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Real numbers for real homes.

Cost data, material guides, and finance checklists for anyone building a home in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana. No sponsored content, no contractor kickbacks — just what 500+ homes taught us.

10 articles
Cost Guides · 9 min

Construction Cost Per Sqft in Kakinada 2026: Real Numbers, Not Rumors

What it actually costs to build a home in Kakinada, Rajahmundry, and coastal Andhra in 2026. Line-item breakdown, Basic vs Standard vs Premium, hidden costs to watch for.

Materials · 8 min

Fe500D vs Fe550 TMT Steel: Which Should You Use for Your AP/TG Home?

Fe500D or Fe550 TMT for coastal Andhra and Telangana homes? Ductility, corrosion resistance, cost per tonne, brand comparison, and the substitution trick contractors don't tell you.

Site Prep · 8 min

Borewell Cost & Drilling Process for AP/TG Homes (2026)

Per-foot borewell drilling rates in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, casing pipe options, motor selection, ground-water depth by district, and permission rules for residential plots.

Design · 9 min

Vaastu Tips for AP/TG Homes: What Actually Matters (and What Doesn't)

The 8 Vaastu principles worth respecting in a modern Andhra/Telangana home, the 5 that are contractor superstition, and how to plan for both without inflating cost by ₹2-3 lakhs.

Decisions · 10 min

Apartment vs Independent House in AP/TG: The Real 20-Year Cost Comparison

Which is actually cheaper long-term — an apartment or an independent house in Vizag, Vijayawada, or Hyderabad? Purchase price, maintenance, appreciation, rental income, and 20-year total-cost-of-ownership breakdown.

Design · 8 min

Plot-Facing Direction Guide for AP/TG Homes (2026): Vaastu + Practical

How to pick a plot-facing direction in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana — the Vaastu ranking that actually matches sunlight and airflow, and when to override it for a wider road or better plot shape.

Cost Guides · 9 min

Construction Cost Per Sqft in Vijayawada 2026: Real Numbers, VMC Approvals, Amaravati Effect

What it actually costs to build a home in Vijayawada in 2026. Per-sqft rates, VMC approval process, Amaravati-belt plot premium, and the material supply chain that keeps rates competitive.

Cost Guides · 10 min

Construction Cost Per Sqft in Vizag 2026: GVMC Approvals, Cyclone Premium, Real Numbers

Building in Visakhapatnam in 2026 — per-sqft rates, GVMC approval process, the coastal climate premium worth budgeting, and where Vizag Steel proximity helps.

Cost Guides · 10 min

Construction Cost Per Sqft in Hyderabad 2026: GHMC + HMDA, ORR-Belt Premium, Real Numbers

Building in Hyderabad in 2026 — per-sqft rates by locality, GHMC + HMDA dual-approval process, ORR-belt premium, and how the FSI ceiling changes the math.

Finance · 10 min

Home Loan Documents Checklist for AP/TG (2026): Every Paper You Need

Complete home loan document list for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in 2026. Income proof for salaried, self-employed, farmers. Property papers, Dharani/RoR, common rejection reasons, sanction timelines.