Some builders may add half the actual area of a terrace or dry areas while calculating the total carpet area. Read this before investing in your dream home.


Flats are generally priced on the basis of the area. However, the actual usable area of the flat may differ from the one you are charged for, or, the saleable area. The difference between the useable and saleable areas is a result of the space included in the calculation. Some of the commonly used area calculations are:

CARPET AREA

This is the net usable area measured wall to wall, from the inner faces of walls. Simply put, it is the area in a flat which can be covered by carpeting. Some builders may add half the actual area of a terrace or dry areas while calculating the total carpet area. Others may treat these spaces like internal rooms and consider the entire area.



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