Bengaluru tilted tower: What should homebuyers check beyond the project brochure?

An 18-storey residential tower in Bengaluru developed a tilt and is being voluntarily demolished, sparking discussions on homebuyer due diligence.

Experts advise homebuyers to seek soil investigation reports and structural designs before investing, beyond just checking brochures and amenities.

The developer SNN Raj Corp attributed the tilt to an error in the geotechnical investigation report by an external agency, which interchanged borehole readings.

Selling a tilted building is prohibited by RERA in Karnataka, preventing developers from transferring risk to unsuspecting buyers.

Buyers should verify soil reports and structural designs to identify warning signs of potential structural issues in a property.