Malleshwaram West: The real price vs. advertised price
Malleshwaram West keeps coming up every time I shortlist something, but I'm getting so frustrated with the pricing games. My budget is around ₹1.2 Cr for a 2BHK, and agents show places that look good, but then the "final cost" is always way higher. I just saw a flat quoted at ₹1.15 Cr, and after adding stamp duty, registration, and this "preferential location charge" (PLC) for a corner unit, it shot up to ₹1.3 Cr! Honestly, I had no idea these hidden charges add so much. It's like the initial price is just a bait. Is this normal here in Bengaluru? Are builders just quoting low to reel us in? My parents keep saying to be careful, and now I understand why. Ab samajh nahi aa raha if it's even worth it. What other hidden costs should I be watching out for in Malleshwaram West? Did anyone else face this, and how did you negotiate or prepare for these extra costs?
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Totally relatable! I faced the exact same thing in Aavalahalli. Seems like a common builder tactic.
Yes, and the 'preferential location charge' is a big one. For a corner unit, they sometimes add 5-10% extra, which
Exactly! Mera toh flat in Akshayanagar mein parking ka paisa alag se maanga. So frustrating.