Apartment Service Charge Calculator (Bangladesh)
Average apartment service charges in Dhaka range between ৳3,500 and ৳7,500 per month depending on amenities. Total building expenses—security staff, elevator maintenance, common electricity, water pump power, cleaning, and reserve funds—are aggregated and divided among unit owners either equally or per square foot.
1. Building Profile & Units
2. Monthly Building Expenses (BDT ৳)
How to Fairly Determine Apartment Service Charges
Method 1: Equal Split
Every flat pays the exact same monthly fee. Since security, common elevators, and lighting benefit all households equally, this is the most dispute-free method for typical buildings.
Method 2: Proportional by Sqft
Charges are apportioned by unit size (e.g. ৳3.50 per square foot). Essential in complexes with high variance between modest 2-bedroom units and expansive penthouses.
Essential Components to Include in Building Budget:
Frequently Asked Questions
Should service charges be split equally or by square footage?
If apartment unit sizes are comparable (e.g., 1,300–1,500 sqft), an equal split is the simplest and most transparent. If floor areas vary substantially (e.g. 1,000 sqft vs 2,500 sqft duplexes), proportional square-footage splitting is fairer.
How much should be budgeted for the emergency reserve fund?
Industry best practice in Dhaka suggests budgeting 10% to 15% of total monthly collections into an emergency reserve fund for water pump failures, elevator motor rewiring, or periodic exterior repainting.
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