Apartment Cost Breakdown Guide
Understanding the True Cost of an Apartment in Hyderabad
The price a builder advertises is rarely the final amount you pay. The real cost of an apartment in Hyderabad is built up from several components, and understanding each one helps you compare projects fairly and avoid surprises at registration. This guide breaks down every charge — from the base price to the hidden costs that appear after possession.
A typical cost sheet for a project like Prestige Golden Grove is made up of:
- Base Selling Price (BSP) — the per-sq-ft rate multiplied by the saleable area.
- Floor-rise charges — a premium added for higher floors with better views.
- Car parking charges — for covered or open parking bays.
- Amenity / clubhouse and preferred-location (view-facing) charges.
- GST — currently 5% on under-construction homes (without input credit).
- Registration & stamp duty as per Telangana rates.
- Maintenance deposit and corpus fund collected at handover.
Two apartments of the same size can carry very different final prices once floor rise, facing and parking are added. Explore the detailed guides below to understand each charge before you book.
All-In Cost Components — What You Pay Beyond the Base Price
The headline per-sq-ft rate is only part of the picture. Here is what makes up the all-in cost of a Prestige Golden Grove apartment, so you can budget accurately.
| Component | What it is | Typical basis |
| Base sale value | The apartment price by configuration | ₹93 Lakhs (2 BHK) to ₹2.39 Cr (4 BHK), about ₹8,500 / sq. ft. |
| Floor rise | Higher floors carry a higher sale value | Built into the per-floor-band price — it rises through the 52 floors (a few lakhs per band) |
| GST | Tax on an under-construction home | 5% on sale value |
| Stamp duty & registration | Government charge to register the sale | As per Telangana rates, over and above the price |
| HMWSSB & TRANSCO | Water and electricity infrastructure | ₹150 / sq. ft. |
| Documentation | Agreement and legal paperwork | ₹50,000 |
| Generator backup | DG power provision per unit | ₹70,000 to ₹2,00,000 |
| Piped-gas facilitation | Gas connection setup | ₹50,000 |
| AC-piping facilitation | Split-AC piping provision per unit | ₹50,000 to ₹1,50,000 |
| Advance CAM (24 months) | Common-area maintenance, paid upfront | ₹120 / sq. ft. |
| Sinking / corpus fund | Long-term building reserve | ₹50 / sq. ft. |
GST applies at 5% on sale value, HMWSSB & TRANSCO, generator and AC piping; CAM and documentation are charged at 18%. Always confirm the latest figures with the sales team before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What components make up the total cost of a Prestige Golden Grove apartment?
The all-in cost is built from the Base Selling Price (per-sq-ft rate × saleable area), floor-rise charges, car parking charges, amenity/clubhouse and preferred-location (view-facing) charges, GST, registration and stamp duty, and a maintenance deposit plus corpus fund collected at handover.
What is the GST rate on an under-construction apartment?
GST is currently 5% on the sale value of under-construction homes, charged without input tax credit. Always confirm the latest applicable rate with the sales team before booking.
Why do two apartments of the same size have different final prices?
Even at the same saleable area, the final price changes once floor-rise, facing/preferred-location charges and parking are added. A higher floor or a better-facing unit carries a premium over the base rate.
What are the registration and stamp duty charges?
Registration and stamp duty are payable as per the prevailing Telangana government rates at the time of registration, over and above the base price and other charges.
What are floor-rise charges?
Floor-rise is a premium added for apartments on higher floors, which typically offer better views and ventilation. It is charged on top of the base selling price and increases with the floor level.