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Ishani Ghosh
posted on 6 MayGurugram's hidden charges – how do you spot them before it's too late?
Under-construction projects in Gurugram are a minefield of hidden charges, not just the base price. I'm looking at a 2BHK near Sushant Lok I, maybe something by Ganga Group, targeting around ₹1.8 Cr. But then I see so many extra costs pop up: PLC, OC, IFMS, club membership, maintenance advance. It feels like these easily add another 10-15% to the final bill, way more than I budgeted for as an investor. I'm trying to understand if a construction-linked payment plan helps cushion this, or if it just spreads out the pain. Is there a smarter way to spot these upfront, or negotiate them down? Any seasoned investors here who've dealt with this in Gurugram?
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Totally feel your pain! I'm also a first-time buyer looking at Gurugram, and these hidden charges are a nightmare. My budget for a 2BHK near Basai Dhankot was also around ₹1.5 Cr, but after adding all these 'extras', it's easily shooting up by 12-13%. Builders just don't disclose them clearly upfront, which is so frustrating.
Sahi keh rahe ho! My brother was looking at a project near Badshahpur, and the 'preferential location charges' (PLC) alone were a shocker.