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🏠 A Simple Guide Every Homebuyer Should Know: Carpet Area vs Built-up Area vs Super Built-up Area

Many homebuyers get confused when builders advertise a 1,200 sq. ft. flat, but after possession, the actual usable space feels much smaller.

The reason is simple: Carpet Area, Built-up Area, and Super Built-up Area are three different measurements.

✅ Carpet Area – The actual usable space inside your flat (living room, bedrooms, kitchen, bathrooms).

✅ Built-up Area – Carpet Area + balconies, utility areas, and wall thickness.

✅ Super Built-up Area – Built-up Area + proportionate share of common amenities like lifts, lobby, staircase, clubhouse, and corridors. This is also called the saleable area.

📌 Before buying a property, always ask these three questions:
1️⃣ What is the Carpet Area?
2️⃣ What is the Built-up Area?
3️⃣ What is the Super Built-up Area?

Understanding these terms can help you make an informed decision and avoid unpleasant surprises after possession.

💡 Remember: You live in the Carpet Area, but you often pay based on the Super Built-up Area.

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