Why Societies Must Start Before Talking to Builders
In many housing societies, redevelopment begins with calling builders, comparing offers, and debating benefits. But without clarity, this approach creates confusion, unrealistic expectations, and delays.
The real starting point is not the builders. It is the feasibility.
1 Redevelopment is a financial decision. It involves land value, regulations, construction cost, and long-term implications.
2 A feasibility report defines reality. It evaluates FSI, regulations, costs, and potential, answering what can actually be built and what value it can generate.
3 Without feasibility, decisions are guesswork. Societies rely on builder promises, leading to inflated expectations and stalled projects.
4 Builders should not define your potential. Their proposals are influenced by commercial interest, not necessarily by what is best for society.
5 True value is not just area or corpus. It depends on saleable potential, construction cost, and overall project economics.
6 Negotiation without data is weak. Without understanding FSI, costs, and revenue potential, societies lose leverage in discussions.
7 Feasibility aligns member expectations. Data-backed clarity reduces conflict and builds consensus early.
8 Sequence matters in redevelopment. A PMC should be appointed before builder selection to protect society's interests and structure decisions.
9 The BlockPilot perspective. The problem is not redevelopment intent; it is starting without clarity. Structured feasibility and decision support enable confident execution.
10 Final thought. Redevelopment should not begin with promises; it should begin with math. Societies that start with feasibility negotiate better, reduce disputes, and achieve stronger outcomes.
