannot take more than 10% of the flat's cost before signing a registered agreement for sale. The possession date belongs in the agreement, not in a brochure. So does the interest the builder owes you if they are late.