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Construction costs, EMI plans, rental income projections, loan comparison, Vastu tips, downloadable report โ€” all in one place. Built for Indian homeowners.

Live cost calculator
Rental income analysis
Multi-bank EMI comparison
Downloadable PDF report
Construction timeline
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Total cost estimate
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Monthly EMI
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Potential monthly rent
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Rental yield (annual)
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All-in cost/sq ft
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City & Location
Mathura, UP
Custom land rate (โ‚น per sq yard)
Override for your specific area
โ‚น7,000
โ‚น500โ‚น1.5L/yd
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Land & Plot Size
Plot area (sq ft)
Enter your plot size
1,500 sq ft
300 sqft20,000 sqft
Sq Yards
167 sq yd
Acres
0.034
Sq Meters
139 mยฒ
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Floors & Structure
G+2
Building preview
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BHK & Room Config
3 BHK
Number of Bedrooms
3 BHK
1 BHK8 BHK
Bathrooms
1
2
3
4+
Parking
None
Covered
Basement
Balcony
1
2
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Construction Quality
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Budget
โ‚น900โ€“1,300
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Economy
โ‚น1,300โ€“1,700
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Standard
โ‚น1,700โ€“2,200
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Premium
โ‚น2,200โ€“3,000
Fine-tune construction rate (โ‚น/sq ft)
โ‚น1,700
โ‚น800 (budget)โ‚น5,000 (ultra luxury)
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Finishing & Interiors
Interior finishing level
Mid-range
Basic
Mid-range
High-end
Luxury
Flooring type
Vitrified
Marble
Vitrified
Ceramic
Wood
Granite
Window type
uPVC
Aluminum
uPVC
Wooden
Steel
Door quality
Solid wood
Flush
Solid wood
Panel
Designer
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Add-ons & Features
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Hidden & Site Costs
GST on materials
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18% on cement, steel etc. (already in your โ‚น/sqft rate)
Architect fees
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3โ€“5% of construction cost
Stamp duty + reg.
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~6โ€“8% of land value
Contingency (10%)
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Unexpected cost buffer
Total estimated project cost
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Range: โ‚น0 โ€“ โ‚น0
Land
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Construction
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Finishing
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Add-ons
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Cost Breakdown
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EMI Calculator
Loan coverage
80%
10%90%
Interest rate (p.a.)
8.50%
5%18%
Loan tenure
20 yrs
5 yrs30 yrs
Monthly EMI
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Principal
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Total interest
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Rental Potential
Monthly Rent
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Annual Yield
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๐Ÿ’ก Full rental analysis with projections available in the Rental Income tab.
Projected Monthly Rental Income
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0% gross annual yield on total investment
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Rental Configuration
Rental strategy
How do you plan to rent your property?
Rent entire home
Upper floors only
PG / Hostel
Commercial + Residential
Short-term / Airbnb
Rentable area (sq ft)
1,200 sq ft
20010,000 sqft
Expected rent (โ‚น per sq ft per month)
โ‚น18/sqft
โ‚น5โ‚น200
Occupancy rate
Assume some months vacant
90%
50%100%
Annual rent appreciation
5%
0%15% / yr
Number of rental units
1 unit
1 unit10 units
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Rental Scenarios
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Rental Expenses & Deductions
Property maintenance / year
โ‚น30,000
โ‚น10Kโ‚น5L
Property tax / year
โ‚น15,000
โ‚น2Kโ‚น2L
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Key Rental Metrics
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Monthly Rental Income
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Annual Rental Income
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Gross Annual Yield
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Net Annual Yield (after expenses)
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Break-even / ROI Period
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EMI Coverage from rent
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10-Year Rental Projection
๐Ÿ’ก Tax tip: Rental income from property is taxed under "Income from House Property" with a standard 30% deduction on NAV. Home loan interest is also fully deductible. Consult a CA for optimal tax planning.
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City Rental Benchmark
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Multi-Bank EMI Comparison
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Amortisation Summary
Year-by-Year Amortisation
Principal
Interest
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Smart Loan Tips
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Construction Timeline & Phases
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Monsoon warning: Juneโ€“September slows construction by 20โ€“30%. Plan your start date in Octoberโ€“November for smooth progress. Avoid casting slabs during heavy rain.
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Cost disbursement tip: Release funds in stages matching construction milestones. Never pay more than 20โ€“30% upfront to any contractor. Retain 5โ€“10% until handover.
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Vastu Shastra Guidelines
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Main entrance โ€” North or East
The main door should ideally face North or East to attract positive energy and prosperity. Avoid South-facing main doors.
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Kitchen โ€” South-East corner (Agni)
The fire element is strongest in the SE corner. Cook facing East for health and happiness. Avoid kitchen in North-East.
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Master bedroom โ€” South-West
South-West is the zone of stability and strength. Sleep with head pointing South or East. Never sleep with feet facing South.
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Pooja room โ€” North-East (Ishaan)
The most sacred corner. Keep it clean, airy, and clutter-free. Use yellow or white for walls. Never place heavy objects here.
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Bathrooms โ€” North-West or West
Best in NW. Avoid NE and SW bathrooms. Toilet seat should face North or South, never East (inauspicious) or West.
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Water โ€” North-East underground, SW overhead
Underground sump in NE, overhead tank in SW or South at the highest point. Never place tanks in the center (Brahmasthan).
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Garden โ€” North or East sides
Keep open spaces, garden, and greenery on North and East. Avoid tall trees blocking North or East sunlight.
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Staircase โ€” South or West, clockwise
Stairs going clockwise. South or West placement preferred. Never in the center of the house (Brahmasthan).
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Store / utility โ€” North-West
Storage rooms, utility areas, and servant quarters do best in the North-West. Keep this area clutter-controlled.
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Electrical & fire โ€” South-East
Electrical panels, generators, UPS, and inverters belong in the South-East (fire zone). Avoid NE for any electrical equipment.
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More windows on North & East
Maximum openings on North and East for natural light and positive energy. South and West walls should have fewer, smaller windows.
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Color recommendations by room
Living room: yellow/white. Master bed: blue/green. Pooja: yellow/white. Kitchen: orange/red. Avoid black in bedrooms.
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Complete Home-Building Checklist
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City-wise Cost Comparison

Based on your current plot size (1,500 sq ft) and quality level, here's how costs vary across major Indian cities:

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Construction Quality Comparison
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Floor Configuration Comparison
Material Quantity Estimator
Know exactly what to buy.
Quantities are calculated based on your selected plot size, floors, and construction rate. Use these to negotiate with suppliers and avoid over/under-purchasing.
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Structural Materials
Based on your floor selection
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Finishing Materials
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Electrical & Plumbing
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Material Cost Summary
Total material cost
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~55โ€“60% of construction cost
Market rate adjusters
Cement price (โ‚น/bag 50kg)
โ‚น380
โ‚น280โ‚น600
Steel price (โ‚น/kg TMT)
โ‚น72
โ‚น50โ‚น120
Brick price (โ‚น per 1000)
โ‚น8,000
โ‚น4Kโ‚น18K
Sand price (โ‚น/cubic ft)
โ‚น45
โ‚น20โ‚น120
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Buying tip: Order cement in bulk (200+ bags) for a 5โ€“8% discount. Buy steel directly from dealer with ISI certification, not through contractor.
Return On Investment Analysis
Is your investment worth it?
See how your home compares to alternative investments โ€” FD, mutual funds, rental yield, and capital appreciation โ€” all in one place.
Your investment
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Rental yield
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10-yr value (est.)
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ROI Assumptions
Property appreciation (% / yr)
7%
1%20%
FD / debt returns (% / yr)
7%
4%12%
Mutual fund returns (% / yr)
12%
6%20%
Gold returns (% / yr)
8%
3%15%
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10-Year Wealth Comparison

If you invested the same amount (total project cost) in different asset classes vs building this house:

โš ๏ธ Property values include rental income reinvested. MF/FD figures are pre-tax. Real estate also has lower liquidity. This is for educational purposes only โ€” consult a financial advisor.
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Year-by-Year Projection
Year Property value Cum. rent income Total RE return FD value MF value
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Investment Scorecard
Self-use vs. rent break-even
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Key insight: Real estate's true advantage is leverage โ€” you borrow 80% at ~8.5% but earn appreciation on 100% of the asset value. No other asset class allows this safely.
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Emotional ROI: Owning your home provides stability, rent-free living (โ‚นโ€” saved over 10 yrs), and a legacy asset that cannot be quantified purely financially.