What to Expect in a Prestige Apartment Handover in 2025: Step by Step Buyer Guide

Handover is the moment your developer confirms completion, you inspect the home, clear final dues, sign possession papers, collect keys, and set up utilities. A smooth handover follows three clean stages: be payment-ready, inspect and snag, then sign and move in.

Step 1: Be ready before the handover notice

When the notice arrives by email or letter, you'll be asked to pick a date. Before you confirm:

Clear the final demand, registration and stamp duty, any membership or maintenance advances.
If you have a home loan, align the last disbursement with your bank so possession isn't delayed.
Ask for the site engineer's contact and a copy of your unit's as-built plan for reference.

Pro tip: Reply with two or three preferred slots and request a guided walk-through of both your flat and the key common areas you'll use daily.

Step 2: Inspect the apartment like a pro

Block two unrushed hours. Carry a phone charger, masking tape, a small flashlight, and a coin to check for hollow tiles. Move room to room and mark issues with tape while you photograph them. A practical checklist:

Walls and paint: hairline cracks, damp marks, uneven finish
Floors and tiles: lippage, hollow sounds, chipped corners
Doors and windows: smooth movement, locks, stoppers, mesh
Electricals: switchboards, MCB labeling, earthing, UPS points
Plumbing: water pressure, tap alignment, drain slope, geyser points
Kitchen: slab level, sink sealant, hob chimney cut-outs
Balconies and utility: railing height, drain covers, washer outlet

Submit a dated snag list the same day and get a written closure timeline. Ask for a re-inspection appointment before possession signing.

Step 3: Review the paperwork pack

On or before possession, you should receive a tidy set of documents. Arrange and scan them the same day.

Possession letter and possession receipt
Final demand letter and all payment receipts
Registered sale deed or agreement with annexures
Allotment letter and car-park allotment details
NOCs for dues and utilities
As-built floor plan and product manuals (lifts are separate)
Community rules, emergency contacts, escalation matrix

Store digital copies in a single cloud folder and share what your bank needs.

Step 4: Common areas, parking, and access

Do a short tour with the facility team:

Lobbies, staircases, fire doors, signage
Lift operation and DG backup
Your marked parking bay and sticker process
Clubhouse access, pool and gym rules
Children's play areas, pet zones, walking tracks
Security posts, visitor entry, delivery rules, and access cards

Confirm service-lift timings for move-in and how to book it.

Step 5: Possession signing and keys

Once snags are closed (or accepted for later rectification in writing), you'll sign the possession papers and receive keys. Count every set: main door, bedroom locks if any, balcony sliders (if lockable), meter room, mailbox. Keep a stamped copy of the possession receipt. If you're taking home insurance, click a few date-stamped photos during handover and save them.

Step 6: Utilities, internet, and move-in rules

Ask how to activate electricity, water, and piped gas (where applicable). Note initial meter readings on possession day. Check approved broadband partners and drilling guidelines for concealed wiring. For interiors, most communities require worker IDs, refundable move-in deposits, and quiet hours. Always use protective mats and the service lift.

Step 7: Maintenance and association

Initially, the developer's facility team manages housekeeping, horticulture, security, and MEP. You'll pay maintenance as per agreement. Over time, the residents' association takes charge. Save the helpdesk number and the escalation path. Track warranty periods for elevators, DG sets, pumps, and in-flat fittings, plus the defect liability period from your agreement.

Costs to plan at possession

Registration and stamp duty
Final demand and any holding charges
Maintenance advance and sinking fund (if applicable)
Membership or clubhouse fee as per agreement
Utility connection or meter charges
Move-in deposit and access card fees

A simple thumb rule is to keep a 5–7% cushion over the base flat price for one-time handover outflows.

A quick word for future buyers of Prestige Evergreen

If you've shortlisted Prestige Evergreen in Varthur on SH 35, opposite Varthur Lake, this same checklist will help when the time comes. Evergreen is the Phase 2 residential launch inside the Prestige Raintree Park township, planned across 28 acres with about 2,000 apartments in 10 towers. Configurations include 1 BHK (650–700 sq ft), 2 BHK (1100–1250 sq ft), and 3 BHK (1450–1900 sq ft), with prices starting around ₹1 Crore. The site is close to major tech parks around Whitefield and Sarjapur Road, and Kadugodi Metro is roughly 10 minutes away. The pre-launch is scheduled for October 2025, with possession aligned to the overall development timeline. Check RERA status before booking, and during the EOI window in August 2025, verify all payment instructions directly with the developer's official channel.

Simple one-page checklist (save this)

Clear payments and fix your inspection date
Walk every room, tape and photo each snag, submit the list
Tour common areas, tag parking, collect access cards
Sign possession, count keys, scan all documents
Activate utilities, follow move-in rules, keep receipts

Why this guide works

It keeps your focus on what actually matters: money readiness, a thorough inspection, clean paperwork, and a calm move-in. Follow these steps, and your first week in the new home feels organized, not rushed.

If you share your unit type and tentative handover month, I'll tailor a printable snag sheet and a move-in day plan you can hand to your contractor.