Key Factors Influencing the Maintenance Charges of Flats/Apartments in Thrissur

Posted onMar 17, 2025

If you’re someone who is considering purchasing a flat following the real estate market trends in Thrissur,  there are a number of things that you should keep in mind. You need to do some research and decide on the ideal location for you, which builder to buy from, and the cost. Now the cost includes many things apart from the sale value of the flat; registration fees, stamp duty, cost of interiors, and then the maintenance charges which you have to pay every month.

What are Maintenance Charges of an Apartment?

Maintenance charges are levied by the flat owners’ association from each resident every month. This money is used to pay for services and facilities enjoyed by all residents of a building. The total cost is estimated and divided by the number of apartments, and that is how the monthly charges for each flat owner are derived.

What Expenses are Considered to Fix Maintenance Charges?

Use of Common Facilities and Amenities

This includes a lot of things you normally use in an apartment that make life comfortable and better, like:

• High-speed elevators 
• Inverters or generators as power backup when there’s a power failure
• Centralized garbage collection and disposal facilities
• Lighting in common areas like parking, lobbies, entrance, garden/lawn
• Cost of installing and maintaining CCTV cameras, biometric systems
• Cost of installing and maintaining gym equipment
• Swimming pool maintenance
• Cleaning and maintenance of all common areas - stairways, lobbies, gardens
• Water charges
• Tax on property owned
• Repair and maintenance work in common areas with regard to electric fixtures, masonry, etc.

Payment of Wages and Salaries

• Wages for housekeeping, cleaning and maintenance staff
• Salary for security guards
• Charges payable to the corporation for waste collection
•  Charges paid to technicians for repairs in common areas
• Wages for gardeners, swimming pool maintenance and gym maintenance staff if any
• Salaries paid to gym and swimming instructors
• Salary or honorarium paid to the society or association manager
• Fees paid to auditors

If you read about seasonal maintenance tips for homeowners in Thrissur, you can see that the cost of maintenance can vary from season to season.

Factors Impacting the Various Expenses

Many factors decide what are the charges that will be levied for each facility or staff. 

Location

The location is one of the important factors. In bigger metro cities, the wages paid to cleaning and maintenance staff and security guards are likely to be higher, though not always. In this way, each city has a prevailing rate of wages, and the building staff is also paid accordingly.

Number and Quality of Amenities

The number of amenities provided also impacts the overall maintenance charge, as all of these have to be maintained in good working condition. If there are just basic amenities, obviously, the maintenance charges will be low; however, many lifestyle apartments now have several amenities including daycare for children, pet care, salon, sauna, and so on. All these push up the cost of maintenance.

Again, the quality of these amenities is a big deciding factor. Let’s take a gym, for example. If the gym in your apartment building is a small one with just a couple of treadmills and some weights, not much money has been invested in it; but if it has a wide range of equipment, including rowers, bench press, multigym, weights, kettlebells, etc., is large enough for about a dozen people to work out at the same time etc., it means considerable investment has happened in it, and it is likely to cost more to maintain as well.

Similarly, the number of elevators and their size, how posh the entrance lobby and reception areas are, and other factors can impact the maintenance charges.

Conclusion 

While it’s true that you have to pay maintenance charges every month when you live in a flat, the amount you spend is likely to be much less than if you had to employ a security guard, cleaning staff, gardener etc., and if you had to install those amenities in your home.

Varma Homes is a highly reputed builder in Thrissur, bringing you premium 2 and 3 BHK with unbeatable amenities but at a highly affordable price tag. Our projects are RERA-approved, so you can expect a smooth purchase experience.

Also read: Apartment maintenance: essential guide for new flat owners in Thrissur, 

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FAQ

What factors influence the maintenance charges of apartments in Thrissur?

The maintenance charges depend on several factors, including the location of the apartment, the number and quality of amenities provided, wages for staff, utility costs, and repair expenses. Premium apartments with extensive facilities like swimming pools, gyms, and high-end security systems generally have higher maintenance fees.

How are maintenance charges calculated for each flat owner?

Maintenance charges are determined by the apartment owners' association based on the total cost of maintaining common areas and facilities. This cost is then divided among all flat owners, typically based on the size of the flat or an equal share among all units.

Are maintenance charges different for 2 BHK and 3 BHK flats in the same building?

Yes, in many cases, maintenance charges vary based on the size of the flat. Larger flats, like 3 BHK units, may have higher maintenance fees compared to 2 BHK flats, as the charges are often calculated based on square footage. However, some societies may follow an equal distribution model.