Decoding the Carpet Area

Have you ever wondered why an apartment of 2000 sq ft. sometimes looks bigger than a 2500 sq ft?  It is because there is a lot of confusion regarding the terminologies of Carpet Area, Built up Area and Super Built up area. This article will give you clarity regarding these terminologies.

First we talk about the Carpet Area. It is the space in the property where you can spread carpet. It includes net usable spaces like kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living room etc and internal partition walls (However, some architects may argue calculating of internal partition walls in Carpet Area). It excludes spaces like balconies, external walls, service shafts, open terrace area, lift, lift lobby, clubhouse etc.

Next term we hear in this context is the Built Up Area. This includes carpet area explained above, external walls, balconies and service shafts. It excludes open terrace areas lift, lift lobby, staircase, club house and similar structures.

Finally the Super Built up area. A builder constructs common areas like club house, lift lobby, staircase and other amenities which all the residents of the complex use. In Super Built up area he adds the area of these common amenities to all apartments on pro rata basis. It is the built up area plus proportionate share of common areas such as lobbies, staircases, lift shafts, club house, air ducts etc. It does not include open areas such as gardens, parks, play areas etc.

Loading is a commonly used term by real estate agents and builders. It is the difference between Super Built Up Area and Carpet Area.

In some states, builders sell units according to super built up area and in others according to carpet area. However, as per RERA it is now mandatory to mention the carpet area in all documents like brouchers, payment plans, price list, layout plans and in any other relevant communication with a prospective buyer.

 

 

 

 

 

Raunaq Singh Arora

Ace Consulting

You may connect with me at
raunaq@aceconsulting.co.in