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Shanaya Sethi
posted on 10 MayUnexpected realities of my RTM purchase in Dwarka
Possession was in March for my 3BHK from Godrej Properties in Dwarka, and honestly, I'm still wondering if I made the right call. We went RTM, hoping for peace of mind, but there were so many unexpected charges and little fixes post-move-in. It felt like a premium for 'ready' but wasn't truly ready. Did anyone else buy RTM in Delhi and face this? Was the supposed safety net worth it? Sometimes I think I should've just risked an under-construction project near the upcoming Metro Phase IV extension. What's been your experience with RTM vs UC?
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Can you elaborate on these 'unexpected charges'? Was it like IFMS, club house, or something else entirely? Trying to compare with my current options. Also, Godrej is supposed to be a good builder, this is surprising.
To U3: From what I've heard from others, it's usually things like unexpected club house fees, a huge lump sum for maintenance advance (sometimes 2-
Honestly, that's why I'm so confused. Everyone says RTM is safer, but if you're still doing fixes and paying hidden costs, what's the point? My budget is tight, and I'm leaning towards UC in the new Dwarka Extension area. At least there, the price difference is significant enough to cover some delays or minor issues. Is the peace of mind really worth the extra Lakhs?
Yaar, I totally get what you're saying! We bought RTM in a project near Alaknanda, thinking it would be hassle-free. But the amount of 'miscellaneous' charges post-possession was insane – club membership, maintenance advance for two years, even some hidden utility connection fees that weren't clearly mentioned in the initial agreement. And then the paint touch-ups and plumbing issues we had to fix ourselves. Ready-to-move, my foot! Felt like paying a premium for an incomplete product.
To U7: Bhai, even if it's in RERA, sometimes the builder interprets things differently or adds new 'government charges' later. We bought a flat in East Delhi, near Anand Vihar, and the developer added a 'Green Cess' right before possession that wasn't there initially. It was a small amount, but the principle of it! It makes you question everything.
Did you check the RERA agreement details thoroughly before signing? Usually, all these charges should be mentioned, even if in fine print.
Exactly! Builders have become so clever with these 'other charges'. They show you a base price, then slowly add on floor rise, preferred location charges, development charges, and then the final surprise package at possession. It's a way to inflate the final cost without showing it upfront. My friend faced this with a project near Aram Bagh.