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Rohan Sengupta
posted on 19 MayStruggling with real costs and negotiation in Delhi
Been paying rent for 10 years now in Delhi and I'm finally done. Landlord just hiked it again, so I'm taking the plunge into buying. Looking at a 3BHK around Bijwasan Road, maybe some resale options in Dwarka. My budget's around ₹2.5Cr. Can you actually negotiate much with builders like Hardial Properties here? Is 5-10% off realistic on a ₹2.5Cr flat, or am I dreaming? Also, are secondary market deals generally more flexible on price? And what about hidden charges that suddenly pop up near possession, beyond stamp duty? Trying to factor in total acquisition cost. Any tips for spotting these early? Hope this helps someone else trying to calculate their true EMI vs rent.
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Totally get your pain, bhai! Rent hikes are brutal. ₹2.5 Cr for a 3BHK on Bijwasan Road sounds reasonable for new construction, but resale in Dwarka might give you more space. My biggest fear is also those hidden charges. Did you factor in parking, club membership, IFMS, etc. already? These add up fast!
Haan, U1, parking, club, IFMS, power backup, EDC/IDC (External/Internal Development Charges) – these are all standard now. Builders often show you a 'base price' but the 'all-inclusive' price is what you truly pay. Always ask
Exactly! U1, these 'extra charges' can add 10-15% easily to the base price. Mera friend Dwarka mein ek flat le raha tha, usko toh maintenance deposit bhi 2 saal ka advance mein dena pada.
Parking aur club membership toh basic hain, bhai. Inka alag se paisa dete dete thak jaata hai insaan!