Many enquiries about luxury houses in Greater Faridabad Sector 85 come from families who already own a house. Often it is an older kothi in one of Faridabad’s original HSVP sectors, now tired, too big to maintain or too small for a growing family. Sector 85, with its newer towers and open feel, looks like a fresh start.
Here is the honest picture. Sector 85 itself has almost no independent houses; it is a group-housing sector of flats. So the real choice is not between two houses. It is between keeping and rebuilding the home you have, turning it into floors, or selling it to buy a large flat across the canal.
This page is for owners weighing those paths, and for buyers who want a house-like home near Sector 85 and need to know where such homes actually exist.
Why Sector 85 does not have a house market
Sector 85 was licensed mainly for high-rise projects, so developers built societies rather than plotted lanes. Any house-like home you find near it is likely to sit in a separate licensed low-rise colony elsewhere in Neharpar, or in the older sectors of Faridabad.
That is not a flaw. It simply means the sector serves buyers who want flats. If you want a house, the search runs alongside, not inside, Sector 85.
The four paths for an old Faridabad house
Owners in this position usually have four options. Each has a different mix of money, time and effort.
| Path | What happens | Time until you move in | Main effort | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell and buy in Sector 85 | Old house sold, large flat bought | Short if buying ready | Sale paperwork, choosing a society | Families wanting amenities and less upkeep |
| Rebuild for yourself | House demolished and rebuilt as you wish | Long | Architect, approvals, site supervision | Owners attached to their plot and street |
| Collaboration with a builder | Plot rebuilt as floors; you keep some | Long | Negotiating and monitoring the deal | Owners who want a new home without paying full build costs |
| Renovate | Structure kept, interiors and services upgraded | Medium | Contractor management | Houses with sound structure and a good layout |
Nothing here is automatically better. The right path depends on the condition of your house, your attachment to the neighbourhood, and how much management you can take on.
Selling an old house to move to Sector 85
This path suits families who want to stop running a house. A large flat in a Sector 85 society gives you security, backup power, lifts and a clubhouse, and someone else handles the common repairs. You also gain newer construction and often more usable rooms than an old, sprawling kothi.
The catch is timing. If you sell first, you may need to rent in between. If you buy first, you may need bridge finance. Plan the two transactions together. Our page on luxury property in Greater Faridabad Sector 85 explains how to judge the societies here, including which are fully handed over.
Getting your old house ready to sell
- Collect the HSVP allotment, conveyance and the chain of sale deeds.
- Get the property tax record up to date and keep receipts.
- Find the sanctioned building plan and any completion records.
- Clear utility dues and obtain no-dues letters.
- Settle or plan to close any home loan before registration.
Rebuilding or collaborating on your own plot
If you love your street, rebuilding keeps it. A fresh house built to current norms can last for decades and reflect exactly how your family lives. It also asks for a lot: an architect, approvals, a contractor and many months of supervision, usually while you live elsewhere.
A collaboration deal shifts the building work to a developer. In exchange, the builder takes some floors to sell. This can work well, but the agreement is everything. Before signing, make sure your lawyer has covered these points:
- Who obtains approvals and by when.
- The exact specifications, materials and fittings for your floors.
- How floors are allotted, including which level you keep.
- Timelines for demolition, construction and completion, with penalties for delay.
- Rent or alternative accommodation while the work is on.
- What happens if the builder abandons the project.
- Responsibility for the completion certificate and handing over clean title.
For a feel of how this plays out in an older sector, see our note on luxury houses in Faridabad Sector 21.
Renovation as the quiet fourth option
Not every old house needs to come down. If the structure is sound and the layout still works, a thorough renovation can give you a near-new home in less time than a rebuild. Typical work includes rewiring, new plumbing, waterproofing the roof, replacing windows, and redoing kitchens and bathrooms. Get a structural engineer to inspect first. If the engineer finds weak columns, poor foundations or widespread seepage, the money is usually better spent on a rebuild or a move to Sector 85.
If you want a house-like home near Sector 85
Some buyers have no old house; they simply want independence near Neharpar. For them, the realistic options are independent floors in licensed low-rise colonies within Greater Faridabad, or kothis and floors across the canal. Inside Sector 85, the nearest thing is a penthouse or a garden flat in a completed society.
When you look at a low-rise colony, check the developer’s licence, the approved layout, any Haryana RERA registration, and the completion or occupancy certificate. Confirm what share of land and roof your floor holds.
Daily life on each side of the canal
Owners moving from old Faridabad often worry about losing their routines. Markets, schools, clinics and temples they have used for years sit on the old side, as does the Violet Line metro along Mathura Road. In Sector 85, daily needs are met by convenience shops near the societies, and larger errands mean a drive across the canal. Amrita Hospital in Sector 88 is close by.
For older family members, this change can matter more than the home itself. Talk it through with them before you decide.
A trial helps. Spend a weekend in Sector 85 before you commit: shop at the local stores, drive to your usual temple or doctor, and check how long it takes to reach the relatives you visit most. Some families find the move easy. Others realise their daily life is too rooted on the old side, and choose to rebuild instead.
Judging value across the paths
Compare the options on full cost and full time, not headline figures. For selling and buying, add brokerage on both sides, stamp duty and registration on the purchase, interiors and moving. For rebuilding, add design fees, approvals, rent during construction and a buffer for overruns. For collaboration, value the floors you keep against the plot you give up, and remember that a share of a building is a different asset from a whole plot.
Taxes on a sale or a collaboration can be significant and depend on your situation. Ask a chartered accountant before you sign anything.
Finally, think about who will manage the project. A rebuild or a collaboration needs someone in the family who can visit the site, take calls from the architect and chase approvals for many months. If nobody has that time, a ready flat in Sector 85 may be the wiser choice even if the numbers look similar.
How Urban Infra Care helps with this decision
We begin by listening to what is driving the move: upkeep, space, safety, family changes or simply wanting something new. Then we set the realistic paths side by side, show you suitable Sector 85 flats or nearby floors, and explain the paperwork each path involves. Where you need a lawyer, architect or CA, we tell you what to ask them. The wider luxury houses guide covers other parts of Delhi NCR.
Share your situation with us
Use the form beside this page. Tell us whether you own a house you might sell or rebuild, and in which sector. Include your budget, how many people live with you, and whether you prefer land of your own or a managed society.
Mention your timeline and any constraints, such as school admissions or a parent’s health. An advisor will call you back, talk through the options and set up visits that help you decide.
If you have documents for your existing house, keep them handy for the call. Even a rough list of what you hold helps us point out gaps early.
Frequently asked questions
Are there independent houses for sale in Greater Faridabad Sector 85?
Very few. The sector is made up mainly of high-rise societies, and plotted houses are not part of its planned stock. Families who want a house usually look at kothis and builder floors in older HSVP sectors of Faridabad, or at licensed low-rise colonies elsewhere in Neharpar.
Should I rebuild my old Faridabad house or buy a flat in Sector 85?
Rebuilding keeps your land, location and neighbours, but takes time, money and close supervision. Buying in Sector 85 gives you a newer home with amenities quickly, but you trade land for a shared building. Compare total cost, time to move in and how your family will use the space over the next decade.
What is a collaboration deal for redeveloping a house in Faridabad?
It is an agreement where an owner gives a builder the right to demolish and rebuild a plot as floors, and in return keeps one or more floors, sometimes with a payment. Terms vary widely. Have a lawyer draft or review it, covering approvals, timelines, specifications, penalties and how floors are allotted.
What documents do I need to sell an old HSVP house in Faridabad?
Typically the HSVP allotment or conveyance papers, the chain of sale deeds, an up-to-date property tax record, the sanctioned building plan and completion records, no-dues letters for utilities, and clearance of any loan. Missing papers can delay a sale, so gather them early with a lawyer's help.
How can Urban Infra Care help me decide?
We lay out the options side by side: selling and buying in Sector 85, rebuilding for yourself, a collaboration deal, or renovating. We show you suitable flats or floors, explain the paperwork for each path in plain terms and connect the decision to your family's budget and timeline. Legal and tax advice should come from your lawyer and CA.