Net area is the usable internal floor space of a property — broadly the area you can actually live in or use, measured within the walls. It is smaller than built-up or gross area, which include additional elements.
Where you’ll see it
You’ll see net area where the genuinely usable space is being described. It is the most relevant figure for understanding how much room a property actually offers, regardless of how walls and common areas inflate other measures.
Why it matters
Net area reflects real, usable space. Comparing properties on net area — and being consistent about it in price-per-square-foot calculations — gives buyers a truer sense of value than headline built-up figures.
What it is not
Net area is not built-up area (which adds walls and balconies) or gross area (which can add common space). It is the usable internal measure.
Example
Two apartments have similar built-up areas, but one has a larger net area; the buyer recognises it offers more usable living space despite comparable headline figures.
Connected documents and parties
Floor-area details, listing; buyer, seller, developer.
Going deeper: related reading: price per square foot.
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