Remote Ghaziabad investment: Is it all just smoke and mirrors?

Spent hours researching projects in Vijay Nagar online last night from Dubai. Everyone talks about Ghaziabad's appreciation potential, especially with the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, but what about the actual negotiation? I'm looking at a 2BHK around ₹70L, maybe Divyansh And Uppal Llp. Honestly, I hear builders don't budge much. Is it just me, or are hidden charges like PLC and maintenance deposits non-negotiable too? I can't do a site inspection myself, relying on family. Are brokers just pushing their commission, or can they actually get a decent spot discount? Change my mind if you think you can really shave off more than 2-3%.