Rent & escalation
Total lease outgo with annual increases
Worked example
Using the default values, rent & escalation gives a total outgo over the lease of ₹11,34,900.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting rent | ₹30,000 / mo |
| Final rent | ₹34,729 / mo |
| Lease length | 36 months |
| Average monthly | ₹31,525 |
| Total rent paid | ₹11,34,900 |
| Security deposit | ₹90,000 |
| Rent plus deposit blocked | ₹12,24,900 |
What you need
- Monthly rent
- Escalation each year
- Lease term
- Deposit
- Maintenance on top
Questions
What escalation is normal?
Residential leases in India commonly escalate 5–10% a year, commercial leases 5% annually or 15% every three years. Longer commercial leases often use the three-yearly step instead.