Super Built-Up Area Explained – Purva Northern Lights
The Super Built-Up Area (SBA) is simply the total size you pay for when you buy a home at Purva Northern Lights. Many buyers get confused because this number is bigger than the actual space inside the flat. To put it simply, the SBA includes your apartment plus a portion of the shared spaces. This means you are paying for your home, the thick walls, the balcony, and a share of the lobby and corridors outside your door. Builders use this number to set the final price of the property.
Carpet Area vs. Super Built-Up Area
It is important to know the difference so you know exactly what you are getting.
- Carpet Area: This is the actual usable floor space where you can lay a carpet. It includes your bedrooms, living room, kitchen, and bathrooms.
- Built-Up Area: This is the Carpet Area plus the thickness of the inner and outer walls and the balcony.
- Super Built-Up Area: This is the Built-Up Area plus your share of the common areas like the lift lobby, staircases, and corridors.
What is "Loading"?
The difference between the carpet area and the super built-up area is called "loading." In a luxury project like Purva Northern Lights, the loading is usually around 25% to 30%.
- Why is it there? You are not just buying a box to live in; you are buying a lifestyle. The loading covers the grand entrance lobbies, the wide corridors, and the service shafts.
- Luxury Factor: Higher loading often means wider open spaces and better amenities outside your door.
Why You Pay for Common Areas
You might wonder why you have to pay for space you don't live in. In a large township like this, you legally own a small share of the land and the facilities.
- The Clubhouse: Your SBA contributes to the massive 1,00,000 sq. ft. clubhouse.
- Amenities: It covers the cost of the swimming pools, gym, and landscaped gardens.
- Maintenance: Owning this share allows the resident association to manage and repair these areas in the future.
How to Calculate the Price
When you see a price quote, it is always based on the per square foot rate of the Super Built-Up Area.
- Example: If the SBA is 1,500 sq. ft. and the rate is ₹7,000 per sq. ft., the base cost is ₹1.05 Crore.
- Reality Check: Always check the floor plan to see the Carpet Area. This tells you how big your actual rooms will be.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is included in the Super Built-Up Area?
It includes your apartment's carpet area, the walls, balconies, and a share of common spaces like lobbies and stairs.
2. What is the Carpet Area?
Carpet area is the net usable floor space inside your home. It is the area where you can actually walk and place furniture.
3. What is the loading percentage here?
In luxury projects like this, the loading is typically between 25% and 30%, which covers the large amenities.
4. Do I pay for the clubhouse in the SBA?
Yes. A proportionate share of the clubhouse and other common amenities is added to your SBA calculation.
5. Which area is used to calculate the flat price?
The total price of the apartment is calculated based on the Super Built-Up Area, not the Carpet Area.
