Buying · 25 Apr 2026 · 6 min read
The most common — and most expensive — mistakes first-time Pune buyers make, drawn from senior broker debriefs.
The seven
1. Picking builder before corridor. 2. Skipping MahaRERA verification. 3. Trusting the brochure possession date instead of the RERA-committed one. 4. Buying without checking maintenance escalation history. 5. Missing the OC clause in the agreement. 6. Underestimating registration and stamp duty (~6% extra). 7. Not visiting the project at three different times of day.
FAQs
What is the biggest mistake when buying a flat in Pune?
Picking the builder before the corridor. Pune is a corridor-first market and a wrong corridor can cost more than a wrong tower.