When buying an apartment, many buyers look at the size mentioned in the builder's brochure or advertisement and assume that this is the actual area of the flat. However, a property can have several different measurements, and these details may be mentioned in different documents.
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The video explains where to look for these measurements and how to understand the information provided in a Sale Deed.
Understanding carpet area, built-up area, super built-up area, total land measurement, UDS and parking details is particularly important when buying, selling, transferring a property or applying for e-Khata.
In this article, we explain where you can find these property measurements and how to identify them from your Sale Agreement, Sale Deed and other supporting documents.
What Property Measurements Should You Check?
Before purchasing or transferring an apartment, it is useful to check the following:
- Total Property / Project Land Measurement
- UDS – Undivided Share in Land
- Carpet Area
- Built-Up Area
- Super Built-Up Area
- Parking Area or Parking Entitlement
One important point is that all of these details may not be mentioned in a single document.
Where Can You Find Property Measurements?
1. Builder's Brochure or Website
For an under-construction apartment, the builder's brochure and website may provide information about the apartment size, floor plan, carpet area, super built-up area and parking.
However, these are generally marketing or informational documents. Therefore, buyers should compare these details with the final Sale Agreement and other property documents before completing the purchase.
2. Sale Agreement and Sale Deed
The Sale Agreement and Sale Deed are important documents for understanding the property being purchased.
Apartment properties are often described through different schedules. The exact schedule numbering can vary from one document to another, so the buyer should carefully read the relevant property schedule.
Schedule A – Total Property / Project Land
The property schedule may first describe the overall land on which the apartment project has been developed.
For example, the Sale Deed used in below image, the overall property is described as 8 Acres 8 Guntas, equivalent to 33,183.95 square metres.
This is the measurement of the overall project land and should not be confused with the area of an individual apartment.
UDS – Undivided Share in Land
One of the most important details for an apartment owner is the UDS, or Undivided Share in Land.
UDS represents the purchaser's undivided ownership interest in the underlying land associated with the apartment.
In our practical example, the Sale Deed mentions:
UDS: 406.51 sq. ft. (37.77 sq. metres)
Carpet Area, Built-Up Area and Super Built-Up Area
The carpet area generally refers to the area of the apartment itself as described in the relevant property document.
The built-up area may include additional components depending on how the builder or document defines it.
The super built-up area may include the apartment area together with a proportionate share of common areas.
The terminology and method of calculating these areas can differ between projects and documents. Therefore, it is always important to refer to the exact description given in the Sale Agreement or Sale Deed rather than making assumptions.
Practical Example from a Sale Deed
The Sale Deed used in above image, the apartment details include:
| Property Detail | Measurement |
| Carpet Area | 635 sq. ft. |
| Balcony Area | 57 sq. ft. |
| Proportionate Common Area | 310 sq. ft. |
| Super Built-Up Area | Approximately 1,002 sq. ft. |
| UDS | 406.51 sq. ft. |
| Parking | One Top Covered Car Parking Space |
This example clearly shows why property measurements should not be confused with one another.
Is Parking Area Mentioned in the Sale Deed?
This is another important point for apartment buyers.
A Sale Deed may mention the parking entitlement, such as one covered car parking space, without separately mentioning the parking area in square feet or square metres.
In the practical Sale Deed used in above image or video, the document mentions one Top Covered Car Parking Space, but does not separately specify the parking area measurement.
Therefore, when you need the actual parking dimensions, you may have to refer to supporting documents such as the approved parking plan or builder's records.
Do not assume a parking measurement unless it is supported by the relevant document.
What If Carpet Area, Built-Up Area or Parking Area Is Not Mentioned?
Based on our experience, many Sale Agreements and Sale Deeds mention important details such as total property measurement, UDS and super built-up area, while other measurements such as carpet area, built-up area and parking area may not be separately stated.
In some cases, the Sale Deed may mention the number or type of parking space, but not its actual area or dimensions.
The non-availability of complete measurement details can create difficulties later, especially during:
e-Khata application, bank loan processing, property resale and document verification.
In such situations, do not simply assume or independently calculate the missing measurement.
Instead, refer to supporting documents such as:
- Approved Floor Plan
- Allotment Letter
- Builder's Area Statement
- Parking Plan
- Other relevant documents provided by the builder
These documents may provide the measurements that are not separately mentioned in the Sale Agreement or Sale Deed.
We recommend keeping these supporting documents safely along with your registered Sale Deed, as they may be useful in future property transactions.
What About e-Khata?
Property measurement details may also appear in e-Khata and Property Tax Record
When applying for or updating e-Khata, it is advisable to compare the information with the registered Sale Deed and supporting documents.
If there is a difference between the documents, it is better to identify and resolve the discrepancy rather than simply entering an assumed measurement.
Why Is It Important to Verify Property Measurements?
Understanding these measurements becomes particularly important when you:
Buy a property
Sell or resell a property
Apply for e-Khata
Apply for a home loan
Transfer ownership
Prepare property documentation
A property should not be identified only by its advertised size.
You should understand the difference between carpet area, built-up area, super built-up area, UDS, total land measurement and parking entitlement.
CONCLUSION
When buying or selling a flat, do not rely only on the area mentioned in a builder's brochure or advertisement. Verify the total land measurement, UDS, carpet area, built-up area, super built-up area, balcony and parking details by comparing the Builder's Brochure, Sale Agreement, Sale Deed, Approved Plan and e-Khata. Since every measurement may not be mentioned in one document, keep supporting documents such as the approved floor plan, allotment letter and builder's area statement safely for future reference.
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