This is for Desis who are thinking of going back to India.

1.The price you see advertised is never the price you pay. Lots get added on top of it.

2.Also the area you see is never what you get, its always less.

3.Also the project never gets completed on time & on budget, so always expect time delays & cost overuns.

4. Also quality& construction wise whats promised is never delivered. The interiors & exteriors of the final product are a lot different than what the fancy brochures & websites show.

http://www.am22tech.com/break-up-of-apartment-cost-india/

You see an advertisement in newspaper about an apartment that the developer is selling at INR 2500 per square feet. The apartment’s total advertised area is 1200 square feet. You immediately calculate the cost as 1200 * 2500 = 30 lakhs.

Wow, 30 lakhs is what you were looking for and is very well in your budget. You want to call the developer and book the flat as soon as possible.

But wait, this is NOT the actual cost of the apartment. There are many other un-advertised costs which are hidden and are added over and above the advertised price. And yes, do NOT make the mistake of underestimating these costs as they normally make upto 20% of the advertised cost.

Here are what all the costs a builder/developer will charge you when you actually buy the apartment/property and sign the buyer’s agreement:

1. Basic Sale Price (BSP): This is actually the price which is advertised by developers and forms the main cost of your property.

2. Preferential Location Charge (PLC): Pay a higher price if you want your property at a location which is preferred by most people. For e.g. a villa on the corner of road or a flat in first four floors of an apartment building are generally considered preferred location. The PLC charges are normally 4% of BSP. So, add 4% to to the total cost if you want a preferred location for yourself.

3. External Electrification Charges(EEC): This is the price charged by developer to lay down wires and cables from electricity consumption meter to the Apartment.

4.Fire Fighting Equipment Charges (FFEC): This is pretty self explanatory. All projects residential or commercial are supposed to install fire safety devices and fire fighting equipment.

5. Infrastructure Development Charges (IDC) : These charges are paid direct to state government by the developer for developing the infrastructure for the project. The charges vary from state to state.

6.External Development Charges (EDC): These charges are again paid direct to state government by the developer for developing the external areas surrounding the project. The charges vary from state to state.

7.Car Parking Space(CPC) : Have you ever bought parking space in India? If this is the first time you are buying an apartment in a society, then this may come as a surprise to you. But this is a fact that developers do sell car parking space inside the society.

8.There are generally two types of parking available. One is open parking and other is a covered one (in basement). The prices for both are also different. The open parking is cheaper than covered one. You need to purchase at least one parking with your apartment even if you don’t have a car to park!!
Also, if you want you can buy both covered and open parking.

9. Club Membership: This has become a common norm these days to create a club inside a society itself for recreational activities. Your society may or may not have this facility but if it has, it does NOT come FREE. You need to pay a price for it and it is NOT optional.

10. Power back Up Charges: Power failure may be an alien term in developed countries but India certainly needs a good power back-up. There are charges for setting up the power back up plant inside your society and keep your air conditioners running even when there is a power cut from state electricity board.

11. Electric Connection charges: Do not be under the impression that if you have paid the EEC and power back up charges, you are done with your electricity needs. EEC is an amount charged by developer only to set up the infrastructure for bringing electricity to your apartment.

You will have to pay the actual application fees for installing the electricity meter and a connection to the electricity board of your state for actually getting electricity.

12. Water, drainage and sewerage charges : Hmm…fed up of all the charges? How can we forget the most precious resource on earth? You would be required to pay for water facility set up in the complex too. The charges are paid to government and will vary according to your state.

13.Stamp duty and registration charges: These charges are paid to state government for registering property on your name. This fees is charged as a percentage of the registered value of the property and varies from state to state.

14. Service Tax: This is an absolute killer as far as buying a property is concerned. Government charges you service tax on under-construction property at the current prevailing rate on the total cost of the apartment. The charge of service tax on under-construction property has been question in court and a decision is pending at the time of writing this article. If court decides in favor of public, then we may be saved from paying this senseless fees.

15. Please note that all the charges are calculated on the basis of SUPER AREA and NOT BUILT UP AREA. As per industry standards, the difference between super area and built-up area is approximately 18-20%. i.e. while you pay the price for 1200 sq. ft. (super area), the actual built up area in your apartment would be somewhat 960 Sq. Ft. (1200 – 20% of 1200).

http://www.am22tech.com/break-up-of-apartment-cost-india/

http://www.am22tech.com/cost-of-taking-home-loan/

Example

Nature Amount (in Rs.) Calculation Basis
BSP 30,00,000 1200 Sq. feet * 2,500
PLC 1,20,000 4% of BSP. You may or may NOT opt for a PLC location.
EEC & FFEC 60,000 1200 Sq. ft * Rs. 50 per Sq. ft.
EDC & IDC 1,20,000 1200 Sq. ft. * Rs. 100 per Sq. ft.
Open Car parking space 1,25,000 Fixed amount
Covered parking space 2,00,000 Fixed amount
Club membership 45,000 Fixed amount
Power back-up 30,000 Fixed amount
Electric Connection charges 3,000 Fixed amount(Approximate value)
Water, Drainage and Sewerage 3,000 Fixed amount(Approximate value)
Stamp Duty and Registration fees 1,80,000 6% of BSP. Need to be paid to government
Total (advertised cost) 30,00,000
Total (Extra and hidden costs) 8,86,000
Grand Total 38,86,000

So, you can see yourself that the actual cost of the apartment is increased by Rs. 7 lakhs. Hence, the real rate is Rs. 3240 per Sq. Ft. instead of Rs. 2500 per Sq. ft. as advertised by developer.

So, you should enquire about the above mentioned charges before paying the booking amount to avoid any surprises later. Also, if you are looking to get your dream home financed by a bank, please do account for the costs of procuring a home loan too.

Very useful Info. Good Post. Thank you

This is for CD's who want to dabble in the murky Indian RE

Good information.

Best part is once apartment is delieved you don't have to pay very heave maintenance charges.

From my experience, it was not bad.....builder gave me exact amount as how much I have to pay including PLC, parking , club membership right at the beginning and also told me registry charges. As usual my possession was also delayed for one year but builder paid me penalty as agreed at the time of agreement for that period. Some builders are good. It is rented out now and I only pay Rs 3000/monthly for maitainance

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Originally posted by adamthorat

This is for Desis who are thinking of going back to India.

1.The price you see advertised is never the price you pay. Lots get added on top of it.

2.Also the area you see is never what you get, its always less.

3.Also the project never gets completed on time & on budget, so always expect time delays & cost overuns.

4. Also quality& construction wise whats promised is never delivered. The interiors & exteriors of the final product are a lot different than what the fancy brochures & websites show.

http://www.am22tech.com/break-up-of-apartment-cost-india/

You see an advertisement in newspaper about an apartment that the developer is selling at INR 2500 per square feet. The apartment’s total advertised area is 1200 square feet. You immediately calculate the cost as 1200 * 2500 = 30 lakhs.

Wow, 30 lakhs is what you were looking for and is very well in your budget. You want to call the developer and book the flat as soon as possible.

But wait, this is NOT the actual cost of the apartment. There are many other un-advertised costs which are hidden and are added over and above the advertised price. And yes, do NOT make the mistake of underestimating these costs as they normally make upto 20% of the advertised cost.

Here are what all the costs a builder/developer will charge you when you actually buy the apartment/property and sign the buyer’s agreement:

1. Basic Sale Price (BSP): This is actually the price which is advertised by developers and forms the main cost of your property.

2. Preferential Location Charge (PLC): Pay a higher price if you want your property at a location which is preferred by most people. For e.g. a villa on the corner of road or a flat in first four floors of an apartment building are generally considered preferred location. The PLC charges are normally 4% of BSP. So, add 4% to to the total cost if you want a preferred location for yourself.

3. External Electrification Charges(EEC): This is the price charged by developer to lay down wires and cables from electricity consumption meter to the Apartment.

4.Fire Fighting Equipment Charges (FFEC): This is pretty self explanatory. All projects residential or commercial are supposed to install fire safety devices and fire fighting equipment.

5. Infrastructure Development Charges (IDC) : These charges are paid direct to state government by the developer for developing the infrastructure for the project. The charges vary from state to state.

6.External Development Charges (EDC): These charges are again paid direct to state government by the developer for developing the external areas surrounding the project. The charges vary from state to state.

7.Car Parking Space(CPC) : Have you ever bought parking space in India? If this is the first time you are buying an apartment in a society, then this may come as a surprise to you. But this is a fact that developers do sell car parking space inside the society.

8.There are generally two types of parking available. One is open parking and other is a covered one (in basement). The prices for both are also different. The open parking is cheaper than covered one. You need to purchase at least one parking with your apartment even if you don’t have a car to park!!
Also, if you want you can buy both covered and open parking.

9. Club Membership: This has become a common norm these days to create a club inside a society itself for recreational activities. Your society may or may not have this facility but if it has, it does NOT come FREE. You need to pay a price for it and it is NOT optional.

10. Power back Up Charges: Power failure may be an alien term in developed countries but India certainly needs a good power back-up. There are charges for setting up the power back up plant inside your society and keep your air conditioners running even when there is a power cut from state electricity board.

11. Electric Connection charges: Do not be under the impression that if you have paid the EEC and power back up charges, you are done with your electricity needs. EEC is an amount charged by developer only to set up the infrastructure for bringing electricity to your apartment.

You will have to pay the actual application fees for installing the electricity meter and a connection to the electricity board of your state for actually getting electricity.

12. Water, drainage and sewerage charges : Hmm…fed up of all the charges? How can we forget the most precious resource on earth? You would be required to pay for water facility set up in the complex too. The charges are paid to government and will vary according to your state.

13.Stamp duty and registration charges: These charges are paid to state government for registering property on your name. This fees is charged as a percentage of the registered value of the property and varies from state to state.

14. Service Tax: This is an absolute killer as far as buying a property is concerned. Government charges you service tax on under-construction property at the current prevailing rate on the total cost of the apartment. The charge of service tax on under-construction property has been question in court and a decision is pending at the time of writing this article. If court decides in favor of public, then we may be saved from paying this senseless fees.

15. Please note that all the charges are calculated on the basis of SUPER AREA and NOT BUILT UP AREA. As per industry standards, the difference between super area and built-up area is approximately 18-20%. i.e. while you pay the price for 1200 sq. ft. (super area), the actual built up area in your apartment would be somewhat 960 Sq. Ft. (1200 – 20% of 1200).

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