Premium Homes hype is just marketing, not value

Premium Homes corridor — everyone talks about these projects like they're the only game in town. Honestly, I'm finding it hard to see the real value for a 2BHK in my ₹80L-1.5Cr budget. Sab bolte hain Ace Divino ya ATS Destinaire mein investment kar lo, but unke maintenance charges aur actual carpet area dekho toh lagta hai bas naam ke premium hain. I think Mahagun Mywoods ya even some well-maintained older societies in Noida Extension offer better livability aur ROI for a first-time buyer like me. People always glorify the bigger names, but are we really getting more than just a brand tag? Should I stretch my budget just for 'premium' or is there a smarter option? Disagree? Tell me why.