This post is aimed at explaining some important terms that are frequently used to define the space in a flat or an apartment. If you are looking for a 2 BHK flats for sale in Pune and do not know what carpet area, usable area, super builtup area is, then this post will help you comprehend the jargon.
Please note that area is calculated by the formula ‘Length × Breadth’
What is Carpet Area?
This area is your actual living space. It is calculated by adding the area of all the rooms in your home. This calculation includes area of bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, balconies, corridors within the house, and bathroom. The carpet area has a permanent roof on it.
What is Saleable Area?
Also known as, ‘usable area’ or ‘superbuiltup area’, saleable area is the area that comprises carpet area and common areas.
For example:
Superbuiltup Area = Carpet Area + Terrace Area + Parking Space + Common Corridors + Lift space + Club House + Gardens + Play Area
This proves that more the amenities, higher the saleable area.
It is important to note that a bigger saleable area does not mean a bigger carpet area. To frame this more clearly, if your saleable area is high, it does not mean that your living space in your apartment will be higher too. It simply means that the space occupied by your home and the common areas will be proportionately larger. What you need to find out is the carpet area. This will give you a better understanding of your living space. Builders and construction companies, all have their own methods of calculating saleable area. It is important as a buyer to not only understand these terms and calculation methods but also to ask questions. It is important for a builder or a sales representative to clearly explain what they are charging you for, and the meaning of the terms used. Transparency is the key. Knowledge about these terms will help you get a realistic idea of what the builder is planning in terms of common amenities as well.
Please note that area is calculated by the formula ‘Length × Breadth’
What is Carpet Area?
This area is your actual living space. It is calculated by adding the area of all the rooms in your home. This calculation includes area of bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, balconies, corridors within the house, and bathroom. The carpet area has a permanent roof on it.
What is Saleable Area?
Also known as, ‘usable area’ or ‘superbuiltup area’, saleable area is the area that comprises carpet area and common areas.
For example:
Superbuiltup Area = Carpet Area + Terrace Area + Parking Space + Common Corridors + Lift space + Club House + Gardens + Play Area
This proves that more the amenities, higher the saleable area.
It is important to note that a bigger saleable area does not mean a bigger carpet area. To frame this more clearly, if your saleable area is high, it does not mean that your living space in your apartment will be higher too. It simply means that the space occupied by your home and the common areas will be proportionately larger. What you need to find out is the carpet area. This will give you a better understanding of your living space. Builders and construction companies, all have their own methods of calculating saleable area. It is important as a buyer to not only understand these terms and calculation methods but also to ask questions. It is important for a builder or a sales representative to clearly explain what they are charging you for, and the meaning of the terms used. Transparency is the key. Knowledge about these terms will help you get a realistic idea of what the builder is planning in terms of common amenities as well.
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