Understanding the Rise in Super Built-Up vs Carpet Area in Apartments: Anarock Report
The difference between super built-up area and carpet area in apartments has increased to 40% across major cities, according to a report by Anarock. This means that homebuyers are getting less livable space for their money.
Real EstateAnarockSuper Builtup AreaCarpet AreaLoading FactorReal Estate PuneJun 09, 2025
The average loading percentage was 31% in 2019, and it has now risen to 40% in the January-March quarter of this year. This means that flat owners are getting less livable space for their investment.
In its report, real estate consultant Anarock explained that the average loading factor in residential apartments is the difference between the super-built-up area and carpet area. For instance, if the super built-up area is 1,300 square feet and the carpet area is 1,000 square feet, the loading percentage is 30%.
Prashant Thakur, Regional Director & Head - Research & Advisory at ANAROCK Group, stated, “While RERA now requires developers to mention the total carpet area provided to homebuyers, no law currently limits the loading factor in projects.” He added, “Q1 (January-March) 2025 readings show that 60% of the total space within their apartment homebuyers in the top 7 cities pay for now is liveable space, and the remaining 40% is common areas - elevators, lobbies, staircases, clubhouses, amenities, terraces, and so on.”
Among the top 7 cities, Bengaluru has seen the highest percentile jump in average loading over the last seven years, from 30% in 2019 to 41% in Q1 2025.
Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) continues to see the highest loading among the top 7 cities, with 43% in Q1 2025, up from 33% in 2019.
Chennai, on the other hand, has the least average loading rise. In 2019, Chennai's average loading percentage was 30%, and it gradually rose to 36% in Q1 2025.
In Delhi-NCR, the average loading percentage rose from 31% in 2019 to 41% in Q1 2025.
In Pune, it was 32% in 2019 and has now risen to 40% in Q1 2025. Hyderabad saw an average loading percentage increase from 30% in 2019 to 38% in Q1 2025.
Kolkata too saw its average loading factor increase from 30% in 2019 to 39% in Q1 2025.
Commenting on the report, Angad Bedi, CMD of Bengaluru-based BCD Group, said, “Interestingly, the real estate sector is becoming increasingly experiential with uniquely designed projects and their amenities becoming a key selling proposition. From saunas to state-of-the-art club houses and wellness centres to sports arenas, the growing demand for lifestyle-centric living is fueling this shift.”
Bhavesh Kothari, Founder & CEO of Property First, added, “This shift is led by the growing share of millennials in the customer cohort who are not just investing in carpet areas, but are investing in building a lifestyle.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between super built-up area and carpet area?
The super built-up area includes the carpet area plus the area of walls and common areas such as elevators, lobbies, and staircases. The carpet area, on the other hand, is the actual usable area within the walls of the apartment.
What is the average loading percentage in 2025?
The average loading percentage in 2025 has risen to 40%, up from 31% in 2019. This means that 60% of the space paid for by homebuyers is livable, while 40% is for common areas.
Which city has the highest average loading percentage in 2025?
Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) has the highest average loading percentage in 2025, at 43%.
Why is the loading factor increasing?
The loading factor is increasing due to the provision of more common amenities such as elevators, lobbies, clubhouses, and wellness centres, which are becoming key selling propositions in the real estate sector.
How does the loading factor affect homebuyers?
The increasing loading factor means that homebuyers are paying for more common areas and less livable space, which can impact the overall value and usability of the apartment they are purchasing.
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