Payment before a registered agreement
CriticalAgainst the law
The Brochure says 20%, but the RERA Act 2016 caps it at 10%.
- RERA Act 201610%legal limit
- Brochure20%✗ against the law
Why it matters: The law caps what a builder can take before the agreement for sale is signed and registered. Don't pay more than that up front.
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“shall not accept a sum more than ten per cent of the cost of the apartment”
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, Section 13(1)“Pay just 20% on booking to lock today's price.”
Nimbus Greens marketing brochure (August 2026), Easy payment plan
Possession / completion date
CriticalDoesn't match
The Brochure says March 2027; the RERA registration says 31 December 2028, 21 months later.
- RERA registration31 December 2028most trusted
- Draft agreement31 December 2028✓ agrees
- BrochureMarch 2027✗ doesn't match
Why it matters: The registered date is the one the builder is legally held to. Plan rent, loan EMIs and your move around it.
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“Proposed date of completion: 31 December 2028”
RERA registration details: Nimbus Greens Phase 1, Registration“hand over possession of the apartment on or before 31 December 2028”
Draft agreement for sale: Apartment A-704, Clause 3“Possession from March 2027.”
Nimbus Greens marketing brochure (August 2026), Possession
Environmental clearance
CriticalDoesn't match
The Brochure says "Granted"; the RERA registration says "Applied, awaited".
- RERA registrationApplied, awaitedmost trusted
- BrochureGranted✗ doesn't match
Why it matters: Without environmental clearance, authorities can stop construction, which delays possession.
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“Environmental clearance | Applied, awaited”
RERA registration details: Nimbus Greens Phase 1, Approvals and clearances“All approvals in place.”
Nimbus Greens marketing brochure (August 2026), Approvals
Floors per building
CriticalDoesn't match
The Brochure says 18 floors above ground; the RERA registration says 12 floors above ground.
Solid floors are in the sanctioned plan. The 6 above the line are advertised only.
- RERA registration12 floors above groundmost trusted
- Brochure18 floors above ground✗ doesn't match
Why it matters: Flats above the sanctioned floor have no approved plan. Don't book them until an amended sanction is registered.
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“Building plan sanction (Buildings A to C, Ground + 12)”
RERA registration details: Nimbus Greens Phase 1, Approvals and clearances“4 iconic towers rising G+18 storeys”
Nimbus Greens marketing brochure (August 2026), Welcome home
Total cost of a 2 BHK
CriticalDoesn't match
The Brochure says ₹72,00,000; the Draft agreement says ₹81,55,000. That's 12% less than the Draft agreement.
- Draft agreement₹81,55,000most trusted
- Brochure₹72,00,000✗ doesn't match
Why it matters: "All-inclusive" prices often leave out parking, GST, deposits and fees. Budget for the agreement total plus stamp duty and registration.
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“Total payable: ₹81,55,000, exclusive of stamp duty and registration charges”
Draft agreement for sale: Apartment A-704, Clause 2“₹72 lakh all-inclusive”
Nimbus Greens marketing brochure (August 2026), Homes
Defect liability period
MajorAgainst the law
The Draft agreement says 1 year, but the RERA Act 2016 requires at least 5 years.
- RERA Act 20165 yearslegal limit
- Draft agreement1 year✗ against the law
Why it matters: The law makes the builder fix defects reported within five years of possession, free of charge. A shorter period in your agreement gives you less than the law does.
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“within a period of five years by the allottee from the date of handing over possession”
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, Section 14(3)“within a period of one year from the date of handing over possession”
Draft agreement for sale: Apartment A-704, Clause 8
Amenities and common areas
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Advertised in the Brochure but not in the RERA registration: Swimming pool, Amphitheatre, EV charging.
- RERA registrationClubhouse, Gymnasium, Jogging track, Children's play area, Landscaped gardenmost trusted
- Draft agreementClubhouse, Gymnasium, Jogging track, Children's play area, Landscaped garden✓ agrees
- BrochureClubhouse, Gymnasium, Swimming pool, Jogging track, Children's play area, Amphitheatre, EV charging✗ doesn't match
Why it matters: Only registered common areas are legally promised. Advertised extras that aren't registered may never be built.
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“Clubhouse with gymnasium - Jogging track (600 m) - Children's play area - Landscaped garden”
RERA registration details: Nimbus Greens Phase 1, Common areas and facilities“clubhouse with gymnasium, jogging track, children's play area and landscaped garden”
Draft agreement for sale: Apartment A-704, Clause 7“Grand clubhouse with gymnasium - Rooftop infinity pool - 1 km jogging track - Children's play area - Open-air amphitheatre - EV charging point at every parking space”
Nimbus Greens marketing brochure (August 2026), Lifestyle amenities
Size of a 2 BHK
MajorDoesn't match
The Brochure says 1,050 sq ft; the RERA registration says 690 sq ft. That's 52% more than the RERA registration.
- RERA registration690 sq ftmost trusted
- Draft agreement690 sq ft✓ agrees
- Brochure1,050 sq ft✗ doesn't match
Why it matters: A bigger advertised number usually includes walls, balconies and common areas ("super built-up"). Compare prices per sq ft of carpet area.
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“2 BHK | 64.10 sq m (690 sq ft)”
RERA registration details: Nimbus Greens Phase 1, Apartment types (carpet area)“having a carpet area of 64.10 sq m (690 sq ft)”
Draft agreement for sale: Apartment A-704, Clause 1“2 BHK | 1,050 sq ft”
Nimbus Greens marketing brochure (August 2026), HomesNote: The brochure doesn't say whether this is carpet area.
Price of covered parking
MajorDoesn't match
The Brochure says ₹0 (free); the Draft agreement says ₹4,50,000.
- Draft agreement₹4,50,000most trusted
- Brochure₹0 (free)✗ doesn't match
Why it matters: Parking charged separately adds to your total cost.
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“Covered car parking space (1 no.) | ₹4,50,000”
Draft agreement for sale: Apartment A-704, Clause 2“Free covered parking for every home.”
Nimbus Greens marketing brochure (August 2026), Parking
Buildings in this phase
MajorDoesn't match
The Brochure says 4 buildings; the RERA registration says 3 buildings.
- RERA registration3 buildingsmost trusted
- Brochure4 buildings✗ doesn't match
Why it matters: A building that isn't in the registration has no registered completion date or sanctioned plan yet.
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“a fourth building (D). These are not part of this registration”
RERA registration details: Nimbus Greens Phase 1, Buildings in this registration (A, B and C)“a landmark address of 4 iconic towers”
Nimbus Greens marketing brochure (August 2026), Welcome home
Builder (promoter) name
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All 3 sources agree: Kestrel Habitat Pvt. Ltd.
- RERA registrationKestrel Habitat Pvt. Ltd.most trusted
- Draft agreementKestrel Habitat Pvt. Ltd.✓ agrees
- BrochureKestrel Habitat Pvt. Ltd.✓ agrees
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“Promoter: Kestrel Habitat Pvt. Ltd.”
RERA registration details: Nimbus Greens Phase 1, Registration“made between Kestrel Habitat Pvt. Ltd. (the "Promoter")”
Draft agreement for sale: Apartment A-704, Preamble“Kestrel Habitat Pvt. Ltd. has delivered homes that families love.”
Nimbus Greens marketing brochure (August 2026), Why Kestrel Habitat
Both sources agree: 2.1 acres.
- RERA registration2.1 acresmost trusted
- Brochure2.1 acres✓ agrees
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“Land area of project: 8,498 sq m (2.10 acres)”
RERA registration details: Nimbus Greens Phase 1, Registration“set on 2.1 acres of green”
Nimbus Greens marketing brochure (August 2026), Welcome home