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Tanvi Sharma
posted on 5 MayIs super area a real trap in Bengaluru?
Just moved into my new 2BHK near Thanisandra last month, and yaar, the 'super area' thing really got me. I thought a 1200 sqft flat would be spacious, but carpet area was barely 800 sqft. Prestige project tha, so I expected clarity, but the difference felt huge for a ₹1.2 Cr property. How much does super area really matter for resale value? Aur yeh floor-rise premium jo lagta hai, is it genuinely worth paying extra for higher floors? Like, do you actually get better ventilation or view in areas like Sobha City, ya just hype hai?
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My advice to all first-time
The floor-rise premium is a double-edged sword. While some argue for better light and air, it also means more dependency on lifts and higher maintenance for water pumps etc. Is there any RERA guideline for carpet vs super area ratio? I thought RERA was supposed to bring transparency to all this.
Exactly what U12 said. RERA helps with disclosure, but the underlying problem of builders charging for non-usable space remains. In the current Bengaluru market, especially in developing areas like Adigara Kallahalli, developers are pushing hard to sell based on super area, knowing first-time buyers might not always dig deep into the carpet area details. It's a key factor in how property prices are inflated.
RERA mandates that builders must disclose the carpet area clearly in all advertisements and sale agreements. However, it doesn't set a fixed ratio for carpet vs super area. Builders still have flexibility in how they calculate super area, which can include common spaces. So, while transparency is there, the 'trap' of a high super-to-carpet ratio still exists.
This super area calculation is a nightmare. I was checking out a project in Aavalahalli, and the sales team was very cagey about the actual carpet area. It took me multiple visits and asking specific questions to get the real numbers. It felt like they were deliberately trying to confuse me. Always ask for the RERA carpet area, that's the only figure that truly matters.
The floor-rise premium is what gets me. Builders always say 'better view, better ventilation, less noise'. But is it really worth an extra 5-10 lakhs? I've seen flats on higher floors in some projects, and the 'view' is just another building. And ventilation? Bengaluru ka weather waise hi accha hai, does a few floors really make a huge difference in Sobha City like areas? Ya bas hype hai for more money?
Ventilation toh bas bahana hai, view ka paisa hai. Aur woh bhi tab tak jab tak samne koi naya tower na khada ho jaye. Lol.
You hit the nail on the head! Floor-rise is mostly about the 'view premium' and perceived exclusivity. For ventilation, maybe a little, but not enough to justify that much extra cost. In areas like Sobha City, you might get a slightly better view of the greenery or lake, but it's diminishing returns after a certain height. Resale value wise, a higher floor might fetch a bit more, but the initial premium usually eats into that gain for a first-time buyer.
Prestige projects generally have a good reputation for quality and timely delivery, but they are also known for their premium pricing. Super area calculation is standard practice for most big builders now, sadly. It's not just Prestige.
1.2 Cr for 800 sqft carpet in Thanisandra? That's really steep, yaar. Prestige ya koi bhi builder ho, this super area inflation is common but that ratio seems off.
Bhai, totally relatable! I was looking at a 3BHK in HSR Layout, developer quoted 1600 sqft. When I pressed for carpet area, it was barely 1100 sqft. The difference felt like I was paying for half a flat that didn't exist. This 'super area' concept is definitely a trap for first-time buyers like us.
Exactly! I almost booked a flat near Akshayanagar last year and the sales guy was so vague about the carpet area until the very end. They show you a beautiful model flat and then the actual usable space is so much less. My friend got a 1000 sqft super area, and her carpet area was only 650 sqft. It makes a huge difference in daily living.
They add everything from common walls, stairs, lift lobby, to even the clubhouse area proportionally. It feels like you're paying for air and amenities you barely use, especially for that price point. It's a clever way to inflate prices.
Haan bhai, same pinch! Builders ka pura game hi isi pe chalta hai. It's so frustrating.