Understanding area definitions prevents you from paying for space you cannot legally use:
- Carpet Area: The actual usable area inside the apartment where you can lay a carpet (excludes wall thickness and common areas).
- Built-Up Area: The carpet area plus the thickness of inner/outer walls and balconies.
- Super Built-Up Area: The built-up area plus your proportionate share of common areas like lobbies, lifts, stairs, and clubhouses. Builders often price flats based on this metric.