Let’s starts with, what will be called a Pre-launch stage?
Any project will be said to have made it to a pre-launch phase at the point when its developer announces the project without initiating any methodology for getting administrative approvals. The danger that prevails will be high as the approvals are not in the process yet. Also, the builder may twist the agreement which was agreed upon by both the parties as the builder mostly mentions a clause of the amendment of the development plan in accordance with the permissions that will be received.
Coming to, what will be called a Soft launch stage?
Any project will be said to have made it to a soft launch phase when they approvals are still in the process but the developer has starting selling his concerned project. The soft launches are generally less risky than pre launches, the reason being all the documentation are underway and are well legally recognised. Such offers are usually laid out to all the first timers who have a tight and restrained budget.
High risk is involved.
The risk that tags along with these launches are very high but at the same time, the discounts and the incentives they offer are equally appealing which people do not wish to miss. The return that is being offered is almost 20 to 30 percent and the prices tend to be almost 40 percent less. However, few of these offers turn out to be fraud and people find themselves in trouble. Legally, all the pre-launch projects tend to have no validity for the law. Hence the risk involved is a very high proportion. For the soft-launch projects, they also fall in the danger/risk zone however they are legal because most of the approvals and permissions are already there.
Not just this, in the pre-launch projects, no commitment to the completion of the project is there. Also, all the money that has been invested cannot be retrieved as there is no legal shield. The buyer has no legal shield which can safeguard his/her money.
Some Tips to keep in mind before investing in a Soft launch project.
- Keep all the documents and receipts of the investments. You never know when you might need them.
- Do a thorough check on the background of the investor before investing in his project. Make sure that the developer has had a reliable track record and a good market reputation.
- It is always advisable to contact a reputed property lawyer who can give you better insights into the terms and conditions of the projects with a legal perspective.
- As your developer to show you with all the permissions and approvals that have been granted to his project.