Archive · 20 May 2025
Homebuyers Prioritize Usable Space in Real Estate Purchases
Imagine you're buying a house.
Instead of looking at the total size (built-up area), people are now paying more attention to the actual living space (carpet area).
Carpet area is the space you can actually use inside your home.
Because houses are expensive, buyers want to make sure they get enough usable space for their money.
Developers are starting to offer more carpet area to attract buyers.
Laws like RERA are also helping by making it clear how much usable space a house has.
Homebuyers are increasingly prioritizing carpet area over built-up area when evaluating residential properties.
Carpet area refers to the actual usable space inside a flat.
Experts say larger carpet areas provide more practical living space, potentially leading to better resale and rental appeal.
Developers may face pressure to offer higher carpet area ratios.
RERA has increased market transparency by requiring clear disclosure of carpet area.
- Who
- Homebuyers, developers, industry observers, and analysts
- What
- Homebuyers prioritize carpet area over built-up area in residential properties.
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- India
- Why
- Homebuyers seek more usable space and value for money.
Existing Developers
Homebuyers
Focus
Existing Developers
Maximize built-up area
Homebuyers
Prioritize usable space
- Typical carpet area ratio in India
- 62% to 66%
- Minimum carpet area offered by some developers
- 70%
- Buyer Priorities
- More practical living space and value for money.
- Changing Buyer Expectation
- Demand for more usable living space