The true cost of owning an apartment extends far beyond the initial purchase price, as ongoing expenses like maintenance, GST, and corpus funds act as a permanent financial commitment. This comprehensive guide breaks down the hidden lifetime costs of real estate to help buyers accurately calculate their long-term affordability and make informed investment decisions.

The Haryana government has amended its 2013 Affordable Housing Policy, mandating one dedicated car parking space per flat and raising the Gurugram price cap to ₹5,575 per square foot. While this policy upgrade permanently resolves chronic parking disputes and vastly improves community liveability, the mandatory parking charge—fixed at 10% of the apartment cost—will inevitably raise the financial barrier for entry-level homebuyers.

Bollywood star Tiger Shroff has successfully sold his luxury apartment in Pune’s Hadapsar for ₹8.87 crore, securing an impressive 18.3% return on investment in just two years after previously generating steady rental income from the buyer.

The Haryana government's recent decision to increase the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to 3.0 for retirement housing projects will drastically improve the financial viability of senior living developments, paving the way for world-class, integrated retirement communities across the state, particularly in Gurugram.