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Kritika Srivastava
posted on 1 MayMy first home budget: hidden costs ka dar lag raha hai
What's the real story with hidden costs for Keya Homes projects in ITPL area? Parents bolte hain sirf flat price mat dekho, bahut extra kharche hote hain. Like, interiors, amenities charges, maintenance advance... kitna additional budget rakhna padta hai? Aur site visit pe kya-kya check karna chahiye jo builder nahi batayega? Pehli baar le raha hoon, thoda nervous hoon. Any tips for a first-time buyer in Bangalore?
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Coming back to the original question, site visit pe kya-kya check karna chahiye? Besides the physical structure, what about the legal documents? What are the absolute must-check documents that a first-time buyer might overlook, especially in a fast-selling project like Keya Homes in ITPL?
OC aur CC ke saath, make sure the land title is clear and there are no encumbrances. Lawyer se double check karwao, even if it costs a bit extra.
Legal documents mein sabse pehle RERA registration number verify karo. Phir builder ka land title deed, approvals from BDA/BBMP, fire safety, environmental clearances. Aur haan, Occupation Certificate (OC) aur Completion Certificate (CC) ka timeline puchna mat bhoolna. Builder bolte hain mil jayega, but delays are common.
My parents were right too! When I bought my apartment in Attibele, the builder quoted a 'final price' but then added charges for electrical meter, water connection, even the fire safety setup. It felt like a death by a thousand cuts. The biggest shock was the interiors though. What seemed like a small expense quickly ballooned. Definitely keep a buffer for that. Don't believe them when they say 'move-in ready' unless you've seen the actual finished product of a previous phase.
From my experience, you should factor in at least 15-20% over the base price for all these 'hidden' costs – including registration, stamp duty, GST, amenities, maintenance advance, and legal fees. Plus, a separate budget of 5-10 lakhs for basic interiors. So if a flat is 80 lakhs, be ready to shell out 95 lakhs to 1 crore easily.
Keya Homes in ITPL? Be extra cautious, yaar. That area is already highly developed, so land costs are high. Builders often cut corners or inflate other charges to make up for it. I've heard stories where the 'amenity' charges were ridiculously high, and then they'd slap an 18% GST on top of that too. My advice: check their RERA completion dates for past projects. Bohat builders ka possession date extend hota rehta hai, aur EMI chalti rehti hai.
Totally agree with the RERA completion dates point. My relative bought a flat in a project near Baiyappanahalli two years ago, promised possession in 6 months. Abhi tak nahi mila! Builder ne 3 baar date extend kar di hai. It’s a huge mental and financial stress. So, please check the builder’s past delivery record very carefully, especially for ITPL projects where demand is high but execution can be slow.
U9, direct experience nahi but general market trend yahi hai. Aur haan, GST on amenities is a big one. Also, legal fees, stamp duty, registration charges – ye sab bhi add hota hai. Log sirf flat ka price dekhte hain. Plus, interiors ka minimum 5-10 lakhs toh lag hi jaata hai.
Aapka Keya Homes se direct experience hai kya? Ya general observation?
Totally understand your nervousness bhai! Keya Homes ka toh pata nahi, but hidden costs are a real nightmare. My friend bought a flat near Arekere and thought he was getting a great deal, but then the builder added charges for parking, club membership, even for the 'view'! It's like they give you a low base price just to hook you in. Kitna extra budget rakha hai aapne?
Exactly! The base price is never the final price. Always ask for the 'all-inclusive' cost, and even then, double-check the RERA documents for every single charge. Builders usually hide charges like IFMS (Interest-Free Maintenance Security) or advance maintenance for 2-3 years. Be prepared to shell out at least 15-20% extra on top of the quoted price.
Sahi keh rahe ho! Arekere mein bhi yahi haal hai. Builders ka toh alag hi game chalta hai.
What's the real story with hidden costs for Keya Homes projects in ITPL area? Parents bolte hain sirf flat price mat dekho, bahut extra kharche hote hain. Like, interiors, amenities charges, maintenance advance... kitna additional budget rakhna padta hai? Aur site visit pe kya-kya check karna chahiye jo builder nahi batayega? Pehli baar le raha hoon, thoda nervous hoon. Any tips for a first-time buyer in Bangalore?