Super built-up area of a property is derived by summing up the total built-up area that has been occupied by the common areas, including the elevators, lobbies, lifts, etc. At times, builders also count the area of certain amenities like clubhouses, pools, and gardens in the super built-up area of a property.
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The Areas Covered under the Super Built-up Areas are:
- Gym
- Lobbies
- Gardens
- Clubhouses
- Shaft ducts
- Lifts
- Staircases
- Other common facilities
Super Built-Up Area Calculation
Super Built up Area = Carpet Area (1+ loading factor)
Super Built-up area/Saleable area
This is one of the most commonly used term by the builder while describing the size of an apartment. Also called as saleable area, the super built-up area is the size of the apartment plus the common areas proportioned to the unit. These common areas may include swimming pool, community center, gymnasium, clubhouse, lobby, staircase and lift. Open areas such as gardens, parks, play areas and terrace are also included in this. Hence,
Super built-up area: Carpet area + terrace + balconies + areas occupied by walls + area occupied by common/shared construction (e.g. lift, stairs, club house, etc.)
Generally builders use loading factor on carpet area to arrive at super built up area. For example, if carpet area is 500, and loading factor is 1.3, then super built up area is 500 x 1.5 = 750.
Loading factor or loading
Loading factor is a number used for purpose of arriving at saleable area. It is used to add constructed space not exclusively allocated to the buyer. Such area generally includes shared areas such as lift/elevator area, staircases, clubhouse, gymnasium, amenities area, etc. Loading factor 1.25 indicates that developer/builder is applying 25% on the carpet area. Some builders, in addition to carpet area, include terrace and balcony areas while applying the loading factor. If the project does not have lot of amenities, the loading factor should be small. In most cases loading factor of 1.3 is more than sufficient. Loading factor also includes parking space (irrespective of it is covered, open, stilt, sold separately or not).
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FAQ
Should I pay for a super built-up area?
The stamp duty to be paid is levied on the super built-up area. Hence, you will have to pay the stamp duty accordingly.
What is a super built-up area?
It is the overall saleable area of a property, including carpet area, built-up area, and areas occupied by shared spaces.
Is the terrace included in the super-built-up area?
Yes, a terrace is included in the super built-up area.
What percentage of the built-up area is the carpet?
The carpet area generally occupies 70% of the built-up area.
