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Ready-to-move vs under-construction
RTM vs UC Through a Total-Cost-of-Ownership Lens
The under-construction flat with the lower per-square-foot price can end up costing more once GST, rent overlap, and hidden charges are added to the sticker.
5 Sept 202613 min
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Affordability & TCO
Parking, Club and PLC Charges: The Extras Explained
The base price per sq ft is only the opening line of a cost sheet — parking, PLC and club charges are what quietly push the real number up.
22 Jul 202613 min
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Affordability & TCO
Home Insurance Costs: A Small but Real TCO Line
Home insurance is easy to skip on a mental budget, but the disbursal-desk policy and the annual premium both deserve a planned line, not a surprised signature.
22 Jul 202612 min
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Affordability & TCO
Your First Year of Home Ownership: What It Really Costs
The keys land in your hand and the down payment feels like the finish line — but year one is actually the most cost-dense twelve months of owning a home in India.
22 Jul 202612 min
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