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Ananya Bhatia
posted on 7 MayThe hidden truth about Ghaziabad project pricing
Okay I'll be honest — buying for myself is making me question everything I thought I knew about Ghaziabad property. Everyone talks about the listed price for T And T Digitown II and Oakwood at The Prestige City, but nobody discusses the actual 'all-in' cost. Builder ka hidden charges, PLC, OC... sab milake, kitna extra dena padega? Don't want to end up in a ghost society with high investor ratio, you know? What's the real ground reality for these two? Change my mind.
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The current market conditions in Ghaziabad are a bit tricky for new projects. Interest rates are up, and inventory is plenty. Builders are pushing hard, so there might be room to negotiate on some of these 'hidden' charges, especially if you push for an all-inclusive price. Don't just accept the first quote, always bargain hard.
I heard T&T has a decent track record, but the hidden costs are universal. What about construction quality for Digitown II? Anyone know?
For T And T Digitown II, I spoke to a broker. He said the price range is ₹1.4 Cr – ₹2.0 Cr, but expect another 15-20% for all the charges. Possession date is 2027-08-20, which is still a long way off. RERA number is UPRERAPRJ576439. My main worry is the high investor ratio, especially with 257 total units, it's easy for investors to dominate and then the society feels lifeless.
That's a good question about investor ratio, U11. Builders rarely disclose that directly. Sometimes, you can gauge by the number of units listed on resale portals even before possession, or if you visit the site office, try to observe who else is visiting – mostly families or investors? It's tricky, but crucial for a vibrant community, not just for rental yields.
Thanks for sharing the RERA and possession date! 2027 is far, market can change so much. And 15-20% extra is a huge chunk for a first-time buyer like me. Is there any way to verify the investor ratio before booking?
Oakwood at The Prestige City ka bhi same haal hai. They show a good base price but then add floor rise, view charges, electricity infra. It's a maze! And the investor ratio fear is real, nobody wants a ghost town.
1.85 Cr is too much for Ghaziabad, unless it's a prime location like Vaishali or Abhay Khand. Better look at resale options.
I went to check Oakwood last month. They quoted me ₹1.6 Cr for a 3BHK, but after all the 'extras' it was closer to ₹1.85 Cr. The sales guy was very vague about the OC timeline too. Made me very nervous about the actual possession date and if it would be like those half-empty towers I see in other parts of Ghaziabad, especially near Afzalpur.
Bhai, you hit the nail on the head! I'm looking at T&T Digitown II too, and the listed price feels like a bait. What's the real cost, seriously?
Yeah, and don't forget the maintenance charges they conveniently 'forget' to mention upfront. It adds up to a huge amount over years.
Exactly! I heard about 10-15% extra on top of the base price for PLC, club membership, IFMS. My friend booked in Ahinsa Khand 1 last year, same story. Always ask for the 'all-inclusive' quote, otherwise they'll keep adding things till the last minute.