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David Thomas
posted on 9 MayMy 2BHK upgrade: hidden costs nightmare
Honestly, I'm so fed up with these hidden costs. Upgrading my 2BHK in Sector 49 to a 3BHK in New Chandigarh. Ansal API project dekha, initial quote ₹1.5 Cr. But possession ke time kitne extra charges lagte hain? PLC, club membership, maintenance advance... builders sab chhupa ke rakhte hain. Any advice on this Chandigarh mein?
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Sahi baat hai, builders ka yahi tareeka hai. Have you checked if any of these 'hidden' charges are actually negotiable, especially the club membership or IFMS? Sometimes they budge if you push hard pre-booking. And what's the actual possession timeline they're promising for
My experience was even worse. I booked a 2BHK in Zirakpur, thinking I got a good deal. Initial quote was ₹60 Lakhs, but by possession, it jumped to ₹72 Lakhs! PLC, electricity connection, maintenance for 2 years, club membership, even a 'future development charge' – sab add kar diya. Builder ne last moment pe bola, 'Lena hai toh lo, warna advance forfeit'. Hum toh fas gaye the, koi option nahi tha. Learn from my mistake, get everything in writing and factor in at least 15% extra.
Ansal API ka track record thoda mixed hai, bhai. ₹1.5 Cr for 3BHK is standard for New Chandigarh, but have you asked for the complete breakup of all charges *in writing*? What's their RERA completion date for this specific project?
Exactly! Carpet area ke naam pe bahut cheating hoti hai. ₹1.5 Cr mein Mullanpur Garibdass mein shayad better options mil jayenge, thoda research aur karo if budget is an issue.
RERA date check karna bahut zaroori hai. Mera friend Manimajra mein ek project mein फंस गया था, builder ne date extend kar di 3 saal. Ansal API ki website par RERA ID mil jaayegi, wahan se details nikalo. Carpet area bhi confirm kar lena.
Totally feel you, OP! Ye hidden costs toh dimag kharab kar dete hain. I'm also looking for a 3BHK in New Chandigarh, budget mein, but this scares me. Sahi mein, builders sab chhupa ke rakhte hain.