Ghaziabad's flat prices are a total illusion.

It's a tough situation for first-time buyers, no doubt. The key is to be extremely diligent. Get everything in writing. Ask for the RERA registration number and verify it online. Sometimes, a good property lawyer can help review the agreement before you sign. Regarding negotiation, sometimes you can get a waiver on floor rise or a small discount on parking if you push hard, especially if it's an inventory they want to clear. But don't expect miracles. What did you end up doing about the Color City projects, OP?

So, is there *any* room to negotiate PLC or parking charges? Or are those fixed by the builder?

Be very careful, especially in Ghaziabad right now. The market is a bit soft in some pockets, and builders are desperate to close sales. They'll promise the moon. I've heard stories of people booking in projects that later got stalled or had massive delays. Always check the builder's past project delivery record and financial stability, not just the price.

Same pinch! We looked at a project near Abhay Khand last month, and the sales guy was so vague about the final cost. He just kept saying 'we'll discuss it at the time of booking'. Is it even legal to not disclose all charges upfront? Like, how can I compare properties if I don't know the actual price?

Totally relatable! Bhai, I thought I was the only one feeling this way. My budget for a 3BHK in Ghaziabad was around ₹70-75L, hoping to get something decent in Ahinsa Khand II. But when I visited a few sites, the 'all-inclusive' price jumped to almost ₹90L! PLC, floor rise, corner charges, even maintenance for the first two years, they just keep adding. It's like a maze, and by the time you're out, you're already ₹15-20L over budget. How do they even get away with this initial lowballing?