A Reddit user shared his struggle to sell a 2BHK in a 30-year-old building in Andheri, Mumbai, despite trying both online and offline methods.
Many users have voiced worries about selling flats in old buildings, even when the titles are clear. One person explained how he unsuccessfully tried to sell his 2BHK in a building that’s three decades old in Andheri.
He said he used all major online platforms and offline channels, but no one showed interest. His post highlighted how buyers now hesitate to invest in older properties.
He shared, “We’ve been trying to sell our 2BHK in a building about 30 years old in Andheri East. It’s been very frustrating. We registered on almost every platform, each promising support or help with sales. We even hired a local broker thinking someone on the ground might help, but no luck.”
Another voice expressed similar frustration, saying, “We’re not asking for too much. We’re willing to sell for well below market price just to get rid of it. But it feels like the flat isn’t even there. Are we doing something wrong? Is this normal in Mumbai right now?”
The post questioned whether older homes have lost much of their value. “Do people really not want older buildings anymore? New towers with fancy amenities keep going up. What happens to the millions of people who still own flats in these older buildings?”
Another user shared that their family faces the same problem.
“We own a flat in a building that’s 35 years old. Ten years ago, we could sell it for a good price. We didn’t sell because we hoped for redevelopment. Now we are willing to take half as much, but still no buyers,” the Redditor said.
Is it hard to sell homes in old buildings in Mumbai?
Experts say it depends on certain factors, not all old buildings are hard to sell. Clear legal titles, proper approvals, and good locations matter most.
Take Shiv Sagar Society, a building on Worli Sea Face. Uday Kotak bought the entire building for over ₹400 crore. It was a smart move because it’s next to land Kotak already owns. But most homeowners don’t get such lucky deals.
Ritesh Mehta from JLL India explained, “Some old buildings sell for high prices per square foot, mainly because they are in prime spots.”
In other parts of Mumbai, the key is legal clarity. If the title is clean and approvals are good, some buyers may still be interested, especially for redevelopment. But if the ownership is unclear, selling becomes very difficult. Still, he says, it’s not impossible.