Hidden charges make luxury flats feel like a rip-off

₹1.8 crore for a 3BHK in Sarjapur Road feels like a huge jump from my current 2BHK. Currently in a 2BHK in Whitefield, thinking of upgrading. Dekh raha hoon Prestige, Sobha, Brigade ke projects. Builders ki quality claims kitni real hoti hain? Brochure mein sab mast lagta hai, but possession ke baad plaster cracks ya seepage ka issue toh nahi aayega? Bahut tension hai yaar. Aur yeh hidden charges ka kya scene hai? PLC, EDC, maintenance deposits... saare builders itna add karte hain kya at the end? Already home loan chal raha hai, aur extra costs se budget hil jaayega. Kya kisi ka recent experience raha hai with Godrej or Puravankara? Any advice on how to manage these surprises?