There are a few costs which you will have to pay apart from the outright price of the flat. They usually include -Stamp duty –it is the tax levied for processing the legal documents which determine the transfer of the assets. -Registration- The cost of legally registering the property -Civic amenities- These include the electrification charges (EEC) and the cost of purchasing the firefighting equipment for the society (FFEC) -Maintenance charges- this is the cost incurred by the society for the upkeep of the amenities and the residence in general. It may be charged lump-sum for a specific period, at the time of purchase or incurred on a monthly basis. -Parking charges- This is the cost of the parking space which will be utilised by the buyer[M1]  - Club membership- This includes the cost of membership which the residents will need in order to avail the amenities within the residence.[M2]  In case the property is still under construction, the buyer will have to pay GST. In case of flats costing lower than 45 lakhs, it is 1 % and 5 % if higher than 45 lakhs.