The headline numbers for ACE Arte are an indicative pre-launch rate of ₹16,995 per sq. ft. plus other charges, and an indicative launch rate of ₹21,995 per sq. ft. plus other charges. Here is what that actually means in rupees, and what the phrase "plus other charges" is hiding.
What the differential is worth
| Size | Pre-launch @ ₹16,995 | Launch @ ₹21,995 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,900 sq.ft (3 BHK) | ₹3.23 Cr | ₹4.18 Cr | ₹95 Lakh |
| 2,600 sq.ft (4 BHK) | ₹4.42 Cr | ₹5.72 Cr | ₹1.30 Cr |
| 4,400 sq.ft (4.5 BHK) | ₹7.48 Cr | ₹9.68 Cr | ₹2.20 Cr |
The gap is ₹5,000 per sq. ft., about 29%.
How to read that gap honestly
The launch rate is the developer's stated intended pricing. It is not a valuation, not a guarantee, and not money you have made. What the pre-launch rate actually buys you is early entry in exchange for taking on risk the later buyer will not carry: the project is not yet RERA registered, the sanctioned plan is not final, and terms can change at launch.
That trade can be perfectly reasonable for a buyer who understands it. It becomes a bad trade when it is presented — or accepted — as a discount already banked.
What sits outside the base rate
| Component | What it is |
|---|---|
| Base selling price (BSP) | The headline rate per sq. ft. |
| PLC | Preferential location charge — park facing, corner, higher floor |
| Car parking | Covered or basement, often charged per bay |
| Club membership | One-time, sometimes plus annual |
| IFMS | Interest-free maintenance security, refundable deposit |
| Power backup | Charged per KVA of sanctioned load |
| GST | As applicable on under-construction property |
| Stamp duty & registration | Paid to the state at registry, not to the builder |
How to read a cost sheet
Ask for the all-inclusive figure, not the BSP. Then divide that figure by the carpet area — not the super area — to get your real cost per usable square foot. That single calculation makes two projects comparable in a way that brochures never do.
At pre-launch stage this matters doubly, because the ₹16,995 figure is a base rate only. The sizes quoted — 1,900, 2,600 and 4,400 sq. ft. — are tentative and are not yet RERA carpet areas.
Payment plans change the effective price
A construction-linked plan spreads risk but usually carries a higher headline rate. A down payment plan lowers the rate but concentrates your exposure early. A possession-linked plan reduces risk further and is priced accordingly. None of these is objectively best — it depends on whether you are funding from savings, a loan, or the sale of an existing property.
The questions worth asking
- What is the all-inclusive cost for this specific unit?
- Which band is currently open, and how many units are left in it?
- Is the quoted rate on carpet or super area?
- What is escalating, and is there a price protection clause?
- What is the penalty clause if possession is delayed?
EOI amounts
EOI is ₹10 lakh for 1,900 sq.ft, ₹15 lakh for 2,600 sq.ft and ₹20 lakh for 4,400 sq.ft. An EOI is not a booking and confers no right over a unit. Get the refund terms and timeline in writing before paying, and pay only by traceable banking channel.
Get the live cost sheet
We send the current ACE Arte pre-launch price list with the full charge break-up and EOI terms — no hidden components.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of a 3 BHK at ACE Arte?
At the indicative pre-launch rate of ₹16,995/sq.ft, the 1,900 sq.ft three-bedroom works out to roughly ₹3.23 Cr as base cost, excluding other charges, GST, stamp duty and registration.
Does the quoted price include GST and registry?
Typically no. GST applies on under-construction property, and stamp duty plus registration is paid separately to the state government.