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Amar Patil
Mehta Villa Ananyata: Did anyone else feel shortchanged on carpet area?
Brochures are such a scam sometimes, I swear. We bought into Mehta Villa Ananyata last year, really excited about the space shown on paper. My parents kept saying to check the fine print, but I was just so thrilled to finally own a place. Now that we've moved in, the actual carpet area feels so much smaller than what they marketed. It's genuinely impacting daily livability, especially with the layout. Honestly, not sure if this is just me or if others who bought here also felt the same after possession. It feels like a big chunk of the super built-up was just common areas or something. Did anyone else face this with their unit, or am I just overthinking it? What did you do about it?
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So, what can one even do in such a situation? Is there any legal recourse through RERA for this kind of discrepancy? With property prices in Delhi already so high, paying for unusable space is just painful.
U5, yes, you can file a complaint with RERA if there's a significant difference between promised and actual carpet area. But it's a long process
I faced this with another builder in Alaknanda. My 1200 sq ft (super built-up) flat ended up with a carpet area of barely 750 sq ft. The difference was huge! They included lift lobbies, staircase, even part of the terrace in the 'super built-up'. For Mehta Villa Ananyata, the price range is ₹3.0 Cr – ₹5.5 Cr, which is premium, so they should be more transparent. You're definitely not overthinking it, U1. This is a common builder tactic, don't let them gaslight you.
But isn't the carpet area clearly mentioned in the RERA documents and sale agreement? Did you not verify before signing?
Exactly, U8. And even if it's mentioned, sometimes the way they calculate it or the layout makes it feel smaller. For example, a long, narrow hall might technically be part of carpet area but reduces usable space. It's always best to get an independent architect to verify dimensions before possession, which most of us don't do. I wish I had done that for my place in Anand Vihar, learned it the hard way.
U3, on paper it's one thing, but actual feel is different. Plus, builders often count balconies or even half walls in carpet area, which isn't right. It's hard for a first-timer to catch all these nuances.
Oh god, this is my biggest fear as a first-time buyer! Mehta Villa Ananyata was on my shortlist, now I'm super nervous. Thanks for sharing, U1.
Brochures are such a scam sometimes, I swear. We bought into Mehta Villa Ananyata last year, really excited about the space shown on paper. My parents kept saying to check the fine print, but I was just so thrilled to finally own a place. Now that we've moved in, the actual carpet area feels so much smaller than what they marketed. It's genuinely impacting daily livability, especially with the layout. Honestly, not sure if this is just me or if others who bought here also felt the same after possession. It feels like a big chunk of the super built-up was just common areas or something. Did anyone else face this with their unit, or am I just overthinking it? What did you do about it?
Bhai, exact kitna difference laga aapko carpet area mein? Like, on paper kitna tha aur actual kitna feel ho raha hai? Sometimes it's just perception, but sometimes it's a real issue. Did you check your sale deed carefully?
Totally agree with you, U1! Yeh builders ki common trick hai. Mere friend ke saath bhi Ansal Villas mein aisa hi hua tha, bahut frustrating hota hai.