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Vikram Rathore
Are hidden charges at possession just standard practice?
₹1.5 lakh in unexpected charges just before possession from a Greater Noida builder — this is what we faced. Everyone talks about project delays, but nobody really highlights the hidden costs that pop up right at the end. We're looking at a 3BHK at Unnati Fortune World for our growing family, and the final demand letter included significant PLC, parking, and club membership fees that weren't clearly communicated earlier. It felt like a bait-and-switch, honestly. The builder's communication around these charges was non-existent until the very last moment. Then comes the registry, which was a whole other saga with unofficial demands. Should buyers just accept these last-minute add-ons? Change my mind.
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So, what exactly were these PLC, parking, and club membership charges? Were they mentioned as 'extra' or 'at actuals' anywhere in your booking document? ₹1.5 lakh seems like a lot to just appear.
They were mentioned as 'applicable' but no exact figures until the last demand letter. The parking was supposed to be included as per the salesperson's verbal promise, but then it showed up as a separate charge. So frustrating!
Oh god, not again! This is so common. It's like a compulsory 'surprise tax' for possession.
Hmm, while I sympathize, usually these charges are in the agreement somewhere, maybe in fine print. Did you get a lawyer to review it before signing? Sometimes we just rush into things without checking properly.
Exactly! My cousin booked in Alistonia Estate a few years back, and they had a clause for 'future infrastructure charges' which ended up being almost 2 lakhs extra. The market conditions in Greater Noida right now are tough, builders know people are desperate to get possession, so they push these things. This isn't just Unnati Fortune World; it's a widespread issue across many projects.
Not always, yaar. Agreements are designed to confuse. They put 'miscellaneous charges' or 'development charges' that they define later. Builders take advantage of our excitement and lack of legal knowledge.
Totally relate! We also faced something similar with a project near Alpha I Greater Noida. Builders hide these charges so well, it's like a trap. ₹1.5 lakh is no small amount, especially for first-time buyers like us. It feels so unfair, like they just spring it on you when you're emotionally invested and can't back out. And the registry part, that's a whole other scam. Did you try negotiating?
But didn't your agreement mention these charges at all? Or were they just vague? Was it a RERA registered project? UPRERAPRJ10929 is the RERA for Unnati Fortune World, right?
Haan bhai, same pinch! Builders ka yahi tactic hai, last moment pe surprise dena.