- RERA strictly requires property to be sold and quoted based on RERA Carpet Area.
- Carpet area measures the net usable floor area bounded by internal walls.
- Loading factors in Gurugram luxury condominiums generally range from 28% to 38%.
- Team RKI provides transparent breakdown sheets showing exact usable vs gross area.
One of the most frequent sources of confusion for property buyers is the variance between the advertised size of a luxury apartment and the actual usable floor area inside the front door. Understanding these definitions is critical to calculating true price efficiency.
1. Clear Definitions
RERA Carpet Area: The net usable floor area of an apartment, excluding the area covered by external walls, common shafts, and open balconies, but including internal partition walls.
Built-up Area: Carpet area plus the thickness of exterior walls and private balconies/utility ducts.
Super Built-up Area: Built-up area plus a proportionate share of common residential amenities (elevators, lobbies, clubhouses, security rooms, and staircases).
Frequently Asked Questions
In developments with expansive multi-floor clubhouses, triple-height lobbies, and private elevator lobbies, loading between 28% and 34% is standard and justified by the premium shared infrastructure.