The base price you see in an ad is just one line item. A proper cost sheet shows everything you'll actually pay — and that's what separates a confident buyer from someone caught off guard later.
What a Cost Sheet Actually Is
A cost sheet is a formal, itemized document from the builder listing every charge that makes up your total cost — not just the flat's price. Always ask for this in writing rather than relying on a verbal quote.
Typical Line Items in a Godrej Sarjapur Cost Sheet
| Line Item | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Base Sale Price | Cost of the apartment (carpet area) |
| Car Parking | One or more parking slots, if not bundled in base price |
| Preferential Location Charge (PLC) | Extra charge for a specific floor, view, or corner unit |
| Clubhouse/Amenity Charges | One-time fee for access to amenities |
| Maintenance Deposit | Advance maintenance, often for 1-2 years |
| GST | Applicable on under-construction purchases |
| Stamp Duty & Registration | Government charges at the time of registration |
| Legal & Documentation Charges | Paperwork and agreement processing |
Why You Should Never Compare Just the Base Price
Two projects can show similar base prices but end up costing very differently once PLC, parking, and statutory charges are added. Always ask for the full cost sheet, not just the flat's price, before comparing options. Our Hidden Costs guide breaks down each of these charges in more detail.
How to Read a Cost Sheet Correctly
- Check the date — cost sheets change, so an old one may be outdated.
- Confirm what's included vs optional — some builders bundle parking, others don't.
- Ask what's excluded — GST and registration are almost always excluded from the headline price.
- Match it against the price list — see our Price List guide for how starting prices compare across configurations before add-ons.
A Simple Way to Verify Legitimacy
Before finalizing any cost sheet, cross-check the project's registration status on the Karnataka RERA portal — RERA also requires certain cost disclosures to be transparent, which adds a layer of protection for buyers.
FAQs
A price list usually shows the base price per configuration; a cost sheet itemizes every additional charge on top of that base price.
Largely yes for statutory charges, but PLC, parking, and specific offers can vary by unit and timing.
Some items, like PLC or parking charges, may have some flexibility — it's worth asking, especially during launch offers.
Yes, always — a verbal estimate isn't something you can hold the builder to later.
No, loan processing fees are charged separately by your bank, not included in the builder's cost sheet.
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