It is normal for property buyers to feel uncertain about the exact space they are purchasing in a real estate deal. However, the RERA Carpet Act, under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, provides a standardized metric to ensure transparency. This regulation aims to demystify property measurements, offering a clear and uniform standard for buyers and sellers alike.

In this guide, we will delve deep into the essence of the RERA Carpet Area, exploring its definition and how it is measured. Understanding this term is crucial for making informed decisions, whether you’re buying your first home or investing in multiple properties. It sheds light on the actual usable space within a property, beyond mere superficial measurements.

By the end of this comprehensive discussion, you’ll be well-equipped with the knowledge needed to evaluate properties more accurately. The insights provided here will empower your real estate decisions, ensuring that you are both confident and informed in the market.

What is the RERA Carpet Area?

The revolutionary RERA, or the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, has introduced a standard way to measure the size of a property. Moreover, it is a standard ruler for real estate.

When people buy a home, they come across three main terms:

RERA Carpet Area: This denotes the actual usable floor area of your home. Consequently, it is the space you can walk, like the living room, bedrooms, and kitchen.

RERA Built-up Area: This term refers to the carpet area plus the thickness of the walls.

RERA Super Built-up Area: This refers to the total area. Also, it includes the carpet area, walls, and corridors of the property.

RERA Carpet Area therefore presents a transparent picture of the space you’ll use. Moreover, it helps you compare different properties and make a more informed decision. Further, for measuring the carpet area you can use online calculators to easily estimate the carpet area of a property. These tools consider various factors and give accurate calculations.

Therefore, the carpet area refers to the total usable floor area of an apartment. However, it excludes the area covered by external walls, service shafts, balcony or verandah areas, and open terrace areas.

What is The Importance of RERA Carpet Area

There is significant importance of RERA carpet area for homebuyers and property buyers for investors. Here is a brief overview:

• Accuracy in carpet area calculation: RERA has brought in honesty as its implementation has made it mandatory for complete disclosure of carpet area. Therefore, homebuyers now know the exact usable area they will be getting.
• Fairness: RERA brings in a fair deal, so a homebuyer will have to pay for the saleable area as per RERA. Moreover, the property seller has to offer accurate details of the carpet area and super built-up area. This allows buyers to have an exact estimate of the property value.
• Space Utilisation: Transparent deals ensure that buyers can have a clear understanding of usable space within a residential unit. Also, they can decide whether it goes with their requirements and lifestyle preferences.
• Transparency: Homebuyers are at peace as RERA regulations mandate developers to disclose the carpet area and other vital details about their residential projects.
• Standardized Carpet Area Calculation:

RERA has given a standard tool for the measurement of carpet area on which real estate developers can sell properties. Therefore, it has measured property space as a standard across the nation and has significantly reduced any discrepancies across various builders. Thus it has helped buyers compare two properties in a better way. Moreover, it also prevents buyers from paying unnecessary charges for balconies and common areas.

Hence, RERA is an important tool for property buyers to get the best deal on property. Moreover, it also assures safety from financial, physical, and emotional harm during the buying process. Now, property buyers can demand factual data on the properties’ ongoing process, timeline, and actual pricing, to make comparisons between real estate projects and make the best purchase decision..

Difference Between RERA Carpet and Usable Carpet Area

In simple words, the main difference between the RERA Carpet area and the carpet area is as follows:

Under RERA, the usable area includes the thickness of the internal walls.

Before RERA implementation, the carpet area also included a balcony, verandas, and a terrace.

Moreover, the carpet area holds particular significance because it directly reflects the usable space for the occupants. Therefore, providing a clear understanding of the livable area.

Thus helping buyers assess the value and functionality of a property accurately. Also, buyers and sellers must be well-informed about how to measure and calculate carpet area.

Let’s understand all three area types further including their importance and the calculation method.

What is carpet area?

In broad terms, carpet area refers to the actual usable space within a property, however, excluding the thickness of walls. Also, it represents the area on which one can place a carpet. Therefore, this measurement provides a realistic estimate of the space available for living or working purposes. Further, calculating the carpet area involves measuring the internal dimensions of a property.

How to calculate carpet area?

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to measure carpet area:

First, you have to measure the length and width of each room: Let’s consider for example a bedroom with a length of 12 feet and a width of 10 feet.

Then multiply the length and width of each room: The bedroom’s area would be 12 feet x 10 feet = 120 square feet.

Now just sum up the areas of all rooms: Also, if there are three rooms with areas of 120 square feet, 150 square feet, and 80 square feet, respectively, the total carpet area would be 120 + 150 + 80 = 350 square feet.

Also, apart from the bedrooms, common areas like the living room are included when measuring the carpet area.

Importance of carpet area

Here are the key points showing the importance of carpet area:

Accurate Assessment of Usable Space: The carpet area offers a realistic estimate of the actual living or working space available to occupants. However, it excludes the thickness of walls and gives a clear understanding of usable space.

Transparency in Pricing: The carpet area determines the value and pricing of a property and it serves as a fair basis for pricing negotiations.

Evaluation of Efficiency and Functionality: A carpet area helps assess the functionality of a property. Therefore, property buyers can determine the layout, room sizes, and storage space available within the carpet area.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance: The accurate representation of carpet areas helps ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Investment Potential: Most importantly, the carpet area is important for investors who are looking to rent or lease out a property. Also, the usable space directly impacts rental returns and tenant preferences.

Difference between carpet area, built-up area, and super built-up area

If you are a future property buyer then you must know the difference between carpet area, built-up area, and super built-up area.

Key distinctions :

Carpet Area: Carpet area refers to the actual usable space within a property. It however excludes the thickness of walls and includes rooms, kitchen, bathrooms, and other areas within the apartment. Therefore, the carpet area provides the most accurate estimate of the available areas for living or working spaces.

Built-Up Area: Built-up area refers to the carpet area along with the thickness of walls. Moreover, it covers all interior spaces within the property. This includes rooms, corridors, walls, balconies, and other areas. Therefore, providing a comprehensive understanding of the actual enclosed space.

Super Built-Up Area: Super built-up area refers to areas beyond the built-up area. Also, it includes common spaces, amenities, and shared facilities. Therefore, it represents the total area a buyer is paying for. This includes their share of the common spaces.

Conclusion

This comprehensive guide must have given you much-needed information to help you to make informed real estate decisions. You now must have a good understanding of the nuances of carpet area, built-up area, and super built-up area. Moreover, these measurements have a direct impact on the usable space, pricing, and overall value of a property.

Hence, whether you’re a property buyer or a seller, information is power. Therefore, if you have any queries on real estate investment, contact Ridhi Sidhi Real Estate Builder and Developers today. 

Additionally, Our experienced team is ever ready to guide you through the complexities of the market and help you find your dream property in Guwahati. Contact us at +91 88227-97071.