Bengaluru home hunt: Hidden costs & real budget

Thanks for starting this thread! Bahut helpful information mili. Toh, OP, Abhee Silicon Shine ke liye kya final decision liya? Kya plan hai ab?

It's a big decision, so take your time. Don't rush into it just because you're fed up of renting. Sit down with the builder's sales team and ask for a detailed, itemized cost sheet with every single charge listed, not just the base price. Get it in writing. Compare that with what other buyers are saying in forums for the same project. Also, talk to a property lawyer before signing the agreement, they can spot clauses that might cost you later. It might seem like an extra expense now, but it can save you lakhs in the long run. Good luck with your home hunt!

Abhee Silicon Shine is fairly new, right? Make sure to check their RERA status and past project delivery timelines. Sometimes builders show fancy brochures but the ground reality is different. A friend of mine booked in Aavalahalli, usko possession 1.5 saal late mila, aur uss delay ke liye bhi koi compensation nahi mila. Always read the fine print in the sale agreement very carefully, especially clauses related to delay penalties and force majeure.

Dekho, Abhee Silicon Shine ka toh specific experience nahi hai but generally builders ka yahi haal hai. Humne Adigara Kallahalli mein ek project dekha tha, wahan toh construction linked payment mein bhi hidden clauses the. Parking ke liye alag se 3-4 lakh maang liye, aur GST toh applicable hota hi hai construction cost par. Plus, jo super built-up area batate hain, actual carpet area usse bahut kam hota hai, usmein bhi thoda dhyaan dena. My advice would be to get a detailed breakup of EVERYTHING before signing anything, including future maintenance. Don't rely on verbal assurances.

Bhai, Abhee Silicon Shine ka toh pata nahi, but hidden costs are a nightmare! Humne bhi 2 saal pehle book kiya tha, initial quote se at least 15-20% extra budget laga tha. Stamp duty, registration ke alawa, you'll have to factor in amenities charges, club house membership, maintenance deposit (1-2 saal ka advance), corpus fund, power backup charges, sometimes even car parking charges jo initially included nahi hote. Possession ke time toh utility connection charges, property tax adjustment aur GST ka bhi jhatka lagta hai. Prepare for surprises, they are inevitable.