Ongoing Financial Responsibility
Land holding costs are the recurring expenses you must pay to maintain ownership and basic care of a property, even if it’s not in active use. These are essential to protect the asset and meet legal obligations.
- Begin from the date of land purchase
- Apply to both vacant and developed plots
- Important for budgeting during non-revenue periods
Core Cost Categories
These expenses ensure the land remains secure, insurable, and in good condition. Neglecting them may lead to damage or legal issues.
- Insurance: one to two lakh per year for fire, theft, or liability coverage
- Security: one to three lakh per year for guards, CCTV, fencing, or watchmen
- Upkeep: one to two lakh per year for cleaning, weed control, drainage, and repairs
- Taxes: property tax of one to two percent of land value
- Utilities: minimal, unless land has active power or water supply
Total Annual Estimate
For an industrial land parcel valued at three crore, the total land holding cost typically falls within a predictable range.
- Expected yearly cost: five lakh to eight lakh
- Higher in cities, lower in rural zones
- Should be included in investment forecasts