Hyderabad Real Estate Sees Decline in Apartment Carpet Area as Loading Increases
The real estate market in Hyderabad is experiencing a significant decline in carpet areas and a rise in the loading factor of apartments, according to a recent report by ANAROCK.
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In residential apartments, the loading factor is the difference between the super-built-up area and the carpet area. The formula to calculate the loading percent is: (Super Built-up Area – Carpet Area) ÷ Carpet Area × 100. While RERA now mandates developers to mention the total carpet area provided to homebuyers, no law currently limits the loading factor in projects.
The data for Q1 2025 reveals that 62 percent of the total space homebuyers in Hyderabad pay for is now liveable space, while the remaining 38 percent covers common areas such as elevators, lobbies, staircases, clubhouses, amenities, terraces, and more. Similar trends are observed in other major cities. The average apartment loading reached 40 percent in Q1 of 2025 among the top seven cities.
Bengaluru has seen the highest percentile jump in average loading over the last seven years. It jumped from 30 percent in 2019 to 41 percent in Q1 2025, as per the report. Here are the average loading factors in various cities:
| Cities | 2019 | 2022 | Q1 2025 |
|-----------|------|------|---------|
| NCR | 31 | 37 | 41 |
| MMR | 33 | 39 | 43 |
| Bengaluru | 30 | 35 | 41 |
| Pune | 32 | 36 | 40 |
| Hyderabad | 30 | 33 | 38 |
| Chennai | 30 | 32 | 36 |
| Kolkata | 30 | 35 | 39 |
| Average | 31 | 35 | 40 |
In most cases, buyers across real estate markets, including Hyderabad, except in Maharashtra, are unaware of how much they pay towards the overall usable space (carpet area) within their apartments. This lack of awareness can lead to financial surprises and dissatisfaction among homebuyers.
The rise in loading factors is attributed to the increasing demand for state-of-the-art amenities within housing projects. Developers are incorporating more facilities and common areas to attract buyers, but this comes at a cost. Homebuyers need to be more informed about the loading factor to make better financial decisions when purchasing apartments.
For instance, a buyer might be attracted to a project with a spacious clubhouse and a swimming pool, but they should also consider the additional cost they will incur due to the higher loading factor. This trend highlights the need for greater transparency and regulation in the real estate sector to protect the interests of homebuyers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the loading factor in real estate?
The loading factor in real estate is the difference between the super-built-up area and the carpet area. It is calculated as (Super Built-up Area – Carpet Area) ÷ Carpet Area × 100. It represents the non-usable space in an apartment, such as common areas.
Why has the loading factor increased in Hyderabad?
The loading factor has increased in Hyderabad due to the rising demand for state-of-the-art amenities within housing projects. Developers are incorporating more facilities and common areas to attract buyers, which increases the non-usable space.
What is the average loading factor in Q1 2025 for the top seven cities?
The average loading factor in Q1 2025 for the top seven cities (NCR, MMR, Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata) was 40 percent.
How does the loading factor affect homebuyers?
The loading factor affects homebuyers by increasing the total cost of the apartment. Buyers pay for both the liveable space (carpet area) and the non-usable space (common areas). Higher loading factors can lead to financial surprises and dissatisfaction among buyers.
What measures are being taken to regulate the loading factor?
While RERA requires developers to mention the total carpet area provided to homebuyers, there are currently no laws limiting the loading factor in projects. However, greater transparency and regulation are needed to protect the interests of homebuyers.
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