₹25 lakh flat in ₹100-crore DLF Camellias? Gurgaon agent explains how to do it legally

The DLF Camellias in Gurugram is known for its luxury apartments that cost crores of rupees. However, the same premium residential project also has Economically Weaker Section (EWS) flats, which are meant to provide affordable housing to eligible families.

These flats have attracted attention because of their relatively low prices, rental potential and location on Golf Course Road. While some buyers see them as an affordable way to invest in a premium location, others question how these properties are bought, sold and used.

What Are EWS Flats In Premium Projects?

EWS flats are intended to provide housing for economically weaker sections of society. Developers may be required to provide affordable housing units under applicable government policies and project-specific rules.


In the post, the person explains the contrast between luxury apartments and affordable housing in the same location, saying, “If a Camellias apartment is ₹100 Cr, this one is at 99.75% off.”

Why Are Buyers Interested In These Flats?

According to the post, some EWS flats are being bought by investors who want to benefit from the premium address without paying the price of a luxury apartment.

The post further states that certain buyers purchase multiple units, sometimes three, four or five at a time, hoping to earn rental income or benefit from rising property values.

The location is another factor driving interest. Golf Course Road is a prominent commercial and residential area in Gurugram, attracting professionals who want to live close to their workplaces.

How Much Rental Income Can These Flats Generate?

The post claims that EWS flats in the area that are already ready for occupation can fetch monthly rents of more than ₹20,000.

Based on the figures mentioned, a flat valued at ₹25 lakh and rented out for ₹20,000 per month could generate the following returns:

- Monthly rental income: ₹20,000

- Annual rental income: ₹2.4 lakh

- Property value: ₹25 lakh

- Gross annual rental yield: 9.6%

Who Is Renting These Flats?

The potential tenant base includes cabin crew members and young professionals who have recently started working in the area.

It is also mentioned that some owners purchase these flats for their domestic workers and drivers.

Who Is Eligible For EWS Flats?

“EWS flats are meant for families earning less than ₹1.8 lakh a year, and every developer has to build them in a project like this.”

How Are These Flats Being Sold?

“Now see what happens. Some allottees take money upfront from a buyer, a file gets made for that unit, and everybody just waits for the building to come up and the appreciation to come. By then the flat is being quoted at ₹25 lakh.”

A Premium Address Or Affordable Housing?

As the post puts it, “Every premium project in Gurugram has these units, and every time one changes hands at ₹25 lakh, half the people call it a scam and the other half call it the best deal in the city.”

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