What is Carpet Area? Know Before You Buy a Home!
Thinking of buying a home? Understanding Carpet Area is essential to making an informed property purchase. Many homebuyers get confused by terms like Carpet Area, Built-Up Area, and Super Built-Up Area, but knowing the difference can help you determine the actual livable space inside your home.
What is Carpet Area?
Carpet Area refers to the actual usable space within a home, where you can place furniture and move around freely. It excludes the thickness of walls, balconies, and common areas such as staircases and lobbies. Essentially, it is the space where you will be living, making it the most important measurement to consider when evaluating a property.
What’s Included & Excluded in Carpet Area?
✅ Included:
- Bedrooms
- Living room
- Kitchen
- Bathrooms
- Internal staircases (if any within the apartment)
❌ Excluded:
- External walls
- Balconies
- Common areas like staircases, lobbies, and lifts
- Parking spaces
Why is Carpet Area Important?
- Accurate Property Valuation: Since Carpet Area represents the actual usable space, it helps determine if you are getting the right value for your investment.
- Transparent Pricing: Builders often advertise properties based on Super Built-Up Area, which includes shared spaces. Knowing the Carpet Area ensures you understand what you are actually paying for.
- Cost Calculations: Since the price per square foot is calculated on total area, knowing the Carpet Area helps estimate the actual livable space’s cost.
RERA Rules on Carpet Area
Under RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority) regulations, builders are required to disclose the Carpet Area of a property to buyers. This ensures transparency and prevents misleading advertisements that use Super Built-Up Area to make properties seem larger than they are.
Pro Tip for Homebuyers
Always ask for the Carpet Area before finalizing a property deal. This will help you compare properties accurately and avoid confusion regarding pricing and space.
Have Questions? Let’s Discuss!
If you have any doubts about Carpet Area or other property measurements, drop your questions in the comments below. What confuses you the most about real estate terms? Let’s talk!
