Possession pe PLC, OC charges: Pune builders ki loot hai ye.
₹1.1 Cr ka initial quote tha for a 3BHK in Amanora Park Town, Revell Realtors se. Ab possession date paas aa rahi hai, aur suddenly they're adding lakhs for PLC, OC, maintenance advance, society formation charges. Matlab, ye sab pehle kyu nahi bataya? My wife's priority was a safe neighbourhood for the kids and a good school nearby, aur ab yeh sab unexpected costs dekh ke dimaag kharab ho gaya hai. We budgeted so carefully for the EMI and stamp duty, but these hidden charges are seriously messing up our finances. I'm honestly not sure if it's even worth it now. Is this normal practice for Pune builders? How much extra did you guys end up paying at possession time in areas like Baner or Hinjewadi? Any tips to fight these, ya bas pay karke chup ho jao?
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This is why RERA exists, no? Shouldn't these charges be disclosed upfront in the RERA agreement? What's the point of RERA if builders can just add lakhs at the last minute?
Bilkul! Jaise U11 ne bataya, RERA is good but not foolproof. Mere ek relative ne complaint ki thi RERA mein for similar charges in Akurdi, but it took ages and they still ended up paying most of it to get possession.
Sahi baat hai, RERA ka main motive transparency hai. But builders are clever. They often have a clause that says 'other charges as applicable at the time of possession' or something vague. Or they'll show a super low base price and then add everything as 'additional charges' like electricity meter, society fund, etc. RERA helps with project delays and basic disclosures, but these hidden charges are still a grey area many exploit.
Exactly! My friend faced this in Ambegaon Budruk. The builder quoted one price, then just before possession, added charges for car parking, club house membership, and even property tax advance for two years. It's like they wait till you're fully invested emotionally and financially.
Uske friend se around 3.5 lakhs extra maange the. Aur U1, Revell Realtors ne mere ek colleague se 4.5 lakhs extra liye the for a 2BHK in the same area for similar charges. So yours sounds 'normal' for them, sadly.
Kitna extra maanga tha aapke friend se? Just for comparison, Revell Realtors ne kitna manga hai, U1?
₹1.1 Cr ka initial quote tha for a 3BHK in Amanora Park Town, Revell Realtors se. Ab possession date paas aa rahi hai, aur suddenly they're adding lakhs for PLC, OC, maintenance advance, society formation charges. Matlab, ye sab pehle kyu nahi bataya? My wife's priority was a safe neighbourhood for the kids and a good school nearby, aur ab yeh sab unexpected costs dekh ke dimaag kharab ho gaya hai. We budgeted so carefully for the EMI and stamp duty, but these hidden charges are seriously messing up our finances. I'm honestly not sure if it's even worth it now. Is this normal practice for Pune builders? How much extra did you guys end up paying at possession time in areas like Baner or Hinjewadi? Any tips to fight these, ya bas pay karke chup ho jao?
Yaar, ye toh standard practice ban gaya hai unfortunately. Especially for projects that are almost ready. Builders know you're desperate for possession, so they squeeze you. I heard in this current market, some are even asking for 'premium' charges if you want a specific floor or view, even if it wasn't promised before. It's a tough spot, but paying up often feels like the only way out when your family is waiting.
This is totally unfair! Did your agreement not mention these charges explicitly? Usually, builders try to sneak in clauses. You should definitely check your Sale Agreement. Sometimes, a strong legal notice can make them back down, especially if they haven't disclosed it properly.
Bhai, you're not alone! Mere saath bhi same hua tha near Sinhagad Road. Builder ne last minute pe 2 lakh extra maang liye. Kya karein yaar, phans jaate hain log.