Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Hyderabad Homebuyers Face Less Usable Space in Flats
Imagine you're buying an apartment in Hyderabad.
You might think you're getting a lot of space, but a big chunk is used for things everyone shares, like hallways, elevators, and fun stuff like gyms.
This shared space takes up a lot of room, about 38%, leaving you with about 62% of the space you can actually use.
This is because buildings have gotten taller and now include more cool stuff.
Some people like this because they get a better lifestyle.
Other people aren't as happy, because they feel like they're not getting enough space for their money.
Right now, there's no rule to limit how much shared space builders can use, so it's up to the buyer to decide what's best for them.
In Hyderabad, usable space in flats is about 62% of the total area.
Common areas like stairwells and amenities take up about 38% of the space.
Increased common area loading is linked to vertical construction and more amenities.
Buyers today want more amenities, which means less personal space.
There is no legal limit on the amount of space that can be used for common areas.
- Who
- Homebuyers and developers are the primary parties involved.
- What
- Usable space in Hyderabad flats is only around 62% due to increased common areas.
- When
- The trend of more common areas began after 2006.
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- More common areas are due to lifestyle demands, vertical construction, and amenities like gyms and gardens.
Buyer Concerns
Developer Perspectives
Space vs Lifestyle
Buyer Concerns
Buyers express concern over paying for unusable space.
Developer Perspectives
Buyers today want complete lifestyle packages.
Legal Limits
Buyer Concerns
Some buyers desire more usable square footage.
Developer Perspectives
The absence of a legal cap on common area space
- Usable Space
- Approx. 62%
- Common Area
- Up to 38%
- City
- Hyderabad
- Government action
- GO 86 in 2006
- Buyer Preferences
- Amenities over space