Carpet Area vs Built-Up vs Super-Built-Up: The FY25 Buyers Cheat-Sheet
RERA mandates carpet-area pricing, but builder marketing still leans on super-built-up. Here is the precise FY25 cheat-sheet for every Indian metro.
Key findings
- RERA mandates carpet-area pricing — but builder marketing still uses super-built-up.
- Super-built = carpet plus 30-40% loading.
- Compare like-for-like on carpet only, across projects and corridors.
The Setup
RERA mandates pricing on carpet area. Super-built-up = carpet plus walls plus common areas plus amenities, typically 30-40% higher number.
The Metro Cheat-Sheet
Gurgaon: builders quote super-built; ask for carpet. Mumbai: RERA carpet enforcement strongest. Bengaluru: SBA still common. Hyderabad: mixed.
Worked Example
A Sector 65 Gurgaon 3BHK quoted at Rs 2.4cr for 1,800 sqft super-built = Rs 13,333 psf super-built, about Rs 18,500 psf carpet (1,300 sqft carpet). Carpet pricing reveals true psf.
Investor Checklist
Always demand RERA carpet. Compare like-for-like across projects on carpet basis. Audit common-area allocation in agreement.
EstateVeda Verdict
In FY25, no mandate buyer should sign an agreement quoting only super-built-up. Carpet pricing is the only honest unit of comparison.
EstateVeda Verdict
In FY25, no mandate buyer should sign an agreement quoting only super-built-up. Carpet pricing is the only honest unit of comparison.