Maintenance charges in Delhi are just a black hole of money.
Maintenance charges in Delhi are just a black hole of money. We took possession of our 3BHK at Property Gallery about 14 months ago, and honestly, the monthly bill is still baffling for what we actually get. My wife's main priority was solid security for the kids, especially with their school admissions coming up soon. The sales team promised proper 24/7 CCTV, a robust visitor management system, and well-trained guards. But the guards change weekly, and the CCTVs feel more like decorations. For ₹7800/month, I expect better than just common area lighting and basic cleaning. The kids' play area is barely maintained too. Is anyone else feeling this pinch, paying high maintenance but getting sub-par service in their Delhi societies? Am I just expecting too much, or is this the new normal?
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I don't know, ₹7800 for a ₹7.8 Cr property? That's roughly 0.1% of the property value per month. Seems high but not entirely unreasonable for a luxury segment, *if
Totally feel you, bhai! ₹7800 for just common lights and basic cleaning is a rip-off. We are looking at properties in Alaknanda and even there, the maintenance quotes seem insane for the amenities promised. Security is a huge concern for us too, especially with a toddler. This thread is making me nervous about buying.
Haan, it's a common issue. Builders promise the moon during sales but post-possession, they just wash their hands off. The RWA takes over and then it's a constant battle. This is why I'm so hesitant about new projects.
Exactly! My budget for maintenance was max ₹5000. ₹7800 is just too much to digest, especially if facilities aren't up to par.